I agree with you. I think that some people want to retell the story as a great Christian evangelical story. Most Rockers were immitating Marlon Brando in The Wild One, which was a highly fictition retelling of an incident that took place in Hollister, California (near where I grew up). By that definition, everyone's a poser, in a way. Myself, I raced scrambles (MX) in the late 60s. I even met your Dave Bickers and later on Jeff Smith. So later, now, I joined The Ace Cafe and ride my BSA with its "colors" on my jacket. Am I a poser? Some would say so. Yet, I was taking my life in my hands racing and worked in the industry for many years. I staffed many Rock and Rolls concerts later on as a medical volunteer and even worked the Final Who Tour in 1982, where John Entwistle acknowledged me when I saved some kids from getting crushed against the front stage. Am I a poser? Maybe to some, but to me, I feel that my long association with Rock music, racing, motorcycles and a Brit Bike Fan is enough. I am glad that no one is bashing anyone else these days. Life's too short, Let's enjoy these great Brit bikes and one another while we can.
