I grew up in Oakland California and passed by the local Hell's Angels club house every single day to get to school. Whatever else they were up to, the members that I came across were always nice and respectful to me. One even defended me from a few guys trying to rob me.
@@BurtonGuster57 I mean, that's true of more than just motorcycle clubs. It's true of individuals and even governments. Besides, if you cross someone, anyone, you should expect resistance; and if you are not able to defend yourself and what's yours, you run the risk of having it taken from you. I was a kid and can only speak to or judge them for how they treated me.
Near where I live there's an old-timey resort that was no longer really in the mainstream, but is one of the few places nearby that has an indoor pool. So I used to take my kid there to swim, especially when the weather was bad. It seems one weekend, a Hell's Angels chapter held some kind of event there. I was there with my kid on Sunday afternoon, so everyone was outside, hanging out but getting ready to leave. He was really impressed by all the bikes, but nothing else was especially notable. The next week, the pool lifeguard had a story to tell me. It seems that a newer member, a prospect I guess, decided he wanted to smoke in the pool. That wasn't allowed, and the lifeguard asked him to stop. He refused, and got loud about it. The older members did NOT tolerate that and made him put it away. Well, they wanted to make a proper apology to the lifeguard, so they somehow found out where he lived and sent a sex worker over to spend a few hours with him. He was pretty appreciative, actually.
This man is clearly still fearful of the Hells Angels seeking retribution. He speaks very cautiously to not completely incriminate himself or the Angels for anything. I can't say as I blame him. Even when you're out, you're never really out. He said he cut a deal for the 17 years in prison so as to not get a longer sentence. I wonder what that deal entailed? I'm sure the Angels are not happy with him regardless. When you choose this lifestyle, it's a life sentence. I'll never understand why anybody would think this lifestyle is so great.
Not incriminate them? Did you miss the part of the interview where he said he cooperated to get his sentence reduced? He gave them the good on his “brothers”.
@@Dave-gd1mw Hence why I stated he speaks cautiously to not "completely" incriminate himself or the Angels. There's no doubt he gave up some stuff on them. That's why I think he's got to watch his back for the rest of his life. I'm surprised he'd even want to do this interview. I'd change my name and appearance and leave the country.
Easily could have given up info for lesser crimes, and let a few other dudes volunteer for the punishment. Not the kind of world I come from, but I can see that type of thing happening. Cops: we caught you with these 20 kilos! HA: damn, how did you know? Cops: your honey ratted you out! HA: we hate that guy! HA: *whispering* Thanks bro for not showing them the 100 kilos and guns across town. "Former" HA: Damn, I better lay low now...
He literally admits to drug running 5 minutes in. He also says the feds had enough dirt on him to put him away for life if he hadn't turned states witness.
He admits to dealing meth. Kinda hints at shooting up some place, and being shot at. He got 17 years for something serious, for sure, and would've gotten life if he hadn't flipped. Obviously if he killed somebody, or ordered it, he wouldn't admit that, there's no statute of limitations on it. Guaranteed there are a buttload of "minor" charges for his crew that he won't even remember. DUI for days, disturbing the peace, battery (i.e. punching some rival dude), assault (pulling a knife or showing a hammer is legally assault even if you don't use it).
I work at a bar in Fresno. An OG from out of town came in with a couple other veterans. The Sanger Club had some members there simply to stand behind these Angels to protect them while they bellied up to the bar. A big AA blowhard kept buying them drinks til it was time to settle up, then he was gone. Almost $300 in drinks. Long story short: The OG paid the tab with a big tip. He apologized and said something to the effect of “nobody disrespects where we drink.” Next day the very battered and bruised blowhard showed up and quietly handed over $400 to that bartender and mumbled “sorry” and left.
@@milkmonster2310 No that's def realistic. Remember those guys business is largely based on taking cuts from bars. They CANNOT allow someone to walk away like that.
My dad had a similar experience when he was a cab driver back in the early 80's - he had a very long fare with a member, to a club house, who said he'd "go inside for his wallet" and then never showed up again. Seeing as it was pretty much half of what he hoped to earn that evening, he knocked the door, and when asked, pointed the guy out. Five minutes later, he came out looking very beat up, and handed him the pay, and a large tip, while mumbling sorry.
Even then his overall criticism with some scene was basically the clubs, or at least the smart ones, kept things lowkey. Burning off a tattoo will likely sent the guy to the hospital and therefore garner law enforcement attention.
For that matter he watched the mad max scene out of contextt too. That's in a world where the law and social order have crumbled, where social darwinism encourages people to be their worst selves with no consequences. So yeah, attacking random civilians wouldn't happen in our world, but it certainly could in that world.
Dude is lying through his teeth. Talking about "I got a Law passed where Bar's can't discriminate based on clothing". Meanwhile, I can personally tell you that doesn't exist as I have been denied entrance because I looked "too gangbanger" based on my clothing.
The dichotomy of the Minnesota accent and the stories of outlaw activities is really great. "all in favor of Clay Morrow meeting mister meyham, say 'you betcha"
The Hells Angels Minneapolis Chapter were just Angels, understood. No wrong doings from them. Heard it cops? They're good guys. Motorcycle enthusiasts only.
Missed opportunity to have reviewed 'Stone' the Australian biker movie that came out 50 years ago this year and had some amazing visuals in terms of bike stunts and funeral procession of around 400 bikes or so in one shot.
I think I remember that brawl between the Angels and the Mongols at the casino. If it’s the one I’m thinking of, they used to have the security camera footage for the viewing online.
The one thing i learned about the loyalty and "code" is that it is an illusion. The moment it becomes a liability, it is forgotten. You don't have any real brothers in the club. Many think that they do, most know at least on some level that your "brothers" will turn on you if the pay is enough, or they are facing serious jail time. It works only to a point. It is kind of sad, really, the delusion that many in that world have when it comes to loyalty.
I remember the bomb in Chicago. My uncle was the Sargent of Arms for the Hells Henchmen in Southbend Indiana. We were in Chicago when the Henchmen clubhouse got bombed
One of the club members was working for me when the war in Chicago was happening. I think he felt safest at work but still checked his truck before he left after work.
I was guessing it was by the Outlaws and apparently that's the answer Google gave me. I know driving on old 66 through southwest burbs I've seen a couple Outlaw bars. I never knew we had the Angels out here as well.
The new move "The Bike Riders" . Absolutely loved this movie! Was kinda expecting to see some Yamaha v-maxes painted flat black and such. But everything seemed so period correct. Even the personalities and attitudes seemed spot on for the time.
There’s a local club where I live and they are kinda small but they do have a legit club house and they all hang out at the local bars on a regular basis. I know them well and my dad was friends with a lot of them, while he was growing up. Pretty much anyone is allowed at the club house as long as you go with someone who knows the members. They serve alcohol at the club house to make money but a lot of these guys are actually broke. There aren’t really any rival clubs against them either. They’re really just a group of guys, who ride motorcycles, wear leather and patches and have a club house. A lot of them drink and do/sell coke but it’s literally NOTHING like what you see on tv or movies.
What club is this? I come from a neighborhood protected by this kind of people. Let me tell you that there are laws that were passed in Canada, especially in Québec, just to prosecute some of the members, because they would have such a large number of counts for murder that prosecuting them the regular way wouldn't be possible. Whatever club you're talking about is NOT a 1% club. You live in a delusion if you think those guys don't exist. You're just talking about a regular, non-outlaw, 99%, motorcycle club. Anyone can start a club of anything. You're more than welcome to create a patch design, set-up a clubhouse and make it a bar. That's NOT a 1% club, this is why there is a 1% patch. It's just a motorcycle club. Lol this is like saying, "I know some guys in a gentlemen club, al lthey do is wearing suits and playing cards and pool and smoking cigars, lol the mafia don't exist"... are you seriously this naïve?
If I remember correctly in the scene from Sons of Anarchy where they burn the tattoo. He was told when he left to have it blacked out or removed and he came back with it still in one piece, so as a punishment they offered to either burn it off or cut it off.
As someone who's heavily evolved in the motorcycle scene and frequently hangs out with MC's if the mob asks you to leave, you don't question it or fight them you just leave unless your life isn't valuable to you. I live in NY there are still plenty of Italians out here that will let's say "end your suffering". If you go into an establishment and they're well dressed Italians that politely ask you to leave without any sweat on their face or nervousness it means you should probably leave.
Yeah, that's the entire point of the show. The days of the club being about bikes and freedom died with the original president. The show depicts what could happen when you lose site of that. No one in a position of authority cares about anything but themselves, and all the secrets stay coming out.
@@ffreeshavocadoo So, it wouldn't matter if he stayed "childish" (nice term for a criminal life btw) as long as he didn't get caught? I'd have more respect for him if he took it, and didn't rat out on his ex-buddies. This guy is a scum, and if given chance, he'll go against anyone, guilty or innocent, to save his skin.
@@BobSaint bro you just said you’d respect a guy who’s commented crime instead of someone who helps put people like that in jail your what’s wrong with the world that’s how Ik you grew up with a life made for you in your had lol he legit explained he was transporting methamphetamine which means his partners were in on it to wouldn’t you wanna get meth off the streets instead of glorifying the crime ?
The Mayans scene about them dealing stuff in actual working factories and stuff, that do happen. It's just a coverup as normal police won't really check on factories unless there's some tip off or a major crime going on so it's easier for them to pack goods since it's a factory and also receive it thru other shipment of stuff that's coming into the factory. What I meant was, if it was a garment factory like that, it'll be easier for the initial runners to stuff keys of drugs into the garment shipment, send it to the factory to be cut, packed and redistributed without much issue as cops won't specifically open trucks and check every one of them nor check big factories like that unless they had a tip off or the driver of said truck fucks up. So in fact, quite alot of different orgs besides OMGs use these as coverups for various crimes they do be it drug distribution, money laundering or underground gambling dens. One of the most notorious users of such things are the Mafia and the Triads where it's a normal jewelry shop outfront but upstairs could be a gambling den or loansharking office. It does happen alot.
Thats what I was thinking when he talked about one gang meeting a different gang, and _obviously_ they would not get along. Like, why? Couldnt they just enjoy their beers, talk about their common hobby, riding bikes and whatnot? Sounds very much like teenagers making up fake reasons to beat the different gang up...
idk most motorcycle gangs started from post WWII vets that couldn't reintegrate into society based on the things they did and saw overseas, I mean I don't know the exactly machinations or anything
Always love hearing about how badasses turn into rats when their number is up. "My family"....if you cared about your family, you wouldnt have been there in the first place. Now your cashing out the only way you know how.
Worked a full service gas station in HS back in the 80's when a club was rolling through town. I probably topped off 60-70 bikes that day, put a shop rage under the nozzle so no drops on the paint. Not a dropped spilled and made over $100 in tips that day.
About the tattoo getting burned off in SoA... it was burned off because he DIDNT get it blacked out. Having it blacked out was the policy. Burning it off was punishment for not doing it. Not SOP.
This is Pat Matter ,just wanted to correct you on a few things. I obviously cooperated and the outcome of my cooperation resulted in one only one ! HELLS ANGEL did time on my case and one non member as stated by agent Chris Omodt on A&E secrets of the Hells Angels series one episode 6. If you want the facts reach out to me.
@3:13 "you'd have to kill me to get this patch off me" ..."I'll take this patch off AND rat out my club brothers if you pay me money and give me a lighter jail sentence!!!" ...right Pat👌
I'll never forget driving through downtown Minneapolis in the mid 90's on Washington Ave. right by the north end of Nicollet mall and seeing a junk pile van pulled over. The cops were talking to a few HA members, and the van the were driving had spray painted on the side "Support your local Hells Angels".
A Bronx Tale is based on events that happened during Chazz Palminteri (Sonny, who also wrote the play before it became a movie) about him witnessing a gang killing. C was him as a kid growing up.🤷♂️
Used to walk by their NYC location. It was always very clean in front and with cameras and plants. A bunch that was for HA only and parking for them only. I always wanted to take one of the spots. Parking is hard to find in the city
With a PhD in psychology I can tell you lie detectors have been shown to be completely untrustworthy and easily fooled over 25 years ago already. Only America somehow kept thinking those things work. @@Russell-yt8kg
@@Russell-yt8kg The polygraph is inadmissible to be used in court, due to the high amount of false positives and negatives. However, outside of court, it is not uncommon for employers to use it to remove candidates who MIGHT be problematic. You might be honest, and good, but just a nervous type and always fail a polygraph. Well, then you will never get a high security clearance or become a hells angels. haha
That guy doesn't really work! So he says, yeah that all happened but I wasn't involved in that, so let's give that a 4. And he rates things without context. That burning off of the tattoo has a lot of context. They would have blacked it out? Well yeah, but he didn't. So he should rate the level of escalation of the scene.He get's a 2 out of 10 as an expert.
9:00 This is a Lie. I have PERSONALLY been denied entrance to Minnesota Bars for wearing Dickies, Hats, ect. There is no law making it illegal for Bars to deny entrance based on your clothing.
You can be told you cannot enter certain places where you're supposed to be dressed nicely. I highly doubt you were at some random bar. I guarantee there was a dress code and you didn't meet it. There is a difference. You can't go into a fancy steakhouse in slippers and pajama pants man. Think.
@@ffreeshavocadooAny privately owned business can deny entry to their premises to anyone they choose without providing any reason at all. The same way you can deny entry to your home.
The Hells Angels, the Bandidos and the outlaws are the largest, second-largest and third largest outlaw motorcycle clubs (1 percenter clubs) The Hells Angels are the world's largest outlaw motorcycle club, with over 6,000 members and 467 charters in 59 countries. The Bandidos Motorcycle Club has an estimated membership of 2,000-2,500 and 303 chapters in 22 countries ( I don't understand how they are the second largest even though the numbers that I'm looking at a smaller than the Outlawz but this is what you will find on the internet) The Outlaws Motorcycle Club is the third-largest outlaw motorcycle club in the world, with over 3,000 members and 441 chapters in 43 countries.
Eastern Hammer here, no we did it to former members who broke off and started the Confederate Hammers. They were rocking the hammers with the red, black and white in the cog and the Hammers over a confederate flag. You can't claim both while going rogue. I am no longer an active member, that's for the young kids, those of us in our mid 40s grew up, started families, have careers and such is life.
Dude , Everybody knows the Hogs are the real deal , no former prez of any 81 would dare to comment on that , even Marcus Alvarez would leave Galindo if offered to run errands for the Hogs , just sayin'.....Hogs Forever,Forever Hogs
Discrimination is against things that cannot be changed; race, gender, disability etc. A business should have the right to refuse service to people that might cause trouble. With all due respect, you're in an outlaw MC gang and wearing your colours, you are trouble! Either take the vest off or get out of my bar. It's not discrimination because you can CHOOSE to remove your vest.
Well to be honest in scandinavia situation between Bandidos and Hells Angels is complitly ok after brutal war in 90s..What is interesting that Bandidos are hosting the best techno&trance parties in Norway, Oslo chapter..
This is the first one of these “Actual *person* reviews movies” videos where I actually believe the person being interviewed is telling as much of the truth they can. Theres obviously a few “but not me’s” thrown in there for obvious reasons but this was fun to watch.
12:46 in the story he was put on bad standing and was meant to be blacked out but it was about a year or two later that it was found out that he still hasn’t gotten it fixed…
Joseph Bonano had a fascinating bio detailing how he wasn't an Italian mafia boss of one of the five families and how the FBI unfairly targetted him for hanging out with the other bosses of the families even though they were just hanging out sipping fine wine and eating amazing pasta without once talking about whacking someone for snitching or how profitable prostitutes were compared to unions.
Usually the treasurer has a veto power when it comes to financial issues. By veto I mean veto against the president too. The only thing the President can do is call in a meeting and try to get the club to vote for his proposal but the treasurer has to explain why he vetoed the president and back his own decision in front of the club and the club decides.
Sold my bikes post lockdown (arthritus was getting too much to ride) to the local Gentleman Riders Club affiliated to the HA ,(funny , friendly and a pleasure to do business with ... not sure the neighbours were quite so thrilled , suspect they were concerned the facial tats and "cuts" were gonna impact property values lol ) ... still get a friendly wave or a Hi when they rolling by and a standing invite to sign up (not sure I can handle being a prospect at 50 + lol )
I have a question when you prospect for a club do your cuts always say prospect or can the cut have the name of motorcycle club without bottom rocker saying where you are from I.E California.
Impossible challenge: Take a sip of whiskey every time this guy says "I didn't see it happen" to every alleged crime. Maybe he's legally blind? Yes, that's a double-entendre. Blind to the law and perhaps actually blind because he alleges he "never say any wrong-doings" while being President of the most innocent Hell's Angels chapter in history. Did he just close his eyes the entire time he was leader of an **outlaw** MC gang? "I didn't see anything, your Honour!"
Definitely not a good look but based on the fact that he is out and about, openly doing seminars and videos, there was more than likely a deal within the club made to make everyone happy. Not the first, nor the last time it’ll happen. Sometimes it’s best to play ball and make sure everyone walks away with their life left to live behind handlebars instead of prison bars.
Love how you glorify and condone the immaturity of the word snitch stop being a bum and be mature about it he’s legit old and got 17+ years he legit served acting like you wouldn’t do the same lame 😴👋🏻
@@bricknmotor They were a nice gang of fellers riding across the States, the dream. Every Hells Angel member would rather want that. They won't say it out loud, but it is the truth.
"Well that may be accurate, but I never was involved in any such behavior".
So let's give that a 4.
He ain't no dummy! And he's a damn good story teller!! 😁😁😁
Pat was one smart MF’r. Still a ratt in my book.
@@GTGibbs yea you're right. A snitch is a snitch is a snitch!!! And will always be a snitch.
@@GTGibbs guess I got a little star struck over his stories. 🤣
I grew up in Oakland California and passed by the local Hell's Angels club house every single day to get to school. Whatever else they were up to, the members that I came across were always nice and respectful to me. One even defended me from a few guys trying to rob me.
19:27 😮😊
Yeah we had a self made club in our neighborhood in the late sixties. Same thing. Whatever may have gone inside, didn’t come out into the street
Until you cross them or have something they want
@@BurtonGuster57 I mean, that's true of more than just motorcycle clubs. It's true of individuals and even governments. Besides, if you cross someone, anyone, you should expect resistance; and if you are not able to defend yourself and what's yours, you run the risk of having it taken from you.
I was a kid and can only speak to or judge them for how they treated me.
I’ve driven by that place too, was cool to see
How nice that he presided over the most law-abiding chapter.
😅 YEA REAL NICE
LOVELY 😢
“But my club didn’t do that…”
Chapter Motto: "Plausible deniability".
Except for the meth dealing
That’s a bunch of bullshit, most likely they have a support club/puppet club who handles the dirty work for them, that’s pretty common.
“I tried to remain undercover…oops, uh…I mean low profile”.
Watch your words, my man lol
I caught that too lol
Exactly my thoughts
Made the same comment before i scrolled down far enough...hilarious way to die aside from the death part😂
he ratted out his whole chapter actually......
Dude was definitely LE
Near where I live there's an old-timey resort that was no longer really in the mainstream, but is one of the few places nearby that has an indoor pool. So I used to take my kid there to swim, especially when the weather was bad.
It seems one weekend, a Hell's Angels chapter held some kind of event there. I was there with my kid on Sunday afternoon, so everyone was outside, hanging out but getting ready to leave. He was really impressed by all the bikes, but nothing else was especially notable.
The next week, the pool lifeguard had a story to tell me. It seems that a newer member, a prospect I guess, decided he wanted to smoke in the pool. That wasn't allowed, and the lifeguard asked him to stop. He refused, and got loud about it. The older members did NOT tolerate that and made him put it away. Well, they wanted to make a proper apology to the lifeguard, so they somehow found out where he lived and sent a sex worker over to spend a few hours with him. He was pretty appreciative, actually.
Better apology than I’ve ever gotten
"As a apology, you get a free sex." -Hells Angels probably.
This man is clearly still fearful of the Hells Angels seeking retribution. He speaks very cautiously to not completely incriminate himself or the Angels for anything. I can't say as I blame him. Even when you're out, you're never really out. He said he cut a deal for the 17 years in prison so as to not get a longer sentence. I wonder what that deal entailed? I'm sure the Angels are not happy with him regardless. When you choose this lifestyle, it's a life sentence. I'll never understand why anybody would think this lifestyle is so great.
Not incriminate them? Did you miss the part of the interview where he said he cooperated to get his sentence reduced? He gave them the good on his “brothers”.
@@Dave-gd1mw Hence why I stated he speaks cautiously to not "completely" incriminate himself or the Angels. There's no doubt he gave up some stuff on them. That's why I think he's got to watch his back for the rest of his life. I'm surprised he'd even want to do this interview. I'd change my name and appearance and leave the country.
He snitched on his entire chapter and the club itself. It's a miracle he's still able to go on bike rides with his cop best friend.
@@Dave-gd1mw I loved his little slip where he said he tried to stay undercover
Easily could have given up info for lesser crimes, and let a few other dudes volunteer for the punishment.
Not the kind of world I come from, but I can see that type of thing happening.
Cops: we caught you with these 20 kilos!
HA: damn, how did you know?
Cops: your honey ratted you out!
HA: we hate that guy!
HA: *whispering* Thanks bro for not showing them the 100 kilos and guns across town.
"Former" HA: Damn, I better lay low now...
It seems like this guys chapter wasn't involved in any crimes.
He literally admits to drug running 5 minutes in. He also says the feds had enough dirt on him to put him away for life if he hadn't turned states witness.
Good
Certain chapters didn't openly do stuff like this, they all most certainly knew other members from different chapters that did very closely
He admits to dealing meth. Kinda hints at shooting up some place, and being shot at. He got 17 years for something serious, for sure, and would've gotten life if he hadn't flipped. Obviously if he killed somebody, or ordered it, he wouldn't admit that, there's no statute of limitations on it.
Guaranteed there are a buttload of "minor" charges for his crew that he won't even remember. DUI for days, disturbing the peace, battery (i.e. punching some rival dude), assault (pulling a knife or showing a hammer is legally assault even if you don't use it).
They wouldn’t be very good criminals if everybody knew what they were up to 😂
I work at a bar in Fresno. An OG from out of town came in with a couple other veterans. The Sanger Club had some members there simply to stand behind these Angels to protect them while they bellied up to the bar.
A big AA blowhard kept buying them drinks til it was time to settle up, then he was gone. Almost $300 in drinks.
Long story short: The OG paid the tab with a big tip. He apologized and said something to the effect of “nobody disrespects where we drink.”
Next day the very battered and bruised blowhard showed up and quietly handed over $400 to that bartender and mumbled “sorry” and left.
Hey, wasn't that a scene in a movie?
@@milkmonster2310 sure seems like it, but no, this one really happened!
@@milkmonster2310 No that's def realistic. Remember those guys business is largely based on taking cuts from bars. They CANNOT allow someone to walk away like that.
My dad had a similar experience when he was a cab driver back in the early 80's - he had a very long fare with a member, to a club house, who said he'd "go inside for his wallet" and then never showed up again. Seeing as it was pretty much half of what he hoped to earn that evening, he knocked the door, and when asked, pointed the guy out. Five minutes later, he came out looking very beat up, and handed him the pay, and a large tip, while mumbling sorry.
@@AIRDRAC Hairy bikers who brawl knock back pints and stink of motor oil but damn do they have morals!
He watched tattoo burning scene out of context.
They found out that guy who they kicked out didn't remove his tattoo after about 2 years.
Even then his overall criticism with some scene was basically the clubs, or at least the smart ones, kept things lowkey. Burning off a tattoo will likely sent the guy to the hospital and therefore garner law enforcement attention.
For that matter he watched the mad max scene out of contextt too. That's in a world where the law and social order have crumbled, where social darwinism encourages people to be their worst selves with no consequences. So yeah, attacking random civilians wouldn't happen in our world, but it certainly could in that world.
Dude is lying through his teeth. Talking about "I got a Law passed where Bar's can't discriminate based on clothing". Meanwhile, I can personally tell you that doesn't exist as I have been denied entrance because I looked "too gangbanger" based on my clothing.
@@justinlast2lastharder749 A law like that would have been limited to whatever state or city it got passed.
@@SEAZNDragon Yeah, I'm sure he didn't mean he somehow got a law passed that blankets all 50 states.
No Pee-Wee Herman? The greatest biker scene ever!
The dichotomy of the Minnesota accent and the stories of outlaw activities is really great.
"all in favor of Clay Morrow meeting mister meyham, say 'you betcha"
The Hells Angels Minneapolis Chapter were just Angels, understood. No wrong doings from them. Heard it cops? They're good guys. Motorcycle enthusiasts only.
@jimmyoddjobs And you don't seem able to understand a joke, it's okay. We can't all understand everything.
@@munstersaaw man, they were so embarrassed they deleted their comment. I wish I could have read it.
Missed opportunity to have reviewed 'Stone' the Australian biker movie that came out 50 years ago this year and had some amazing visuals in terms of bike stunts and funeral procession of around 400 bikes or so in one shot.
I'm so frickin proud to be from Minnesota, even our Hell's Angels chapter is super polite lmao, I love it.
I think I remember that brawl between the Angels and the Mongols at the casino. If it’s the one I’m thinking of, they used to have the security camera footage for the viewing online.
For anyone that hasn't seen it. The Bikeriders, while fictional and "based on true events" its an incredible movie!
Can’t for wait for 9 of them to be from sons of anarchy
The one thing i learned about the loyalty and "code" is that it is an illusion. The moment it becomes a liability, it is forgotten. You don't have any real brothers in the club. Many think that they do, most know at least on some level that your "brothers" will turn on you if the pay is enough, or they are facing serious jail time. It works only to a point. It is kind of sad, really, the delusion that many in that world have when it comes to loyalty.
Yep and more 81 have been killed by 81 than other. Clubs combined. Sad to say
You're telling me that criminals aren't trustworthy?
I remember the bomb in Chicago. My uncle was the Sargent of Arms for the Hells Henchmen in Southbend Indiana. We were in Chicago when the Henchmen clubhouse got bombed
One of the club members was working for me when the war in Chicago was happening. I think he felt safest at work but still checked his truck before he left after work.
I was guessing it was by the Outlaws and apparently that's the answer Google gave me. I know driving on old 66 through southwest burbs I've seen a couple Outlaw bars. I never knew we had the Angels out here as well.
The new move "The Bike Riders" . Absolutely loved this movie! Was kinda expecting to see some Yamaha v-maxes painted flat black and such. But everything seemed so period correct. Even the personalities and attitudes seemed spot on for the time.
9:45
Saying the Hells Angels and the Mongols didn’t get along would be putting it lightly.
There’s a local club where I live and they are kinda small but they do have a legit club house and they all hang out at the local bars on a regular basis. I know them well and my dad was friends with a lot of them, while he was growing up. Pretty much anyone is allowed at the club house as long as you go with someone who knows the members. They serve alcohol at the club house to make money but a lot of these guys are actually broke. There aren’t really any rival clubs against them either. They’re really just a group of guys, who ride motorcycles, wear leather and patches and have a club house. A lot of them drink and do/sell coke but it’s literally NOTHING like what you see on tv or movies.
What club is this? I come from a neighborhood protected by this kind of people. Let me tell you that there are laws that were passed in Canada, especially in Québec, just to prosecute some of the members, because they would have such a large number of counts for murder that prosecuting them the regular way wouldn't be possible. Whatever club you're talking about is NOT a 1% club. You live in a delusion if you think those guys don't exist. You're just talking about a regular, non-outlaw, 99%, motorcycle club. Anyone can start a club of anything. You're more than welcome to create a patch design, set-up a clubhouse and make it a bar. That's NOT a 1% club, this is why there is a 1% patch.
It's just a motorcycle club. Lol this is like saying, "I know some guys in a gentlemen club, al lthey do is wearing suits and playing cards and pool and smoking cigars, lol the mafia don't exist"... are you seriously this naïve?
@@jas_bataille lmfao, anyone can print and sew on a 1% patch, too.
That lie detector test would've been handy on Tony Tait 😂
If I remember correctly in the scene from Sons of Anarchy where they burn the tattoo. He was told when he left to have it blacked out or removed and he came back with it still in one piece, so as a punishment they offered to either burn it off or cut it off.
As someone who's heavily evolved in the motorcycle scene and frequently hangs out with MC's if the mob asks you to leave, you don't question it or fight them you just leave unless your life isn't valuable to you. I live in NY there are still plenty of Italians out here that will let's say "end your suffering". If you go into an establishment and they're well dressed Italians that politely ask you to leave without any sweat on their face or nervousness it means you should probably leave.
Yes the no sweat or nervousness is the "picture that says a thousand words" lol
They should have included Sopranos Vipers Girl Scout Troop, I'd have liked to see his reaction.
Sons are the only motorcycle club that never talk about bikes.
Sons of Assbanditry was a chick flick soap opera.
@@oldphart-zc3jzglad you enjoyed it!! Or atleast watched it!! 🤣🤣🤣
You never see SOA going on a club run, drinking beers together, discussing and fixing bikes, it's one drama after another
@@floydkingi4364 As a member of a motorcycle club (sportbike riders) I can say 99% of any discussion is about bikes.
Yeah, that's the entire point of the show. The days of the club being about bikes and freedom died with the original president. The show depicts what could happen when you lose site of that. No one in a position of authority cares about anything but themselves, and all the secrets stay coming out.
Sons of anarchy will forever remain my best man show for decades.
Sadly last 2 seasons were a mess but overall amazing series.
My grandma was on that Laughlin bike ride and staying in that hotel the Hells Angels fought the Mongles . She called all excited about it. 😂
Happy was in the Hells Angels in real life and was originally there as a technical advisor, similar to R. Lee Ermey was in Full Metal Jacket
Everyone ends up cooperating........
Yep.
Why does it matter he was getting older you act like being childish forever is a good thing I feel bad for you 😂
@@ffreeshavocadoo So, it wouldn't matter if he stayed "childish" (nice term for a criminal life btw) as long as he didn't get caught?
I'd have more respect for him if he took it, and didn't rat out on his ex-buddies. This guy is a scum, and if given chance, he'll go against anyone, guilty or innocent, to save his skin.
@@BobSaint bro you just said you’d respect a guy who’s commented crime instead of someone who helps put people like that in jail your what’s wrong with the world that’s how Ik you grew up with a life made for you in your had lol he legit explained he was transporting methamphetamine which means his partners were in on it to wouldn’t you wanna get meth off the streets instead of glorifying the crime ?
The Mayans scene about them dealing stuff in actual working factories and stuff, that do happen.
It's just a coverup as normal police won't really check on factories unless there's some tip off or a major crime going on so it's easier for them to pack goods since it's a factory and also receive it thru other shipment of stuff that's coming into the factory.
What I meant was, if it was a garment factory like that, it'll be easier for the initial runners to stuff keys of drugs into the garment shipment, send it to the factory to be cut, packed and redistributed without much issue as cops won't specifically open trucks and check every one of them nor check big factories like that unless they had a tip off or the driver of said truck fucks up. So in fact, quite alot of different orgs besides OMGs use these as coverups for various crimes they do be it drug distribution, money laundering or underground gambling dens.
One of the most notorious users of such things are the Mafia and the Triads where it's a normal jewelry shop outfront but upstairs could be a gambling den or loansharking office. It does happen alot.
Sounds like a bunch of grown men that didn't grow up
Thats what I was thinking when he talked about one gang meeting a different gang, and _obviously_ they would not get along.
Like, why? Couldnt they just enjoy their beers, talk about their common hobby, riding bikes and whatnot?
Sounds very much like teenagers making up fake reasons to beat the different gang up...
idk most motorcycle gangs started from post WWII vets that couldn't reintegrate into society based on the things they did and saw overseas, I mean I don't know the exactly machinations or anything
@@peka2478Territory… They don’t want other gangs selling drugs/guns/women on their turf.
Again, because money
Oh and testosterone
@@peka2478gangs have been around for centuries. Same as rival other things
Brilliant, really enjoyed all the comments about the films, et cetera. Nice to hear it from that prospect. 19:25
18:35 "BAR COLD BEER"
10/10 for the most realistic compositing job I have ever seen in my entire life on this planet.
Hey where's that scene from Pee-Wee's Big Adventure? They should've included that.
and Fletch lives
Haha yea I need to watch that again now! Thanks!! 😁
Oh wow. Im from Indiana and knew members of the hell's henchman. Ive never heard anyone else talk about them!
Always love hearing about how badasses turn into rats when their number is up. "My family"....if you cared about your family, you wouldnt have been there in the first place. Now your cashing out the only way you know how.
Worked a full service gas station in HS back in the 80's when a club was rolling through town. I probably topped off 60-70 bikes that day, put a shop rage under the nozzle so no drops on the paint. Not a dropped spilled and made over $100 in tips that day.
About the tattoo getting burned off in SoA... it was burned off because he DIDNT get it blacked out. Having it blacked out was the policy. Burning it off was punishment for not doing it. Not SOP.
@redrebel__ huh?
My guy has a soft spot for law and order.
After 17 years in prison you would to bum
a rat would
Thank goodness he was out of the club when all the weapon running happened
This is Pat Matter ,just wanted to correct you on a few things. I obviously cooperated and the outcome of my cooperation resulted in one only one ! HELLS ANGEL did time on my case and one non member as stated by agent Chris Omodt on A&E secrets of the Hells Angels series one episode 6. If you want the facts reach out to me.
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@3:13 "you'd have to kill me to get this patch off me" ..."I'll take this patch off AND rat out my club brothers if you pay me money and give me a lighter jail sentence!!!" ...right Pat👌
This guy snitched on the hells angles and made it out of prison in one piece?
Was probably in protective custody
@@jgonzalez5884 Ok, but guy is still running laps with that mouth. Must live on mars he's so out of reach.
@masondegaulle5731 Don't forget slipping up and saying he was undercover
Sonny Barger made a guest appearance on SOA, so it helped give it some credibility.
I'll never forget driving through downtown Minneapolis in the mid 90's on Washington Ave. right by the north end of Nicollet mall and seeing a junk pile van pulled over. The cops were talking to a few HA members, and the van the were driving had spray painted on the side "Support your local Hells Angels".
As far as outlaws and criminals go he seems like a chill dude.
A Bronx Tale is based on events that happened during Chazz Palminteri (Sonny, who also wrote the play before it became a movie) about him witnessing a gang killing. C was him as a kid growing up.🤷♂️
Used to walk by their NYC location. It was always very clean in front and with cameras and plants. A bunch that was for HA only and parking for them only. I always wanted to take one of the spots. Parking is hard to find in the city
"I run a lie detector test on prospects" so you vetted your potential members with a completely debunked test? That is hilarious.
You would expect these guys to be more professional.
Who debunked it? Lie detector test got me out of being a person of interest in a crime.
With a PhD in psychology I can tell you lie detectors have been shown to be completely untrustworthy and easily fooled over 25 years ago already. Only America somehow kept thinking those things work. @@Russell-yt8kg
@@Russell-yt8kg debunked is weird phrasing, but litteraly the inventor lol. its a childrens toy, it only measures stress not lies.
@@Russell-yt8kg The polygraph is inadmissible to be used in court, due to the high amount of false positives and negatives. However, outside of court, it is not uncommon for employers to use it to remove candidates who MIGHT be problematic. You might be honest, and good, but just a nervous type and always fail a polygraph. Well, then you will never get a high security clearance or become a hells angels. haha
That guy doesn't really work! So he says, yeah that all happened but I wasn't involved in that, so let's give that a 4. And he rates things without context. That burning off of the tattoo has a lot of context. They would have blacked it out? Well yeah, but he didn't. So he should rate the level of escalation of the scene.He get's a 2 out of 10 as an expert.
9:00 This is a Lie. I have PERSONALLY been denied entrance to Minnesota Bars for wearing Dickies, Hats, ect. There is no law making it illegal for Bars to deny entrance based on your clothing.
You can be told you cannot enter certain places where you're supposed to be dressed nicely. I highly doubt you were at some random bar. I guarantee there was a dress code and you didn't meet it. There is a difference. You can't go into a fancy steakhouse in slippers and pajama pants man. Think.
@@ffreeshavocadooAny privately owned business can deny entry to their premises to anyone they choose without providing any reason at all. The same way you can deny entry to your home.
When it comes to biker gangs.. I’ll always have ‘The Black Widows’ gang in ‘Every Which Way but Loose’ movie… in my head! 🎵 Sha lang a lang a lang 🎵 😂
The Hells Angels, the Bandidos and the outlaws are the largest, second-largest and third largest outlaw motorcycle clubs (1 percenter clubs)
The Hells Angels are the world's largest outlaw motorcycle club, with over 6,000 members and 467 charters in 59 countries.
The Bandidos Motorcycle Club has an estimated membership of 2,000-2,500 and 303 chapters in 22 countries ( I don't understand how they are the second largest even though the numbers that I'm looking at a smaller than the Outlawz but this is what you will find on the internet)
The Outlaws Motorcycle Club is the third-largest outlaw motorcycle club in the world, with over 3,000 members and 441 chapters in 43 countries.
how come he gave the vest a 4/10 for authenticity when a few frames later they show a photo of his vest and it looks almost identical
The mafia bar didn't refuse to serve the bikers, they asked them to act civilized. The bikers didn't and got their heads busted. 😂
Another 48 hours and Stone Cold are both highly underrated movies with bikers as the villains.
It's funny that he likes Sons of Anarchy best when essentially this is a soap opera on bikes with the most ridiculous plotlines.
The bikeriders is such a great movie. It really goes to show how the outlaw sipirt got twisted after Johnny died.
Wild Hog and Easy Rider???
The patch burning scene was inspired by the Hammerskins who did this to several members in their early years.
Eastern Hammer here, no we did it to former members who broke off and started the Confederate Hammers. They were rocking the hammers with the red, black and white in the cog and the Hammers over a confederate flag. You can't claim both while going rogue. I am no longer an active member, that's for the young kids, those of us in our mid 40s grew up, started families, have careers and such is life.
*cant* claim both
No scenes from "Wild Hogs"?
Dude , Everybody knows the Hogs are the real deal , no former prez of any 81 would dare to comment on that , even Marcus Alvarez would leave Galindo if offered to run errands for the Hogs , just sayin'.....Hogs Forever,Forever Hogs
Discrimination is against things that cannot be changed; race, gender, disability etc. A business should have the right to refuse service to people that might cause trouble. With all due respect, you're in an outlaw MC gang and wearing your colours, you are trouble! Either take the vest off or get out of my bar. It's not discrimination because you can CHOOSE to remove your vest.
Cmon...no STONE COLD.....that movie was awesome
What about the realism of the film Stone Cold?
😂😂😂
I love how Lodi california has mountains in the son's of anarchy..
Well to be honest in scandinavia situation between Bandidos and Hells Angels is complitly ok after brutal war in 90s..What is interesting that Bandidos are hosting the best techno&trance parties in Norway, Oslo chapter..
This is the first one of these “Actual *person* reviews movies” videos where I actually believe the person being interviewed is telling as much of the truth they can. Theres obviously a few “but not me’s” thrown in there for obvious reasons but this was fun to watch.
Beyond the Law has to be my favorite biker movie
12:46 in the story he was put on bad standing and was meant to be blacked out but it was about a year or two later that it was found out that he still hasn’t gotten it fixed…
9:27 it's not because of the badge, it's because of their behaviour, Sonny agreed to serve the bikers, but the bikers started a brawl
Where is Bogdanovich's Mask (1985)? It is the most realistic portrayal of outlaw bikers I can recall seeing.
All Bogdanovich movies are so great. Paper moon just rocks.
Sons is the best show ever made. I’ll die on that hill.
Cool. You watched that show HARD.
This guy pat now works with LEO❗️
“Not MY chapter “ lol good job brother
His name is Pat Matter? If he doesn't get called by the nickname Mad Hatter that's a real shame
Hell’s Angels clubhouses were always the best places to go trick-or-treating.
If you’re into Biker movies there’s an Australian gem that you should check out called Stone!
So happy that he didn't participate in all of that outlaw nonsense.
I read his biography, its fascinating.
Joseph Bonano had a fascinating bio detailing how he wasn't an Italian mafia boss of one of the five families and how the FBI unfairly targetted him for hanging out with the other bosses of the families even though they were just hanging out sipping fine wine and eating amazing pasta without once talking about whacking someone for snitching or how profitable prostitutes were compared to unions.
Usually the treasurer has a veto power when it comes to financial issues. By veto I mean veto against the president too. The only thing the President can do is call in a meeting and try to get the club to vote for his proposal but the treasurer has to explain why he vetoed the president and back his own decision in front of the club and the club decides.
Sold my bikes post lockdown (arthritus was getting too much to ride) to the local Gentleman Riders Club affiliated to the HA ,(funny , friendly and a pleasure to do business with ... not sure the neighbours were quite so thrilled , suspect they were concerned the facial tats and "cuts" were gonna impact property values lol ) ... still get a friendly wave or a Hi when they rolling by and a standing invite to sign up (not sure I can handle being a prospect at 50 + lol )
always trying to find the scenes where they are on flatbed trucks, green screen or really moving on a bike.
Uff da!.....Minnesoooota Hell's Angels.............Don't cha knoooow?
I have a question when you prospect for a club do your cuts always say prospect or can the cut have the name of motorcycle club without bottom rocker saying where you are from I.E California.
Impossible challenge: Take a sip of whiskey every time this guy says "I didn't see it happen" to every alleged crime. Maybe he's legally blind? Yes, that's a double-entendre. Blind to the law and perhaps actually blind because he alleges he "never say any wrong-doings" while being President of the most innocent Hell's Angels chapter in history.
Did he just close his eyes the entire time he was leader of an **outlaw** MC gang? "I didn't see anything, your Honour!"
I've met this guy 2 times nice dude
Funny how he spends most of the video talking tough and then glosses over becoming a snitch reeeal quick.
Definitely not a good look but based on the fact that he is out and about, openly doing seminars and videos, there was more than likely a deal within the club made to make everyone happy. Not the first, nor the last time it’ll happen. Sometimes it’s best to play ball and make sure everyone walks away with their life left to live behind handlebars instead of prison bars.
Love how you glorify and condone the immaturity of the word snitch stop being a bum and be mature about it he’s legit old and got 17+ years he legit served acting like you wouldn’t do the same lame 😴👋🏻
@@ffreeshavocadoo I'm not a biker gang boss that wants to look like a hardcore badass.
😂 this guy acts and talks like a undercover police officer haha
If you do another of these, I suggest Stone (1974), and Bikie Wars: Brothers in Arms (TV Mini Series 2012).
But please get another expert.
Nobody’s gonna talk about how much he says uhhhhhhh😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Forgot 1 more level below prospects, friends of the club. Highly trusted and kind of like prospective future prospects.
Sons Of Anarchy when they burned his tattoo off. He was supposed to have it blacked out but never did. They found out about it then burned it off.
Wish we could have seen the biker gang from true detective season 1.
Another Sons Of Anarchy episode he should’ve mentioned: “The Patchover”
“Uh…uh…uhhh…uh…uhhhh…uh…uh”
-the snitch formerly known as a Hells Angels President
My names Pat Matter I ratted out my whole chapter....
But from what HE says, "only one member did time from me cooperating" ..Lol..like he's trying to minimize it. He ratted EVERYONE out. Period.
Check out the Nordic Biker Wars. They went full military.
The real crime was to not include Easy Rider in this video. Such a shame.
This isn't a best biker scenes video. 🤣
@@bricknmotor They were a nice gang of fellers riding across the States, the dream. Every Hells Angel member would rather want that. They won't say it out loud, but it is the truth.
“One of his buddies” was down there when the bomb went off. I’d say he means another undercover cop.