Heavy Metal Hero: Harley Steals the Spotlight in Hollywood

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Harley-Davidson, photo by David Ciminelli

Only one thing could sway attention away from rock superstars on Hollywood’s Sunset Strip, and it’s this badass custom Harley.

Living in Southern California certainly has its advantages. In fact, just the other night I was strolling down the world-famous Sunset Strip on a random Monday night to check out legendary rockers KISS headlining the Whisky A Go-Go when something even more spectacular than the legendary foursome captured my attention.

I stopped and stood there in awe as I stumbled upon a heavy metal superstar that made me want to hold up a Bic lighter in appreciation of its masterful creativity. Nah, it wasn’t Axl or Ozzy but a different kind of heavy metal god in the guise of a stellar Harley-Davidson custom motorcycle that sits in the window of Centurion Lifestyle, set right on the Strip for all to admire. And admire it, I did.

Heavy Metal Hero: Harley Steals the Spotlight in Hollywood

The standout H-D machine is the sole two-wheeler in the exotic-car rental company’s showroom, where the stunning Harleys and those high-end luxury vehicles seem right at home nestled among the Strip’s glamorous “Rock Row” neighborhood.

Heavy Metal Hero: Harley Steals the Spotlight in Hollywood

After all, this Harley is a rock star in its own right. And judging by rock music’s past history with Harleys, I wouldn’t be surprised to see this Harley eventually pop up in a music video or in the garage of a rockin’ global influencer, like say these guys…

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Los Angeles-based journalist David Ciminelli has covered everything from high-profile Lexus and Toyota reveals to reality TV show competitions focusing on custom automotive mods. He considers the "Droptops & Dirt" event in Malibu, “Luftgekühlt” and Sunset GT among his favorite automotive events to cover.

He has also interviewed artists like Megadeth and Jennifer Lopez, handled red carpet interviews at the MTV VMAs, and covered rock icons Rush getting a star on Hollywood Boulevard for media including The Hollywood Reporter, Daily Variety, Out Magazine, IN Los Angeles and more. His byline has also appeared in Billboard, Ad Week, Backstage and Art Voice.

Currently, David contributes to over a dozen automotive websites, including Ford Truck Enthusiasts, Club Lexus, Rennlist, Chevrolet Forum, Corvette Forum, Team Speed and Harley-Davidson Forums.