On Hollywood Tee Grateful Dead Bertha Wheel Roses S/S
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The On Hollywood Tee Grateful Dead Bertha Wheel Roses S/S pays vivid tribute to one of the most beloved and psychedelic-infused bands in American music history. Featuring the iconic Bertha skeleton surrounded by a lush bloom of red roses against a vibrant sky blue backdrop, this tee is a wearable poster for peace, rebellion, and improvisation. Printed on soft 100% cotton with a classic fit and durable construction, it's as comfortable for a long day of skating through the Arroyo Seco as it is for digging through vinyl at a Pasadena swap meet.
The Grateful Dead, formed in 1965 in Palo Alto, reshaped American music with their freeform jam sessions, tie-dyed mystique, and deeply devoted fan base. More than just a band, they were a counterculture force that blurred the lines between rock, blues, folk, and experimental music. The Bertha image—originally created by Alton Kelley and Stanley Mouse—is forever tied to their visual identity and represents both life and death, celebration and dissolution, much like the Dead’s sprawling soundscapes.
While the Dead may not scream "skate video" to the untrained ear, they've actually crept their way into some of the most soulful and creative edits over the past few decades. In Rasa Libre's "A Cosmic Experience" (2008), Bryan Botelho and Nate Jones skate to “Scarlet Begonias,” blending smooth lines with the jam-band's natural rhythm. That same video also included “We Bid You Goodnight” and “Shakedown Street”, setting a mellow but heady mood. Kenny Reed and Mike Daher floated through “Althea” in TB 2008, and Josh Matthews rode the dreamy vibes of “Touch of Grey” in Oh Shewt (2014). From Transworld’s Perpetual Motion using “Fire On The Mountain,” to European edits like Wiener Melange and more recent tributes like Cinco and 7 Ply Cursive 2, the Dead’s music has quietly become a go-to for introspective street skating, soul-carving transition, and long-lens sunset sessions.
Stix SGV has proudly served the San Gabriel Valley skateboarding community since the late ‘90s. With three locations across Los Angeles County, we’ve been deeply rooted in the local scene. Our Monrovia shop has been a staple since 1997, followed by our Claremont location in 2014, and our South Pasadena shop opening its doors in 2022. Our mission has always been simple: to uphold skateboarding culture and stay true to our community.