Hells Angels Biker interview-Flash

[@debbielittle9592]

As a kid in San Diego maybe nine or ten years old walking back from a little corner store with vinegar to dye Easter eggs a man came behind me and grabbed me by the neck. A Hells Angel walked out of a little bungalow and said you let go of that little girl. To this day thank that Hell's angel. I was young and I ran and I never thanked him for saving me but make no doubt he saved me from I don't know what but I'm sure nothing good

[@gemmalh7434]

How do you know?

[@TingTingalingy]

​@@jiujitsu94 while HA's are absolutely scum, many are also fathers. It is possible this happened.

[@dominicgarcia2552]

@@jiujitsu94 dumb clown

[@Jay-js5ik]

@@ashleyelizabethyelton What would make them “big mad”? That’s the laziest argument I’ve seen in a while. People doubt somewhat ridiculous stories, it doesn’t make them “mad” about it. Lmao

[@mxermatt1]

Prob means how do u know guy was a hells angel? As a 9 year old you saw the patch on a jacket or what?

[@Dad-979]

We were eating at restaurant in Myrtle Beach (SC) a few years ago and there was a group of Hell’s Angels in there. On of the guys was a big older feller with a big long white beard and my daughter (4 years old) kept looking and pointing at him saying “daddy, he looks like Santa Claus”. I kept telling her “it’s not nice to stare and point baby” I DID NOT want to piss them off! Well he caught on to her pointing and he told us to come on over. He picked her up and put her on his knee and asked “have you been a good girl this year?” We ended up talking for 15 mins and they were the nicest people I encountered that week. They were super nice and respectful.

[@Madghostcat]

😹😹😹😹Too cute💚⚔💚

[@parisbaxter4996]

Every biker and outlaw I’ve ever ran into has been genuine and respectful and this is coming from a black guy.

[@DodgeChic69]

​@@parisbaxter4996 In my area during bike week The Hells Angels have a table set up and they collect toys for kids. They are always super nice dudes.....and will chit chat for a while and have a great sense of humor. ❤️

[@WormdrivE66]

My only interaction with the Angels. I was on a Motorcycle run in Nor Cal in the 90's. I was rolling joints on a picnic table at our camp site and an older Angel approached me about buying some weed. I just handed him 5-6 joints and said have a good time No Charge. He shook my hand and I didn't see him again until the following morning when he showed up with 2 giant plates of breakfast for me and my girlfriend. Sometimes it pays to be a nice guy.

[@damon224]

Badass story

[@davidbolger2000AD]

Nice thumbnail!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *HELLBENT FOR LEATHER FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!*

[@davidsutherland5821]

Hell yea good times

[@DarkGMarine]

Hell Yea man!

[@michaelmiracle3678]

I can’t think of a better trade off for a warm breakfast! That rules

[@traceyd6473]

My husband and I went to NYC about 15 years ago. It was September 11 and we were shopping across from where the twin towers were. The area was still under re-construction. We heard the loudest engine noise, and then a steady stream of bikers (around 100 of them) pulled up and stopped. The lead biker held up his hand to prompt the group to rev their engine simultaneously . We spoke to a hotel concierge who told us the bikers come every year to honour those who perished in 9/11. We will always remember this.

[@mattsweeny3957]

You're giving me chills. I've seen that too! Rolling -F-IN Thunder!!! Never Forget! Matt

[@salahad-din4114]

There are so many ex military in the biker clubs these days, definitely a rise in actual biker clubs that are all ex military. They get a bum reputation but look at groups such as bikers against bullies and so on. In Scotland we have a ride out called the kilt ride, it raises money for charity, then there is thunder in the glen which started off with Harley riders and that's grown over the years. No doubt you can find both on here. We still have hells angels here but nothing on the size of American clubs

[@jimjamauto]

@@salahad-din4114 The original Hell's Angels bikers were all WWII veterans.

[@salahad-din4114]

@@jimjamauto Mostly pilots and crew if that's correct, pilots finding that was the only way to get their adrenaline flowing. I wish I was mechanically minded, sadly my bikes go in for a service. Have you read Zen and the art of motorcycle maintenance? Great book

[@alcaholic9559]

Me and my husband were shopping!0! Did he carry ur purse 👛 I'm guessing zippy didn't carry too many purses HA,,,,, pun intended.

[@doclyman_pistnbroke]

I have been honored to know Flash for over 30 yrs..a truly great friend, I never get tired of looking at pictures from his past and the great stories behind them..huge love & respect

[@aphysique]

Dat green Hornet is one kewl lookin Bike!! 👌

[@drybizcuit1914]

I love how meth is accepted as long as you ride a bike.

[@decapitateallcops3214]

@@drybizcuit1914 blasting hot rails is fun even if you are to much of a scared puppy to ride on two wheels. DUHH!

[@ricreh2511]

Doc, what do you think about Pee Wee, old school will never be the same

[@doclyman_pistnbroke]

@@drybizcuit1914 I accept cash too

[@draeautomatic2582]

Me and my Mother were in a roll over car wreck when I was 5 we were trapped in a ditch off the highway in Albany Oregon hells angels bikers came over and helped got me and my mother out of the car forever showing love and support for these fine gentleman ❤

[@izzydeadyet7336]

I was with one for almost four years and they always stop for a stranded bike or vehicle! All the other cars will,go,by but a biker will always stop.. we broke down on his bike once and literally about four different bikers pulled over to help

[@desyloohoo]

While I recognize that they’re outlaws, any HA that I’ve ever met in person has always been very kind and respectful. A group of 6 or 7 of them stopped at the same gas station I was stopped at with my 9yr old daughter last summer in the middle of nowhere Northern Ontario. I went into the bathroom and told her she could go pick out some road trip snacks. I came out of the bathroom and 4 of them were inside and were chatting with her, 2 of them standing by the door. It was very clear that they were looking out for the pretty little blonde haired, blue eyed young lady who they only saw alone in the gas station when they first walked in. There was no threat, just very polite men who were making sure she stayed safe while her mom did her business. They let us check out first, and then opened the door for us to leave. I’ll tell ya one thing…I’ve walked past groups of men and felt very uncomfortable but standing in that building with a bunch of bikers…l knew my daughter and I couldn’t be in a safer environment than that moment!

[@kllyc6327]

My kids would run to a Hells Angel before a man in a suit any day!!

[@shawnabloom]

That’s the truth!!

[@reaccionapuertorico]

Although that’s a nice way to look at it, they were watching out for other OMG’s. They wouldn’t give a shit about you or your daughter if a rival OMG showed up.

[@Dlkells]

​@@reaccionapuertorico You couldn't be more wrong!

[@trududdyb546]

I work with a few hells angels and a few guys from other clubs. They are regular dudes that smoke too many cigarettes. In fact I just bought a bunch of gun raffle tickets from one of them for a fundraiser for his son's trap shooting league

[@daveforeman6931]

This man is real. I'll bet he has a trove of stories yet to be told. Thanks again, Mark, for finding an interesting person to shine a light on for a little while.

[@Re-bl5sr]

He'd want to get telling.

[@martinezgino415]

This is my Uncle. Love you uncle Gordon. Rip my auntie D and Sue. Real Cortland st Bernal Heights!

[@kimberleygoodings1676]

He is a lovely soul, inside and out

[@Beebop1982]

@@kimberleygoodings1676 I only met your uncle once once, but he was long time friends with a friend of mine. My friend recently passed and Flash was with him when it happened. Flash did right by him until the end.I have so much respect for your uncle. I feel slightly indebted to be honest.

[@JEpsteinDidntKillHimself]

Bernal Heights corner store was the spot!

[@WenchInTheTinfoilHat]

In my experience, always trust a biker over a man in a designer suit.

[@Nellsbells79]

💯

[@TRQ2SPEC]

Aint that the truth

[@7Frosty7]

@@TRQ2SPECaint that the truth partner 🤠🤠🤠like stfu bro

[@stephaniemartinez9784]

True story

[@DarkstarTVLive]

Maybe true. But a good leather jacket costs as much as most suit jackets.

[@eazyrider6122]

Thats one of the best intervews ive seen from any 1% club member. Flash stayed true to himself and his club. He remanded well tempered and humble, He didn't mention any fued with other 1% Clubs as most the others do and they all talk it up like their the badest etc. Flash didn't take that path in this interview and he kept heavy club stuff out of it. I like that he did that, Im not in any club just an outside observation and i respect the way this interview was done.

[@growingstruggle5493]

what's a 1%er?

[@PapagenoMF]

Dude's a criminal.

[@albertn.9123]

@@growingstruggle5493 It refers to that 1% of biker club members are part of criminal organizations, compared to the 99% of bikers who are just in it for the biker culture and riding.

[@r.d.thomas5253]

He is Real & Word is truth,......so rare in this world, but we are out there. Solid....best to his sons to cary thta centered truth within...it is few that live by there word and don't say anything from those that confide there personal .......Woww, I would have loved to have a beer with Flash...Real....I lived in San Francisco for 20 years..outer Aves Richmond/Sunset....Best

[@bjornragnarsson8692]

@@growingstruggle5493 it refers to the 1% that live by their own laws and don’t follow society’s laws.

[@MycAnndee]

Thank you Flash! I appreciate your willingness to share your history with us. I think I just heard the most sincere recollection of the events that took place at Altamont. I was a little toddler then but my parents were there. I had some interactions with Hell's Angels when I was a kid. I remember them teaching me respect and how to act right. I also gained a lot of insight about people being around them. One thing I know for sure is they were more honest with me (and everyone) than nearly anyone I've ever known! No bullshit! Thank you to the interviewer too! Great history!

[@thedonofthsht76-58]

They teach you how to sell meth? Lmaooo

[@user-cc8gv2hk6m]

Intelligence isn't your string suit. (That means you're a moron) @@thedonofthsht76-58

[@Mummysaurusfurbabies]

An ex of mine was a biker, with a chapter in Hawaii. In the mid 90’s He was friends with the VP (Hammer) and treasurer (Mike) from the San Diego chapter Hells Angels. My ex would bring them to Hawaii to ride with us. They were old timers and had nothing to prove. They were the most kind, gentle, polite, well spoken and smartest bikers I’d met. But the stories of their younger days were wild! Loved them!! Most bikers are the most loyal, loving, caring, protective people u will ever meet. Thanx Mark for sharing Flash with the masses

[@DagoGurL619official]

Awww FlashDrive - aaaabz Hammer! A couple of the Best friends a girl could have ❤ #Legends #oldskool #havemyback #goodpeeps

[@stevenhulbert7540]

Thanks for this interview Mark, Flash is a good man with honesty, intelligence and soul, he would be fun to just hang around with.

[@randyharris570]

I would love to hang with Flash and hear his stories. The man is full of knowledge

[@elfirethunder7689]

Me & 5 of my friends who were EMT’s worked for the HA’s up here in South Dakota during the Sturgis bike rally bk in the early 90’s…they had a week long of concert events at the Bent Horseshoe Campground…after meeting some of the members and introducing ourselves as an all native group of EMT’s from the res they treated us with much respect and took damn good care of us while we were there…definitely one of the best times ever while working👊🏽❤️💯 Thanks for the awesome video👊🏽💯

[@jarrod9152]

I know Flash. Haven't seen him in years. He was a San Francisco HA. Now in Oakland. 2 sons in the club. It's a trip to hear his voice like this. He's been around forever.

[@maryjoymary9433]

Why is his voice like that now ???

[@Milne85]

@@maryjoymary9433 what do you mean? Alcohol and cigarettes maybe?

[@jarrod9152]

@@maryjoymary9433 He's just getting really old now & the last time I saw him he didn't sound like this. He also seemed a lot younger until the last 8 or so years.

[@garyny4073]

​@@maryjoymary9433 why R u so judgemental about someone's voice , I have acid reflux , it effects my voice , sometimes not at all sometimes it makes me sound hoarse , sometimes rough sounding sometimes no voice

[@garyny4073]

Jarrod - this guy was on a Jesse James chopper special years ago , they were showing " Frisco " style of choppers and hard riding in all the hills and tight streets ! Cool special and guy 👍🥃🚬✊✊

[@helloimjeffjones]

I remember seeing Flash in the Discovery channel show, history of the chopper and never forgot him. Such a tremendous interview, would love to see a follow up later and definitely want more motorcycle club interviews.

[@tazmanian1033]

My father was a very close associate of the HA Oakland chapter from the 80s to the 90s , he always told me that they were the best of people and he missed them alot when we moved out of state ..RIP Dad I miss you soo much

[@absurd_patience]

Racists love each other this is very true!

[@tazmanian1033]

@@absurd_patience my dad was half Mexican and half Spanish..these motorcycle clubs have natives, Spanish, Hawaiian, European, etc..some even have African American members now. Get your facts straight before you go out crying "racist!"

[@tazmanian1033]

@@absurd_patience one member even had friends who was an African American couple...you are lost buddy, you have no clue what you are talking about..don't believe everything you see on the movies

[@absurd_patience]

@@tazmanian1033 Explain the swastikas tattoos and SS bolts?

[@Cymatic7]

@@absurd_patience First of all, the Swastika is one of the worlds OLDEST symbols which span a very wide variety of nations and ethnicity’s. Second of all, the SS was not even racist you bafoon. Some of the top leaders in the SS were Jewish, and they highly respected ALL races. A black Olympian at the time has testimony about how the Germans would cheer the loudest for him during the tournament; and when he was invited to meet Hitler afterwards, he was treated with nothing but the upmost respect, and the Germans would all stop him in the street to congratulate him. Meanwhile, he said he had the complete opposite experience back in America. EVERYTHING, and I mean EVERYTHING you think you know about WW2 is wartime propaganda spread by Hollywood; which is ran by predominately who?? Exactly.. Remember; the victors write the history books..

[@stroker93]

Gotta love the guys that build their own bikes... These older guys are the heart and soul that kept Harley in business... I've been in a club, been around bikers most of my life...Guys like Flash were what inspired me to wanna ride when I was a kid... Great interview, these older guys have "lived the life".

[@winkletown8828]

Having been raised around M.C.'s of every variety, it's nice to hear talk about something other than "the big incidents " , Flash seems like a legit good dude 👌 good interview..... no ego nonsense, no drama, just quality story telling from a guy who's done more than most people ever dream of. I bought a round for a group of Angels in Mesa AZ about a decade ago at Henry's bar (those who know, know) it was a hot day and they looked beat from the heat, awesome guys, good conversation and a fun night out. Hope they're all doing well these days. It's always a pleasure to be in the company of solid people.

[@chuckcharmin6548]

Thank you Flash,for being the man, most men aspire to be, and for doing so, consistently for the years that I have been Honored to be an aquintance of yours.

[@DorkThink]

They're still around, and Irish is still the man. We're riding quiet in Mesa. Police harass and arrest just for wearing a cut on the road. Much love and respect.

[@jill9405]

Great interview Flash, thank you for telling your story. Mark's timing with the questions was perfect.

[@STEEPPOW]

Not a great story teller.

[@Just_Some_Dude]

Thank you Mark and thank you Flash. Great interview! I could listen to Flash stories for hours, what a cool dude.

[@robertmckay694]

I ride an old Ducati and when I pass a bunch of non MC riders on Harleys I always do the biker wave and they ignore me. I met a guy on the road on an old shovel head and he looked like he was part of his machine, like he’d been riding for months and I gave him the wave, he waved back. That’s a real biker, he didn’t care I’m riding a basket case Ducati, he saw the shared interest in what we love.

[@realMaverickBuckley]

It's funny isn't it, alot of us would only ever ride fast bikes, many of the Upright-Eddie riders would only ride Harvey's and other UEs, but car drivers still don't see either of us 😆 We should be brothers sane as we are inside our own groups

[@kylesalmon31]

Sometimes the guy on the very end of the line of Harley’s will wave so nobody see’s lol. My first bike was a Harley which later I traded for a different bike. After I got the other bike I didn’t get the wave anymore.. traded that bike in on another Harley,started getting the wave again lol

[@williambarry8015]

There is nothing cooler than riding an old Ducati. That thing probably takes just as much mechanical skill to keep running as an old shovelhead. Maybe more?

[@robertmckay694]

@@kylesalmon31 I just like bikes. I’ve got everything from Bultacos to XL 600’s but you ignore me because Im not riding American made? I have a C10 Chevy that’s 1972 with a stroker motor and I bet that rider that dissed me has a Corolla. I don’t care but he does.

[@kylesalmon31]

@@robertmckay694 yeah I see what you mean. I’ll waive at anyone just because you’re on a bike! I ride a sportster 72 and I think that’s often viewed as a grey area lol

[@ralfrainfurth6034]

My respect for this man. For me he is motorcycle club history. He belongs to the roots, to the best times of the Clubs.

[@winros]

Weather the gang was horrific or perhaps some gangs of the Hell's Angels different districts different behavior different however, come at the end of the day it's Fucking History! I knew the pagans... A lot lived around my area. I'm trying to be all tough cursing 🤣 I'm definitely all lace

[@philobetto5106]

@@winros I'm still stewing over the Clintons pointing a finger with accusations American HA club members declared a domestic terrorist organization while the Clintons became the biggest domestic terrorist enterprise ever

[@joewalker5662]

Hopefully Sonny mentioned Him in one of his books

[@tzuccolo2001]

I heard that to be a hells Angel, you have to take it up the ass from other dudes

[@kristinwood2252]

Such a wonderful life! I could listen to Flash all day! I was born in 1961. During the 1960's, there were no helmut laws and no shoes were required. The exhaust pipe did run a little hot next to the skin. My dad had a beautiful Harley-Davidson and would take my mom every so often to Calaveras County in California for the weekend. At night, my dad would pull over and unroll their sleeping bags. One night, a group of Hells Angels pulled over to get some rest. They invited my mom and dad to sit in a circle with them out in an open field. Back then, there were so many brilliant stars in the night sky. Not to soon after the circle was formed, a joint was lit and passed around for all to share. My mom would laugh every time she told the story as she had never participated in such an activity before! My dad looked like Clint Eastwood and my mom looked just like the late Sharon Tate. My mom and dad said that the Hells Angels were so kind, respectful, protective and hospitable!

[@Paul-hp6zp]

Your mum & dad God bless them both🙏☮️🇦🇺

[@evdokiabach]

Oh what a sweet story, I feel like I just watched a movie, Wes Anderson would make a good one I bet 🤍🦆

[@kristinwood2252]

@@evdokiabach ❤

[@kristinwood2252]

@@Paul-hp6zp ❤

[@geraldmead7845]

Honor is a gift that a man gives to himself. Flash is truly a man of honor.

[@gwennk4962]

Love that.

[@commonman711]

@Gerald Mead That’s the stupidest thing I’ve ever heard you big dummy.

[@neintoten6155]

The fact is, these guys are, for the most part, dishonorable, despicable, and dirty cowards who only engage in any type of violence if they have an overwhelming numerical and/or tactical advantage and thereby thrive on intimidation and institutionalized theft; very much like the police they purport to despise.

[@squeakychairproductions6813]

What is honorable about joining a MC club full of drug crazed, thieves, rapists, murderers and wife beaters?

[@LiterallyCensoredDaily]

I know, right? What a cool quote.

[@davidherrera351]

Met him in Wesley Ca 2007 all the respect and admiration for Flash. Cool hanging out with him. Thank you Flash

[@das8771]

Salute to this guy, 58 years of being solid.

[@aphysique]

That's very rare these day's, definitely ...

[@two_wheel_feels365]

@Tom Doerfler since whenever they want

[@e-bikeautonomy]

@@two_wheel_feels365 poser, perps, and provocateurs do!

[@e-bikeautonomy]

lol being a rat u mean! and poser!

[@PeterAnthonyG]

True that.

[@drewwhitney2593]

Love this interview. As someone who is very into 60’s counterculture and the scene in SF during that time, it was cool to hear his stories and relations with these people I’ve read so much about.

[@wimvanaerde6249]

I am now into the Manson family saga, 1969 very interesting but sad

[@harrydavidson5014]

When I was very young I was walking past a bar where bikers hung out and a group of them went rolling past. It was an amazing site and it made me want a motorcycle. When I was 15, I got one and have never not had a bike since. I just tuned 60 last week and still love riding my bike.

[@alastairgreen2077]

sight. not site.

[@randyharris570]

I'm right there with ya man. I've always loved motorcycles, got my first mini-bike at 5yo. I remember riding around the yard thinking I was leading the pack. I met some ANGELS years later when I had my SuperGlide parked in the front yard. A few of them stopped, checking out my bike. They had a clubhouse 5 doors down. Even though I was very young, they took me in. They bugged out over night, after 3 years of riding and partying with them they just left. I missed those fellas

[@Kayla-Butterfly]

I love this channel so so much. Real, raw and unbiased. Thank you so much for giving me such an inside look to so many different people. God bless you and them. 🙏❤️

[@HawgRiderBC]

Great interview, Flash is a wise and lucky man to have survived 56 years as a Hells Angel. Would love to hear a follow-up.

[@simplylethul]

"Wise" lmao 🤮🤮

[@HawgRiderBC]

@@simplylethul To those who understand, no explanation is necessary. To those who don't understand, no explanation is possible.

[@Mr.Green.Shoes.999]

@@HawgRiderBC facts very well said

[@simplylethul]

@@HawgRiderBC this guy is part of a criminal organization, so you can say whatever "deep" quote you want, he's pos.

[@thrxsh.mp3329]

@@simplylethul cope

[@heatherworley5003]

This was a great interview ❤️ Thank you for sharing you stories and opening your Legendary life to all of us. History is so important 💯

[@greasyflight6609]

When in EMS I took care of an HA member who was in very bad shape...I got him to ER in one piece and he survived. They were very thankful to me...knew who I was...and always said hi or waved to me when I saw them in bars or on the road...even gave me an 81 shirt and hat.

[@aedenserano3439]

The Altamont situation is such an infamous part of music history. So cool to hear someone who was there tell the story

[@1nvisible1]

*It shows you how the Rolling Stones documentary was selectively edited to show almost the opposite story.*

[@michaelallen1396]

Look at the video on you tube and google images, he's there.

[@darrenpulleng2789]

Really enjoyed flash life storys,i also love how he was left,with no interuptions to just divulge his lifes events. This is the case with all the people mark interviews.

[@mikehiers3332]

Soft white underbelly is one of my favorite KZbin sites. Through this we are permitted to learn things about people from all walks of life. Regardless of what the people have done they all have a soul. They were once a child and somebody loves them regardless. Thanks, Mark for reaching out to the people and being bold enough to ask the questions you do.

[@shaner67]

Great interview gents. I've met more than one member in my life and was always treated with respect. The media has vilified the club to make people afraid of men who live by a strict code of brotherhood. I'd trust an Angel far more than any cop who's motive is power over us civilians. If our neighbourhoods had an Angel living amongst us we'd be far safer than we are today. That's a fact.. Blessed are those who protect the women and children.. Much love and respect to you Flash.. May you always ride with pride. 👍

[@saltyassassin]

You will never meet a better human being than Flash Grow. He's a Legend in the MC Community

[@kendigjl]

He seems okay.

[@Nicholas-HTX]

There's literally millions of better people out there lol.

[@rayman1269]

Hes a hells angel its plenty of better humans then him 😭

[@emc129]

😂😂😂

[@biggestfan.]

​@@Nicholas-HTXAll of our morality scales are not the same.

[@Whipspur]

When I was a young Canadian kid, we were camping at a KoHo Idaho campground. There was a pool and hot tub and a bunch of Hell’s Angels. They were the nicest bunch but I’ll say this, when our mom figured out it was them that we’re playing with us and throwing us in the water at our request, she nearly shit. We were probably safer with them than most of the other people there. Good group of guys.

[@michelleschweizer9000]

Years ago I lived next to a couple and the guy was a hells angel. Best neighbors ever!! Miss ya Steph and Brandon! Aloha!

[@MissKristaC]

Flash is an absolute Legend and one of the best people I've had the honor of calling a friend. Love the Club and all they stand for, Honor, Loyalty, Integrity, and Strength

[@abrielrobertsson4160]

You love their racism as well?

[@dirtydingus5465]

@@abrielrobertsson4160 Everybody is racist Shirley!

[@abrielrobertsson4160]

@@dirtydingus5465 Point proven, thanks. You make my job easier.

[@bhall4996]

@@dirtydingus5465 That's all they have.. run right to their favorite little word that makes em feel better. Means nothing anymore

[@gmr7494]

What a score....this man was a Hell's Angel at Altamont!

[@victorioojocaliente2928]

Where that guy got cut to ribbons

[@bhall4996]

@@victorioojocaliente2928 Oh, u mean the dude who pulled a gun & started shooting into the crowd.

[@rileymcintosh4852]

​@@bhall4996Damm right he had it coming

[@adamsmith6389]

He didn't just have dreams about growing up to be something, he became a Father, Brother, and Leader of top tiered Men IMO. ML&R

[@OneAugustKnight]

This was a great interview. Years ago, one of the very first interviews I conducted when I first started Razor magazine was with Sonny Barger. I met him at a motorcycle shop in Minneapolis where he was doing a signing for his book. I was treated with the utmost respect by all the club members there that day and Sonny was kind and welcoming. I was invited to a gathering at the local clubhouse later that evening and again was welcomed and treated kindly. I remained in contact over the years and have nothing but the kindest of experiences to recount.

[@123hellqvist]

Thank you for sharing Flash, the world is in desperate need of people like yourself, great and positve interview, ride on Flash. Thanks Mark.

[@veyger1970]

This is a Great channel . The perspective one may have about an individual's life based on "looks" and personal bias is a part of us all. Thank you for delving into each persons personal story with excellent questioning.

[@robertpachino3134]

Exactly, that's why we choose to slaughter cows and pigs and love "our" cats and dogs

[@robertpachino3134]

Exactly, that's why we choose to eat cows and pigs but love "our" dogs and cats

[@davechristian7543]

​@@robertpachino3134just BC America doesn't do something don't as humans do things mate as many ppl in China n also Vietnam eat do n not to mention it's just as normal for U to eat cow as it is for them to eat 🐕 dog The world doesn't revolve around America trust me myate

[@cwarpaint2763]

Excellent questioning? Apart from basics... Where you from? Childhood? He just let's people tell their stories He takes amazing photos and LETS people express themselves with life stories.

[@robertpachino3134]

@@davechristian7543 It's not normal to eat animals since all humans are herbivores 👍

[@70sdude68]

What an awesome interview! Thank you Flash! Thank you Mark!

[@justinmix143]

Wish this interview was alot longer. I could listen to him talk all day.

[@shanny1972]

What a great interview....his recollection of the Altamont concert is intense and real....an older cousin of mine around the same age as this guy was a Hells Angel in Hayward.....He was a badass and so kind. He taught me how to fist-fight when I was like 9-10 years old, in order to defend myself from bullies in our hood in San Leandro. He taught me how to use/shoot guns. He was such a big influence in my life during those years. Him and his Hells Angels buddies, along with Sonny Barger, would drink at the bar my dad tended at in San Leandro. Sadly, my cousin is now gone. But that generation of the Hells Angels were good guys for sure.

[@JoaoFerreira-rz2tj]

We need subtitles for this one, man's whispering

[@southphillylilly]

No, his voice is shot out from all of the drugs and alcohol and a hard living over the last 56 years of being in a club. It also sounds like he has a bit of emphysema, but I agree, it's a difficult interview to listen to and I have to stop halfway through.

[@JoaoFerreira-rz2tj]

@@southphillylilly I'm not a native English speaker although I'm fluent it's hard for me to understand.

[@wilihey1425]

managed to make out most of what he said even tho english isnt my primary langage, for the spice addicts and stuff i couldnt make out a single word they were saying

[@jozefbaselogik4077]

i'm not english native speaker, so I had to really focus listening to this guy but the stuff he said about Altamont 1969..Woooow..what a story!!! finally heard their side of the story

[@garyny4073]

​@@southphillylilly why do u automatically assume he did massive alcohol and drugs ?

[@gmamarty5983]

I was tending bar in the town where I lived, and about 30 Hell's Angels parked out front and became my customers for the day. The kitchen was already closed but the main dude asked me if one of the biker women could cook for them and they'd still pay. Believe me, I wasn't going to tell the Hell's Angel's no. My husband owned the Pool Room down the street and came in after he closed. It had started to rain...hard. the head biker, who did not drink btw, asked me if there was a motel or someplace they could crash for the night. My husband told him that they could stay in the pool room and could help themselves to the chips and pop and just to lock it up in the morning. The next morning, my husband and I went to the pool room to ask them all to breakfast at our house but they were already gone. They left it spotless with $500 and a note which I still have. It said "Thank you so very much for your hospitality. If you ever come to Chicago, you will have our protection. And we made you honorary members of the Chicago Hell's Angels."

[@_KMAC_]

I met a Hell's Angels member before when I was a kid. I was at a liquor store and I was buying some chips and I was short on some change. A Hells Angels member was behind me and gave me some quarters. Dude was massive.

[@pmf598]

A genuine human being and a pleasure to hear the story . . . . . . he forgot Mick Jaggers name and his biggest fear is thermo nuclear war . . . . .thank you very much for this interview, it is excellent . 👍

[@JRay.R]

It’s kind of disappointing how many of the people in these comments clearly miss the entire point of this channels content.

[@whoisharo4689]

Dude, if my first bike was a 57 Harley Pan head, id be a biker all my life too!

[@stompnucustoms2616]

I grew up with bikers and fisherman. I love these men!

[@austerityclause]

1973, I was 4. In the national forest south of la my dad was deer hunting and the angels ran off a bunch of dirty hippies walking around our campground naked. I had 3 older sisters that were early teen and pre teen. When my dad got back, him and my mom cooked all the food we had brought for the weekend. We fed the angels as a thanks and then we got out of there. My parents passed a few years ago and for her entire life my mom always spoke well of them and publicly defended them. I've heard many stories of their street justice. They have my respect.

[@seanobrien7751]

"What the Gov is doing to everybody nowdays they practiced on us". - crazy quote!

[@eastbaywyadh]

Real talk. 😮

[@daver8298]

I stopped watching this channel mainly because I didn’t want to see anymore drug addict interviews. Say what you will, it’s my opinion. This interview came up on my page. Totally captivating. Great change. Thanks Mark.

[@sarahlamb2333]

I understand the addiction stuff more than the fetish stuff they post

[@chadlovell5982]

A biker lived across the street from my grandparents small town Texas ,small bike club, dudes name was Neumann. After my granddad passed, Neumann mowed my grandma s grass, just a cool guy,him and his friends. He's most likely riding his bike in the afterlife. Thanks Neumann. bikers are just good folks, like anyone else..

[@PickledPepperz]

Could listen to his stories all day! Thank you for sharing, Flash!

[@onOnewheel_jay]

this man is a big part of history

[@MrBinnskinny]

This is a real good one Mark. Wealth of knowledge that only formats like yours can give us. Real People. God bless 😎🤘

[@vancepatton1810]

God bless with the devils sign casually thrown in

[@Shane-5150]

@@vancepatton1810 Dont't be gay 🤘

[@cameronbennett4762]

My uncle flash! I cannot believe there’s a interview on soft white underbelly with somebody I know let alone family!!! Super cool:) I remember going to the hells angel clubhouse as a kid haha

[@TwodudesVlog]

Ask your uncle about margo Compton and her two children.

[@cameronbennett4762]

@@TwodudesVlog I will. I’ll write this down so I don’t forget. I only see him maybe once a year but I will ask him indeed. And I’ll report back

[@TwodudesVlog]

@@cameronbennett4762 you probably won’t like what you hear.

[@TheBwints44]

Odis "buck" garrett ordered the slayings.. look it up. ​@@TwodudesVlog

[@donnagerhart1273]

This is one of my favorite interviews. Loved hearing the story of Altamont from someone who experienced it. Thanks for sharing, Flash.

[@cruiser6260]

Very different side of the story compared to accepted rock legend wasn't it? 10 mins in, out of the blue there you have it

[@MelissaCorrales-qr5zj]

You seem to amaze me with every interview Mark! This is one the best. Really enjoyed it to its fullest, could listen to his stories for days!

[@TheStevieKlasson]

Wow great interview with Flash. What a man. Bless him.

[@katella]

I've known two Angels, one from LA the other from Maine. Both were quiet guys, very kind to me. That was more than 45 years ago. I hope they are still alive and are doing well. Thinking of you guys Jess and Dan.

[@04boostedboxer]

Maine wasn’t around 45 years ago.

[@katella]

@@04boostedboxer the guy was from Maine. This was around 76. But I could be mistaken. It was a long time ago. Maybe his family was from there. 🤷 Anyway, he was a friend.

[@SeanPillan]

One of the best lighting and colour combinations I have seen on the channel

[@michaelgallagherMGR]

I met Flash. We didn't talk much. So I didn't get to know him very well. One of my fondest memories was tending bar in the Cave Creek clubhouse and it was just me, Cisco and Chico one afternoon. Man...

[@NuclearSad]

When I was living in SF as a street kid and working on the Haight Ashbury hand vending LSD and Hash I made acquaintance with a couple of the local 81 cats. All good dudes that I wouldn't want to cross.

[@jiujitsu94]

Liar

[@ddz1375]

@@jiujitsu94 is that you Molly? Did you change your name

[@wesleyalan9179]

@@ddz1375 Lol

[@stevemchale9775]

I remember him from History of Choppers. Much younger then. Good to see he's still flying the colours.

[@justice2620]

PLEASE bring flash back we love him just as much as we love people like Johnny

[@kerrazee]

As a little girl growing up in Richmond, & El Cerrito, I remember my dad knew Sonny. I don't remembermany details, but I do remember we went to a bikers house where they had parts and equipment everywhere and the guy was building a bike in the living room...lol The tank was the coolest thing I'd ever seen. A hand painted Dennis the Menace on his trike looking back over his shoulder holding a joint in his hand, smiling ☺

[@KOARE-en3kb]

When I saw your interview ....this is the same man ( give or take fifty years ) that was knocking on my door when I lived off of 20th and Sanchez. I can not speak about Altamont. i was still trying to wrap my mind around boys who did not play well in Golden Gate Park. Your interview spoke to a time and place where you learned that your word was a bond and to a life without regret. Your interview is about as real as the truth gets and defines the word flashback.

[@GordonGGrow]

Thank you!

[@finn1728]

You really didn’t have to ask questions he went for it perfectly great interview 👍🏼

[@HawgRiderBC]

Not a single question was asked that Flash wouldn't answer. That speaks well for both the interviewer and the interviewee.

[@MonicaLewis-cx7bh]

I'm a woman who spent my teens to 40's with men like these. They have a code of honor and respect that is earned. My role was based on my value, honesty and trustworthiness, not to mention staying out of business I had no business being in. I traveled all over the country on the back of a bike. Sure, their were other women (and men) who got themselves into undesirable situations and got into trouble. Non the less, I'm in my 50's now, am out of the life and have NO regrets!

[@absurd_patience]

I’m glad this makes you proud

[@panchopistola8298]

So you were a bike bunny …. Cool

[@BENNY_MAC]

​@@panchopistola8298 they call them sweet butts here in Michigan lol

[@panchopistola8298]

@@BENNY_MAC their farts must be amazing

[@BENNY_MAC]

@@panchopistola8298 🤣 🤣

[@2robdot]

When he corrected him and said the word club, his personality changed for one second.

[@portspeace6257]

I love this guy. Would love to hear him all day

[@Damien_Dorsey1017]

I ran into a group of hell’s angels at 10 years old in South Dakota on vacation. I just remember understanding who they were and looking at them like gods. That picture of them is still in my head

[@cyndeetaylor]

sweet

[@tommybubblegum9184]

This man is living breathing history! Wow! That sums it up

[@Mostafa.Morgan_]

Although I'm affiliated with a rival MC, but all due respect to this man. It takes dedication and perseverance to be a patch holder for 57 years! Crazy!

[@Tammy-jl2io]

Flash, Glad you told me about this interview. I have a couple questions from the 60's I've wondered about; pretty sure you will be able to answer for me. Much love / respect.

[@reggierico]

I have been working and flying out of Oakland International airport since 1993. Back then, in the 90's, you would periodically see guys in their colors coming into Oakland for meetings. Occasionally, I'd see Sonny Barger and his body guard (a huge Indian, about 6'7") walking through the terminal as well. One day, I started talking to a member about Sonny's first book, which I had read and greatly enjoyed, and he said that there was a bit of a misunderstanding about the title of the book, 'Hell's Angel'. Apparently, Sonny had not gotten permission to use their trade mark protected name and symbols, which are on the cover.

[@eileenbradshaw1336]

I am 75 years old and I was in San Francisco at that time best years of my life 67 was a fun time to be alive saw most of California on the back of a hog up and down coastline concert to concert that was the life

[@41BeachComber]

My Uncle was a member of the Tacoma, WA chapter. He got into selling parts and fixing bikes and they liked him for that. Eventually he became a member. Got into building bikes and trikes with automobile engines. Still have a few pics of him and the trikes he custom built. Miss him and the stories that died with him. I bet he had some good ones too. Good interview.

[@BrianandAor]

Much appreciated, honor and respect, integrity and being real, like he said. Thanks Flash.

[@shelbiesmith7817]

Wow! Great interview and much respect to Flash! Would love a follow up and definitely more motorcycle interviews like this.

[@dandust2691]

I remember meeting Mom Boucher, he was like a king. He was very respectful, and polite, and he was very well respected 😊

[@rickythompson1823]

Saw flash in Jesse James motorcycle mania and his words in his segment stuck with me glad to see he's still riding 👍👍👍👍

[@chriscochrane2769]

Some Angels showed up at a surf contest last year - was awesome! I remember seein 'em cruising with 50 plus groups of two on highways when I was a kid riding in the back of my parent's station wagon! (70s)

[@cyndeetaylor]

Me too - in a station wagon and all. They sounded like thunder.

[@mamabear295]

Awesome interview thanks mark!!💗🇨🇦

[@the-blue-barron2791]

He's not Canadian

[@equalopportunitydestroyer]

Mark u gotta bring on more of these fellas...find a Mongol or a joker...the old school men that have that wisdom...

[@alanpage1916]

Not to many true scooter bums left like Flash was good to watch thanks for the having him on

[@maryrodger]

Flash took me back to my misspent youth in Berkeley, Oakland, Golden Gate Park, and Provo Park in Berkeley on Sundays and The Citaaa during that time period. Mixed in with participating in the demonstrations in Berkeley and San Francisco. Have Flash back on.

[@nonow1353]

As the late great Bill Cosby sang "I recall my so called misspent youth seems more worthwhile each and every day, cruising around and acting so uncouth...."

[@maryrodger]

@@nonow1353 And there you have it No Now. ;o)

[@gtrules46]

I sincerely enjoyed this interview!

[@n1njatuber]

I’d like to thank the hells Angel who saved me as a 12 yr old. Told me to put on his ring, said nobody would bother me if I wore that ring. It did save me. I was able to get to safety days later.

[@TwodudesVlog]

Do you still have it?

[@graffitimaster129]

This man just referenced my small town about 2 and a half hours away from San Francisco. This man mentioned that he was looking forward to making a trip to Clearlake, of all places. Clearlake is definitely not the Vacation town anymore but it's cool hearing someone speak about it a positive light.

[@GordonGGrow]

I have many fond memories of Clearlake Oaks. It was our family vacation spot for 40 years!

[@randallcarey444]

Two HA members saved my life in Oakland at the Chinese New Year Grateful Dead shows in 92! So much fun to hang out with those guys!!