Thrasher Magazine

LA pulled up hard for the first major premiere of the year ––Baker Has a Deathwish Part 2 brought friends, fans and family from Philly, Torrance, Florida and beyond!

But first … the streets. Guess who’s back?!

The forefathers. Who woulda ever guessed these guys would become their generation’s George Powells?

Packed, but not hectic

Townley with one of the coveted bracelets. Shit was invite only!

Rye’s got a parcel, and Gus, well, he’s kinda got a Deathwish too

The Mez can always fire up a group shot, with Rachel, Elissa, Erik and the good fool Quinn on standby

Albatross survivors!

No way? How does Toby already have it??

Zion made it!

Couple dads, out for the night

Responsible types Tim and Ryan. Fifteen minutes after it starts their phones are gonna light up with people trying to get in

Volcom stoners, past and present

Greyson, Bailey, Grant, Patrick and Axel ––tight grouping!

The stars, they’re just like us! Can’t get their own wristbands on

These guys

Smoke up, Johnny!

The Seidlers, Miner and Jerry. Fun fact: Miner helped wrap the edit on this video as he has on several Baker productions. The more you know, right?!

‘Get one of me and Jerry!’

The future is here, whether we like it or not

Wanted to ask Funk if he was gonna have a part but got all nervous for some reason

Marco takes a knee, focuses on his craft

Media darlings Don, Tino and Jade. Thanks again for your heroism, Nuge

Snacked the fuck up! Wise choice, this flick is over an hour

Amos and Rowan

Tanner, Dom and Ethan

And from the East Coast Graeme, Mike, Bill and Joey. Welcome!

Still riding high off that BOD pro surprise!

One of these dudes just dropped a killer part, but Bill’s not playing favorites

Hi Stu!

Flech and Casper. Spoiler alert: Brooker fuckin’ hauls balls in this one!

Dynamic duo Razy and Joe

Manch and the OG’s Smyth, Jeron and Daniel

Bringing the vibes as always, Junktown!

Tractor beam!

Thanks for the flick, Atiba! I look like the cop about to arrest Jon Dickson’s Easy Rider

These shots with the nice fade on ‘em are all Atiba’s. Scuba from Nike, Seb from NB# and Ako from Vans

Like I said, these tickets were like gold!

Frogwise we got Mango and Meek pressing a Zorilla sandwich

Biggest cheers of the night were for these two: Herm and Twuan. Legendary!

Left over right keeps it tight

Wolf got a gang of bracelets! Dang!

Behind the scenes, in front of the fury, all-around responsible dudes Jay, Jeff and Trevor. Thank you for your service, boys!

Made it in! These guys, always!

Date night for the Petersons and Kirbys. Why the heck not?!

Accidentally blinded Foy’s girl with the flash. Sorry, homies

Lutheran, Wolftrap, Lutheran! Damn!

Not gonna even ask If these guys are a band

Longtime Reynolds supporter Willy Santos! He may have even got him on G&S back in the day

When you’re a VIP, goddamn right you better dress like one!

Mike and Frank, ready for this shit

Stop looking at me, swan!!!

Masterlensman Braden Gonzales showing support

Date night part two!

Artistic types Nate and Todd

When the homie finishes half the popcorn on the way back to their seat

Davey got nice in this one!

(Low grumbling sound)

Despite appearances, I got one of the nicest compliments of my life right after this photo was taken

Ok, shit, we’re starting!

‘Ok, who here is from Florida??’

And away we go!

Everything about this one! Holy shit, you’re gonna love it!

Out into the night

Kader and Zach … approved

New Deathwish rider Yuri Facchini (!) with the stylish Anderson Pereira

Foy shut it down! Welcome at Channel anytime, I think is what he’s trying to say

Dakota and Kwalks dug it

Theotis, oh, he’s got tricks!

Rudy and a pal fulfill the dream

Congrats, Drew!

Erik with the FOTY

Dream team Mariah and Jeremiah

Congrats, you two!

Almost got this photo of Vern and Pete!

Tim-Tim feels the love

Giants in their field: Ish, Darwen and Soto

Even cowboys get the blues

Congrats, Kaylanne!

Miranda and Tyson keeping it 0.0

Rockers, everywhere!

Steve Hernandez keeps his identity secret from Darby and a bro

Delon, Flech and Jalba

Ironically, they arrived by normal car: Kinser, Mettz, Cyrus, John and Max

Thought Liz was gonna be weird about it? Not his style. For Satan!

Ask Nicole about her smoothie recipe. Buffy can confirm

Lil diptych of the fabulous Ellingtons. Big love, y’all

Jacopo gets down, believe it

Back to the Atiba shots: Kris Brown and Troy Gipson made it!

More legendary shit ––Jim has a banger in this one!

The future: Zion and Jax

‘Hey, I got a bomb. Wanna see it?’

Yes I do. Yes …. I do. Thanks, Baker Boys!