At the age of 19, Peralta became the highest-ranked professional skateboarder. [citation needed] . Soon after, he joined forces with manufacturer George Powell to form Powell Peralta, which would grow to be one of the most successful skateboard brands of the 1980s.

After a lucrative career riding for G&S, Stacy joined forces with George Powell in 1978 to form Powell-Peralta and the Bones Brigade, which went on to become one of the top brands and teams of the ’80s.

Stacy Peralta Skating in the 80's

Aug 15, 2017 · Here, the original Bones Brigade members tell the story of the grainy VHS movie that changed skating forever, The Search for Animal Chin. Stacy Peralta (Bones Brigade founder, ‘Animal Chin’...

Oct 2, 2017 · Stacy Peralta, who was the world’s best skateboarder during the ’80s, took young Tony Hawk under his wing and showed him the ropes.

Aug 17, 2022 · This insane 1980 skate documentary features OG Z-boy from DogTown Stacy Peralta with narration by Phil Hartman, some pretty awesome claymation, and a ripping soundtrack.

Apr 2, 2024 · He directed and produced the first-ever skate video, the Bones Brigade Video Show, and appeared in the 80s classic movie, Real Genius. After that he went on to produce several award-winning documentaries about skateboarding, surfing, and gang violence in Los Angeles, and also wrote the screenplay for the 2005 movie, The Lords of Dogtown.

Sep 15, 2024 · The late '80s ushered in the era of professional skateboarding, with a roster of legendary skaters making their mark on the sport. Icons like Tony Hawk, Christian Hosoi, and Stacy Peralta emerged as pioneers, shaping the landscape of professional skateboarding.

Feb 7, 2013 · In the early 80s, skateboarding veteran Stacy Peralta brought in Craig Stecyk III to art direct the first of the Powell-Peralta Skateboards “Bones Brigade” advertisements.

Feb 2, 2012 · Stacy Peralta, one of the original Z-Boys and founders of Powell-Peralta, breaks down his new documentary based on the Bones Brigade. Read up and get a proper skate history lesson.