Rules Every Hells Angels Member Must Follow When They Join the Motorcycle Club
Where and How It All Started
The Hells Angels are one of the most famous motorcycle gangs in the world, but did you know they started in the 1940s? It all started in Fontana, California, when smaller motorcycle gangs got together to become a bigger, stronger club. It's interesting that a lot of the original members were World War II veterans who had extra time and a love of motorbikes after the war.
The Name Was Inspired by a Movie
You might be curious in how the Hells Angels got their famous name. It all began during World War II when a squad of soldiers took the name from the Howard Hughes movie "Hell's Angels." It's interesting that both the movie and the squadron had an apostrophe in their names. Later, when veterans started their own motorcycle club, they used the same name but left out the apostrophe. Why? It's not apparent why, but it's become a big part of who they are.
People have asked the club about the missing apostrophe over the years, saying that it should be there because of grammar. The Hells Angels, on the other hand, are perfectly aware of the technicalities but don't want it. They've made it a unique aspect of their brand and are sticking with it. Who would argue with a group as famous as the Hells Angels? Their name has come to mean freedom, revolt, and a unique subculture that still fascinates people in the U.S. and Canada.