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Hell's Angels is a motorcycle gang that has an infamous rivalry with Outlaw Motorcycle Club. It was started in California by Scottish-American war immigrants. Only good motorcycle riders can join, and there have been a few black members, though a few have hinted that blacks don't belong in the gang. The main black alternative is the Dragons. Their crimes include extortion; assault; and drug trafficking. Other big motorcycle gangs are the Bandidos and the Pagans.

Controversial Events

The Altamont Festival/Murder of Meredith Hunter

In 1969, british rock-band The Rolling Stones organized a free-festival in the Altamont Highway (USA). They hired Hell´s Angels as security. The event ended up being a mess, with at least 5 casualities. Meredith Hunter, an African-American man, pulled out a gun. As the song "Sympathy for the Devil" was playing, Hunter was stabbed multiple times by one of the gang members, causing his death.