Jay Adams

Jay Adams (February 3, 1961 – August 14, 2014) was an American skateboarder. He became known as one of the original members of Z-Boys skateboarding team. He was known as "The Original Seed" of the sport. He was thought to be one of the most influential skateboarders of all time.

Jay Adams
Adams in 2011
Born(1961-02-03)February 3, 1961
Venice, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
DiedAugust 14, 2014(2014-08-14) (aged 53)
Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico
NationalityAmerican
OccupationProfessional skateboarder
Known forMember of the Z-Boys skateboarding team

Adams died from a massive heart attack in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico, aged 53.[1]

References
  1. "Dogtown 'Z Boys' member, Jay Adams, dies of heart attack at 53". TMZ.com. Retrieved August 15, 2014.

Other websites
  • DOGTOWN-The Legend of the Z-Boys, C.R. Stecyk III & Glen E. Friedman, Burning Flags Press, 2000, ISBN 0-9641916-4-4
  • JAY-BOY – Classic photographs by Jay Adams stepfather, Kent Sherwood, Concrete Wave Editions, 2006, ISBN 0-9735286-6-4 *
  • Scarred for Life – Eleven Stories About Skateboarders by Keith Hamm, Chronicle Books, 2004, ISBN 0-8118-4053-0




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