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Delve into the authentic origins of outlaw biker culture with this “boisterous and heartfelt chronicle of biker clubs’ early days” (Roadbike). The narrative takes off on a weekend in 1947, during a motorcycle race in Hollister, California. A few audacious members of the “Boozefighters” club, notorious for their unrestrained behavior, indulged in a little too much alcohol and took their racing antics to the city streets. The incident quickly gained traction, attracting the attention of Life magazine, who portrayed the rebels to the world through dramatic (though staged) photographs. The infamous “Hollister riot” was subsequently immortalized in Marlon Brando’s classic film, “The Wild One.” But what is the truth behind the legend? Through candid interviews with the surviving Boozefighters, current member Bill Hayes, and club historian Jim “JQ” Quattlebaum transport readers into the heart of the action, giving a firsthand account of the events in Hollister and the birth of the Boozefighters, marking the inception of true outlaw biker culture. Packed with “captivating stories and engaging real-life characters” (MotorcycleUSA.com), this book is “essential reading for anyone intrigued by the history of American motorcycling” (Minnesota Motorcycle Monthly). Read more.