Wow, this commercial just screams the late 70’s! You gotta love the music…
Oh, and if you’re wondering who the H is Erin Gray? She was Wilma in Buck Rogers and the 25th Century and Kate in Silver Spoons. I guess you’d only know those shows if you grew up in the 80’s…
Buck Rogers and the 25th Century
Silver Spoons
Thirty years after the Runaways, Joan Jett still f-ing ROCKS my socks off!
The Runaways movie, starring Kristen Stewart (yes, Bella from the movie Twilight) as Joan Jett, comes out this summer. It will no doubt succeed in exposing a brand new generation to a band that was assembled waaay before their time.
Joan was on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno the other night. She performed the classic song “Cherry Bomb”, talked a little bit about motorcycles, the movie and the band.
If she’s the benchmark for life as a 51 one year old then sign me up! So what if there’s so much botox in her face that it barely moves…
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This spring Kim Coates, Mark Boone Junior, Theo Rossi and Dayton Callie of the FX drama “Sons of Anarchy” will soon deploy to the Persian Gulf for an eight-day USO/Armed Forces Entertainment tour. The first USO tour for all four actors, the cast mates will spend time with troops, sign autographs and pose for photos.
Dayton Callie, stars as ‘Chief Wayne Unser’ and is best known for his role as ‘Charlie Utter’ on the HBO series “Deadwood”
Kim Coates, stars as ‘Alex (Tig) Trager’ and is most recognized for his roles in the Academy Award-winning films “Blackhawk Down” and “Pearl Harbor”
Mark Boone Junior, stars as ‘Robert (Bobby) Munson’ and has appeared in box office hits “Batman Begins,” “Armageddon” and “2 Fast 2 Furious”
Theo Rossi, stars as ‘Jean Carlos (Juice) Ortiz’ and has made appearances in such feature films as “Code Breakers,” “Last Resort” and “Cloverfield”
More details soon!
You have to give Harley-Davidson credit for being tenacious. When they see an opportunity for potential growth, they go after it like a pitbull in a dog fight. Women motorcyclists have been the fastest growing demographic in the motorcycle world and now make up 23 percent of riders on the road.
An HD Garage Party attendee learns the proper way to pick up a motorcycle.
We ladies already have the month of May as “Women Riders Month” and now March is “National Garage Party Month,” which encourage thousands of women across the country to learn to ride. These events are for women only, hosted by hundreds of HD dealerships, offering seminars, basic information and hands-on tips (like learning how to pick up a fallen motorcycle). You can also shop for all the gear you’ll need to ride safely and of course, find the right HD for your personal style.
Check out the Harley-Davidson website if you would like to find a Garage Party near you.
During March, enter online or attend a Garage Party™ event at participating H-D® dealers for a chance to win a weekend getaway in L.A. with three girlfriends and America’s wellness expert and H-D rider Jillian Michaels.
H-D rider Jillian Michaels
The weekend will feature participation in the H-D Rider’s Edge® New Rider Course, spa treatments and a motivational talk with Jillian on how to live a better, healthier life. Enter the Sweepstakes.
*Rippin-Kitten.com is in no way affiliated with this giveaway. We’re just passing along the message. If you have any questions, please visit H-D’s National Garage Party Month Sweepstakes page.
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U.K’s Department of Transport’s THINK! campaign produced this public service announcement telling drivers to watch out for motorcyclists
Research suggested that drivers who personally know a biker are more respectful of motorcycles on the road—hence the garish neon signs, which make it seem like you know these people. Motorcyclists are 16 times more likely to be injured in serious or fatal crashes than car drivers.
Hi, my name is Tom. I'm a Gemini, I like walks on the beach and I ride a motorcycle. Please don't kill me.
The ad was created by AMV and BBDO and did a really good job of communicating the human element of this advisory without excessive sentimentalism.
The new THINK! motorcycles strategy is supported by national communications campaigns aimed at drivers and motorcyclists. The national campaign divides into two strands of communications by getting:
Now if only the US would run similar PSAs…
Well, the landscape of season three Sons of Anarchy news is fairly barren…barren like Death Valley. But, if you’re jonesing for any kind of SoA-related news, then I got what you need.
Since Mr. Sutter is heavily involved in social networking these days and making himself so accessible to his fans, he hears the same questions over and over and over and over and over and over…well you get the idea. So, he decided to compile a list of FAQ’s to hopefully squelch some of those questions. You can read them over at SutterInk.
As it’s an ever-growing list I can think of one more question he should add to that list pronto:
Ever thought of making Jax’s dad’s journal into an actual book?
Kurt, do yourself a favor and add that to the FAQ! (BTW-the answer to that is this: John Teller’s journal/biography is an ever-evolving document. It won’t be finished until the series ends. Then maybe it will get published.)
Too many sleazebags have been pirating Sons of Anarchy merchandise. Get the real stuff instead. FX added some new items to FX’s SoA store and it’s worth checking out.
top row: SoA Zippo $29.95, Samcro hoodie $42.95, SoA bandana $11.95, Men’s Teller/Morrow tee $24.95
bottom row: “Property of Redwood Original” women’s tee $24.95, Reaper Crew baseball cap $22.00, Charming Born & Bred tee $24.95
I doubt there are many of you that are Twilight fans, but did you know that the author of the books, Stephanie Meyer, really really wanted Charlie Hunnam (Jax Teller) to play Carlisle Cullen?
On her website she said: “Second only to Edward on my “passionately decided” list is Carlisle’s character. My favorite: Charlie Hunnam. The reason this actor was able to get such a hold on me was his work as the title character in Nicholas Nickleby. He pretty much was Carlisle in that movie.”
Hmm, well I think we’re all glad that didn’t happen!
fun in photoshop: what the cast of Twilight *could* have looked like...yeah, it looks weird to me, too.
Kurt Sutter put the call out recently: by the season 3 premier he would like 50,000 fans on his Facebook page and 12,000 on Twitter. Ok, people. You have a mission. Get going.
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When Tom Jones sang “Sex Bomb” he had to be singing to Ann-Margret. If you’re asking: who the hell is Ann-Margret? well then, you need to do a little bit of homework. Go watch Bye, Bye Birdie, Viva Las Vegas, or Tommy…like, stat!
Ann-Margret
She became a huge star in the 60’s, well-known for her flaming red hair and earned the nickname “Sex Kitten.” She even showed up on the Flintstones as “Ann Margrock“.
And, she’s an avid motorcycle enthusiast…
Ann-Margret "sex kitten"
riding easy
I’m not here to rewrite her biography, but here’s a quick cheat sheet:
What do you think it’s like to be this sexy?
From "The Swinger"
on the Triumph T100C Tiger
The Ann-Margret Show in Vegas: featured 11 different Triumphs in the opening act
In 2001, she was on the Larry King show and he asked her about her motorcycle (full transcript of the interview here)
KING: And do you still ride motorcycles?
ANN-MARGRET: I have a beautiful, brand-new one waiting for me.
KING: Harley.
ANN-MARGRET: Hand-painted, lavender, with gorgeous, gorgeous daises.
KING: Let’s just — there are so many things to talk about. But why do you ride motorcycles?
ANN-MARGRET: Why do you do this show?
KING: Well, it ain’t going to send me off the cliff.
ANN-MARGRET: No, but don’t you love it?
KING: Yes, I love it. But why do you love motorcycles?
ANN-MARGRET: It is everything. It is — I loved it since my uncle…
KING: Did Presley get you started with this?
ANN-MARGRET: No, my uncle Carl (UNINTELLIGIBLE) Sweden got me started.
KING: Oh, so you go way back with motorcycles.
ANN-MARGRET: Yes. Yes. And then, of course, I saw “The Wild One.”
KING: Marlon.
ANN-MARGRET: And I have always loved speed. I mean, the bikes, not the…
KING: You don’t drive fast when you drive a car?
ANN-MARGRET: Not really.
KING: Not really.
ANN-MARGRET: No, not really. You know the feeling that you have in a convertible, with the elements and everything, the little bit of danger, the speed…
KING: So you…
ANN-MARGRET: Freedom, independence.
KING: Exhilaration.
ANN-MARGRET: Exhilaration, yes.
KING: And so accidents are something you accept from it, right?
ANN-MARGRET: There are two types of motorcycle riders: ones who have had an accident and ones who will.
Il Profeta
I have to give props to Christina Shook for inspiring me to do this post when she posted some great photos and videos of Ms. Ann-Margret on Twitter. So thanks Christina!
If you’re in the Denver area, this event looks like SO MUCH FUN!
The renowned and always anticipated 4th annual Love Thy Chopper old school chopper art show will be held Saturday, June 26 at David Uhl’s Studio in Golden, CO. A community art event for charity, the show will feature local and national talent and showcase the chopper in a formal art gallery setting.
Love Thy Chopper Art Show
There will also be a ride in Chopper show that day where a number of hand-built custom choppers will be displayed during the show. In addition, an array of local and national artists has donated an assortment of art work to be sold with proceeds benefiting the Boys and Girls Club of Metro Denver. Several artistic mediums, ranging from spray can art to fine giclee prints, will be displayed and available for sale. Food and beverages will be provided by Tambien Restaurant.
LTC 2009
This is more than just a chopper art show and ride in bike show, there will be live bands, a skateboard demo and a whole days worth of festivities. You won’t want to miss this one! Get more information online at myspace.com/lovethychopper.
Daytona’s 69th Annual Bike Week is just around the corner and SuckerPunch Sally’s is gearing up for an impressive showing at the legendary ten day event. Anticipating more than 500,000 bikers making the annual trek to sunny Florida, Daytona Bike Week festivities include motorcycle racing, concerts, parties and Sucker Punch Sally’s.
The predominant masters of old school will be at Bruce Rossmeyer’s Daytona Harley-Davidson located at Destination Daytona. Notorious for having the largest selection of SuckerPunch Sally’s motorcycles in the country, rally-goers will definitely want to stop by Bruce Rossmeyer’s Harley-Davidson to browse their unbeatable selection. Also on hand will be a number of SuckerPunch Sally’s employees to help customers select the SPS Old School Chopper that best accommodates their style.
Suckerpunch Sally's bobber
In addition, SuckerPunch Sally’s along with Progressive Insurance will be making an appearance during the final leg of the 2009-2010 International Motorcycle Show Tour at the Ocean Center Daytona Beach. In November, SPS and Progressive Insurance kicked off their 11 city IMS Tour. Highlights of this year’s show circuit included a one-of-a-kind 50-foot trailer, two new giveaway bikes and a booth complete with lounge atmosphere where bikers had the opportunity to relax, enjoy the bikes and learn more about SuckerPunch Sally’s and Progressive Insurance.
During Daytona Beach Bike Week the custom motorcycle manufacturer will also be on hand at Willie’s Tattoo Old School Chopper Show on Thursday, March 4. Located at Willie’s Tropical Tattoo Inc in Ormond Beach, SPS will crown the best of show winner and present them with an SPS roller to take home.
Founded in 2002, SuckerPunch Sally’s continues to stay true to their traditional biker values by providing the best stripped-down bobbers and choppers at the most reasonable prices. The old school no-nonsense style of bikes that started SuckerPunch Sally’s are the bikes they still build today, only now with the convenience of modern manufacturing practices. Their model line has been built up to six different models, with the additions of the stealthy Slim and the retro-styled Hot Rod. SuckerPunch Sally’s continuously growing dealer network throughout the U.S. showcases the wide variety of bikes they have available, all of which exude SPS style. You can find out more about SuckerPunch Sally’s at suckerpunchsallys.com or http://www.facebook.com/OldSchoolChoppers or http://www.myspace.com/suckerpunchsallyschoppers
Veterans will be front and center at this year’s Daytona Beach Bike Week thanks to a collaboration between Daytona’s Plaza Resort & Spa and the Legendary Buffalo Chip. One of the largest Veterans Tributes in the United States, “A Walk with Heroes” will include prestigious speakers, top level entertainment and the largest balloon launch in Veteran memorial history. A highlight of the highly anticipated Veterans Tribute will include a replica of the Vietnam Wall to be escorted to the Plaza Resort & Spa by the Rolling Thunder and a number of other Veteran-related motorcycle groups on Thursday, March 4. The memorial which contains all 58,195 names of those who were killed in combat during the Vietnam War will provide overcoming and raw emotion to all who experience it. In addition, the wall will be staffed with honor guard during all three days of display with a “Change of Guard” ceremony taking place every half hour around the clock. Also on exhibit will be a number of memorials including the Walk of Heroes Collection; the “Cost of Freedom” tribute; WWII, WWI, and Korean War Tribute Collection; Gold Dog Tag Collection for casualties since Vietnam and the War on Terror; 9/11 Tribute; and Civil War Memorial.
The culmination of the “A Walk with Heroes” Veterans Tribute will include a ceremony and an evening of entertainment. The ceremony will be held on Saturday, March 6th to formally honor veterans of every branch. Civilian and Military guests will be encouraged to purchase balloons from their charity of choice and write a note to fallen heroes. At 6:45pm the balloons will be released. Following the balloon launch, a live concert will kick off a night of entertainment on the Plaza pool deck. Bands performing include the Glimmer Twins, the only Rolling Stones tribute band officially endorsed by the legendary group and Jimi Taylor, a Jimi Hendrix tribute band.
Walk With Heros
In addition, Gunnery Sgt. R. Lee Ermey, former Marine and award winning actor will be the featured speaker at “A Walk with Heroes” on Saturday, March 6th. Ermey is best known for his role as the hard-nosed, abrasive Drill Sergeant Hartman in the critically acclaimed film, “Full Metal Jacket”. He also stars in his own shows on the Discovery and History channels, including “Mail Call” and “Lock N’ Load with R. Lee Ermey”. He is also well known for being an outspoken advocate for the United States Marine Corps, US Armed Forces and Veterans groups. Ermey will be joined by Sgt. Major Gene Overstreet, former Sgt. Major of the United States Marine Corps.
“Our goal is to raise awareness for Veterans groups, and also to raise money to keep them going,” says Gene P. Carroll, Post Commander and National Committee Member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. “By the time the 3 days are up, we hope to have raised more than $150,000 for Veteran’s charities and, hopefully, inspired visitors to give, year-round, to help support the men and women who have fought for this county.”
The public is invited to view the memorials and are welcome to join veterans for the ceremonies on Saturday, March 6th. There is no charge to view the memorials or participate in the ceremony. For more information on the “A Walk with Heroes” Veterans Tribute visit buffalochip.com or plazaresortandspa.com.
