About This Episode
What is this episode about?
The episode "Angels and outlaws - the story of the biker gangs: 2. Altamont" from Gangster covers the story of that fateful night at Altamont, as host Livvy Haydock speaks with George Christie, who spent 40 years as a leading member of the Hell's Angels in the USA.
The episode is part of a series called Gangster Presents, Angels and Outlaws, in which Haydock explores the world of biker gangs more broadly. It traces how clubs like the Hell's Angels first took shape in the USA before spreading into global movements with chapters around the world. Members of these so-called "one per center" motorcycle clubs see themselves as outcasts from mainstream society, bound together by strict internal rules and rituals. For some, the appeal lies in a shared love of motorcycles and the sense of brotherhood that comes with belonging to a tight-knit group. Police, however, have long maintained that certain "one per center" gangs function as organised criminal enterprises, linked to violence, disorder, and even murder.
By speaking directly with George Christie, a figure who was embedded at the top of the Hell's Angels hierarchy for four decades, the episode offers a firsthand perspective on how the club operates internally, and how the Altamont story fits into the broader mythology and reality of biker gang culture.
Hosts and release
Livvy Haydock hosts the show. This second episode runs 35 minutes and was released on 13 November 2026 as part of Gangster on Spotify.
