I found this video on skateluv and wanted to share it with you. Check out how roller disco was done. It’s pretty cool Here’s a clip from the Roller Boogie movie. Do you have any images or clips you’d like to share?
A new organization, Grandparents Rock Too!, is having a Roller Skate Party Fundraiser on May 19, 2012 to raise funds for their 1st Annual Grandparents Rose Dedication in September. The group was created to honor, acknowledge and strengthen the bonds between grandparents and grandchildren. Check out their site for more details about the organization and… Read More »
When I ask people where they purchased their roller skates, Sears is the most popular retailer mentioned. Marshall Fields , Service Merchandise, Montgomery Ward, Jew Town (yeah, I know this is offensive, but that’s what the area was called) and various community stores were remembered. I’m on a hunt for those Sears catalogs that have… Read More »
This is a re-print from an e-zine article I wrote in 2008. Roller skating is a fun, recreational activity. It is not for the lazy or the faint of heart. When skaters float like angels on wheels, they have put in vast hours of training and practice to master their craft. For persons ages 30… Read More »
I had the pleasure of interviewing 19-year-old Chicago entrepreneur, Matthew Williams, the creator of Rich And Winning clothing line. He’s new in the industry and mentioned that he wanted to reach out to roller skaters. Check out our interview to learn more about the young man and his vision. After watching the interview, go to… Read More »
I asked Russell Lewis, resident Chicago World’s Fair guru at the Chicago History Museum, if there was a roller rink at the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition, and he said no. So, my next question becomes: Did visitors to the World’s Fair roller skate at the Chicago Roller Skating Rink, the very first roller rink in… Read More »