Slash Spotlights Skate Legends in New ‘#OldBrigade’ Post
Iconic musicians pay warm tribute to pioneering riders Steve Caballero and Lance Mountain.
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Slash has long worn his passion for skate culture on his sleeve, but his latest Instagram share really drives the point home. In a move that bridges generations, the Guns N’ Roses guitarist reshared a grainy 1980s photo originally posted by skateboarding pioneers Steve Caballero and Lance Mountain, captioned simply, “where are they now? 💁🏻♂️😜😂 #oldbrigade.”
Throwback To Bones Brigade Era
That snap takes us right back to the heyday of the Bones Brigade, the legendary skate team assembled by Powell Peralta in the early ’80s. Caballero and Mountain were front and center in videos like The Search for Animal Chin and Public Domain, helping to invent tricks that remain staples at skate parks around the world. In the repost, a youthful Caballero is caught mid-air, board upside down, while Mountain rolls in the background, both wearing classic high-top Vans and baggy jeans.
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repost from @stevecaballero @lancemountain and @stevecaballero – where are they now? 💁🏻♂️😜😂 #oldbrigade
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It’s a simple gesture, but one loaded with meaning: two icons from skate’s formative years sharing a candid moment, later preserved and amplified by Slash’s massive platform.
Slash’s Skateboarding Connection
Slash isn’t just a fan—he’s a collaborator. Over the years, he’s lent his name to limited-edition decks, made cameo appearances in skate videos, and even joined forces with artists who decorate boards in his signature top-hat motif. On Instagram alone, he boasts over 7 million followers who tune in not just for guitar riffs but for glimpses of his lifelong love affair with street culture.
In an interview with Rolling Stone, Slash once said, “Skateboarding taught me creativity and defiance—two things I bring to every guitar solo.” His recent post is a public tip of the hat to the very community that encouraged that spirit.
Guns N’ Roses Ties
This throwback share isn’t the only time Slash has used Instagram to spotlight friends from his past. Earlier this month, he marked the birthday of Guns N’ Roses keyboardist Dizzy Reed with a heartfelt on-stage photo and shout-out:
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Happy Birthday #DizzyReed iiii]; )’
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That post, like the Caballero/Mountain repost, demonstrates how Slash uses social media to preserve—and share—the stories behind the music and the movement.
From GNR’s Appetite for Destruction era to his recent Living the Dream tour, Slash has always been drawn to raw energy. His Instagram acts as an extension of that ethos, whether he’s posting snaps from the road or shining a light on the underground heroes who shaped him.
Fans have flooded the comments on the #oldbrigade post, tagging old friends and recounting their own early days at the ramp. The thread reads like a mini oral history of skateboarding’s golden age—complete with tips on where today’s skaters can still find those original Powell Peralta boards on eBay.
It’s a reminder that pop culture icons often share roots in subcultures built on passion rather than polished PR machines. For Caballero, Mountain and Slash alike, the threads of punk rock, heavy metal and skateboarding remain tightly woven.
Whether you’re dusting off an old deck or cranking up “Sweet Child o’ Mine,” that sense of community is what endures. And if a single Instagram repost can spark nostalgia and conversation among millions, imagine what the next one might do.
Slash’s decision to resurface this moment shows that even decades later, the spirit of the Bones Brigade remains alive—and that some of the greatest collaborations happen when guitar and grip tape collide.
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