Did Tony Hawk Write "Superman" by Goldfinger? The Truth Behind the Iconic Song
Hey, let’s dive into a story that has everyone talking right now—a claim that legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk didn’t actually write the iconic song "Superman" by Goldfinger. Crazy, right? If you’ve ever played Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater , you know how synonymous that track is with the game, Tony himself, and the entire skateboarding culture of the late ‘90s and early 2000s. But here’s where things get wild.
According to a report by Gary Russo, a citizen journalist who humorously describes himself as “unemployed,” Tony Hawk didn’t pen the ska-punk anthem after all. Instead, the track was created by the band Goldfinger—imagine that! Russo, in a tongue-in-cheek exposé, claimed to have discovered this revelation on what he called “the dark web,” which he hilariously described as Wikipedia in incognito mode. His sensational theory? That Tony somehow “stole” the song to use in his iconic skateboarding video game series. Russo even joked that if anything happens to him after this reveal, it wasn’t suicide—a classic line to amp up the conspiracy vibes.
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When Tony Hawk was asked about the claims, he seemed more amused than anything. He clarified that he had no hand in writing the song. Instead, "Superman" was part of a list of tracks Neversoft presented to him when they were compiling the soundtrack for the game. Hawk admitted that the song has become intertwined with his persona, but he never claimed authorship. In fact, he’s performed the song live with Goldfinger several times, which might be why some people made the connection. However, Hawk was quick to say that no one ever mistakes him for writing "Jerry Was a Race Car Driver" by Primus, another track from the series.
This mix-up isn’t unique to Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater or ska-punk culture. Pop culture expert Marna Skeech explained how songs and the media they’re featured in often blur in the public’s mind. She gave the amusing example of people associating Smash Mouth’s music with Shrek so much that when the band’s lead singer passed away, the hashtag #ripshrek trended. It’s the same with songs like "Superman," which have become inseparable from their video game legacy.
To wrap things up, John Feldmann of Goldfinger has humorously retaliated by claiming he invented skateboarding tricks like the frontside 540-Rodeo Flip. Whether true or not, this back-and-forth is pure entertainment, and it’s a reminder of how deeply music and skateboarding culture have shaped our memories. So no, Tony Hawk didn’t write "Superman," but let’s be real—the guy still rocks.
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