The club was formed in 1967 by John Tellerand Piermont "Piney" Winston, following their return from service as paratroopers during theVietnam War. The first charter was called "Redwood", simply because they weren't settled in any one city. read more
Redwood Original is the name of the founding chapter of the Sons of Anarchy Motorcycle Club. Hence the nickname S.A.M.C.R.O. The club was started by John Teller and Piney Winston after they returned from the Vietnam War. read more
As far as I understand, Samcro (Redwood Original) was the first Sons of Anarchy charter. Created by John Teller, Piney Winston, Clay Morrow, Lenny Janowitz and additional founding members (Therefore classed as the "Original" charter), The phrase "Redwood" was adopted due to the enormous Redwood trees that grew in the county. read more
Redwood Original is the name of the charter that the shows characters belong to. The motorcycle club (MC) is called Sons of Anarchy but they belong to the Redwood Original chapter. Redwood because when it was started they had no real home. read more