SHF Exhibits
LES WILLIAMS, R.I.P.
Legendary Surfer Les Williams has passed on. Les was the first one to show what could be done with a Quigg Chip at Malibu in the late 1940s. He remained active in surfing and was dedicated to the San Onofre Surfing Club, as a long-time member and recently as President. The club's blog has a bit more about Les at:
San Onofre Surfing Club
(Beach Boys album with Les on the cover courtesy of SOSC)
The LEGENDARY SURFERS collection has an ebooklet that features Les in his earlier years at Malibu:
Malibu Board
San Onofre Surfing Club
(Beach Boys album with Les on the cover courtesy of SOSC)
The LEGENDARY SURFERS collection has an ebooklet that features Les in his earlier years at Malibu:
Malibu Board
Labels: Les Williams, Malibu, Malibu Board, San Onofre Surfing Club
posted by Malcolm at
Monday, July 23, 2007
2 Comments:
I only knew Les in recent years - and that was via email to my home over here in the UK ... but what a kind soul. During research for my book on Beach Boys album covers (naturally, the "Surfin' USA" sleeve featuring Les had a significant portion of the text) he recalled those halcyon days of the late 50's and 60's with such relish. I just wish I had gotten to know him that little bit better. RIP my friend ...
I interviewed Les for a film I am working on about some other historic surfers, he was generous with his time, and was a joy to speak with
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