Hells Angels Painting
Original art on paper with live signatures from members of The He;;s Angels image features the
"Death Head," the official and legally trademarked logo of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club (HAMC). Founded in California in 1948, the HAMC is an international outlaw motorcycle club whose members typically ride Harley-Davidson motorcycles.
Logo and Symbolism
Death Head: The central winged skull is the club's primary insignia.
Rockers: The "Hells Angels" text above and below the logo is designed in the style of "rockers," which are rectangular patches worn on a member's vest to indicate the club name and chapter location.
Numerical Code: The number "81" often appears with this logo as a shorthand for the club, representing the letters "H" (8th letter) and "A" (1st letter).
Chapter and Notations
This specific artwork appears to be a commemorative piece related to the San Diego (Dago) Chapter, as evidenced by the "DAGO" notations and signatures throughout the image. Hand-drawn and signed elements on the piece include:
Signatures: Various names or monikers like "Larry Richmond," "Grizzly Gary," "Silly Willy," "Crazy Charlie," and "Baby Huey" are followed by "Hells Angels Dago".
Dedications: A note at the top right reads, "To Patrick From Dago Hell's Angels".
Other Codes: The abbreviation "F.T.W." is visible, a common biker acronym meaning "Forever Two Wheels" or "F*** The World".
The club is known for its strict control over its intellectual property and has successfully pursued legal action against companies for using its trademarked logo without permission.
"Death Head," the official and legally trademarked logo of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club (HAMC). Founded in California in 1948, the HAMC is an international outlaw motorcycle club whose members typically ride Harley-Davidson motorcycles.
Logo and Symbolism
Death Head: The central winged skull is the club's primary insignia.
Rockers: The "Hells Angels" text above and below the logo is designed in the style of "rockers," which are rectangular patches worn on a member's vest to indicate the club name and chapter location.
Numerical Code: The number "81" often appears with this logo as a shorthand for the club, representing the letters "H" (8th letter) and "A" (1st letter).
Chapter and Notations
This specific artwork appears to be a commemorative piece related to the San Diego (Dago) Chapter, as evidenced by the "DAGO" notations and signatures throughout the image. Hand-drawn and signed elements on the piece include:
Signatures: Various names or monikers like "Larry Richmond," "Grizzly Gary," "Silly Willy," "Crazy Charlie," and "Baby Huey" are followed by "Hells Angels Dago".
Dedications: A note at the top right reads, "To Patrick From Dago Hell's Angels".
Other Codes: The abbreviation "F.T.W." is visible, a common biker acronym meaning "Forever Two Wheels" or "F*** The World".
The club is known for its strict control over its intellectual property and has successfully pursued legal action against companies for using its trademarked logo without permission.
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