As we all travel the journey of life, we reach milestones in our lives. These milestones are a measurement certified by the satisfaction of our individual accomplishments. In some cases an individual’s accomplishments define them and elevate that person to the status of an Icon. When one enters this realm, they become known by and will forever be identified by a singular name. When you hear the name Frank….Cher….Tiger….Gaga…Evel…Santa and even Bigfoot, you know right away who they are and that they are all indeed Icons.

The Edge is privileged that we have an icon in our midst. He is the man, the myth, the legend. A riddle wrapped in an enigma. And in the footsteps of the Icons before him he is known simply and only as Styles.

Born and raised in Southern California Styles epitomizes that easy going laid back “Southern California” personality and lifestyle. Inspired by his older brother who introduced him to the entire motorcycle riding lifestyle and culture Styles begin riding at an early age and he has just soaked it right up from day one. Riding and racing dirt bikes was his life. When he hit his early 20’s he started riding Harley’s. “Man, everyone around me was riding Harley’s” states Styles. “I didn’t want to be left behind so I made it my goal to do whatever it took to save the money so I can buy my first Harley and ride.”

In the early years Styles was just as active in tearing bikes down and rebuilding them. “Man I loved it. I was so hooked. I don’t know if I liked riding bikes more than I liked tearing them apart and rebuilding them” says Styles. “Riding bikes is all I wanted to do. My wife and I have two sons and I would love to get back into riding dirt with them. Being around motorcycles all my life it has created a strong connection in my family. Something we all love to do”

Styles goes by one name and one name only. Of course, there is a first and last name but that is a closely guarded family secret and will forever remain a mystery. But the question just begs to be asked, how did you get the name Styles? As Styles tells the story “In my early 20’s I got into the business of cutting hair. I got my license and become a professional “Vidal Sassoon” trained hairstylist. I then started cutting hair for a living. I worked out of a few high-end salons and did house calls all over Southern California. Every day I would load up my bag and hop on my bike and ride to my appointments. It was a fun time back then. While I was riding, I started attending bike events and going on rides. I was introduced to the MC world and I was given the name Styles. And pretty much the rest is history.”

When Styles hit his early 30’s he was married and with marriage he began to move into a new profession of restaurant management and the food service business. “I have studied martial arts ever since I was 10 years old. So, my martial arts background got me some jobs bouncing part time at a few places” says Styles. “It was fun. It was different for sure. I then was promoted and began working as a manager of some restaurants in the S. California area.”

Styles has been friends with Russ for 15 plus years. “Oh ya, I’ve known Russ for a long time” says Styles. “When Russ told me about doing The Edge I was sold. So, just put me on a highway and show me a sign and let's take it to the limit one more time.”