Photo: Bill Ray, courtesy of Life Magazine online.

Back in 1965, photographer Bill Ray and writer Joe Bride were allowed access to the motorcycle gang, the Hell’s Angels.  Although times have changed, the Angels still embody the rebel, outlaw culture…

Life Magazine never published the photo essay, and the photos sat dormant for all these years, until they were finally posted on the Life web site.  Nearly 50 years later, these black & white shots highlight a lighter side of the gang, socializing and carousing with their own…

Photo by Bill Ray: with permission from Time Life.  See the full essay HERE: