7000 at Funeral

Hells Angels icon a part of California culture

Hells Angels early days

A life from the early days in the Bay Area, to world-wide fame and notoriety.

Barger died from cancer after a long life on the road, on motorcycles, and also in court rooms and jails.

A lot of jail-time

I read one of his books and besides the descriptions of biker life and mentality, I was also struck with the amount of his life taken up in later years by being arrested, jailed, dealing with lawyers, paying lawyers and generally being absorbed in a lifestyle few of would ever chose.

Sonny Barger book

Book at amazon

Recent Sonny Barger News Stories

Or, take look below:

Hells Angels open road

Hells Angels Bike Line at bar

Hells Angels headquarters, Oakland

Sturgis Rider Favorite No More

After 32 years "just tired of it..."

Lewis's Saloon & Eatery

Photo at TravelSouthDakota.com

The saloon popular with many Sturgis Rally bikers is closing. The longtime owner says it has been a success. But after more than three decades, he wants to do something else.

A Change after 32 years. Very understandable.

Located in a scenic place in the Black Hills. High enough for some cooler summer temperatures. And importantly, NOT a chain outfit.