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Ralph Hubert "Sonny" Barger (born October 8, 1938) is an American author, actor and outlaw biker who founded the Oakland charter of the [[AllBikersAreHellsAngels Hells Angels]], having been made national president in 1958 after the Oakland Hells Angels amalgamated with other similarly-named clubs throughout California.
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Ralph Hubert "Sonny" Barger (born October (October 8, 1938) is 1938 - June 29, 2022) was an American author, actor and outlaw biker who founded the Oakland charter of the [[AllBikersAreHellsAngels Hells Angels]], having been made national president in 1958 after the Oakland Hells Angels amalgamated with other similarly-named clubs throughout California.
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After what he called "a long and good life filled with adventure," Barger passed away from liver cancer at age 81.
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* SmokyVoice: Taken UpToEleven due to the removal of his vocal cords after years of heavy smoking, which necessitated having to re-learn how to vocalise using the muscles in his esophagus and how to swallow food. This can be seen in a ''Sons of Anarchy'' [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAXYREUOqM4 episode]] where he presses a button on his throat whenever he speaks.
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* SmokyVoice: Taken UpToEleven up to eleven due to the removal of his vocal cords after years of heavy smoking, which necessitated having to re-learn how to vocalise using the muscles in his esophagus and how to swallow food. This can be seen in a ''Sons of Anarchy'' [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAXYREUOqM4 episode]] where he presses a button on his throat whenever he speaks.
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Besides being present in the infamous Altamont Free Concert as documented in the film ''Film/GimmeShelter'', Barger, along with several Hells Angels, have played themselves in ''Film/HellsAngelsOnWheels'' and ''Film/HellsAngels69'', and his exploits have earned the attention of noted [[GonzoJournalism Gonzo]] journalist Creator/HunterSThompson, who rode along with the Hells Angels until the gang beat the shit out of him. Thompson's book about the gang cemented Barger's reputation as the face of the club and the ''de facto'' spokesman, having represented the club during incidents involving them.
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Besides being present in the infamous Altamont Free Concert as documented in the film ''Film/GimmeShelter'', ''Film/GimmeShelter1970'', Barger, along with several Hells Angels, have played themselves in ''Film/HellsAngelsOnWheels'' and ''Film/HellsAngels69'', and his exploits have earned the attention of noted [[GonzoJournalism Gonzo]] journalist Creator/HunterSThompson, who rode along with the Hells Angels until the gang beat the shit out of him. Thompson's book about the gang cemented Barger's reputation as the face of the club and the ''de facto'' spokesman, having represented the club during incidents involving them.
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* ''Film/GimmeShelter'' ''Film/GimmeShelter1970'' as himself in the archive footage of the Altamont Free Concert
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* SmokyVoice: Taken UpToEleven due to the removal of his vocal cords after years of heavy smoking, which necessitated having to learn re-learn how to vocalise using the muscles in his esophagus.esophagus and how to swallow food. This can be seen in a ''Sons of Anarchy'' [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAXYREUOqM4 episode]] where he presses a button on his throat whenever he speaks.
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* WriteWhatYouKnow: Given his experiences as the president of an outlaw biker club, most of his works revolves around motorcycling.
* WriteWhatYouKnow: Given his experiences as the president of an outlaw biker club, most of his works revolves around motorcycling.
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* SmokyVoice: Taken UpToEleven due to the removal of his vocal cords after years of heavy smoking, which necessitated having to learn how to vocalise using the muscles in his esophagus. This can be seen in a ''Sons of Anarchy'' [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAXYREUOqM4 here]] episode]] where he presses a button on his throat whenever he speaks.
* WriteWhatYouKnow: Given his experiences as the president of an outlaw biker club, most if not all of his works revolves around motorcycling.
* WriteWhatYouKnow: Given his experiences as the president of an outlaw biker club, most if not all of his works revolves around motorcycling.
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* AsHimself: His film appearances in ''Film/HellsAngelsOnWheels'' and ''Film/HellsAngels69''. Barger also served as an advisor in both films.
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* AsHimself: His film appearances in ''Film/HellsAngelsOnWheels'' and ''Film/HellsAngels69''. Barger also served as an advisor in both films. He is also the central figure in Creator/HunterSThompson's seminal 1967 book ''Hell's Angels: A Strange and Terrible Saga''.
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Ralph Hubert "Sonny" Barger (born October 8, 1938) is an American author, actor and outlaw biker who founded the Oakland chapter of the [[AllBikersAreHellsAngels Hells Angels]], having been made national president in 1958.
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Ralph Hubert "Sonny" Barger (born October 8, 1938) is an American author, actor and outlaw biker who founded the Oakland chapter of the [[AllBikersAreHellsAngels Hells Angels]], having been made national president in 1958.
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Ralph Hubert "Sonny" Barger (born October 8, 1938) is an American author, actor and outlaw biker who founded the Oakland
Besides being present in the infamous Altamont Free Concert as documented in the film ''Film/GimmeShelter'', Barger, along with several Hells Angels, have played themselves in ''Film/HellsAngelsOnWheels'' and ''Film/HellsAngels69'', and his exploits have earned the attention of noted [[GonzoJournalism Gonzo]] journalist Creator/HunterSThompson, who rode along with the Hells Angels until the gang beat the shit out of him. Thompson's book about the gang cemented Barger's reputation as the face of the club and the ''de facto'' spokesman, having represented the club during incidents involving them.
Barger became a best-selling author in his later years with his autobiography, ''Hell’s Angel: The Life and Times of Sonny Barger and the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club.'' He also wrote a number of biker-related novels and non-fiction books about motorcycling in general.
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* ImplausibleDeniability: While he and his club have continuously asserted that they are only a group of motorcyclists banded by a shared preference with American motorcycles and their concept of freedom (and that any criminal actions are, according to them, isolated incidents), works involving him or authored by him typically show a more sinister aspect of outlaw biker clubs, most notably ''Sons of Anarchy'' where Barger played the role of an incarcerated SAMCRO member.
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[[caption-width-right:350:Sonny Barger.]]
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* SmokyVoice: Taken UpToEleven due to the removal of his vocal cords after years of heavy smoking, which necessitated having to learn how to vocalise using the muscles in his esophagus. This can be seen [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAXYREUOqM4 here]] where he presses a button on his throat whenever he speaks.
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Ralph Hubert "Sonny" Barger (born October 8, 1938) is an American author, actor and outlaw biker who founded the Oakland chapter of the [[AllBikersAreHellsAngels Hells Angels]], having been made national president in 1958.
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!!Selected filmography:
* ''Film/HellsAngelsOnWheels'' as himself
* ''Film/HellsAngels69'' as himself
* ''Series/SonsOfAnarchy'' as Lenny 'The Pimp' Janowitz
* ''Dead in 5 Heartbeats'' as Traders Bar Patron
!!Bibliography:
* ''Hell's Angel: The Life and Times of Sonny Barger and the Hell's Angels Motorcycle Club''
* ''Ridin' High, Livin' Free: Hell-Raising Motorcycle Stories''
* ''Dead in 5 Heartbeats''
* ''Freedom: Credos from the Road''
* ''6 Chambers, 1 Bullet''
* ''Let's Ride: Sonny Barger's Guide to Motorcycling''
!! Sonny Barger's work provides examples of:
* AsHimself: His film appearances in ''Film/HellsAngelsOnWheels'' and ''Film/HellsAngels69''. Barger also served as an advisor in both films.
* NonActorVehicle: He was known more for his exploits as an outlaw biker, though he did make a career as an author and an occasional actor.
* {{Irony}}: Barger stated in one of his books that he would prefer riding a Honda or a BMW due to [[TheAllegedCar workmanship issues]] associated with Harley-Davidsons. While he and other Angels members are obliged to ride Harleys as part of their club's image, he went on to say "[[PrecisionFStrike Fuck]] Harley-Davidson."
* SmokyVoice: Taken UpToEleven due to the removal of his vocal cords after years of heavy smoking, which necessitated having to learn how to vocalise using the muscles in his esophagus.
* WriteWhatYouKnow: Given his experiences as the president of an outlaw biker club, most of his works revolves around motorcycling.
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!!Selected filmography:
* ''Film/HellsAngelsOnWheels'' as himself
* ''Film/HellsAngels69'' as himself
* ''Series/SonsOfAnarchy'' as Lenny 'The Pimp' Janowitz
* ''Dead in 5 Heartbeats'' as Traders Bar Patron
!!Bibliography:
* ''Hell's Angel: The Life and Times of Sonny Barger and the Hell's Angels Motorcycle Club''
* ''Ridin' High, Livin' Free: Hell-Raising Motorcycle Stories''
* ''Dead in 5 Heartbeats''
* ''Freedom: Credos from the Road''
* ''6 Chambers, 1 Bullet''
* ''Let's Ride: Sonny Barger's Guide to Motorcycling''
!! Sonny Barger's work provides examples of:
* AsHimself: His film appearances in ''Film/HellsAngelsOnWheels'' and ''Film/HellsAngels69''. Barger also served as an advisor in both films.
* NonActorVehicle: He was known more for his exploits as an outlaw biker, though he did make a career as an author and an occasional actor.
* {{Irony}}: Barger stated in one of his books that he would prefer riding a Honda or a BMW due to [[TheAllegedCar workmanship issues]] associated with Harley-Davidsons. While he and other Angels members are obliged to ride Harleys as part of their club's image, he went on to say "[[PrecisionFStrike Fuck]] Harley-Davidson."
* SmokyVoice: Taken UpToEleven due to the removal of his vocal cords after years of heavy smoking, which necessitated having to learn how to vocalise using the muscles in his esophagus.
* WriteWhatYouKnow: Given his experiences as the president of an outlaw biker club, most of his works revolves around motorcycling.
