Legends of the Wood (A Short Documentary) | 2021

Welcome to Legends of the Wood. The year is 2021 and the legends are back better than ever. You will experience the originality and authentic culture of Chicago rollerskating that has been passed down from generation to generation. This is how the OL'SKOOL get down! They were some hard rollers in their prime and they're here to tell you about it.
Much love to the legends team for having me at this event to document it. Big shout out to Terry Lamar (@sk8luv33) for partnering with me on this event. Thanks to Veronica Swann for the medal to the youth that keeps the culture strong and alive. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this hour-long short documentary of Legends of the Wood.
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[@lottyepowell7318]

This brings back so many memories as a child going to Hot Wheels Roller rink on the west side of Chicago big shout out to the Original JB Legends my brother Bobby, King ,and Hollywood you all still got it going on keep on skating ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@freddycooks]

Wow! What an awesome inspiring video. At 42, I just started back skating after like 25 years. If I can finally figure out how to stay on my feet long enough to get my flow down, I would probably skate till I can't stand up anymore.

[@TheRegginater]

Same here! Happy to be back! I definitely skated till my knees stopped working. It's pure happiness!

[@freddycooks]

@@TheRegginater That's awesome. Stay safe. Happy skating!

[@lindadibenardo7791]

Wow!! Love listening & watching this. Great solid advice to the next generation of skaters. No matter what one's skating style is, it takes practice to develop. 👏👏👏Malik, great video!

[@chitown702]

Yes sir 👍🏿👍🏿 I cya and thanks for filming Legends for us Malik

[@goodamericanjeansstylist]

Malik, Revolt Los Angeles should interview you. They should do your documentary. Skating is part of hip hop culture. 🌹

[@directressladytucker3943]

I cannot skate but I think skating is a movement, and it’s beautiful to me. Thank you Malik 👠👠

[@shannonmays5633]

Salute to all the skaters on this skaters !!!!! and keep doing what y’all doing and keeping it rolling !!!!!

[@alecbenjamin8301]

I throughly enjoyed watching this awe-inspiring, love for the grooves 🎵🎶and the moves, 🔥 documentary. Their is nothing quite like pursuing one's passion, consistently perfecting your skills, your craft , on this journey of applying one's creative abilities. Give thanks 🙏🏾 brother Malik, and to all the brothers and sisters, legends of the JB style of skating, it is proper and correct that we tell our own stories and promote and document our culture and history. Much love and respect from your brother across the pond London England. ✊🏾🖤👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@jayedevan567]

Dope...I recognize some of these faces from events I've skated in over the past 30+ years 🛼👊🏾🔥

[@barryd7513]

That was DOPE💯🤦🏾‍♂️ and the music was slamming 👏👏🖤 great knowledge

[@pamg676]

I need to start back 🛼🛼🛼, seeing the old crew put a smile on my face 😂 Hollywood, King, Kee Kee, Twin in the red (animal print) jogging suit. WOW, I'm missing out 😢😢😢

[@sapphiresbeautyempire2564]

I absolutely love the old school skaters, the smoothness is outstanding

[@glennbooker8488]

Love the whole ambience

[@stevensonfields7680]

Excellent video.... 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@shannonmays5633]

Yasssss I learn how to skate at Rainbo!!! Rainbo was big and definitely was the spot on the north side man I miss it !!

[@alethiasamuels349]

LOVED IT!!!!!!!!!!

[@Chillwillcrew]

🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@marknaylor8957]

Love the sk8 posts , What caught my eye was the L.OT.W. title . If like me you are a jazz funk freak (63 years old from South London )L.O.T.W. means Light of the World , a Brit funk band . If you like your tunes ,google them , awesome musicians

[@TheRegginater]

Hey Malik, Since I am living abroad, I dont have access to those legends! I wanted to ask you about your set up and what you see the legends mostly going with(esp the smooth skaters). Do you have any videos on this? I am looking for the boot and outdoor wheel brand? Even just the durometer and wheel size would help a lot. I find that my set up is too gummy or big.

[@sunshinesunflowerz1647]

Is this pre-recorded or will it be live?

[@anthonyhicks5726]

Whats the name of the track at 43:32

[@youlove73]

Add a public comment: own fault...if not turned up (always be proud and listen loud)

[@stephonedwards6669]

Malik how is everything, I live in VA is their anyone in the area that teaches JB skating I love how smooth, culture, old school grove I can do a little JB it seen like I am leaving out i have no one here help out

[@MalikThomas]

not that I know of. Safe to say, you might have to take a trip to Chicago

[@stephonedwards6669]

It would be and honor, to come and join you'll at LOTW if not before Always remember Keep God with you no matter what Fo Sho

[@TheRegginater]

Being from Chicago and having gone to Rainbow, this upload makes me homesick for that smooth, polished skating. Been having a revival of my own in Berlin, but it’s not the same across the pond. My heart was happy to see such legends and it made me happy to see that JB swagger! tThank you Malik. This is a treasure. I’ll try my hardest to spread the bug out here in Germany.

[@지혜로운생활-f3i]

영상 항상 구독하고 있어요..배울게 너~~~무 많고 넘 재미있고 즐겁게 타시는 모습들 부럽습니다.항상 올려주신 영상에 감사드립니다.

[@n81727]

This was a wonderful video.. the interviews were inspiring and I recognize a couple of the skaters.. I remember the first Rink on Ashland, the Loop and someone mentioned the Savoy which was popular as well.. I skated at all of these rinks with my mom. You guys did a great job.. much respect to you both and to all of the Legends! Proud to be from Chicago!

[@GOLDCOASTROLLOUT]

I could listen to Helen Wolfe and Clint Wood all day, the video was an education and a pleasure. Thanks Malik and everyone, all the way from Australia 🌞🛼

[@Jessicatheshark86]

And here comes the kings and queens of the skate world! Soooo talented!!! 😃

[@rocko5928]

Im about 23 minutes in... this is such a nice video Malik... happy holidays! 🦌🎄⛄

[@sportyspice7230]

Slow down and don’t run me over 🤣 Really good video 👍🏾

[@Mira0Mirror]

lol she didn't lie tho!!

[@sabri_yah]

I can’t wait to watch this fully. I’m sorta new to the skate community although I started skating as a kid for some years then stopped. I’m so glad I started back it’s been rewarding. The level of positive energy as Helen said is something we definitely need more of. The ppl I’ve met so far and the love. I love Chicago I love skating. Yes the positive side of Chicago!!!

[@seyedclean4012]

Word ! Sending positive energy back from over the atlantc ocean, exactly Germany . Here is freezing cold and no open skating rinks,so waiting for spring 🙏🎉🎀💯💥

[@mistyjordan7147]

My first skate as at Foxy Wheels right off of 63rd in Damen. I met Casper at Skate City. He taught me how to skate better. Man, Hollywood. I met him at the Rainbow Skating Rink. Skating is the best exercise ever.

[@Sk8KingzTV]

dope work bro bigups...!!!

[@FreeDemCityTV]

Let’s Go!!!!!

[@deadspace2]

Man what a wonderful documentary. As someone who is on the outside looking in because I was born and raised in the DMV. This really gave me a true glimpse into the skating style that I’ve decided to adopt. I love the JB skating style and will skate that style until I can’t no more. Much love to the legends of the wood, and most importantly the city of Chicago!

[@MalikThomas]

Wow, thank you!

[@LuxxyLucia]

Another awesome video! I really enjoyed listening to the interviews.

[@sub-zero9469]

It's a blessing to be able to skate +40 yrs and to have a rink where to skate at. This whole video oozed joy, energy and happiness, good job Malik & Terry.

[@jacquesedgar1515]

I certainly wish I would've started skating before I left Chicago. Definitely will be back to skate and learn some things from the legends. Dope video Leek

[@redworm3030]

Man I'm in Alaska and we got zero skaters. Everybody up here is about doin 720s and power skating. As soon as I found JB I knew it was the way I'd been trying to skate this whole time, without even knowing what it was. Just commenting to let you know how dope your tutorials are, but this view into the culture and hearing the first hand accounts and advice really made my whole night. Thanks for showing the world this pillar of the culture fr, it's important

[@Jessicatheshark86]

These amazing skaters are my idols! 😊😀

[@jennifergreely141]

Love this!!!

[@skisgy]

Thank you...great video!

[@kevinbrown7406]

This was awesome 👌 👏 🙌 😎

[@RollsRight8]

42:42 Killed me! 😂

[@deedee8158]

Absolutely marvellous video, loved hearing from the legendary OG'S about their experiences and they still got it. Thanks Malik, a future legend and OG 🥰👏🏿🤴🏿👸🏿

[@sheshowoutmedia]

Please tell me how or who created JB skating? I've heard it was a dj. James Brown wasn't even from Chicago. JB is my fav skate style and James Brown was one of the greatest dancers, artist and a civil rights activist. Much love and respect.❤

[@KaikalaMoon]

I just finished watchin the chi'ren and I talked smack bout y'all til I saw you on the floor. You all still got it bro, sis! Lovin it. Have fun til it's done 💯👋🏾✌🏾

[@hattiebrewster2586]

I commend the Legends! They're so cool & smooth. Keep doing what you do. Takes me back to the late 60s😁

[@mattiscold8265]

My favorite vid so far bro much love

[@Eddie-cx7qp]

i want to have back in my y town

[@rodneyharper2275]

Great job

[@exclusiveurshero8913]

McLyte posted a video. You in the background. You made it😎

[@MalikThomas]

on what platform???

[@kristenwilliams9123]

🩷🩷🩷

[@godjhaka7376]

STL for new years. See y'all there @ Skate King. - Proud Denverite

[@sagebrodie5672]

This was a wonderful documentary! Thank you so much for taking your time to share this beautiful piece of culture and history with the world!

[@memphisfreestyle9018]

Happy holidays 💯 much love

[@trevonpearson984]

Love that track that start playing at 42:50 💯

[@Dee-mw9tk]

is the RinK open...on Christmas???

[@flowersm2582]

Love this

[@karoltowns8384]

I’m so late to this. Wow wow wow is all I can say! Great video , great stories! The history, the memories! Do your thing!!!! I skated at Markham on Saturdays in the late 70s. I’m trying to get back into skating. The Rink has lessons on Saturday and Tuesday.

[@claudettegant2124]

I’m 57 years old. I was last in skates 5 years ago but my family wouldn’t let me on the rink! I’m more so motivated to get back on the rink now, than ever. I call it steppin on wheels. Where y’all at? Grannie G on the west side of Chicago ❤🛼

[@PuttingMyPimpHandDown]

The Loop, Screaming Wheels,, Hot Wheels, Rainbow, 67th & MLK, then got nasty at the Rink. Damn! That's like 39 years