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The Ballad of Evel Knievel

from Requiem of an Outlaw Biker by The Road Vikings

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The Ballad of Evel Knievel

On a two-wheel flyer, risking everything
V-twin take him higher
And the danger it will bring
Tempting fate, time and time again
Bones break and crumble
Grim Reaper in the wind
Grim Reaper

One man of his word
Not afraid to lose it all
A single shot of whiskey – ready to take a fall
One American, with honor with pride
And a burning desire to fly fuckin’ high

Chorus:
Evel Knievel – riding through the storm
Evel Knievel – in hell you were born
Evel Knievel – death he did defy
Evel Knievel – legend in heaven, legend in hell

The greatest man to ever set foot on two wheels
Possibly, the greatest man to ever live
A man that brought the world together
Not through song or dance
Not with the act of love
Not through violence or tyranny - No!
Just one man, two wheels
Two wheels strapped to a Harley v-twin

Feel the engine roar!

Chorus

credits

from Requiem of an Outlaw Biker, track released February 19, 2016
The Road Vikings are:

Dan Bryant: Lead Guitar / Lead Vocals / Harmonica
Lisa Tonra: Bass / Vocals
Dave Dab: Drums

Additional musicians who played on this recording:

Jimmy Wells: Drums
Brad Barth: Keyboards

Special thanks to Tim Narducci and Brad Barth at Sonic Room Studios, Mark Aceves, Matt Wells, Owen Morris, Barry Bryant and the California Department of Corrections. Heartfelt thanks to our friends and fans who have supported and believed in us as we’ve struggled to rise above and deliver our message.

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The Road Vikings San Francisco, California

"Requiem of an Outlaw Biker," the sophomore release by The Road Vikings, is produced and mixed by knob-twirler Tim Narducci (SYSTEMATIC, MANMADE GOD). Boasting killer sound, expert musicianship, mind-warping guitar solos and engaging songwriting, these songs of brotherhood, war, conquest, the fight for freedom, and the hazards of being a modern-day pirate, are authored by someone who has lived it. ... more

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