The History of Gorilla Gospel Motorcycle Club: From Record Label to Brotherhood Reborn
For nearly two decades, Gorilla Gospel has represented more than motorcycles, music, or patches. It has been a story of redemption, brotherhood, second chances, and the belief that people can rewrite their futures.
What began as an independent record label eventually grew into a faith-based motorcycle club built by ex-cons, sinners, outcasts, and everyday riders who understood firsthand the power of transformation.
Today, Gorilla Gospel Motorcycle Club stands as a testament to resilience—a journey marked by growth, sacrifice, service, loss, and rebirth.
2006: Gorilla Gospel Begins as an Independent Record Label
The Gorilla Gospel story started in 2006 when the brand was officially registered as an independent record label.
Built to amplify authentic voices and real-life stories, Gorilla Gospel would go on to release six albums over the following years. Music became the first platform for sharing a message centered on redemption, struggle, and hope.
Long before there was a motorcycle club, there was a mission: to reach people often overlooked by society.
That mission would eventually evolve beyond music.
2010: Gorilla Gospel Motorcycle Club Is Born
In 2010, Gorilla Gospel Motorcycle Club was founded.
Created for men who had experienced hardship, incarceration, addiction, broken homes, and difficult pasts, the club was built around brotherhood, accountability, motorcycles, and faith.
Unlike traditional motorcycle ministries, Gorilla Gospel MC developed as a private motorcycle club with a unique culture and identity.
Its members came from all walks of life but shared one common belief: no person is beyond redemption.
The club’s message became simple and powerful:
Ex-Cons and Sinners.
2011: Oregon Chapters Launch in Bend and Eugene
By 2011, Gorilla Gospel MC expanded with active chapters in Bend, Oregon, and Eugene, Oregon.
The Pacific Northwest provided fertile ground for growth as riders connected through a shared passion for motorcycles, brotherhood, and service.
As membership increased, so did the club’s vision.
Gorilla Gospel quickly became known for creating authentic relationships rooted in loyalty, accountability, and community involvement.
2012: Brains Over Chains Changes Lives
In 2012, Gorilla Gospel launched the Brains Over Chains campaign.
The mission was simple: provide educational resources and books to incarcerated individuals seeking a second chance.
What started as a grassroots effort quickly evolved into a major outreach initiative.
Over time, Brains Over Chains collected and donated more than 100,000 books to the Oregon Department of Corrections.
The program demonstrated that meaningful change often begins with access to education, personal development, and hope.
Brains Over Chains became one of the defining projects in Gorilla Gospel’s history and reinforced the club’s commitment to serving others.
2013: Expansion Into Southern California
As momentum grew, Gorilla Gospel MC began a move into Orange County, California, in 2013.
The expansion represented an exciting new chapter for the organization.
However, leadership soon recognized that rapid growth can sometimes come at the expense of unity.
By the end of 2013, the decision was made to consolidate all chapters into a single Eugene, Oregon chapter.
Members relocated from Bend and California to strengthen the brotherhood and build a more unified future together.
The choice reflected the club’s commitment to quality over quantity.
2014: A New Clubhouse Opens in Springfield, Oregon
In 2014, Gorilla Gospel opened a new clubhouse in Springfield, Oregon.
More than just a building, the clubhouse became a gathering place for members, families, and the surrounding community.
It represented years of hard work, sacrifice, and shared vision.
For many members, it was the first place where they truly experienced a sense of belonging.
The clubhouse served as the home base for rides, meetings, outreach efforts, and lifelong friendships.
2015: A Historic Transition
In 2015, the officers of Gorilla Gospel MC made the decision to patch over and become the Eugene, Oregon chapter of the Mongols Motorcycle Club.
It marked the end of one era and the beginning of another.
On August 12, 2015, Gorilla Gospel officially retired its patch.
For the next nine years, the patch remained dormant.
While the colors were no longer worn, the friendships, memories, and lessons from Gorilla Gospel continued to shape the lives of former members.
The spirit of the club never truly disappeared.
It simply waited for the right time to return.
April 2025: Gorilla Gospel Returns
After nearly a decade, Gorilla Gospel Motorcycle Club officially un-retired its patch in April 2025.
The rebirth began with the establishment of a new charter in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The return of Gorilla Gospel was not about recreating the past.
It was about honoring the original mission while building a stronger future.
The values remained unchanged:
- Brotherhood
- Accountability
- Faith
- Service
- Redemption
The club’s revival brought together original members, new riders, and a renewed commitment to reaching people who often feel forgotten by society.
For many, the return of Gorilla Gospel represented unfinished business.
For others, it was an opportunity to become part of something bigger than themselves.
2026: Arizona GGMC Nomads Launch
In 2026, Gorilla Gospel continued its expansion with the creation of the Arizona GGMC Nomads charter.
Serving members between Kingman and Phoenix, the Arizona Nomads extended the club’s reach across the Southwest while maintaining its commitment to brotherhood and service.
The growth reflected the increasing demand for authentic community among riders seeking purpose and connection.
The Next Chapter: The Outlaw Las Vegas Ex-Con Crew
The rebirth of Gorilla Gospel MC in 2025 sparked more than the return of a motorcycle club.
It reignited a movement.
From that renewed energy emerged the Outlaw Las Vegas Ex-Con Crew—a community built around brotherhood, accountability, second chances, and the belief that a person’s past does not define their future.
Rooted in the same principles that shaped Gorilla Gospel from the beginning, the Las Vegas Ex-Con Crew gives a voice to those who have overcome incarceration, addiction, and adversity. Life trials and tribulations shape people, and motorcycle clubs. GGMC is no different. The club could never be what it was a decade before, but it could be stronger and have more wisdom and value.
The mission continues that began nearly two decades ago: creating brotherhood, inspiring change, and proving that redemption is always possible.
The story of Gorilla Gospel is still being written.
And the next chapter is just beginning.
If you’re going to be a monkey, be a gorilla.
