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The city of Oakland's working-class background and "underdog status" compared to its neighboring city of [[San Francisco]] is cited as the foundation of the Raider Nation and its image, as is the influence of "outlaws" such as owner [[Al Davis]] and players like [[Ted Hendricks]], [[John Matuszak]], [[Bob Brown (offensive lineman)|Bob Brown]], [[Ken Stabler]], [[Jack Tatum]], and [[Lyle Alzado]] in creating a bad boy image. The team's aggressive style of play during the 1970s and 1980s,<ref>{{cite news|last=Mills|first=Roger|title=Raider nation No matter how far-flung Raider fans are, they are trash and remain united by a fierce and belligerent loyalty|url=http://www.sptimes.com/2003/01/25/Bucs/Raider_nation.shtml}}</ref> when the Raiders won their three [[Super Bowls]], is also mentioned. This perception did not change when the Raiders moved to Los Angeles, but the move did diversify their fan base to include more Latinos and African Americans, and the Raiders would become increasingly associated with [[West Coast hip hop|West Coast]] [[gangsta rap]] groups like [[N.W.A]] during this period. Multiple heavy metal bands would also express their support for the team such as [[Metallica]], [[Slayer]], [[Machine Head (band)|Machine Head]], [[Megadeth]], and more. This association would lead to the Raider Nation spreading throughout the country and turning the team into an internationally transcendent brand; the fans would also gain a reputation for their unrelenting devotion. |
The city of Oakland's working-class background and "underdog status" compared to its neighboring city of [[San Francisco]] is cited as the foundation of the Raider Nation and its image, as is the influence of "outlaws" such as owner [[Al Davis]] and players like [[Ted Hendricks]], [[John Matuszak]], [[Bob Brown (offensive lineman)|Bob Brown]], [[Ken Stabler]], [[Jack Tatum]], and [[Lyle Alzado]] in creating a bad boy image. The team's aggressive style of play during the 1970s and 1980s,<ref>{{cite news|last=Mills|first=Roger|title=Raider nation No matter how far-flung Raider fans are, they are trash and remain united by a fierce and belligerent loyalty|url=http://www.sptimes.com/2003/01/25/Bucs/Raider_nation.shtml}}</ref> when the Raiders won their three [[Super Bowls]], is also mentioned. This perception did not change when the Raiders moved to Los Angeles, but the move did diversify their fan base to include more Latinos and African Americans, and the Raiders would become increasingly associated with [[West Coast hip hop|West Coast]] [[gangsta rap]] groups like [[N.W.A]] during this period. Multiple heavy metal bands would also express their support for the team such as [[Metallica]], [[Slayer]], [[Machine Head (band)|Machine Head]], [[Megadeth]], and more. This association would lead to the Raider Nation spreading throughout the country and turning the team into an internationally transcendent brand; the fans would also gain a reputation for their unrelenting devotion. |
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Members of the Raider Nation take pride in their image, and many of the most devoted Raiders fans dress up in elaborate costumes on game day. Many of these costumes are intended to be intimidating and eccentric while also adhering to the Raiders' silver and black color scheme, and many fans also create alter egos for these characters as well. These fans are typically the ones that are most associated with the Raider Nation and The Black Hole. Notable celebrity members of the Nation include: [[Green Day]] frontman and Oakland native [[Billie Joe Armstrong]], [[Metallica]] lead vocalist [[James Hetfield]], [[Rancid (band) | Rancid]] vocalist [[Lars Frederiksen]], [[Slipknot (Band) | Slipknot]] Guitarist [[Mick Thomson]], [[Slayer]] guitarists [[Kerry King]] and [[Jeff Hanneman]], [[Machine Head (band) | Machine Head]] frontman [[Robert Flynn]], actor [[Tom Hanks]] (who grew up in the nearby city of [[Concord, California|Concord]]), TV and radio personality [[Carson Daly]], rapper and Oakland native [[MC Hammer]], The Late actress and singer [[Naya Rivera]] whose brother [[Mychal Rivera|Mychal]] has played tight end for the team between 2013 and 2016, author [[Hunter S. Thompson]], chef [[Guy Fieri]] and comedian [[George Lopez]]. Rapper [[Ice Cube]] is one of their best known fans, having been a vocal supporter since the |
Members of the Raider Nation take pride in their image, and many of the most devoted Raiders fans dress up in elaborate costumes on game day. Many of these costumes are intended to be intimidating and eccentric while also adhering to the Raiders' silver and black color scheme, and many fans also create alter egos for these characters as well. These fans are typically the ones that are most associated with the Raider Nation and The Black Hole. Notable celebrity members of the Nation include: [[Green Day]] frontman and Oakland native [[Billie Joe Armstrong]], [[Metallica]] lead vocalist [[James Hetfield]], [[Rancid (band) | Rancid]] vocalist [[Lars Frederiksen]], [[Slipknot (Band) | Slipknot]] Guitarist [[Mick Thomson]], [[Slayer]] guitarists [[Kerry King]] and [[Jeff Hanneman]], [[Machine Head (band) | Machine Head]] frontman [[Robert Flynn]], actor [[Tom Hanks]] (who grew up in the nearby city of [[Concord, California|Concord]]), TV and radio personality [[Carson Daly]], rapper and Oakland native [[MC Hammer]], The Late actress and singer [[Naya Rivera]] whose brother [[Mychal Rivera|Mychal]] has played tight end for the team between 2013 and 2016, author [[Hunter S. Thompson]], chef [[Guy Fieri]] and comedian [[George Lopez]]. Rapper [[Ice Cube]] is one of their best known fans, having been a vocal supporter since the 1980s, he has written songs about the team and has appeared in many videos promoting the team.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://espn.go.com/espn/photos/gallery/_/id/9697611/image/1/makeup# | title=Raider Nation: Behind the Makeup| work=ESPN| date=2010-05-11}}</ref> |
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[[The Autumn Wind]], developed in 1974 has become the [[fight song]] of the Raider Nation and can be heard aloud at every game. |
[[The Autumn Wind]], developed in 1974 has become the [[fight song]] of the Raider Nation and can be heard aloud at every game. |
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Revision as of 11:08, 11 January 2022
The Raider Nation is the official name for the fans of the National Football League (NFL)'s Las Vegas Raiders (formerly the Oakland Raiders and the Los Angeles Raiders). Fan Jim Hudson coined the term in the 1990s when the Raiders returned to Oakland after a long hiatus in Los Angeles, thus becoming a team with a regional fanbase.[1]
The team's fans devotion is chronicled in Better to Reign in Hell, a book written by San Diego English professor Jim Miller[2] and Kelly Mayhew, who are Raiders fans.
Characteristics
The city of Oakland's working-class background and "underdog status" compared to its neighboring city of San Francisco is cited as the foundation of the Raider Nation and its image, as is the influence of "outlaws" such as owner Al Davis and players like Ted Hendricks, John Matuszak, Bob Brown, Ken Stabler, Jack Tatum, and Lyle Alzado in creating a bad boy image. The team's aggressive style of play during the 1970s and 1980s,[3] when the Raiders won their three Super Bowls, is also mentioned. This perception did not change when the Raiders moved to Los Angeles, but the move did diversify their fan base to include more Latinos and African Americans, and the Raiders would become increasingly associated with West Coast gangsta rap groups like N.W.A during this period. Multiple heavy metal bands would also express their support for the team such as Metallica, Slayer, Machine Head, Megadeth, and more. This association would lead to the Raider Nation spreading throughout the country and turning the team into an internationally transcendent brand; the fans would also gain a reputation for their unrelenting devotion.
Members of the Raider Nation take pride in their image, and many of the most devoted Raiders fans dress up in elaborate costumes on game day. Many of these costumes are intended to be intimidating and eccentric while also adhering to the Raiders' silver and black color scheme, and many fans also create alter egos for these characters as well. These fans are typically the ones that are most associated with the Raider Nation and The Black Hole. Notable celebrity members of the Nation include: Green Day frontman and Oakland native Billie Joe Armstrong, Metallica lead vocalist James Hetfield, Rancid vocalist Lars Frederiksen, Slipknot Guitarist Mick Thomson, Slayer guitarists Kerry King and Jeff Hanneman, Machine Head frontman Robert Flynn, actor Tom Hanks (who grew up in the nearby city of Concord), TV and radio personality Carson Daly, rapper and Oakland native MC Hammer, The Late actress and singer Naya Rivera whose brother Mychal has played tight end for the team between 2013 and 2016, author Hunter S. Thompson, chef Guy Fieri and comedian George Lopez. Rapper Ice Cube is one of their best known fans, having been a vocal supporter since the 1980s, he has written songs about the team and has appeared in many videos promoting the team.[4]
The Autumn Wind, developed in 1974 has become the fight song of the Raider Nation and can be heard aloud at every game.
See also
References
- ^ San Francisco Bay Area Sports: Golden Gate Athletics, Recreation, and Community. Google Books: University of Arkansas Press. 2017. pp. Page 313.
- ^ Callen, Kate. "Better to Reign in Hell Review".
- ^ Mills, Roger. "Raider nation No matter how far-flung Raider fans are, they are trash and remain united by a fierce and belligerent loyalty".
- ^ "Raider Nation: Behind the Makeup". ESPN. 2010-05-11.
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