English Karl

Gel suggested to put Danger Mouse in front of the tiger and the name "The Last Great Act of Defiance Scooter Club" was born. The logo/design has now been modified by Mark Packham and has now been put on T-shirts etc. Being Mods since the late 70s Defiance has always been true to its Mod roots unlike other clubs. Crawley had Crawley Scooter Club (formely The Roadhogs) but they quickly lost their Mods roots and turned into what was called Scooter Boys. Those who held onto the Mod identity joined "The Last Great Act Of Defiance Scooter Club". Members came from Crawley, Copthorne, East Grintead, Crawley Down, Reigate, Redhill, Horsham, Horley and the surrounding areas. Defiance Scooter Club gave true Mods the chance to be in a Mod scooter club and be Mods instead of looking like scruffy herberts. Defiance members sprayed their helmets in agate red and gold had DSC in gold on the back in old English letters and had their number in large yellow on one side. In 1983 when we went to the Isle of White Scooter run we were 13 but this total increased weekly, the final total was about 60+. This total was alot more with our birds, mates and hangarounds. Attending Mod gigs, Alldayers, Allnighters, rallies, clubs and anything else of interest we soon got a reputation (nothing to do with the studded belts of course, which were worn under our suit jackets in case of trouble). You actually could say that the Breton cap/hat and the belt were two trade marks of Defiance, amonst others. We kept things going as long as possible but as always all good things come to an end. This was`nt to be as the last few years "The Last Great Act Of Defiance Scooter Club" has risen out of the ashes of time. Various members are now getting or have got scooters back on the road and we seem to be meeting more and more with the famous Defiance patch now put on polo shirts, jackets, mugs, scooter banners etc. November 2009 Defiance had a successful reunion at Copthorne Social Club just outside Crawley with Mod Revival legends "Long Tall Shorty" headlining. Old and new people connected with Defiance SC made this a great event and new events are very possible. Defiance SC is actually holding another event with "The Universal" and "Riot Night", march 2011, this as well will be at Copthorne Social Club. With Defiance members attending Scooter Runs etc it proves that "The Last Great Act Of Defiance Scooter Club" is well and truly back. Its now been well over a quarter of a century and yes, we are still laughing and you know who we are laughing at. WHERE WE RIDE OTHERS HIDE..... (More will follow in time)