The Assimilation: Rock Machine Become Bandidos - Bikers United Against the Hells Angels

by Edward Winterhalder and Wil De Clercq

Book Overview

In the early 1990s, Maurice "Mom" Boucher and his fellow Montreal Hells Angels, reputedly the most ruthless and vicious bikers in the world, subdued all comers except the tough-as-nails members of the Rock Machine. Founded by Salvatore Cazzetta, an ex-friend of Boucher, the Rock Machine had every intention of standing up against the Hells Angels. Seven years of bloody conflict, which left over 160 people dead and countless injured, was the result...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1550228242
• ISBN13: 9781550228243
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: ECW Press
• Length: 278 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.4" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

The Assimilation

In the book The Assimilation, the authors provide a definitive glimpse into the outlaw biker phenomenon, the 1%er culture. At one time or another we've all seen them, displaying the regalia indicating the intense loyalty to their motorcycle clubs, the various 3 patch colors screaming their presence to the wary public. Every marking, every patch, every pinned item has its own special meaning. And if you don't know, don't ask. The Assimilation will tell how these outlaws from society take their clubs and their patches dead serious, and that means dead in the literal sense. The combined deaths of 160 bikers in the Canadian biker wars between the infamous Hells Angels Motorcycle Club and their sworn enemies the Rock Machine MC form the basis for this riveting true story. Like the Hells Angels, the notorious Bandidos MC are a powerful worldwide organization with chapters in many countries. With clandestine outlaw biker politics working at a fever pitch at that time, the Bandidos planned to assimilate the Rock Machine into the fold, as indicated by the title of this work. Enter Mr. Winterhalder. As a member of the Bandidos MC, he traveled to Canada to represent the Bandido's interest. Interspersed with a first hand rendition of these events is an interesting view of Mr. Winterhalder's life and a matter of fact telling of how he came to be in the position of representing one of the most powerful outlaw motorcycle clubs in the world. To anyone interested in the subject of outlaw motorcycle clubs, I highly recommend this work as an "inside look" written by a man who spent 25 years living the life of a 1%er, and at one time held the rank of national secretary to one of the most celebrated outlaw motorcycle clubs, the Bandidos MC.

I'll read it again!!

One of the best books I've read on biker material. Author gives you an in depth look of the goings on in the little known world of bikers. I enjoyed his first book as well. This one does not disappoint!!! Looking forward to more books by this particular author!!

As It Should Be

A book by a Biker with the integrity to not speak of justice then villainize and try to make a mockery of any system of justice. A book by an Outlaw Motorcyclist that does not say he embraces freedom, then proudly lists his felony convictions and time spent imprisoned. A book by a 1%er with the intellect to not glorify drug addiction. A book by a Human Being that understands the meaning of "Brotherhood" and not just what serves himself today. A book by a Man with the knowledge to understand the concept "Only Free Birds Fly". They say..."Out in Bad Standings". I say good for Ed Winterhalder... "It Is As It Should Be".

Excellent Book

This book is Excellent, the author has a very good understanding of the biker lifestyle. I couldn't put it down. I'm looking foward to more from this author.

Great Book!!!

This book gives great insight to the biker world and was very interesting to read!! I greatly enjoyed reading this book and I cannot wait for the next one to come out!!!