TWS Legend: Ray Barbee

[@kwote]

One thing I love about Ray's skating besides all the obvious stuff, is how tech and how big he went with his tricks in the 90's. He evolved with the times but still maintained his style and vibe. LEGEND indeed.

[@leehazlewoodism]

There's so much in Ray to admire. All that talent and he's a genuine humble guy and really happy. Total inspiration.

[@JORGEGONZALEZ-jm8vy]

this is awesome....skating in the late 80's....thru the 90s.....you kindda feel old...now in our 40's.....but God gives grace....and I see Ray....has talent in lots of things....music,photograpy...and of course sk8..ing...👍🏼👏🏼🙏🏼

[@GeeZeeX3]

I met Ray at a skate comp in Orange, Tx. When I was 11 yrs old. Nicest soul you'll ever meet. Instantly became my favorite skater. Still is. His Powell Hydrant deck is my unicorn. Best board I had as a kid. Now I'm 41.. I will find it !

[@rollin100s9]

Ray was a part of my inspiration in the late 80's in South Central LA dodging bullets...

[@mykectown]

This made me so happy to watch. And Ray's definitely deserving of the "legend" status. I'd love to meet him one day and just tell him thank you for making a weird black kid feel normal for being into unconventional things.

[@joshshorter7788]

Myke C-Town Crazy seeing you here! I love your reviews, been a fan of dead end hip hop for a long time, but I definitely agree, one of my first boards was a Ray Barbee pro model, he made me feel like I belonged as a black skateboarder.

[@Darry..]

Myke C-Town I did today in South Carolina at the vans store he was so sick

[@jaysonx5576]

I went to school with him. There were literally only two "black" (I'm biracial) skaters at our school. I know I got made fun of for skating and surfing, by both blacks and whites. I'm sure he did too. But, we did it anyway. Ray would kill it on the way to school, all casual style (just like in the vid). Cool that he inspired you guys and helped change the BS stereotype that black guys can't skate or surf.

[@GeeZeeX3]

I met him.. Super chill man. Legendary !! Well..to be honest. I only asked for his autograph. But he seemed more than happy to give it to me. So was Tony Hawk.

[@jafanek]

My Favorite Skateboarder Of All Time. Skating since 87'. #OldFolks

[@paulrevere2928]

Ray Barber is a great skateboarder, smooth, multitalented and super nice guy... met him @ Scott Carpenter Skatepark Boulder Colorado 2001 w Jeff Grosso, Salman Agah and some guys from Black Label Team. Ray signed my friend’s board!

[@FunkyFresh48]

"Watch out for rocks and cracks." Words to live by.

[@jeffreywhite3583]

I'm 43 years old and I still have my ray barbee deck some good memories

[@slashtrio]

That’s cool man. I’m 45 and grew up skating in that era. I had the his pro model but have no idea what become of it. I used to always sell my old boards when I needed a new one. I wish I had some of those classics: lance mountain , tommy Guerro flame dagger, ray barbee, and several H street boards. I still skate but am pretty careful as the body seems a lot more fragile nowadays 🤙🏽

[@tomf4087]

Ray was a big influence on this kid in Liverpool England. Not been skating too long when public domain came out. He stood out to me. Who didn't want to cruise down street like barbee could?

[@ynothughes]

This guy is the reason I fell in love with skateboarding.

[@mouija1450]

Street innovator, musical taste and effortless style, Ray is easily in my top three skaters I'd like to spend a day in their shoes. His lines are second to none.

[@dizzychizzy1]

so when did you start skating " 6 years ago " so how long you been skating? " Ummm, about 6 years? "

[@bux77]

Awesome! I often fell like Ray gets overlooked, he was and always will be epic!

[@DavidWKimber]

First deck I ever bought and still my fav skater of all time. Such style and natural flow, to me he was a street extension of the choreography of those old freestyle guys in comps.

[@Mike-xi4wt]

His skating flows just like his music. Both are very pleasing 👍🏽

[@Stumanz]

I rmbr back in the summer of 87’, I saw Ray skating at skate session in San Jose. He was skating with a dude named Rob Torres( if I’m not mistaken) Ray shredded! I’ll never forget how he skated with such finesse and flow. No doubt, Legend!

[@xOGxSE7ENx]

Thank you Ray..for being such an inspiration!!

[@Glenn-hm8sb]

Rubberboys. Inspired just to go skating when first starting. Great skater,musician. Legend ❤

[@mrhaff]

I just wanted to emulate Ray so much when I was kid. Lines for days baby!

[@mc540flip]

Love his Ban This part. The music, the slow mo, so good! Most definitely a Legend

[@aidsbot]

That smile is everything.

[@JonB1991]

I skated with him at the bro bowl such a cool experience

[@bobbyhill8918]

Very cool. Want to see more of these.

[@Thurston86]

I remember mid 90s when Airwalk Shoes were expensive!

[@adamblackman6660]

and they lasted five times longer...

[@matthewcody1757]

Mate id live some of the old models i had back now , from Vics to NTSs

[@joshdavidson854]

The NTS shoes were my all time favorites !! i wish they'd drop them again in all their ugly glory 😂 ! ​@matthewcody1757

[@moonmanvic]

Great dude man of many talents.

[@MarcS4R]

what a legend. always loved his style

[@arium5197]

my friends dad is him!!! and he told me about this and I met his son by football

[@KeithCanisius]

Absolutely loved how you ended this video with one of the coolest Sonic Youth riffs. Did you choose it Ray?

[@michaelswanson6677]

Yes! My friends and myself will ask the question, what skater would you like to spend the afternoon with , and I always had said Ray.. well Tony of course too but how cliche'. Ray seems like such a rad individual, and there too, I'm a white dude inspired by this guy and that's what's awesome about skateboarding.. We don't say shit like "first African American to do" anything in skateboarding. There is no color/nationality.. it's just who's rad and stands out and especially, positively :) Cheers, Ray!! You're the man!!

[@jonnyl5442]

I must have watched his part a few hundred times!

[@pierredelectojr6340]

Ray is a beautiful dude. The absolute coolest.

[@keenrayvideocreator]

one of my favorites! truly a talent and all around nice guy! haha positive vibes all the way

[@antmagic1537]

Ray barbee was the first black pro skater that got me into skating late 80s

[@buckodonnghaile4309]

There was Steve Steadham before him but other than seeing his graphics I dont know if I ever saw any of his footage. I was a huge fan of Natas and Gonz but when Ray Barbee and Matt Hensley's parts came out in 1988 my mind was blown.

[@zuhardi]

skate + music = forever

[@erickmeier1820]

love this dude

[@TruthSpeaker3]

Legend for sure...much respect Ray - thanks

[@ChiefBr0dy]

Genuine nice guy and Legend.

[@TheSkatereel]

Thank you Ray...

[@charlesjones2485]

WAY AHEAD OF HIS TIME SKATING AND LIVING LIFE KEEP SKATING DUDE

[@saulorocha3755]

His fluid style is the better, he skates effortless.

[@marshallkummer1078]

I just want Spike and Ray to make more art together.

[@creature0mine]

Make another one about the Gonz.

[@_racoon_7778]

He looks like the guy from that video public domain

[@artdudivin]

This guy was my personal teacher for all the no complies i could make...

[@jakewhyland]

Ray Barbee, Tony Hawk and New Order. Holy shit.

[@COVMAPA]

Is that outtro music Rays music? Sounded a lot like Sonic Youth.

[@known_unknown284]

8:55: Cat Barbee.

[@Thurston86]

When i first started skating in 98-99 i always thought Ray at that time had one of the best Heelflips.

[@costradelmal]

those shoes makin a comeback

[@mysticalsoulqc]

you made it bro.

[@angusdraffan6656]

So good!

[@solidrock6524]

Beautiful man Beautiful smile

[@BonelessBen]

Do Frankie hill !!!!!

[@trevorfrancismeusx9120]

The last song...who is it? My first thought is its Ray Barbees but then I thought maybe Mogwai. Anybody know?

[@MrEdit74]

my rolemodel in skateboarding

[@ethananderson3247]

What’s the name of the song that ray played on the guitar? It was after they said he got sponsored by fender

[@jmicari]

What a fucking superstar.

[@toynazi]

It really pisses me off the way the industry completely shuns Franky Hill. He was one of the first dudes to take on some big ass handrails and gaps that hardly anybody would step to. I always liked Ray Barbee no doubt he deserves legend status. But Cmon TRANSWORLD. FRANKY FUCKING HILL!

[@KopaszJack]

I had the 20th anniversary TWS and they did honored him with a page in the top 20 most influential skateboarders. You're right, they should dedicate him a video as well.

[@catinthehat8412]

the king of the no comply he's the best

[@michaelmcbride3112]

What song are played in this video?

[@JazzHandzLMT]

what a great way to end my night. Goodnight....zzzzz

[@thestranger7709]

Legend

[@hopekemotherapy461]

true fucking legend

[@captn_hanky]

Brilliant

[@fintanoclery2698]

Style for days.

[@jonakimhernandez5771]

Were you in school on June 5 2019 Wednesday last week of school?

[@Madvillainy48]

I he shaves his beard, he looks like a smiley 17 year old. Man doesn't age.

[@Sk8rboy420]

Gr8 soundtrack

[@stockzy1]

awesome

[@elecoemite]

arrecho ray eres el mejor

[@beateater43]

so is it a step hop or a no comply???

[@WARDOGOD-2]

beateater43 no comply

[@slimnics]

yeh it's him himself

[@Pylvaz]

name of the last song?

[@DYNE540]

new order substance 1987...but some kinda remix of the 1st track.

[@Pylvaz]

Victor Evans the song that starts around 10:55 doesn't sound like new order at all

[@danielshepard8662]

WILDFLOWER SOUL - SONIC YOUTH

[@kristopherabramovic205]

It's called smooth legit style xD

[@eldoctorsimis]

Hell yeah new order 😎

[@alann5003]

Ray Barbee= Legend

[@salomoniezpizzaeria3349]

king barbee

[@dylangrove6146]

great

[@mickskunkboy2599]

🙏🏽

[@atm6887]

Step hop? Is that not a No Comply?

[@fintanoclery2698]

It used to go by both names. Some people said no comply was off say a parking block and no comply was just off the ground.

[@mimik4568]

why did tony have to use cliché at the start

[@elahtui5717]

#solid 👊👊👊

[@mrgalvez11]

Yeah, copied his tricks mid-late 80's. LEGENDARY.

[@jameisnelson2103]

My hero! here's my new song (with a ray name drop) about not wanting to be an old man and just wanting to skateboard! kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnu9nH6mn66miq8

[@jonathanpereira987]

likeeeeeeeee

[@bubbadagger]

mad props to Ray !