Exile on Front Street, George Christie
Exile on Front Street, George Christie
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Exile on Front Street
My Life as a Hells Angel . . . and Beyond

Author: George Christie

Narrator: Joe Barrett

Unabridged: 8 hr 47 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 02/07/2017

Synopsis

After forty years in the Hells Angels, George Christie was ready to retire. As president of the high-profile Ventura charter of the club, he had been the yin to Sonny Barger's yang. Barger was the reckless figurehead and de facto world leader of the Hells Angels. Christie was the negotiator, the spokesman, the thinker, the guy who smoothed things out. He was the one who carried the Olympic torch and counted movie stars, artists, rock musicians, and police chief captains among his friends.

But leaving the Hells Angels isn't easy, and within two weeks of retirement, he was told he was "out bad"—blackballed by his fellow Angels, prohibited from wearing the club patch, and even told he should remove his Death Head tattoo.

Now Christie sets out to tell his story. Exile on Front Street is the tale of how a former Marine gave up a comfortable job with the Department of Defense and swore allegiance to the Hells Angels. In this revealing, hard-hitting memoir, he recounts his life as an outlaw biker with the world's most infamous motorcycle club.

About George Christie

George Christie served as a Marine reservist and, after completing his service, became an electrician and communications troubleshooter for the Department of Defense. He "prospected" for the Hells Angel Motorcycle Club in 1975, becoming a full-patch member in 1976. Eventually founding the Ventura Chapter and serving as its president for over thirty years, he carried the torch at the 1984 Olympic Games. He also served as the club's international spokesman for more than two decades. He lives in Ojai, California.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Dachokie on June 15, 2016

The Yin to Sonny Barger’s Yang … This book was reviewed as part of Amazon's Vine program which included a free copy of the book. I first learned of George Christie after watching the History Channel’s “Outlaw Chronicles” last year. The six part series focused on Christie’s experience as a Hell’s Angel......more

Goodreads review by Scott on September 18, 2016

Former Hell's Angel leader George Christie, has a block buster of a book, a detailed true account of his 35+ Years as President of the Ventura Chapter and Nationally known member of the Hell's Angels his book ' EXILE ON FRONT STREET" is now a piece of American History. As a former member of the "Corr......more

Goodreads review by Frank on September 24, 2016

Incredible story. This was gripping and well written. An honest autobiography that pulled no punches and as straight forward as the author. Thank you Mr Christie for an incredible story of your life.......more

Goodreads review by Christopher on January 22, 2023

Excellent book about a morally conflicted human who tries to do the right thing under difficult circumstances. He is honest about his own failings and faults. Nice easy comfortable read with lots of well explained human drama. You feel real sympathy for a lot of the folks in the book, even when said......more

Goodreads review by Ronnie on November 26, 2018

The 'front street' reference in the title means to be 'exposed and unprotected, a target for anyone from law enforcement to your former club brothers to complete strangers.' The author gravitated to the Hells Angels because of his love of motorcycles and desire for camaraderie. He adopted the 'outla......more

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