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Send us a textWelcome back everyone for the conclusion of my interview with former Ventura Chapter President of the Hells Angels, George Christie. But first a disclaimer. I do not and never have condoned criminal behavior. I was a cop for 25 years and my heart is with the men and women who enforce the law and bring criminals to justice. That being said, I wanted to bring you the listener/viewer a different kind of perspective. One from an unapologetic outlaw living out the last chapters of his life (who knows, maybe he will live to a 100). I think it's good to see both sides of the coin. I may not agree with everything he says or stands for, but we can sit down and have a civilized conversation, something that is desperately missing in today's society, I think.  So, my guest on today's show George Christie, has spent some time in prison and was the president of the Ventura Chapter of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club from 1978 to 2011. In 2011 he walked away from the Hells Angels and resigned his membership. A short time later the club turned their backs on him and considered him in ‘bad standing' which is a kick in the gut for someone who dedicated his life to the outlaw club. It's kind of like it never happened. George's life is like something out of a movie. He has gone to war with rival bike gangs like the Outlaws and Mongols and has had at least two contracts out to kill him. He was in the hotseat on the news show 60 Minutes where he was grilled by Mike Wallace.  He spent a year in solitary confinement and also carried the Olympic torch for the 1984 games in Los Angeles and even had a blowup with the Kennedy's. One thing is for sure, George is not boring. Please enjoy the conclusion of my interview with George Christie.In today's episode we discuss:·      His 60 Minutes interview with Mike Wallace and Mike flirting with his wife.·      FBI informant Anthony Tate. ·      His time in jail / prison and the effects of being in solitary confinement for a year. ·      The difference between the Hells Angels now and when he was leading a charter? ·      The hit television show Sons of Anarchy. What he and other Angles thought of David Labrava (Happy Lowman), Rusty Coones (Rane Quinn), Sonny Barger (Lenny Janowitz), and Chuck Zito (Frankie Diamonds) being on the show?·      His stormy relationship with Sonny Barger.·      Everything, including your patch, motorcycle, and even jewelry is club property?·      Is it still a straight, white male club? What are females' roles in the club? Old Ladies?·      What about fake Angels? If I get a counterfeit patch and decide to ride my bike in Hells Angels territory, what should I expect?·      How he wound up quitting the Hells Angles. ·      Being the spokesman for the Hells Angels.·      Riding a motorcycle is moving Zen.·      The book, Exile From Front Street.All of this and more on today's episode of the Cops and Writers podcast.Ride over to George's website to learn more about him and his books!Check out the new Cops and Writers YouTube channel!Check out my newest book, The Good Collar (Michael Quinn Vigilante JusticeWhat would you do if you lost the one you loved the most? How far would you go to quench your thirst for vengeance?https://a.co/d/2UsJPbaSupport the show

Send us a textI wanted to start the show today with a disclaimer. I do not and never have condoned criminal behavior. I was a cop for 25 years, and my heart is with the men and women who enforce the law and bring criminals to justice. That being said, I wanted to bring you, the listener/viewer, a different perspective. One from an unapologetic outlaw living out the last chapters of his life (who knows, maybe he will live to a 100). I think it's good to see both sides of the coin. I may not agree with everything he says or stands for, but we can sit down and have a civilized conversation, something that is desperately missing in today's society, I think.  So, my guest on today's show George Christie, has spent some time in prison and was the president of the Ventura Chapter of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club from 1978 to 2011. In 2011 he walked away from the Hells Angels and resigned his membership. A short time later, the club turned their backs on him and considered him in ‘bad standing,' which is a kick in the gut for someone who dedicated his life to the outlaw club. It's kind of like it never happened. George's life is like something out of a movie. He has gone to war with rival bike gangs like the Outlaws and Mongols and has had at least two contracts out to kill him. He was in the hot seat on the news show 60 Minutes, where he was grilled by Mike Wallace.  He spent a year in solitary confinement and also carried the Olympic torch for the 1984 games in Los Angeles and had a blowup with the Kennedys. One thing is for sure: George is not boring! Please enjoy part one of my interview with George Christie.In today's episode we discuss:·      Lessons learned from coming from an immigrant family.·      Joining the Marines and later working for the Department of Defense. ·      Deciding to devote his life to the Hells Angels. ·      The process and initiation for becoming a Hells Angel.·      How George was elected club president in a short amount of time. ·      Being the spokesman for the Hells Angels.·      There is nothing more important to a member of the Hells Angels than the club. Everything else takes a back seat. How did he function like that? There is work, spirituality, marriage, kids, and friends. They all play second fiddle if you're an Angel.·      Carrying the Olympic torch. Feuding with the Kennedys/Shriver's and winning! All of this and more on today's episode of the Cops and Writers podcast.Ride over to George's website to learn more about him and his books!Check out the new Cops and Writers YouTube channel!Check out my newest book, The Good Collar (Michael Quinn Vigilante Justice Series Book 1)!!!!!Enjoy the Cops and Writers book series.Please visit the Cops and Writers website.What would you do if you lost the one you loved the most? How far would you go to quench your thirst for vengeance?https://a.co/d/2UsJPbaSupport the show

Send us a textWelcome back for the conclusion of my interview with Professor, bestselling Author, and Retired ATF Special Agent Jay Dobyns. If you're enjoying this episode, you'll love my interview with ATF Special Agent Ken Croke from episode 120, where he chats about his deep undercover mission taking down the outlaw motorcycle gang, The Pagans. I thought it would be interesting to get a different perspective on these clubs by interviewing the former president of the Ventura Hells Angels, George Christie. That interview will go live next Sunday!Jay Dobyns spent over two decades as a federal agent embedded in the dark heart of America's violent crime, participating in more than five hundred undercover missions targeting gun runners, narcotics traffickers, explosives manufacturers, murder-for-hire schemes, and vicious gangs.Jay's most infamous case—a landmark infiltration of the Hells Angels motorcycle gang—changed the face of undercover work forever, earning him international recognition.Jay's story is more than headlines and danger. It's about the cost of service to others, the toll on identity, family, and mental health, and how to rise from it stronger.  In today's episode we discuss:·      Attempting to be a good dad and father, while you were undercover. How did you and your family deal with all of that?  ·      Sunny Barger, who he was and Jay's relationship with him.·      What kind of bike the ATF gave Jay. Why only Harleys or maybe Indians?·      Mafia on two wheels?. ·      What is the filthy few?·      What happened at Laughlin?·      His informant, Pops, and Black Biscuit.·      Deep undercover, the effects on him and his family. ATF help? Debrief after the case?.·      How did you leave UC work??·      A surfing Hells Angel?·      How close he came to losing his own identity.·      His advice for someone who wants to do deep UC work.·      The book, No Angel: My Harrowing Undercover Journey to the Inner Circle of the Hells Angels. Why write it and how did the process of writing the book affect him?Learn more about Jay Dobyns and his books on his website!Check out the new Cops and Writers YouTube channel!Check out my newest book, The Good Collar (Michael Quinn Vigilante Justice Series Book 1)!!!!!Enjoy the Cops and Writers book series.Please visit the Cops and Writers website.What would you do if you lost the one you loved the most? How far would you go to quench your thirst for vengeance?https://a.co/d/2UsJPbaSupport the show

ON THE SHOW TODAY: - SURPRISE! We are live in Fiji! After surprising our beautiful engaged couple Christie and George - Megan is scared of something on an aeroplane - Drama on the helicopter ride on the way to the wedding - A cute pilot announcement for Christie and George - Christie and George react to the audio of their wedding ceremony - We hear from Christie and George’s friends - And we have one last surprise for Christie and George! FOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIAThe Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben and Megan - FacebookThe Hits Breakfast - InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Step inside the secretive and dangerous world of outlaw motorcycle gangs with George Christie, a 40-year veteran of the Hells Angels and former president of the Ventura chapter for 35 years. In this exclusive true crime podcast episode, Christie provides an unfiltered look at what it takes to become a member of the world's most notorious motorcycle club, the Hells Angels MC. From tactical decisions in high-stakes situations to rival gang conflicts, law enforcement encounters, and the struggles of balancing family life, George offers firsthand insight into the realities of club leadership. Learn about his unique experience carrying the Olympic torch, the Hells Angels' efforts to reshape their public image, and a legal battle with the Kennedy family over Special Olympics funds. Christie also reveals the high cost of leaving the club and his time in federal prison.

Step inside the secretive and dangerous world of outlaw motorcycle gangs with George Christie, a 40-year veteran of the Hells Angels and former president of the Ventura chapter for 35 years. In this exclusive true crime podcast episode, Christie provides an unfiltered look at what it takes to become a member of the world's most notorious motorcycle club, the Hells Angels MC. From tactical decisions in high-stakes situations to rival gang conflicts, law enforcement encounters, and the struggles of balancing family life, George offers firsthand insight into the realities of club leadership. Learn about his unique experience carrying the Olympic torch, the Hells Angels' efforts to reshape their public image, and a legal battle with the Kennedy family over Special Olympics funds. Christie also reveals the high cost of leaving the club and his time in federal prison.

We wrap up the Hells Angels series with the most popular HA figure outside of Sonny Barger, George Christie. Christie founded the Ventura chapter of the Angels and was it's longest serving president. When Barger lost his voice due to throat cancer, Christie took over as national spokesmen for the club. In his later years, he decided to leave the club and turned in his vest at which point Barger demanded no members have any contact with him.  Check out George's YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@GeorgeGusChristie  Subscribe to our YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@bangdangnetworkBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/outlaws-gunslingers--4737234/support.

George Christie, a long-time member and former chapter president of the Hells Angels in Ventura, California, discusses his experiences with the club, including surviving rival clubs, internal beef, and numerous federal indictments. George debates whether the Hells Angels are a criminal organization or just a motorcycle club with some problematic members. He discusses internal power struggles within the Hells Angels, particularly with Sunny Barger, and reflects on the challenges law enforcement faces in prosecuting the gang due to its complex structure and autonomous operations. Now retired, Christie has distanced himself from the club and reflects on his past, emphasizing that while the Hells Angels engaged in criminal acts, they also sought to maintain a certain code and order within their ranks. Go Support George! Website: https://www.georgechristie.com/ YouTube: @GeorgeGusChristie Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/georgechristie IG: https://www.instagram.com/georgechristiejr/ This Episode Is #Sponsored By PrizePicks! Download the app today and use CONNECT for a first deposit match up to $100! Join The Patreon For Bonus Content! https://www.patreon.com/theconnectshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

George Christie BioGeorge Christie is a dynamic and uniquely informed Criminal Justice Expert who turned his life around after a four-decade stint as President of the Hells Angels Ventura County. He founded Felony Prison Consultants (www.felonyprisonconsultants.com) in order to share the information he gathered during his several incarcerations with those seeking real-life advice. Christie, whose show Outlaw Chronicles: Hells Angels premiered on The History Channel (Link to Trailer) in August to millions of viewers, has appeared as a guest advisor on numerous television shows including 60 minutes, Larry King, CBS News and most recently on CNN .The Altamont Speedway Free Festival was a counterculture-era rock concert held on Saturday, December 6, 1969, at the Altamont Speedway in northern California, between Tracy and Livermore. The event is best known for considerable violence, including the death of Meredith Hunter and three accidental deaths: two caused by a hit-and-run car accident and one by drowning in an irrigation canal. Four births were reported during the event.[2] Scores were injured, numerous cars were stolen and then abandoned, and there was extensive property damage.[3][4]The concert featured, in order of appearance: Santana, Jefferson Airplane, The Flying Burrito Brothers, and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, with the Rolling Stones taking the stage as the final act.[5] The Grateful Dead were also scheduled to perform, but declined to play shortly before their scheduled appearance due to the increasing violence at the venue.[6] "That's the way things went at Altamont—so badly that the Grateful Dead, prime organizers and movers of the festival, didn't even get to play," staff at Rolling Stone magazine wrote in a detailed narrative on the event,[5] terming it in an additional follow-up piece "rock and roll's all-time worst day, December 6th, a day when everything went perfectly wrong."[7]Approximately 300,000 people attended the concert, and some anticipated that it would be a "Woodstock West."[8] Filmmakers Albert and David Maysles shot footage of the event and incorporated it into a documentary film titled Gimme Shelter (1970).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

We are out of town so we are hitting you with this classic rerun.    We sit down with the legendary former President of the Ventura Chapter of the Hells Angels. As a club leader in Ventura, he became one of the most powerful voices in the national Hells Angels organization and spent three decades battling the law, rivals, and members of his own club while building its daily business operations.

An undercover ATF agent is going full throttle on a highway to hell as he tries to infiltrate the most notorious motorcycle club on the planet.This story contains police violence, descriptions of violence, and graphic imagery. Sensitive listeners, please be advised.BIG thanks to Jay Dobyns for sharing his story with Snap. There is so much that we were not able to share with you about Jay's experience. To find out more check out his memoirs “No Angel” and “Catching Hell.”Special thanks to George Christie.The Hells Angels Motorcycle Club did not respond to requests for comment on this story.Produced by Bo Walsh, original score by Dirk Schwarzhoff, artwork by Teo DucotSnap Classic - Season 15 – Episode 32

The guys are back from getting sick and talk the original ending to American History X, Bryan's interview with former Hell's Angels member George Christie, hyena's, Saddam Hussein's love for Cheetos and Fruit Loops, Chael Sonnen's thoughts on Michael Chandler vs Islam Makhachev, Rampage Jackson's 69th birthday cake to his father and much more! DraftKings - Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code: FIGHTER Kikoff - Get your first month for a dollar. That's 80% off the normal price when you go to: https://getkikoff.com/FIGHTER True Classic - True Classic - Upgrade your wardrobe and get up to 25% OFF @trueclassic at https://trueclassic.com/FIGHTER ! #trueclassicpod #sponsored Happy Hippo - https://happyhippo.com/pages/brendan-schaub Promo Code: TFATK for 20% OFF for LIFE! Sportsmans Cove Lodge - Sportsmans's Cove Lodge - http://alaskasbestlodge.com/ Use code “TFATK” at checkout for 10% off your first trip! Fieldcraft Survival - https://fieldcraftsurvival.com/fighter Use code: Fighter20 for 20% OFF Training and Product

Bryan is joined by a former member of the Hells Angels, George Christie. They break down the history of the organization, the rise of the club in the drug trade, the threats on George's life and more.https://www.patreon.com/georgechristieWant more Bryan Callen? You can buy tickets to one of his stand-up shows near you by visiting www.bryancallen.com/liveYou can listen to the full episode here:APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/3eXvC9wSPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/3LpqlnpWant to look as good as The Kid?Get your merch here: http://bit.ly/bryancallenmerch

George Christie is Founder and CEO of Wine Industry Network and Wine Industry Advisor and was given the Innovator Award at the Sonoma County Barrel Auction 2024. George was kind enough to give us a few minutes to talk about how he arrived at this moment. Learn more by visiting www.wineindustrynetwork.com or wineindustryadvisor.com.

George Christie, former president of the Ventura charter of the Hells Angels, joined guest host Connie Willis (info) for the entire 4-hour program to discuss his life in the world's most infamous motorcycle club, his time in solitary confinement, and how he uses his past experiences to help others.Christie reported on his involvement with the History Channel's "Outlaw Chronicles," revealing the show provided a platform for him to share his perspectives. Despite never watching the edited version of the series, Christie admitted he enjoyed participating in the show and appreciated the opportunity to tell his stories from a unique angle. He recounted a story of negotiating with the History Channel team while transitioning from prison to everyday life, noting the success of the show and its international reach.Christie shared insights into his identity as a motorcycle enthusiast and his journey from being a Marine to joining the Hells Angels. He outlined the origins of the outlaw motorcycle club in post-war America and his involvement with it in Southern California. Despite the club's controversial reputation and conflicts with law enforcement, Christie emphasized his perspective as a motorcycle enthusiast and outlaw rather than the public perception of the group as a criminal biker gang.He described his experience with solitary confinement during his time in jail. According to Christie, the conditions were harsh with a disciplinary diet of two meals a day and minimal contact with others. He expressed his belief that solitary confinement is inhumane and should be changed. Despite his past, Christie revealed he now works as a consultant, strategist, and advocate for various causes.Christie delved into his efforts to negotiate peace among rival motorcycle clubs, drawing from his experiences in prison and courtroom battles. He recounted instances of conflict resolution and the establishment of a moratorium on violence between clubs to maintain peace within the motorcycle community. He also spoke about his podcast, "Speak of the Devil," and upcoming book projects which delve into his ongoing efforts to share stories and insights from his life as a Hells Angel. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/georgenoory/message

George Christie is speaking out in the series 'Secrets of the Hells Angels.' After spending 40 years in the organization George Christie got out. Black Dragon can identify with some of the reasons he left, after spending now about 35 years in his own organization. Join us as we discuss.Follow us on:Instagram: www.instagram.com/BlackDragonBikerTV on Instagram. Thank you!TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@blackdragonbikertv Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/jbunchiiFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackdragonbikerBuy Black Dragon Merchandise, Mugs, Hats, T-Shirts Books: https://blackdragonsgear.comDonate to our cause:Cashapp: $BikerPrezPayPal: https://tinyurl.com/yxudso8zZelle: jbunchii@aol.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BlackDragonNPSubscribe to our new discord server https://discord.gg/dshaTSTSubscribe to our online news magazine www.bikerliberty.comSubscribe to Black Dragon Biker TV YouTube https://tinyurl.com/y2xv69buSubscribe to our Prepper Channel “Think Tactical”: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-WnkPNJLZ2a1vfis013OAgGet 20% off Gothic biker rings by using my special discount code: blackdragon go to http://gthic.com?aff=147Get my new Audio Book Prospect's Bible from these links: United States https://adbl.co/3OBsfl5United Kingdom https://adbl.co/3J6tQxTFrance https://bit.ly/3OFWTtfGermany https://adbl.co/3b81syQ Help us get to 10,000 subscribers on www.instagram.com/BlackDragonBikerTV on Instagram. Thank you!Follow us on TikTok www.tiktok.com/@blackdragonbikertv Subscribe to our new discord server https://discord.gg/dshaTSTGet 20% off Gothic biker rings by using my special discount code: blackdragon go to http://gthic.com?aff=147Subscribe to our online news magazine www.bikerliberty.comBuy Black Dragon Merchandise, Mugs, Hats, T-Shirts Books: https://blackdragonsgear.comDonate to our cause with Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BlackDragonNP Donate to our cause with PayPal https://tinyurl.com/yxudso8zBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-dragon-s-lair-motorcycle-chaos--3267493/support.

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The eight-episode series “Secrets of The Hells Angels” goes deep into the world of the most secretive and notorious biker club with access to former chapter presidents, undercover agents who risked their lives to infiltrate the group and others who witnessed the criminal activities firsthand speak out for the first time.Under former leader Sonny Barger, the Hells Angels “brotherhood” expanded across the United States. With continued accusations of criminal activity, the biker club became known as a serious threat and not to be crossed. “Secrets of the Hells Angels” examines the history of the group of outlaws to uncover the organization's darkest secrets. With access to 5 former chapter presidents including Charles “PeeWee” Goldsmith, Thomas Eriksen, Pat Matter, Matt Zanoskar and George Christie alongside exclusive interviews with law enforcement officers, undercover agents, victims and more, it is revealed that the Hells Angels were a much more violent, devious, and highly organized group than anyone realized.Each one-hour episode explores extraordinary stories such as the transformation of the Cleveland Hells Angels division from motorcycle club to murder club, an assassination plot to kill Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger as well as tales of drugs, violent attacks, and rival biker wars. The series also features Sonny's ex-wife, Noel Barger, who speaks for the first time about Sonny's motives and reveals the secret truth that destroyed their relationship. The in-depth, never-before heard interviews, rare archival footage and exclusive content expose the club's most guarded secrets and ultimately, the cost of being an Angel.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

The eight-episode series “Secrets of The Hells Angels” goes deep into the world of the most secretive and notorious biker club with access to former chapter presidents, undercover agents who risked their lives to infiltrate the group and others who witnessed the criminal activities firsthand speak out for the first time.Under former leader Sonny Barger, the Hells Angels “brotherhood” expanded across the United States. With continued accusations of criminal activity, the biker club became known as a serious threat and not to be crossed. “Secrets of the Hells Angels” examines the history of the group of outlaws to uncover the organization's darkest secrets. With access to 5 former chapter presidents including Charles “PeeWee” Goldsmith, Thomas Eriksen, Pat Matter, Matt Zanoskar and George Christie alongside exclusive interviews with law enforcement officers, undercover agents, victims and more, it is revealed that the Hells Angels were a much more violent, devious, and highly organized group than anyone realized.Each one-hour episode explores extraordinary stories such as the transformation of the Cleveland Hells Angels division from motorcycle club to murder club, an assassination plot to kill Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger as well as tales of drugs, violent attacks, and rival biker wars. The series also features Sonny's ex-wife, Noel Barger, who speaks for the first time about Sonny's motives and reveals the secret truth that destroyed their relationship. The in-depth, never-before heard interviews, rare archival footage and exclusive content expose the club's most guarded secrets and ultimately, the cost of being an Angel.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

Guest host Connie Willis and former president of the Hells Angels motorcycle club George Christie recount his history with the legendary club, how the group was formed and his view of being an outlaw, as well as his dealings with law enforcement investigating the group's activities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

George Christie BioGeorge Christie is a dynamic and uniquely informed Criminal Justice Expert who turned his life around after a four-decade stint as President of the Hells Angels Ventura County. He founded Felony Prison Consultants (www.felonyprisonconsultants.com) in order to share the information he gathered during his several incarcerations with those seeking real-life advice. Christie, whose show Outlaw Chronicles: Hells Angels premiered on The History Channel (Link to Trailer) in August to millions of viewers, has appeared as a guest advisor on numerous television shows including 60 minutes, Larry King, CBS News and most recently on CNN .The Altamont Speedway Free Festival was a counterculture-era rock concert held on Saturday, December 6, 1969, at the Altamont Speedway in northern California, between Tracy and Livermore. The event is best known for considerable violence, including the death of Meredith Hunter and three accidental deaths: two caused by a hit-and-run car accident and one by drowning in an irrigation canal. Four births were reported during the event.[2] Scores were injured, numerous cars were stolen and then abandoned, and there was extensive property damage.[3][4]The concert featured, in order of appearance: Santana, Jefferson Airplane, The Flying Burrito Brothers, and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, with the Rolling Stones taking the stage as the final act.[5] The Grateful Dead were also scheduled to perform, but declined to play shortly before their scheduled appearance due to the increasing violence at the venue.[6] "That's the way things went at Altamont—so badly that the Grateful Dead, prime organizers and movers of the festival, didn't even get to play," staff at Rolling Stone magazine wrote in a detailed narrative on the event,[5] terming it in an additional follow-up piece "rock and roll's all-time worst day, December 6th, a day when everything went perfectly wrong."[7]Approximately 300,000 people attended the concert, and some anticipated that it would be a "Woodstock West."[8] Filmmakers Albert and David Maysles shot footage of the event and incorporated it into a documentary film titled Gimme Shelter (1970).

George Christie Jr., is a former president of the Ventura chapter of the infamous Hells Angels motorcycle club. We explore his experiences within the club, shedding light on the motorcycle club lifestyle and the inner workings of the Hells AngelsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

George Christie Jr., is a former president of the Ventura chapter of the infamous Hells Angels motorcycle club. We explore his experiences within the club, shedding light on the motorcycle club lifestyle and the inner workings of the Hells AngelsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

George Christie was the longest-serving president of the Ventura, California chapter of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club. He was a leader in the organization for over three decades and was instrumental in helping to shape the club's public image. He left the organization in 2011 and has since become an advocate for motorcycle safety and an author. In the episode George talks with Jon about the war between the Hells Angels and the Mongols, hanging out with rock stars like Jerry Garcia, what it was like on the emotional day he quit the Hells Angels, and more. Learn more and get easy access to his books on his web site-- georgechristie.com Join Real Ones on Patreon OR FOLLOW US on YouTube + Instagram + Tik Tok @jonnybernthal on Instagram and Twitter Sunwarrior is a proud sponsor of Real Ones - visit www.sunwarrior.com/realones for 15% off the best plant-based protein and collagen on earth

Five more Hells Angels members, prospects face charges in US-95 motorcycle gang shooting. George Christie, a Former Hells Angel Leader, says the recent freeway shooting involving the Hells Angels and the Vagos Motorcycle Clubs is going to have long-term consequences.Get my new Audio Book Prospect's Bible from these links: United States https://adbl.co/3OBsfl5United Kingdom https://adbl.co/3J6tQxTFrance https://bit.ly/3OFWTtfGermany https://adbl.co/3b81syQ Help us get to 10,000 subscribers on www.instagram.com/BlackDragonBikerTV on Instagram. Thank you!Follow us on TikTok www.tiktok.com/@blackdragonbikertv Subscribe to our new discord server https://discord.gg/dshaTSTGet 20% off Gothic biker rings by using my special discount code: blackdragon go to http://gthic.com?aff=147Subscribe to our online news magazine www.bikerliberty.comBuy Black Dragon Merchandise, Mugs, Hats, T-Shirts Books: https://blackdragonsgear.comDonate to our cause with Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BlackDragonNP Donate to our cause with PayPal https://tinyurl.com/yxudso8z Subscribe to our Prepper Channel “Think Tactical”: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-WnkPNJLZ2a1vfis013OAgSUBSCRIBE TO Black Dragon Biker TV YouTube https://tinyurl.com/y2xv69buKEEP UP ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackdragonbikertvTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/jbunchiiFacebook : https://www.facebook.com/blackdragonbiker

An undercover ATF agent is going full throttle on a highway to hell as he tries to infiltrate the most notorious motorcycle club on the planet. This story contains police violence, descriptions of violence, and graphic imagery. Sensitive listeners, please be advised. BIG thanks to Jay Dobyns for sharing his story with Snap. There is so much that we were not able to share with you about Jay's experience. To find out more check out his memoirs “No Angel” and “Catching Hell.” Special thanks to George Christie. The Hells Angels Motorcycle Club did not respond to requests for comment on this story. Produced by Bo Walsh, original score by Dirk Schwarzhoff, artwork by Teo Ducot Season 13 - Episode 34

We all know we've heard motorcycle club members say they are being set up all the time. George Christie is famous for saying this. If you missed this story https://knpr.org/knpr/2022-05/7-wounded-las-vegas-biker-gangs-freeway-shooting-police-say Rival motorcycle gangs were involved in a metro Las Vegas freeway shooting over the weekend that injured seven people and authorities arrested three suspects, police said Monday. Sunday's shooting on the freeway involved people associated with the Hells Angels and the Vagos gangs, police in the Las Vegas suburb of Henderson said in a statement. Officers found “multiple subjects who had sustained gunshot wounds” and six people were taken to a hospital, the statement said. A seventh injured person arrived at a hospital was confirmed to be involved in the shooting, the statement said. It was not clear whether all the injured people suffered gunshot wounds. Three men were arrested on suspicion on charges of attempted murder with a deadly weapon and other crimes, police said. A fourth suspect remains at large, a source close to the incident reports. Police identified the suspects as Richard Devries, 66; Stephen Alo, 46, and Russell Smith, 26. Court records did not indicate whether they had lawyers who could speak on their behalf. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/motorcyclemadhouse/message

NEW BERN, Craven County — A World War II veteran is celebrating his 99th Birthday this Memorial Day. To help, the community surprised him with a parade in New Bern. Veteran Bill Crawford said it's been a weekend of celebration as he welcomes another year, but the parade may have taken the cake for birthday surprises. https://wcti12.com/news/local/vfw-motorcycle-ministry-club-surprise-veteran-with-parade-on-his-99th-birthday --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/motorcyclemadhouse/message

He is back!!!!  We sit down again with the outlaw, rebel, notorious biker, and infamous Hells Angels club leader, George Christie.  We discuss how American culture and history are built by rebels and where has it gone. Video Episode available on: https://www.youtube.com/goodvibespodcast https://rumble.com/c/c-1619445 Follow us on IG: http://www.instagram.com/goodvibes_podcast Gear: https://www.goodvibesdudes.com/shop

George Christie Jr. George Christie Jr. was born in 1947 in Ventura, California to a family of Greek immigrants and grew up an only child. From an early age, he was fascinated by motorcycles and outlaw culture, and by the time he started school his intelligence and rebellious attitude set him apart from his peers. As a teenager, he became an avid surfer.When one of his surfing buddies showed up at the beach one day on a Harley-Davidson, George knew what he had to do. In 1966, despite the objections of his father, he bought his first bike–a 1957 Panhead–for $200. He was soon hanging around with Ventura outlaw bike club The Question Marks and famous motorcycle customizers Von Dutch and Dick Woods. As George puts it, “some people run away and join the circus. I ran away and joined the Hells Angels.” He became a full-patch Hells Angel in the Los Angeles charter in 1976 and, six months later, became its president, before founding the Ventura charter in 1978. As Ventura leader, George became one of the most powerful voices in the national Hells Angels organization, and spent three decades battling the law, rival gangs and members of his own club, while building the club's business operations. He famously carried the Olympic torch in the 1984 Los Angeles Games and spent a year in solitary confinement in prison on numerous charges in 2001. In 2011, Christie resigned his presidency of the Ventura charter and left the club. He was immediately excommunicated by his former brothers. George spent another 18 months in prison from 2013-2014 for conspiring to firebomb two Ventura tattoo shops. George currently serves as a consultant on organized crime for CNN. He lives with his wife and son in Southern California and has three adult children. He has no regrets. His business, Felony Prison Consultants (www.felonyprisonconsultants.com), where his expertise is called upon by high-profile and every day people who are faced with incarceration. His show, Outlaw Chronicles: Hells Angels (www.history.com/shows/outlaw-chronicles-hells-angels), which airs for the next 3 tuesdays on the History Channel at 10/9C.

George Christie Jr. George Christie Jr. was born in 1947 in Ventura, California to a family of Greek immigrants and grew up an only child. From an early age, he was fascinated by motorcycles and outlaw culture, and by the time he started school his intelligence and rebellious attitude set him apart from his peers. As a teenager, he became an avid surfer.When one of his surfing buddies showed up at the beach one day on a Harley-Davidson, George knew what he had to do. In 1966, despite the objections of his father, he bought his first bike–a 1957 Panhead–for $200. He was soon hanging around with Ventura outlaw bike club The Question Marks and famous motorcycle customizers Von Dutch and Dick Woods. As George puts it, “some people run away and join the circus. I ran away and joined the Hells Angels.” He became a full-patch Hells Angel in the Los Angeles charter in 1976 and, six months later, became its president, before founding the Ventura charter in 1978. As Ventura leader, George became one of the most powerful voices in the national Hells Angels organization, and spent three decades battling the law, rival gangs and members of his own club, while building the club's business operations. He famously carried the Olympic torch in the 1984 Los Angeles Games and spent a year in solitary confinement in prison on numerous charges in 2001. In 2011, Christie resigned his presidency of the Ventura charter and left the club. He was immediately excommunicated by his former brothers. George spent another 18 months in prison from 2013-2014 for conspiring to firebomb two Ventura tattoo shops. George currently serves as a consultant on organized crime for CNN. He lives with his wife and son in Southern California and has three adult children. He has no regrets. His business, Felony Prison Consultants (www.felonyprisonconsultants.com), where his expertise is called upon by high-profile and every day people who are faced with incarceration. His show, Outlaw Chronicles: Hells Angels (www.history.com/shows/outlaw-chronicles-hells-angels), which airs for the next 3 tuesdays on the History Channel at 10/9C.

George Christie Jr.George Christie Jr. was born in 1947 in Ventura, California to a family of Greek immigrants and grew up an only child. From an early age, he was fascinated by motorcycles and outlaw culture, and by the time he started school his intelligence and rebellious attitude set him apart from his peers. As a teenager, he became an avid surfer.When one of his surfing buddies showed up at the beach one day on a Harley-Davidson, George knew what he had to do. In 1966, despite the objections of his father, he bought his first bike–a 1957 Panhead–for $200. He was soon hanging around with Ventura outlaw bike club The Question Marks and famous motorcycle customizers Von Dutch and Dick Woods.As George puts it, “some people run away and join the circus. I ran away and joined the Hells Angels.” He became a full-patch Hells Angel in the Los Angeles charter in 1976 and, six months later, became its president, before founding the Ventura charter in 1978. As Ventura leader, George became one of the most powerful voices in the national Hells Angels organization, and spent three decades battling the law, rival gangs and members of his own club, while building the club's business operations.He famously carried the Olympic torch in the 1984 Los Angeles Games and spent a year in solitary confinement in prison on numerous charges in 2001. In 2011, Christie resigned his presidency of the Ventura charter and left the club. He was immediately excommunicated by his former brothers. George spent another 18 months in prison from 2013-2014 for conspiring to firebomb two Ventura tattoo shops.George currently serves as a consultant on organized crime for CNN. He lives with his wife and son in Southern California and has three adult children.He has no regrets. His business, Felony Prison Consultants (www.felonyprisonconsultants.com), where his expertise is called upon by high-profile and every day people who are faced with incarceration. His show, Outlaw Chronicles: Hells Angels (www.history.com/shows/outlaw-chronicles-hells-angels), which airs for the next 3 tuesdays on the History Channel at 10/9C.

Shelbi Kilcollins is the director of Marketing and Growth with the Peterborough Petes Hockey Club. She talks about the club's and the players' reaction to the official cancellation of the O.H.L. season; Happy trails to you. We meet George Christie who dedicated 30 years to creating the Collingwood Trails along with Wendy Martin, the Manager of Parks for Collingwood; Siham Rayale of Oxfam Canada explains why hers and other groups are advocating to have governments temporarily suspend the vaccine manufacturers' intellectual property rights to allow more access to the technology; This week we got acquainted with the term "languishing" as a way of describing a prevailing feeling during the pandemic. We find out more from psychologist and author Sara Dimerman; Queen's University student Sasha Cohen reflects on what has been an extraordinary year to be a school; Dr. Peter Juni, the Ontario's COVID-19 science advisory table, offers his reaction to the Premier's apology and discusses why he thinks it's important for the province to make paid sick leave available to all employees; Amy Mangan tells us about tonight's 'virtual' edition of the Roots North Music Festival.

Was George Chrisitie, 40 year member of the Hells Angels really an informant for the federal government. or was he the victim of a clubs propaganda campaign to discredit him? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/motorcyclemadhouse/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/motorcyclemadhouse/support

Ep 455 Former Hells Angels George Christie book turned in movie is starting to film #HELLSANGELSMC #INSANETHROTTLE #GEORGECHRISTIEHollywood, here is a non-club related question.... Have you heard of a few states allowing bikers to run red lights legally? Like i am hearing in your state yall can treat a red light as a stop sign. I believe it is HB2860. what are your thoughts on that and do you think it will cause bikers to get crushed by a cage? Me, i think its good legislation and wish it would come to Washington State since a few of my friends ride bikes that aren't heavy enough to trip the sensors, even my street glide wont trip a few in my area. #rockon Family life4211 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/motorcyclemadhouse/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/motorcyclemadhouse/support

#GEORGECHRISTIE ##SONNYBARGER #HELLSANGELSMC Ep 452- Former Hells Angels MC George Christie My thoughts on the controversy My Take on the Controversy between George Christie and Sonny Barger- Hells Angels MC --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/motorcyclemadhouse/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/motorcyclemadhouse/support

2020 has taught us many things. One of the biggest lessons learned is just how important it is to be Web Savvy in the Wine Industry. To that end, today Emma and Mike speak with George Christie, founder of the Wine Industry Network and purveyor of arguably the most read newsletter in the wine business, Wine Industry Advisor. The three discuss how to best utilize WIN's tools as a producer, if the hype around wine and cannabis is here to stay, and how we see the future of trade events, lectures, and seminars moving forward. It's a great conversation. Let's get ready to hit the bottle. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/htbpodcast/support

It's just another week on Verbal Shenanigans.  So, today we simply interview former leader of the Hell's Angels, George Christie. F George discusses his entry into the club, how and why he left, carrying the Olympic torch, solitary confinement, writing books, and pretty much everything inbetween.  George was an extremely interesting and funny guest.  Make sure to look out for George's new shows, new books, and new work.  In the meantime, go watch  the Outlaw Chronicles!  Have a listen!   We also talk about forming our own biker gang, drinking dehumidifier water,and more.

We sit down with the legendary former President of the Ventura Chapter of the Hells Angels. As a club leader in Ventura, he became one of the most powerful voices in the national Hells Angels organization and spent three decades battling the law, rivals, and members of his own club while building its daily business operations. Presented by Project War Path https://www.projectwarpath.com Purchases made help support the show Video Episode available on https://www.youtube.com/goodvibespodcast Follow us on IG: http://www.instagram.com/goodvibes_podcast Gear: https://www.goodvibesdudes.com/shop  

George Christie was the former President of the Hell's Angels, which happens to be the most notorious outlaw motorcycle club in the world. He was a member of the club for 40 years, 35 of which he was a leader and spokesperson.In this episode you will find out how Christie and Hawkins met and why Christie had an influence on Hawk at an early age.Christie has a treasure chest full of stories. He talks about his early years as a surfer, a stint in the Marine Corps that lead to a job in the department of defense, and his ascent to the top of the ladder of the Hell's Angels. He's hung out with Willie and Waylon, Johnny Cash, Jerry Garcia and so many more.Sports, entertainment, culture, power, law, loyalty, and leadership all intersect in this fascinating sit-down between two men that seemingly have nothing in common. Or, do they? Listen in to find out.For the the tip-off segment, Hawk covers his top 5 moments he was most angry at a referee.The Buzzer Beater is about the definition of leadership and why it's so difficult to define.

Today we address the Supporters of George Christie, former Hells Angel. Many of his supporters claim we didn't get his side of the story out on what happen between him and Sonny Barger. Today we put his side of the story out. Insane Throttle Support Merchandise - https://teespring.com/stores/motorcycle-madhouse Get your copy of New Age of Biking and Brotherhood Paperback https://amzn.to/2SGrX0J --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/motorcyclemadhouse/message

Stories this morning Hells Angels George Christie makes move article by euroweeklynews.com By Cathy Elelman Wheeling & Dealing In Steel Town: Pagan’s MC’er Pleads Out In Assault Case By Scott Burnstein --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/motorcyclemadhouse/message

George Christie spent nearly four decades as one of the most influential and controversial leaders of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club. Christie founded the Ventura, California chapter of the Hells Angels in the 1970s, and was president for nearly four decades, surviving gang wars, multiple prosecutions and attempts on his life. He left the Hells Angels in 2011 and is now a writer and consultant. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

George Christie spent nearly four decades as one of the most influential and controversial leaders of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club. Christie founded the Ventura, California chapter of the Hells Angels in the 1970s, and was president for nearly four decades, surviving gang wars, multiple prosecutions and attempts on his life. He left the Hells Angels in 2011 and is now a writer and consultant.

George Christie, Jr. was born in 1947 in Ventura, California to a family of Greek immigrants and grew up as an only child. From an early age he was fascinated by motorcycles and outlaw culture, and by the time he started school his intelligence and rebellious attitude set him apart from his peers. As a teenager he became an avid surfer, who are outlaws in their own rite.Over the objections of his father he bought his first bike, a 1957 Panhead, for $200 in 1966, and was soon hanging around with outlaw bike clubs The Question Marks, Satan Slaves and famous motorcycle customizers Von Dutch and Dick Woods. As George puts it, "some people run away and join the circus. I ran away and joined the Hells Angels." He became a full-patch Hells Angel in the Los Angeles charter in 1976 and, six months later, became president of that charter before founding the Ventura charter in 1978. His tenure as such was the longest in the clubs history, spanning 7 U.S. Presidential terms beginning with Gerald Ford and ending with Barack Obama.  As a club leader in Ventura, he became one of the most powerful voices in the national Hells Angels organization, and spent three decades battling the law, rivals and members of his own club while building the club’s daily business operations. He famously carried the Olympic torch in the 1984 Los Angeles Games. After challenging the Kennedy family over fund disbursements for Special Olympics, he found himself on the radar of many police agencies as well as the establishment. Never one to back down, he went on a world wide pilgrimage for peace between all outlaw bike clubs declaring law enforcement their common enemy. This made him a police target for the next three decades. In 1986/87 he was tried for a murder that never happened and after spending a year in federal prison he was found not guilty and cleared of all charges. In 1997, the Ventura District Attorney launched an investigation and after three grand juries, George was arrested in 2001 with a 59 count indictment. He spent a year in solitary confinement before the case collapsed under its own weight. George was offered a plea bargain for time served, which he took. In 2011, he resigned his presidency of the Ventura charter and left the club. George was quickly excommunicated by his former brothers. The feds wasted no time and within weeks came with an indictment for a 2006 conspiracy to firebomb two Ventura tattoo shops. As George faced a mandatory life sentence if found guilty, the government offered a plea deal, but he would have to accept responsibility for the arson.  In a surprise move just before sentenced was rendered, Mr Christie asked to address the court. He explained to Judge Wu that he had not directed anyone to burnout the two shops but would accept responsibility for poor leadership. The court accepted his explanation, and after two years on house arrest recovering from double hip replacements, George left for a Texas Federal prison where he would spend the next year. In August of 2014 he was released from custody.  George currently serves as a consultant for defense attorneys, news outlets and works with first time offenders to understand the judicial process. He lives with his wife and son in Southern California and has three adult children. He has no regrets. Meet: Goerge Christie.

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Former Hells Angels leader George Christie lived a life of crime, danger and comradery. He portrays his life's story in the one-man show, "Outlaw."

This week, Ira spoke with George Christie. Former Hells Angels leader George Christie is starring in “Outlaw,” a new, one-man theatrical show at the Art Square Theatre June 22-24. Based on his memoir “Exile on Front Street: My Life as a Hells Angel and Beyond,” the show explores how the son of poor Greek immigrants […]

Segment 1 of this weeks Motorcycle Madhouse George Christie Former Hells Angel, Author of "Marked" and "Exile on Front Street" drops by the Madhouse for an Interview Segment 2 James "Hollywood" Macecari and Double Barrel finish up the Q&A from the Last Episode --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/motorcyclemadhouse/message

Some in the U.S. wine industry say cannabis legalization will create a war between wine& weed for limited resources & consumer interest. But George Christie, from the Wine Industry Network (the leading business resource for the wine industry), thinks collaboration could lead to great things for both parties. After you hear his ideas, you may just agree.   Here are the show notes: 1. We discuss how George acquired expertise on this topic, through a hugely successful "Wine and Weed Symposium" (http://wine-weed.com) that brought wine producers and cannabis professionals together in a room in the North Coast of California.      2. We talk about the wine press and its portrayal of "Cannabis Cannibalization" -- meaning the weed industry is taking essential resources from the wine industry like water, land, and especially labor. We parse what's true and what's not.  3. We talk about the overlap between the wine and weed industries -- the differences, and why wine and weed are being linked rather than beer and weed or cigarettes and weed. We cover: The money involved in both industries Distribution challenges Lobbying  Track and trace issues/govt' control Evolution of the industry -- big v small guys 4. We'll hypothesize about some things for the future:   Potential for import/export and how that will evolve The fact that weed has a much more flexible growing season(s) and can be grown indoors (we can cover the indoor v outdoor quality issue/terroir), making it far more profitable and flexible, and harder to regulate!   Thanks to this week's sponsor who makes the podcast possible! The Great Courses Plus -- who makes you smarter and more well rounded! With thousands of outstanding video lectures that you can watch or listen to any time and anywhere, The Great Courses Plus is an easy way to stimulate your brain and make you smarter! For a free month trial, go to thegreatcoursesplus.com/wine        

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Official Website: http://www.lawabidingbiker.com Podcast-The main topic of this episode is a discussion and our thought on the recent History Channel's "Outlaw Chronicles: Hell's Angels" series. This is for entertainment purposes only and in no way do we support any sort of illegal behaviors or activities by any motorcycle clubs. This story seems to be very one sided and it is based on ex-member George Christie Jr's recollection of events. There seems to be no verification by any other sources about some of his recollections.  Christie is said to be the longest serving President the club has ever had. He was heading up the Ventura, CA chapter when he left the club and has been ordered to have no contact with existing club members. Based on Christie's website and other activities on social media it appears he is trying to go full steam ahead to cash in on his experiences.  Listen in as we discuss the series and give our take on things. It is a great conversation we had. Other Topics: We also have special guest Matt Passalacqua via Skype from California who just attended the 21st Annual Street Vibrations Rally. He gives good insight into this event and wether or not bikers should attend. Matt also recently traded in his metric bike and purchased a Harley Davidson. He tells all about his new ride and his experiences. New Patrons: •Wayne Gale of Vancouver, WA •Mick Shere of Exeter, Devon - Great Britton •Steven Stratton of Stockton, CA   If you appreciate the content we put out and want to make sure it keeps on coming your way then become a Patron too! There are benefits and there is no risk. Thanks to the following bikers for supporting us via a flat donation: •Dale Ryba of Raleigh, NC •James Penry of Fairhope, Alabama •Torrey Bowers of Ladson, SC ________________________________________________________________ CHECK US OUT AND SUBSCRIBE:   Website: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com   Email & Voicemail: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com/Contact   Phone Hotline: 509-731-3548   Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawAbidingBiker   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawabidingbiker        YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/scrappy587     Google Plus Page: https://plus.google.com/b/104041070580228657262/+Lawabidingbiker587   Instagram: http://instagram.com/lawabidingbiker     RSS: feed://www.LawAbidingBiker.com/feed   iTunes Direct Link to Podcast:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-abiding-biker-podcast/id622424087    Stitcher Radio: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/law-abiding-biker-podcast   TuneIn Radio: http://tunein.com/radio/Law-Abiding-Biker-p562288/  

George Christie BioGeorge Christie is a dynamic and uniquely informed Criminal Justice Expert who turned his life around after a four-decade stint as President of the Hells Angels Ventura County. He founded Felony Prison Consultants (www.felonyprisonconsultants.com) in order to share the information he gathered during his several incarcerations with those seeking real-life advice. Christie, whose show Outlaw Chronicles: Hells Angels premiered on The History Channel (Link to Trailer) in August to millions of viewers, has appeared as a guest advisor on numerous television shows including 60 minutes, Larry King, CBS News and most recently on CNN . The Altamont Speedway Free Festival was a counterculture-era rock concert held on Saturday, December 6, 1969, at the Altamont Speedway in northern California, between Tracy and Livermore. The event is best known for considerable violence, including the death of Meredith Hunter and three accidental deaths: two caused by a hit-and-run car accident and one by drowning in an irrigation canal. Four births were reported during the event.[2] Scores were injured, numerous cars were stolen and then abandoned, and there was extensive property damage.[3][4]The concert featured, in order of appearance: Santana, Jefferson Airplane, The Flying Burrito Brothers, and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, with the Rolling Stones taking the stage as the final act.[5] The Grateful Dead were also scheduled to perform, but declined to play shortly before their scheduled appearance due to the increasing violence at the venue.[6] "That's the way things went at Altamont—so badly that the Grateful Dead, prime organizers and movers of the festival, didn't even get to play," staff at Rolling Stone magazine wrote in a detailed narrative on the event,[5] terming it in an additional follow-up piece "rock and roll's all-time worst day, December 6th, a day when everything went perfectly wrong."[7]Approximately 300,000 people attended the concert, and some anticipated that it would be a "Woodstock West."[8] Filmmakers Albert and David Maysles shot footage of the event and incorporated it into a documentary film titled Gimme Shelter (1970).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

George Christie Jr.George Christie Jr. was born in 1947 in Ventura, California to a family of Greek immigrants and grew up an only child. From an early age, he was fascinated by motorcycles and outlaw culture, and by the time he started school his intelligence and rebellious attitude set him apart from his peers. As a teenager, he became an avid surfer.When one of his surfing buddies showed up at the beach one day on a Harley-Davidson, George knew what he had to do. In 1966, despite the objections of his father, he bought his first bike–a 1957 Panhead–for $200. He was soon hanging around with Ventura outlaw bike club The Question Marks and famous motorcycle customizers Von Dutch and Dick Woods.As George puts it, “some people run away and join the circus. I ran away and joined the Hells Angels.” He became a full-patch Hells Angel in the Los Angeles charter in 1976 and, six months later, became its president, before founding the Ventura charter in 1978. As Ventura leader, George became one of the most powerful voices in the national Hells Angels organization, and spent three decades battling the law, rival gangs and members of his own club, while building the club's business operations.He famously carried the Olympic torch in the 1984 Los Angeles Games and spent a year in solitary confinement in prison on numerous charges in 2001. In 2011, Christie resigned his presidency of the Ventura charter and left the club. He was immediately excommunicated by his former brothers. George spent another 18 months in prison from 2013-2014 for conspiring to firebomb two Ventura tattoo shops.George currently serves as a consultant on organized crime for CNN. He lives with his wife and son in Southern California and has three adult children.He has no regrets. His business, Felony Prison Consultants (www.felonyprisonconsultants.com), where his expertise is called upon by high-profile and every day people who are faced with incarceration. His show, Outlaw Chronicles: Hells Angels (www.history.com/shows/outlaw-chronicles-hells-angels), which airs for the next 3 tuesdays on the History Channel at 10/9C.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/1198501/advertisement

The castaway in Desert Island Discs this week is the Chairman of Glyndebourne, Sir George Christie. As Master of one of Europe's most distinguished opera houses, famous as a mainstay of the English social scene, as well as a centre of creativity and innovation, he has recently overseen its complete rebuilding. He'll be talking to Sue Lawley about the place in which he has spent his whole life and how he faces the prospect of retirement.[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs] Favourite track: Idomeneo: Zeffiretti Lushinghieri by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Book: Origin of Species by Charles Darwin Luxury: Radio 4's The Archers - all the recordings from the beginning

The castaway in Desert Island Discs this week is the Chairman of Glyndebourne, Sir George Christie. As Master of one of Europe's most distinguished opera houses, famous as a mainstay of the English social scene, as well as a centre of creativity and innovation, he has recently overseen its complete rebuilding. He'll be talking to Sue Lawley about the place in which he has spent his whole life and how he faces the prospect of retirement. [Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs] Favourite track: Idomeneo: Zeffiretti Lushinghieri by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Book: Origin of Species by Charles Darwin Luxury: Radio 4's The Archers - all the recordings from the beginning