Out There: Erik Ellington
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- Опубліковано 15 тра 2024
- His party days with the Piss Drunx were legendary but not without consequence. Through a few lucky calls and hard work, he’s avoided prison, built up Baker Boys and reached the sober dad stage. Learn to see the bright side.
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I love how November Rain melody is in this due to the fact that he wanted it as his Baker 3 song
Yeah that was f****** awesome dude only people from our generation would probably catch that
SkateOrDyingg 910 straight up G! Take it easy man
I had no idea! I remember Jim's part was originally set to Bohemian Rhapsody, in fact the edit is probably here on youtube, they posted it on the thrasher site a couple years after baker 3 came out. where did you hear of the November Rain thing>
Bobby Worrest dude I’m not even going to front but I read it in October’s Issue of the Bible celebrating the 15th anniversary of Baker 3! Page 118 “Baker 3 Fun Facts”
@@erniealaniz5814 omg dude I am literally holding that issue in my lap right now. I bought it a week ago but didn't read it yet lmao
Love how he’s so proud of his kids pc
Thought that was so cool. great guy
Synergy TRTL TRTL
dad moves
His son was just a baby in his epicly later’d part, crazy to think
"are ya winning son?"
Seein erik ellington in a nice house w a family n a tesla makes me happy
he defiantly deserves it aye bro' so nice to see people get what they have worked so hard for'
matt gillies it is
It makes me ANGRY!
@@Tony-Jabroni why?
@@graxjpg it’s a joke.
Honestly one of the most genuinely nice dudes I have ever met. He stayed at Grant Park in Chicago at a Deathwish demo long after the rest of the team left to make sure every single kid got an autograph. I then had some magazine covers I wanted to get signed but my car was so far away from the park that when I got back with the mags the whole team was gone besides Ellington. He was like no worries I got u just walk with me back to the team van and I’ll have all those dudes sign their mag covers u have of them (after he signed his cover). We then walked thru the city for like a half hour all the way to this hotel where the team van was and he was just so down to earth. He talked to me about his struggles with addiction and how he overcame it bc I also deal with addiction. Then we got back to the DW team van and they all signed my mags and I chopped it up with them for a while. I’ll never forget how kind he was to me, I wish more ppl in this world were like Erik it wud be a far better place!
The guy with the slit throat might disagree...
@@klg9239 I don’t think he full on slit his throat.... Plus ppl do a lot of shit when they are wrapped up in the terrible world of addiction! Doesn’t mean it defines who they are as a person... My brother who passed a few years back from Alcoholism did so much shit that wasn’t the real him I grew up with bc of alcohol. It hijacked his brain and turned him in to a completely dif person. Just like they say don’t hate the player hate the game well I say don’t hate the person hate the drug
sooooo if you are drunk or on drugs there’s no consequences for your actions? Lmao I ain’t mad at the dude but come on man....I could see scrapping with the shit talking dude but just sucker punching him with a pint glass is pure bitch shit.
Sincerely, a current alcoholic
@@klg9239 Not saying that at all...
There was consequences for his actions and he used it as a wake up call and got sober shortly after... I wasn’t speaking on any of his past actions I was just simply stating how nice he was to me when I met him. Don’t know what he was like back then but he seems to be in a good place now I highly doubt he wud do that in his 2020 sober mindset is all I was saying. I would have to know the whole story and what was going on too the dude cudda had it coming...
Go away
I was like 12 or 13 and I’d knock on the door at the Warner apartment and buy used decks for 20 bucks. I’d ask if I could have free stickers and they’d make me beg. I could never pick a size either they’d just snatch the money and throw me a deck. Best shit ever
That’s sick
That's dope. Really dope.
That’s ...pretty fuckin cool🤘
You don't know what size deck you prefer?
concrete_junkie I think he’s saying that the bakers wouldn’t even ask what size he wanted, they’d just give him whatever. 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
The Ellington shoe DOES need to be remade. Please do it.
Hell yeah I remember that shoe like it was yesterday
I'd buy it no cap
Skate shoes were better back in the day, with so many pro shoes to choose from
I should of bought like 3 extra pairs of my favorite shoes from back in the day
I’d buy every color. No lie. Shoes were golden! Probably my favorite
I lost it when the piano version of South of Heaven started playing
Daniel Smith wanna find this version idk where it is
@@420247milo Same, I flipped out. Who is it? We must know
Immediate Misled Youth nostalgia.
@@RoadRallyLife Definitely, or Thrill of it All for me. I literally wore that VHS out
@@Jake_IBS haha same, Welcome to Hell was the first skate video I ever saw and that was the ground zero for my obsession and the shaping of my mind/tastes.
His bigspin down Carlsbad will always be one of my favorite tricks ever and his shoes were massively underrated.
Underrated? Pretty much everyone agrees its one of the best shoes of all time lol
i here ya brother,respect
Ellington has always been my favorite skateboarder.. I met him once at a bar in Hollywood.. the Baker crew was there as well. I was wearing some dumb looking panda beany shit on my head and when I went inside the bar greeting all the other pros figgy kind of looked at me like I was some dumb ass and no offense to figgy, that shit I was wearing on my head was whack.. but Ellington walked in while that was happening and told the dude, "Hey this is Omar, he's chill.." Thanks Erik. I always remember that🙏
Literally the most style dude
Smelly Fart
K fatty
Back biggy down Carlsbad with the dance after is historic.. every time I see a back big it reminds me of Ellington
W - yeah Ellington is the reason I learned bs bigspins.
I never realised he’s a bit of a goofball; he always seemed so serious!
livelyupmyself1 tbh I heard he used to be an asshole back in baker and deathwishes hay day when they were really popular , same thing with Jamie Thomas
One of the best tricks of all time on film
Holy shit! I remember skating with this dude back in Mesa, AZ with friends Chad Uptain, Dennis, Zac Matthews, Matt Wilson. Erik had a friend Esao that was f*%&ing good too. We were the older bad role models back then. Glad that you made out alright there Erik. You made it man. You went pro got old and you're still skating. Congratulations on the family and all. Awesome!
Damn isn’t that the life?😍😎 Legend🤙🏾
I really respect this s*** Thrasher
Good guy
Y’all need to chill with those ads lol
get adblock plus for your browser and say goodbye to any ad
duzted on a phone tho?
@@ericecho aloha browser
Just skip to the end of the video and then replay. All the ad tickers will disapear.
@@joeymaps lol yeah sounds good
Gained so much more respect for Ellington after this. And how are his switch frontside flips even better now?!
He had killer frontside flips back in the day. To see him do it switch just AS clean if not cleaner at this day in age, is simply straight talent and passion
The amount of switch he just casually does in this, I almost forgot he's goofy.
hey Erik, i'm 1 day sober, and hearing you talk about sobriety makes me happy af
You gotta start somewhere
Thats if you have a family
Hot Rod ! No that’s if you want to be sober.
Coming up on 11 years here. You can do it!
Keep it going man! The hardest part is right now, but you can do it!
i still watch baker 3 every few months. when i think of all the good times thats been wasted having good times
I turn 30 in 2 days and have been struggling terribly with alcohol for nearly a decade. I skateboarded 8+ hrs a day from 11-20 and it was my life. I've tried various hobbies over the last few years to no avail. Recently bought a skateboard and as tough as it's been it's the only thing helping. I binge watched this whole 'Out There' series tonight and to see almost all of my old idols (and new) basically get sober has really made me glad that I publicly told my friends that I'm going sober after my birthday before even seeing this series.
💜💜💜💜
His Emerica shoes were some of my all time favorites.
this is hands down the best episode of "Out There" thrasher has released in my opinion
Thanks for stopping and letting me take that photo Erik. It was a Canon Sure Shot Owl 35mm camera btw. Thanks for making this, Thrasher.
Big spin the Carlsbad Gap gonna "get f***** up tonight''
But he actually didn’t get high that night. It said in the new Thrasher. Jus sayin. 🤘🤘
Classic!
Exhausted and just ptfo. Got fucked up the next day though.
I remember seeing him at a demo 16 almost 17 years ago. We asked him if he wanted to go skate this loading dock with us down the street, and he was super down. Just sessioned it with a group of kids like it was no big deal. Dude was super easy to talk to. Glad to see he's still cool people.
Hopefully this inspires people to realize that what they have is good and to not take it for granted.
My son's first name is Ellington because those dude is legit the best ever
Ellington Jonah Sanchez
get a life
@@puertousbmonkey I have one that's why I exist. Idk what your point is tbh. If you have mental health problems it's okay but don't bring negativity out of nowhere. Weirdo
in my country (chile) there is this guy named jonah sanchez, a well know rapper in latinoamérica.
This is awesome
The ending legit made me cry with the fattest grin, Legend.
Me too homie! That's passion bitches! That's skateboarding!!!
I met Erik @ Scott Carpenter Skatepark in Boulder Colorado 2003-4 he was very genuine and down to Earth we talked about books, Way of the Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman etc. He is a really nice guy and looks like he has taken sobriety seriously and is maturing into a responsible young man. Namaste’
I’ll never forget at the Supra demo in New Zealand damn near 10 years ago. Outa nowhere I just hear “Hey how’s it going?” And it was Erik just coming up to say hi and introduce himself to a mate and I. I was so blown away and felt so star struck that I was way to awkward to even talk to him properly, I’m sure he felt it and left very shortly after 😂
That experience definitely made me realise that Erik is the fucking man
Quickest 25 minutes ever. Sick video!
I still have the Big Brother magazine that Erik is talking about having an interview in.
The shot at 8:03 makes me feel some kind of way. Something about seeing a legend at his roots, and imagining all the real-life shit that happened in those walls with some of the raddest people on the planet walking up and down those steps and in and out of that door in the '90s. It's just so. fucking. rad.
Seriously. Skate rat shit that people will never understand🤣🤙🏾 high five g! 🙏🏾
@@LondonDavis97 exactly, idt non-skateboarders understand packing 10 people into a 2 bedroom apartment.
This was fantastic, Ellington still has one of the best styles on a Skateboard.
his kickflip back tails are something else
Tom Penny: "The guy was so magical" :-)
I still got my elementary backpack with pissdrunx logo drawn on it, fun times
When going to zumiez was fun and cool
@@LondonDavis97 I'm from eastern Europe, we had only one skateshop in the whole country, lol
It is scribed into the urinal in our small town hardware store!
Watch this at least once a year. Amazing piece. Amazing person.
Thank you for making this. As one of the old guys Erik was talking about at the start of the video, I can honestly say that we need more content like this in the mix. Love looking back on the good old days.
Jeez. I feel like Ellington’s dedication to skateboarding and the filter he uses to look at the world though is nearly monastic. It is a very zen approach to the sport and life.
The few times that I've interacted with him that is the vibe I got as well and it left a lasting impression on me. Solid dude.
Every time I see Ellington footage I just grow to respect him even more. Forever my favorite. Forever my inspiration to do better.
Having El as a dad would be so comforting
I love you erik , im eternally touched❤🤜
Much love to Erik Ellington. Love his skating style. ✌
This was wholesome. Ellington is such a legend. I grew up on this dude and the Emerica videos. Best shoe ever
Straight chills at the end. More nostalgia than all of Stranger Things.
Erik has always been an inspiration to me i grew up in anchorage Alaska so i find it really cool we came from the same place. he has taught me that you can always change your life for the better.
that music transition at 3:45 was gold
I'm a fan of Erik since I was 12 Yr old, putting magazine adds on my notebooks, I mimic his style, long haired, pd tatt on my arm, my friends always said I looked like him, I just a fan of his style, personality, skating, I'm not a fan o many pros or famous people has I'm at Erik. Amazing documentary.
I love it brotha 🤙🏾🙏🏾
Sickest dude best shit ever!!! Love Ellington
I knew nothing of this man and truly enjoyed this video.
I don't skate anymore but I hope every hardworking skateboarders out there will end up happy and successful.
I love ellington.. I would buy his whole collection of emericas too lol.. only shoe I wore from age 11 when they came out to when I couldn't find my size anymore.. love the dip.. even bought multiple pairs of vettes after he left... im working on getting sober but its literally the hardest trick there is.. he is inspiring tho..all those guy I looked up to im glad to say I can still look up too this many years later
0:38 ITS THE SHREDMASTER
I met Erik way back in the day, at the kids in Emerica tour in Atlanta. He was walking by himself and I asked for a pic and an autograph. We took the pic and he signed my camera. Nicest dude ever! Met him again at a baker demo in Atlanta a couple years later and was the same person! EE the man!!!!
Always nice to see guys who maybe partied a little bit too much coming out of it alright and realizing life is too short to just be drunk 24/7. (not a teetotaler by any means, but at some point you realize you just can't keep up what you did in your 20s for your life. It'll catch up to you.)
Having kids and hitting a certain age is a big wake up call for most, it was for me. Glad he avoided jail and glad he's enjoying life and enjoying his kids/family.
Erik seems like an honest, thoughtful dude.
Proactive in recovery. I have a new found respect for this man. Gonna go buy some merch to contribute. Keep spreading the good news brother Erik Ellington!⚓💀🧐🃏
'Nothing lasssssts foreverrr... Like a Colldddd December Sleeeeeeet'.... I heard that little motif at the end. Don't worry, I won't tell Axl
When he busted out that 2003 brochure that brought back memories like crazy. That was my Freshman year of HS and wow what a summer that was.
It’s so cool to see people get sober and live a better life and be happy. I’ve been off heroin for over 2 years. Best decision I ever made. Ellington is an inspiration.
The first time I saw his fs flips I wanted to be this man
I skated with this dude when he was like 14 in Scottsdale, probably 1993. What a trip to see this.
Erik was a huge influence in my skateboarding/life in the late 90s. When Thrill of It All came out, I was 16 and he was by far my favorite (Adrian Lopez too). There was something about his effortless style, plus doing a bigspin frontside boardslide hadn’t been done on an epic rail in any video yet. (Heath Kirchart did a kick flip f/s boardslide just before which seemed to pave the way) I’d get so pumped watching the Zero videos, and me an the homies would hit the street spots and ride all day. This was before a lot of skateparks were built, ledge wax and creativity in the streets was where it was at. The best trick I had on lock was a kick flip b/s 5-0. Hey, in 1997 that wasn’t too bad. I was in Richmond, VA at the time. Fast forward 18 years later, I’m 40, in California, and have been working as a news cameraman for various networks going on 17 years. I’ve always considered myself an artist, and believe it or not there’s a lot of creativity in being a news cameraman. (I get to shoot and edit every story I do, lighting, sequencing, natural sound etc. are free range if you work with a reporter who values that, and many do). Watching all the Zero videos helped shape the limitless boundaries of what edits, music and content can give. Erik always seemed the most focused and determined skater at the time, again his tricks and style showed so much determination and execution. I’ve now been partnered for 8 years, had my party days, been in several unhealthy relationships, but life has never looked so promising and fulfilling. I am pretty happy. I can completely relate to where Erik is now, it’s almost a bit surreal since hearing his full circle of events and way of expressing time going by is identical to how I’d describe it (minus never becoming a pro skater, etc.) I still mess around on my deck, the other week while out shooting a story some kids were skating right next to me. I asked to see one’s deck, and did a quick no comply and fakie ollie in one short and tragic line. The kids were kinda amazed. The old dude on a skateboard, how did that happen? 1997 seems like yesterday. Anyways, hope he gets to read this comment and know just how rad and inspiring he has been. Looking back, those years were the best. I miss a lot of those moments, but am so glad they happened.
I met Ellington at a deathwish demo when I was 13 years old and he Introduced himself to me and shook my hand like I wouldn’t have any idea who he was. Then we talked about skating the park we were at and entertained all my nerdy questions about the baker videos or his zero times, and I ended up trading him a hand board that I had for some deathwish merch that he was handing out 😂.Not only one of the most humble pros I’ve met in my life, but genuinely one of the nicest humans I’ve ever interacted with. I’ll always remember that!! Then he patted me on the back and said I’ll see you around bud. One of my favorite memories ever! Peace to you and your family Erik!! God bless! 🙌🙌
Erik is the best! Ultra rare breed. 🖤
Sorry I keep commenting on this video but the reason I got into Slayer was because of Erik Ellington are in thrill of it all 0 video
@@fartdogg that's what I thought memory Is kinda bad alot of partying since that video came out
Love this guy. The dude was with the Supra team when they went to the Philippines and he was connecting with everybody and really respectful. Took pictures with everyone and was very down to try the Philippines' number one beer! Hats off to you Erik! A legend you are sir!
Great skater great dad👍 hope your still skating at 60
This was incredible. Very feel good.
Since I first experienced him in BAKER 3, he has been a favorite. Glad to see he's doing well.
Amazing dude, met the death wish crew back in 2016 for the death wish for America tour, Cyril gave me his board Neen found a burrito spot and lizard king found a handrail he was dieing to hit.. love to all the Baker boys 🖤🤘
Dude this guy is the man proud family man can't beat that respect.
Pure OG...i used to rewatch his baker 3 part multiple times everyday for like a year
This was me for like 5 years
For me it was emerica TIS
That emerica video is such a classic this brings back memories
Thankful he is alive and he seems like a really good person.
Ellingtons skating has always been inspirational to me and I cant wait for his new part.
Skateboarding isn't what it used to be. And I love that.
Seeing your childhood idols as adults, while aslo being an adult is surreal
My man Ellington is in my Top 3 stylish skaters.. EVER!
I grabbed an Erik Ellington Deathwish board its the most beautiful one I ever owned. This video is really awesome
Man Ellington will always be the best
Couldn't have picked a better person to do a mini doc about. Amazing!
Being grateful for what we have it's an action we should do everyday that goes by...
Love baker Reynolds and Ellington the whole squad. Should definitely remake the Ellingtons! And the Braydens!!!! Those went hard
Omg the Emerica Ellington 1s black and white I never got to buy them when they came out was to broke as a kid and I still think about this shoe ...was a late 90s early 2000s skater me and one buddy still reminisce about old shoes Kenny Anderson adios Reynolds 1 and 2s koston 1s Ali boulala Osiris kreeper Ellington 1s
Awesome dude, its neat to hear him reflect on the whole glorifying the party lifestyle stuff considering how many people they probably influenced into becoming drunks or addicts. It is what it is i guess not knocking any of them i loved that shit when i was growing up.
We loved them too. We were trying to follow in their footsteps, even after Greco sobered up. Looking back, we were kinda stupid, but whatever. I kinda agree with what he said in the beginning: I feel like a "veteran" after surviving that shit, cleaning up, having a family. Some of the homies weren't so lucky. Hope you enjoyed my comment!
Eric is the best. So humble but so gnarly
Wow that bar fight/almost going to prison story, makes you feel grateful
A beautiful piece.
Erik was in my city in 2012 for a Supra tour and he talked to my friends and I at a skateshop and gave us his current board. Top lad for sure.
Awesome ! Thanks. 👊🏾
one of my favorite skaters and one of the best videos i’ve seen in a while
Thanks Thrasher, I needed this.
Love it
We need more of these
Haven't seen Julius since he was a baby time flies I'm glad to see Erik Ellington and his family after 17 years he's a great man skateboarder and father God bless them and wish them the best
more of this !!!
love this dude
you can watch the epicly later'd vid then watch this and Eric's just the same humble dude that knows exactly how lucky he is. my man.
INCREDIBLE
no words, just love
much love!!! this make my day!