“Unveiling the Brotherhood: Discover the Secret Rules Every Hells Angel Must Obey!”
They Respect People Who Respect Them
Don’t be afraid of talking to a Hells Angel. The members live by a code of respect; if you treat them well, they’ll treat you well. Journalists who have interviewed Hells Angels describe them as “inviting” and “incredibly welcoming.”
Hells Angels are also known to help their neighbors with issues and occasionally aid strangers. If you treat the riders well, you’ll have no problem interacting with a Hells Angel. But if you treat them poorly, expect them to do the same.
They Work As Concert Security
You may see some Hells Angels standing around at concerts. Don’t fret; they are frequently hired as concert security. It began in 1961, when George Harrison brought some Hells Angels from San Francisco over to London for a Beatles concert. The bikers’ respect earned the respect of the Beatles.
Since then, many bands have hired Hells Angels as a form of local security. The bikers get to attend the concert and earn some extra money on the side. It’s also an opportunity to show off their Hells Angels pride.
They Honor The Deaths Of Their Members
Since Hells Angels centers around motorcycle riding, deaths happen. When a member dies–especially a young member–the Hells Angels go out of their way to keep that person’s memory alive. They may hang up posters, ride with that person’s photos, or tell their story at a meeting.
In 2018, a young man named Clay Hubbard took his own life. The following year, on what would have been his 21st birthday, his mother Christy Hubbard met some Hells Angels that were visiting her town for their annual summer rally. Although she felt intimidated, the group comforted her and even prayed with her in a parking lot. She gave the members a bracelet so Clay could “ride along with them on their rides.”
Community Involvement Is Crucial
Hells Angels don’t only operate within their own group. They emphasize community involvement, and many members join local charities and events. It’s not uncommon to see Hells Angels support the same bars and shops in their neighborhood.
At one point, a Hells Angels group discovered that their local bar was raising money for SELF School. The nonprofit donated educational resources to disabled children and cancer patients. Immediately, the group volunteered to help and raised money for the supplies. That’s one of many ways in which Hells Angels support their local communities.
Protecting The Brand Is Crucial
By now you know how important it is to protect the brand of the Hells Angels, but we haven’t discussed just far the club is willing to go in this regard. While you might think the rules on this would lean towards violence, sometimes the club goes by the rules of the law.
The Hells Angels have sued several large companies in order to protect their brand, including Disney after the movie Wild Hogs was released.
They Follow Their Own Rules
Perhaps the most important rule that the Hells Angels follow is this – they follow their own rules. The rules that society has created don’t concern them. Once you join the club, you have your set of rules to live by.
In one publication about the club, it is written, “They, of course, didn’t have jobs. They despised everything that most Americans pursue – stability, security. They rode their bikes, hung out in bars for days at a time, fought with anyone who messed with them. They were self-contained, with their own set of rules, their own code of behavior. It was extraordinary.”
The Beginning Of A Legacy
For the most part, it’s commonly accepted that the Hells Angels were officially formed on March 17, 1948 in Fontana, California. The founders included the Bishop family as well as a few other World War II veterans that came together from various post-war motorcycle clubs.
Despite various news and criminal reports, the Hells Angels say they got their start because It was started because military surplus made motorcycles affordable, and post-war life had left many young men feeling stagnant and missing their sense of soldier comradery.
The Club Name Was Inspired by a Squadron Nickname
The name Hells Angels were believed to have been suggested by an associate of the founding members named Arvid Olson. Olson had served in the Flying Tigers “Hells Angels” squadron in China during World War II.
The nickname “Hells Angels” is one of the many nicknames that came about from the tradition of American soldiers giving their squadron fierce and intimidating nicknames in World War I and II.
