Adrenaline Crew
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Adrenaline Crew is an American stunt team that started in Los Angeles, California. They originally formed to do motorcycle stunts for the Hollywood Film Industry but also created their own series of stunt, skit and prank DVDs featuring riders performing various dangerous motorcycle and automobile stunts on public roadways.
One of the original members of Adrenaline Crew was Vivid Video's only male contracted adult film star Dale DaBone
. Adrenaline Crew performed stunts in the movies Biker Boyz
, Fear of Speed, In The Wrong Hands and Torque (film)
. They have also done the stunt work for numerous independent films as well as some higher budget adult themed films. These movies earned a combined gross of over 80 million US dollars. After the need for motorcycle stunt work had subsided, Dale DaBone left Adrenaline Crew.
After Dale left, Adrenaline Crew changed their direction. Instead of doing the stunt work for other films, they began filming 'guerilla' style videos themselves (meaning without a valid permit on public roads). This got many of the riders into legal trouble, which just helped to build the new 'outlaw' reputation the company was now going after. Kenny alone has reportedly been cited over 27 times for traffic violations since 1995 in MD and other members of the crew have had their licenses revoked several times.
Adrenaline Crew eventually became one of the most well known motorcycle stunt teams in the US and released their first mainstream video, a Pay Per View special which aired in June 2004. The special was aired on DirecTV
and EchoStar and was watched by over 10,000,000 domestic and international viewers.
After the success of the PPV special, Adrenaline Crew was able to secure worldwide distribution for a DVD series. Several companies distributed the Adrenaline Crew DVD series overseas including Revolver Entertainment
in Europe and Warner Music Group
. The crew toured on the Van's Warped Tour
to promote the DVDs and brand.
. This portion of the interview was later leaked on the Internet Uncensored inside edition footage.
Following the Inside Edition investigation, many magazines also focused on the team and their extreme stunt riding. One crew member is quoted saying "Most normal people pull over when they see lights or hear sirens, we immediately drop a gear and hammer it. There isn’t a police car out there that can keep up with these bikes, so it’s a no-brainier. You have to constantly scan for police. If you see one, run the other way regardless – don’t wait for them to find a reason to pull you over. The police are here to f--k you over, so whey give them the chance?”
200MPH Jackasses (European Release)
100% Illegal
100% Illegal "Director's Cut"
Arena Legal
AC-1 (Australia and New Zealand Version)
Awaiting Trial
All Stacked Up (AC Chicks DVD)
Awaiting Trial "Director's Cut"
The Road Behind
The Road Behind "Director's Cut"
Double Disc "Awaiting Trail/The Road Behind" (Australian Version Only)
Verdict Guilty
Verdict Guilty "Director's Cut"
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Origins
Adrenaline Crew was formed in 2002 by Kenny Kelley in Hollywood, CA. The main focus of the company was to provide actual motorcycle stunt riders to the movie industry. Their first stunt work was in an indie movie titled 'In The Wrong Hands'.One of the original members of Adrenaline Crew was Vivid Video's only male contracted adult film star Dale DaBone
Dale DaBone
Dale DaBone is an American pornographic actor, director, musician, stunt rider, spokesmodel, and late night raconteur He has appeared in 1500+ movies worldwide. He has drummed for bands such as Outland, Native Soul, Nailhole, Novacaine, 4pley and Gangbang. He has done stunts with Team No Limit...
. Adrenaline Crew performed stunts in the movies Biker Boyz
Biker Boyz
Biker Boyz is a 2003 film about a group of underground motorcycle drag racers. It stars Laurence Fishburne, Djimon Hounsou, Derek Luke, Meagan Good, and Larenz Tate and is written and directed by Reggie Rock Bythewood...
, Fear of Speed, In The Wrong Hands and Torque (film)
Torque (film)
-Similarities to The Fast and the Furious:The film has often been called "The Fast and the Furious on Motorcycles", referring to the use of many of the same thematic elements between the two films...
. They have also done the stunt work for numerous independent films as well as some higher budget adult themed films. These movies earned a combined gross of over 80 million US dollars. After the need for motorcycle stunt work had subsided, Dale DaBone left Adrenaline Crew.
After Dale left, Adrenaline Crew changed their direction. Instead of doing the stunt work for other films, they began filming 'guerilla' style videos themselves (meaning without a valid permit on public roads). This got many of the riders into legal trouble, which just helped to build the new 'outlaw' reputation the company was now going after. Kenny alone has reportedly been cited over 27 times for traffic violations since 1995 in MD and other members of the crew have had their licenses revoked several times.
Adrenaline Crew eventually became one of the most well known motorcycle stunt teams in the US and released their first mainstream video, a Pay Per View special which aired in June 2004. The special was aired on DirecTV
DirecTV
DirecTV is an American direct broadcast satellite service provider and broadcaster based in El Segundo, California. Its satellite service, launched on June 17, 1994, transmits digital satellite television and audio to households in the United States, Latin America, and the Anglophone Caribbean. ...
and EchoStar and was watched by over 10,000,000 domestic and international viewers.
After the success of the PPV special, Adrenaline Crew was able to secure worldwide distribution for a DVD series. Several companies distributed the Adrenaline Crew DVD series overseas including Revolver Entertainment
Revolver Entertainment
Revolver Entertainment is a marketing-lead, all rights film distribution company. Founded in 1997, the company has operations in both London and Los Angeles....
in Europe and Warner Music Group
Warner Music Group
Warner Music Group is the third largest business group and family of record labels in the recording industry, making it one of the big four record companies...
. The crew toured on the Van's Warped Tour
Warped Tour
The Warped Tour is a touring music and extreme sports festival. The tour is held in venues such as parking lots or fields upon which the stages and other structures are erected. The BMX/skateboarding shoe manufacturer Vans, among others, has sponsored the tour every year since 1995, and it is...
to promote the DVDs and brand.
Controversy
The Adrenaline Crew's rising popularity attracted attention. The television show 'Inside Edition' aired a special investigation citing the dangers surrounding the crew's method of filming and riding calling it 'careless' and 'dangerous' to the general public. Senior Investigative Correspondent Matt Meagher commented in the piece; "It's motorcycle mayhem! They drive on the wrong side of the road, do wheelies, weave in and out of traffic, perform dangerous stunts and terrify people on the road around them. These stunt bikers risk their lives while also putting everyone else on the road in danger." This one sided view upset Kenny Kelley, who had agreed to release some footage for the show so that they could share their side. Inside Edition did not air the scenes where Kenny and the crew stated that they wanted a legal place to do the stunts as well as sanctioned competitions such as the X GamesX Games
The X Games is a commercial annual sports event, controlled and arranged by US sports broadcaster ESPN, which focuses on action sports. The inaugural X Games was held in the summer of 1995 in Rhode Island....
. This portion of the interview was later leaked on the Internet Uncensored inside edition footage.
Following the Inside Edition investigation, many magazines also focused on the team and their extreme stunt riding. One crew member is quoted saying "Most normal people pull over when they see lights or hear sirens, we immediately drop a gear and hammer it. There isn’t a police car out there that can keep up with these bikes, so it’s a no-brainier. You have to constantly scan for police. If you see one, run the other way regardless – don’t wait for them to find a reason to pull you over. The police are here to f--k you over, so whey give them the chance?”
Films
Introduction to Street Bike Insanity- Released: June 11, 2004
- Distribution: DirecTVDirecTVDirecTV is an American direct broadcast satellite service provider and broadcaster based in El Segundo, California. Its satellite service, launched on June 17, 1994, transmits digital satellite television and audio to households in the United States, Latin America, and the Anglophone Caribbean. ...
, EchoStar - Info: The one that started it all.
200MPH Jackasses (European Release)
- Released: June 2004
- Distribution: Revolver EntertainmentRevolver EntertainmentRevolver Entertainment is a marketing-lead, all rights film distribution company. Founded in 1997, the company has operations in both London and Los Angeles....
- Info: UK release of Adrenaline Crew 1. Also included a DVD sampler in the May 2004 issue of SuperBike (magazine)Superbike (magazine)SuperBike is a monthly British motorcycling magazine. In addition to motorcycles, the magazine features reviews of race bikes, dirt bikes, and others.-Features:...
100% Illegal
- Released: October 2004
- Distribution: Impact Video, X-factor Video
- Info: The first DVD distributed by Adrenaline Crew
100% Illegal "Director's Cut"
- Released: September 27, 2005
- Distribution: Warner Music GroupWarner Music GroupWarner Music Group is the third largest business group and family of record labels in the recording industry, making it one of the big four record companies...
- Info: The first mainstream DVD and the first motorcycle stunt DVD to be sold in Best BuyBest BuyBest Buy Co., Inc. is an American specialty retailer of consumer electronics in the United States, accounting for 19% of the market. It also operates in Mexico, Canada & China. The company's subsidiaries include Geek Squad, CinemaNow, Magnolia Audio Video, Pacific Sales, and, in Canada operates...
, Trans World EntertainmentTrans World EntertainmentTrans World Entertainment Corporation is a chain of entertainment media retail stores in the United States. It currently operates just over 440 freestanding and shopping mall-based stores under several brand names....
and Tower RecordsTower RecordsTower Records was a retail music chain that was based in Sacramento, California. It currently exists as an international franchise and an online music store....
Arena Legal
- Released: November 2005
- Distribution: Impact Video Distribution
- Info: Footage of live shows and safety tips. Main focus was to show kids a safer side of this extreme sport.
AC-1 (Australia and New Zealand Version)
- Released: December 2005
- Distribution: Warner Music Australia
- Info: The Australian Version of the first Adrenaline Crew DVD, 100% Illegal.
Awaiting Trial
- Released: October 28, 2006
- Distribution: Warner Music GroupWarner Music GroupWarner Music Group is the third largest business group and family of record labels in the recording industry, making it one of the big four record companies...
- Info: The second Mainstream DVD release from Adrenaline Crew
All Stacked Up (AC Chicks DVD)
- Released: November 2006
- Distribution: Official Website Only
- Info: The DVD containing uncensored footage they could not show in the mainstream releases.
Awaiting Trial "Director's Cut"
- Released: January 2007
- Distribution: Impact Video Distribution
- Info: The uncensored version of 'Awaiting Trial'.
The Road Behind
- Released: October 2007
- Distribution: Impact Video Distribution
- Info: A 2 hour documentary.
The Road Behind "Director's Cut"
- Released: May 2008
- Distribution: Official Website Only
- Info: A remastered version of 'The Road Behind' in High Definition. Also includes 'Arena Legal' and 30 minutes of extra footage. The last DVD including Street Bike Tommy.
Double Disc "Awaiting Trail/The Road Behind" (Australian Version Only)
- Released: March 2009
- Distribution: Beyond Home Entertainment
- Info: Australia's version of the last 2 US titles.
Verdict Guilty
- Released: January 16, 2010
- Distribution: First Look StudiosFirst Look StudiosFirst Look Studios was an independent American film studio that specialized in home video releases of films and TV series. It purchased the Blockbuster subsidiary, DEJ Productions, in 2005...
- Info: After a four year hiatus, they put out their 4th mainstream DVD.
Verdict Guilty "Director's Cut"
- Released: December 1, 2010
- Distribution: Official Website Only
- Info: The uncensored version of Verdict Guilty.
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