Sunny Barger
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Sunny Barger has been mentioned in one podcast episode on PBD Podcast (Jan 2026). Central to the episode’s analysis of power and reputation in the Hells Angels; Christie describes meeting him, working with him, and later conflict/falling out.
Ralph Hubert "Sonny" Barger Jr. was an American outlaw biker who was a founding member of the Oakland, California, charter of the Hells Angels in 1957. After forming the Oakland charter, Barger was instrumental in unifying various disparate Hells Angels charters and had the club incorporated in 1966. He emerged as the Hells Angels' most prominent member during the counterculture era and was reputed by law enforcement and media to be the club's international president, an allegation he repeatedly
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jan 2026 on PBD Podcast |
| Role | Hells Angels leader (Oakland chapter figurehead); author |
| Affiliation | Hells Angels Motorcycle Club (Oakland; later Arizona) |
Who talks about Sunny Barger on podcasts?
Sunny Barger came up; the most recent mention was Jan 2026 on PBD Podcast.
What is Sunny Barger mentioned alongside?
Sunny Barger is most often mentioned alongside Hell's Angels, Anthony Tony Tate and Michael Irish O'Farrell.
Founded: Hell's Angels
Worked with: Anthony Tony Tate, Michael Irish O'Farrell, Paul Animal Hibbitz
Worked with: George Christie