Highwaymen MC |
| Motto | Highwaymen forever, forever Highwaymen |
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| Founded | 1954[1][2] |
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| Location | Detroit, Michigan |
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| Type | Outlaw motorcycle club |
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| Region | Midwestern and Southern United States[1] |
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| Website | www.detroithighwaymen.com |
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The Highwaymen Motorcycle Club is a one-percenter outlaw motorcycle gang that was formed in Detroit, Michigan in 1954.[1][2] The club has undergone a number of large-scale police and FBI investigations, most notably in 1973, 1987 and 2007.[2] In the early 1970s several members were convicted of bombings and raids of the homes and the clubhouses of rival motorcycle clubs.[3]
The club is the largest in the Detroit area, with over one hundred members,[4] and chapters in Alabama, Florida, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and Tennessee.[2][5] Their insignia is a winged skeleton wearing a motorcycle cap and leather jacket, and their colors are black and silver. Their motto is," Yeah, though we ride the highways in the shadow of death, we fear no evil,as we are the evilest "Mother F's" on theHighway."("H.F.F.H.").[citation needed] James Blake Miller, the "Marlboro Marine", is a member of the Kentucky Highwaymen, many of whom, like Miller, are veterans suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder.[6][7] The Highwaymen are banned from the Detroit Federation of Motorcycle Clubs, which was created by the president of the Detroit Outlaws Motorcycle Club in the 1970s to resolve motorcycle gang turf wars.[2]
In 1955, the Highwaymen were actually listed as an American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) sanctioned club,[8] a form of mainstream respectability which outlaw motorcycle clubs would, over the course of the 1950s and 1960s, come to reject as the very definition of 'outlaw' and 'one-percenter,' just as much as the AMA rejected outlaw clubs from their midst.[9]
Criminal activities
Detroit Highwaymen clubhouse, the best-maintained building in the neighborhood. It was subject to forfeiture in 2010 for being a drug den.[10]
On May 5, 2007, the Federal Bureau of Investigation arrested 40 members and associates of the Detroit chapter of the Highwaymen on a number of charges including racketeering, murder for hire, assault, police corruption, cocaine trafficking, vehicle theft, and mortgage and insurance fraud. Twenty-nine illegal firearms, including assault rifles, shotguns and handguns, were also found when FBI agents raided homes and the chapter's clubhouse. The investigation into the club lasted two years and involved wiretaps and two informants, one of whom was eventually murdered.[2]
High-ranking Highwaymen member Randell Lee McDaniel was arrested for running a chop shop in Lansing, Michigan on June 13, 2007. The investigation by the Monroe County Auto Theft Enforcement began in October 2006 and served several search warrants on properties owned by McDaniel. He was charged with conducting a criminal enterprise, operating a chop shop, motor vehicle theft and possessing a controlled substance.[11]
Four police officers and a member of the Highwaymen were indicted on March 12, 2008 by a federal grand jury in Detroit on charges stemming from the 2007 investigation into drug trafficking. Highwaymen member Sean Donovan, who was already incarcerated on stolen property charges, was charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana and Vicodin. The four police officers were also jailed for corruption.[12][13]
References
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FAQs
In the early 1970s several members were convicted of bombings and raids of the homes and the clubhouses of rival motorcycle clubs. The club is the largest in the Detroit area, with over four hundred members, and chapters in Alabama, Florida, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio, and Tennessee.
What is the 1% biker club in Michigan? ›
The Highway Men Motorcycle Club, founded in Detroit in 1954, is currently the largest outlaw motorcycle gang in Michigan. Their bitter rival, the Outlaw Motorcycle Club has a large Detroit chapter. The Highway Men and the Outlaws have been at constant odds since the 1970s.
What does 15 mean in the Outlaws MC? ›
It refers to the letter "O" as the fifteenth letter of the alphabet, symbolizing "Outlaw." This numeric code is commonly used by Outlaws MC members to represent their affiliation.
What is the world's most famous outlaw motorcycle club? ›
Recent News. Hells Angels, club for motorcyclists that was founded in California in 1948 and is probably the best known of the so-called “outlaw motorcycle gangs.” The club, which is international, has been accused of criminal activity by law enforcement officials.
Who are the Big 4 outlaw motorcycle clubs? ›
The Big Four OMGs are the Hells Angels MC, the Outlaws MC, the Bandidos MC, and the Pagans MC. The first three, although American based, have international chapters and are the largest motorcycle gangs in the world. All four are known for their criminal activity and violence toward each other.
What is the toughest motorcycle club? ›
The Hells Angels Motorcycle Club (Hells Angels) The Hells Angels Motorcycle Club (Hells Angels) is an OMG with between 2,000 and 2,500 members who belong to over 230 chapters in the U.S. and in 26 foreign countries. The Hells Angels pose a criminal threat on six continents.
What is a 3% biker? ›
Three Percenters identify with this concept because they are true Patriots who are fighting for the freedoms of the nation we love. Three Percenters intend to maintain their God given natural rights to liberty and property. History itself, for good or ill, is made by determined minorities.
What does 3 patch motorcycle club mean? ›
A rider wearing a two-piece patch is considered a potential member; those with three-piece patches are already FULL member – which means they're a part of an approved club with all procedures, customs, and codes of conduct that go along with that position.
What does the lightning bolt patch mean in MC? ›
An "S.S." patch featuring twin lightning bolts is allegedly awarded to members who have committed murder, attempted murder or a bombing on behalf of the club.
What does 86 mean in the biker world? ›
What Does it Mean to 86 Something? The term 86, or eighty-six, is an American English slang term used to indicate that you should halt or nix something.
One percenter
This is said to refer to a comment made in 1960 by William Berry, a former president of the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA), that 99% of motorcyclists were law-abiding citizens, implying the last one percent were outlaws.
What does 22 mean in motorcycle clubs? ›
Page 34. Popular Biker Terms. 22 = A member who has done prison time.
What is the most feared MC? ›
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Can I wear a nomad patch? ›
A "Nomad" patch typically represents a member of a motorcycle club who doesn't belong to a specific chapter or geographic location. Wearing a Nomad patch without being a member of the corresponding club can be seen as an infringement on the club's traditions and may lead to negative reactions from actual members.
How many members are in the Highwaymen? ›
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How many highwaymen artists are there? ›
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Who were the members of the Highwaymen American Outlaws? ›
It included four of the biggest stars at the time. All were well known for their pioneering influence on the outlaw country genre. These included Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, and Kris Kristofferson. The group was active between 1985 and 1995.
What is the largest motorcycle club in the United States? ›
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