5 Amazing Moments From 1999

In 1999, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater video game soundtrack introduced millions of gamers to an entirely new world of music and completely flipped the gaming industry’s perspective on what a video game soundtrack could be.

The first few THPS games arguably shaped an entire generation’s taste in music, introducing them to bands such as Dead Kennedys, Motorhead and Bad Religion.

In fact, Motorhead claimed that the inclusion of 'Ace Of Spades' in THPS3 brought with it a younger fan base previously untapped by the band.


In celebration of nearly 20 years since the release of the original game and soundtrack, Crowbar Brisbane and Vinnies Dive on the Gold Coast are paying homage with live performances from local bands The Jensens and The PB’s playing your favourite tracks from the games.

The PBs - image © Mitchell Manz

Ahead of these shows, we asked the organisers to take a trip down memory lane to recall some of the other best moments from 1999. Enjoy.

1: Y2K bug

The biggest non-event of all time until Fyre Festival nearly 20 years later.

2: Napster

Like THPS, Napster introduced kids to a new way of consuming music but also polluted a lot of family computers with viruses.

3: Gameboy Color

Pokemon yellow in up to SIXTEEN COLOURS! Also, the logo was in comic sans so you knew it was good.

4: Myspace

Who the hell is Tom and why does he want to be my friend?

5: MSN Messenger

ASL?

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater Tribute Party takes place at Crowbar (Brisbane) 2 March and Vinnie's Dive (Gold Coast) 30 March.