As I write this, the reality still hasn’t fully set in. It was less than a month ago that Marc came to San Jose to hang out. He was sober, healthy, and full of life. We had a blast reminiscing about the old days. He seemed genuinely excited about the future. He even extended his ticket by a couple of days so he could explore some of the old haunts around San Jose.
When it came time to drop him off at the airport, he handed me an envelope. I waited until I got home to open it. Inside was a three-page list of his hopes and dreams for the future. Never in a million years did I imagine that less than a month later, he would be gone.
I met Marc when he was 17. I watched him achieve all his skateboard dreams, and I sat next to him at the Away Days premiere—only to later watch his career fall apart. I still don’t understand why my friend is gone at 49 years old. I don’t know why he chose to come visit me. Was there some bigger purpose to it, or was he looking for closure?
Marc was a genius and a tortured soul. He told me he wanted to be remembered for his skateboarding, not for his failures or shortcomings. He was just a poor kid from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, who grew up in a trailer at the end of a dirt road. Yet he made it out, traveled the world, and touched so many lives. He will live on through the video parts that nobody can recreate. He gave opportunities to people who might never have had a chance otherwise.
Without a shadow of a doubt, Marc Johnson was the single most influential person in my life. Everything he did was art. He was endlessly creative and always tried to elevate his friends and everyone around him. He opened doors for guys like me and Jerry, and single-handedly put San Jose back on the map. Marc had the golden touch—whether it was on a skateboard, creating brands, or developing ad campaigns.
Marc Johnson passed away today. He was one of the most talented and creative people to ever step on or off a skateboard.
- Louie Barletta
C I T I Z E N S,
The Blood of Your Empire
U.K. / European Campaign 2026 has been confirmed.
Those who pre-order the debut full-length address before Tuesday, May 26, 2:00 PM BST will receive a unique code granting access to the European Rally pre-sale.
Pre-sale begins
Wednesday, May 27, 10:00 AM local time
General on sale begins
Friday, May 29, 10:00 AM local time
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uk dates with @CurrentsCT@Caskets_band@avianaswe added! tickets on sale friday 29/5 @ 10am local | presale tickets available 26/5 @ 10am local
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🎂 Happy birthday, JOSH HOMME!
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Here to stay.
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City's number one's pride at being part of the PottersHere to stay.
City's number one's pride at being part of the PottersHere to stay.
City's number one's pride at being part of the PottersHere to stay.
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Many @beastieboys albums he has actually listened to to make such a judgement.
My guess he’s heard one or two songs? Luddite.
Excited to be heading on out with @Korn for their 2026 Euro Tour
18 October - Stuttgart, DE - Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle
19 October - Munich, DE - Olympiahalle
21 October - Cologne, DE - Lanxess Arena
23 October - Paris, FR - Accor Arena
26 October - Leeds, UK - First Direct Arena
28 October - Birmingham, UK - Utilita Arena Birmingham
30 October - Newcastle, UK - Utilita Arena Newcastle
31 October - Manchester, UK - AO Arena
2 November - Dublin, IE - 3Arena
4 November - London, UK - The O2
8 November - Amsterdam, NL - Ziggo Dome
9 November - Antwerp, BE - AFAS Dome
11 November - Hamburg, DE - Barclays Arena
13 November - Hanover, DE - ZAG Arena
14 November - Berlin, DE - Uber Arena
16 November - Prague, CZ - O2 Arena Prague
17 November - Krakow, PL - Tauron Arena
19 November - Vienna, AT - Wiener Stadhalle
21 November - Milan, IT - Unipol Forum
Tickets on sale Friday, March 20th 8am GMT/ 9am CET
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