Keenan Milton facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Born | August 4, 1974 |
| Died | July 5, 2001 (aged 26) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Skateboarding |
Keenan Milton (born August 4, 1974 – died July 5, 2001) was a professional skateboarder from Atlanta, Georgia. He was known for his smooth style and friendly personality. Some of his main sponsors included DVS Shoes and Chocolate skateboards.
Keenan was the second of nine children born to Phyllis Patterson. He had four brothers and four sisters. After his mother passed away in 1991, Keenan was raised in Harlem, New York, by his grandmother, Georgia Patterson.
Sadly, Keenan passed away in 2001 due to an accidental drowning at a party. Even after his death, his skateboarding footage has been used in many videos, showing how much he was admired.
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Who Was Keenan Milton?
Keenan Milton was a talented skateboarder who made a big impact on the sport. He was born in 1974 and grew up in New York. His passion for skateboarding led him to become a professional. He was known for his unique and graceful way of riding.
His Skateboarding Legacy
Keenan's influence on skateboarding continued even after his passing. His old video clips are still used in new skateboarding films. This helps new generations of skateboarders see his amazing skills.
Featured in Skate Videos
Keenan appeared in many popular skateboarding videos. These videos helped share his talent with the world. Here are some of the films where you can see him skate:
- Chocolate Skateboards – Hot Chocolate (2003)
- Girl Skateboards – Yeah Right! (2003)
- 411VM – Around the World (2002)
- 411VM – #38 (2000)
- Chocolate Skateboards – The Chocolate Tour (1999)
- Transworld Skateboarding – Greatest Hits (1997)
- Girl Skateboards – Mouse (1996)
- FTC – Penal Code 100a (1996)
- Chocolate Skateboards – Las Nueve Vidas De Paco (1995)
- World Industries – 20 Shot Sequence (1995)
His footage was also used in the introductions of Yeah Right! and pretty sweet by Girl Distribution Company. Another video, Bunny Hop, released by the chocolate skate company in December 2021, also features his clips.
Remembered in Music
Keenan Milton's memory has also been honored through music.
- The Hip hop artist Murs mentions Keenan in his song "Transitions as a Rider." He says, "Rest in peace, Keenan Milton/Keep ridin'." This song was part of the soundtrack for the film Rising Son: The Legend of Skateboarder Christian Hosoi.
- Musician Devendra Banhart included a song called "The Ballad of Keenan Milton" on his 2013 album, Mala.
