Phil Esbenshade
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Phil Esbenshade, also known as Phil E., was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was a well known professional skateboarder in the second skateboard heyday of the late 1980s. His oddball antics and his unusual appearance garnered him magazine and video coverage worldwide. Several skateboards bearing the E logo on them were made in his honor. He retired from the sport in the 1990s and became a Government Attorney in Northern California.
Phil also played bass guitar and sang in the underground indie rock band Custom Floor with Miki Vuckovich, Garry Davis, and then later, Atom Willard (currently the drummer for The Offspring and Angels & Airwaves). Custom Floor released one 7" while Phil was in the band, on Goldenrod Records. Garry Davis later become the sole constant member of Custom Floor , and he continues to release records today.
Phil is an alumnus of the University of La Verne and United States International University (now Alliant International University).
[edit] Trivia
- His son's middle name is Ollie.
- Ex-Teammate of Gator Mark Rogowski on Gullwing Trucks.
- Ex Skull Skates Teammate of legendary punk skater Duane Peters.
- Though he was often portrayed to be a wild and punk figure in the 1980's and 90's: Esbenshade is actually 100% straight edge (He has never drank alcohol nor taken drugs, and openly advocated against drug use in many interviews.)
[edit] External links
- Skull Skates Phil E.'s sponsor
