As the old-school tattooer opens up a new shop, we take a look at the life and work of one of America’s greatest traditional inkers.

In pictures Emily Shephard looks to be a bubbly blonde, but she describes herself more like the dark-haired, jaded character Emily the Strange. “I’m a strange person,” she says. “I wasn’t a rocker chick. I was kind of a nerd. I didn’t have porn under my bed—I had tattoo magazines. Tattoos just fit me.”

Don Ed Hardy became practically a household name in 2004 when he launched his clothing line. You couldn't watch T.V. or walk past a storefront without seeing one of his classic tattoo designs on a shirt or a pair of pants. But like many tattoo artists, Hardy's art is not only limited to tattooing. He also devotes ...

When Hollywood is looking for a hard guy, the kind you wouldn’t want to meet in even a well-lit alley, they call Danny Trejo. You’ve seen his tough persona, you’ve seen his prison tattoos, and you’ve seen the distinctive lines on his face blown up on a big screen, but have you ever seen Trejo melt ...

When you find out a secret about somebody—dirty, little, or otherwise—your brain synthesizes the new information by running it against the profile you have of the subject to see if the information matches up. Prepare to drop your coffee mug...

Don Ed Hardy changed modern American tattooing. He inspired fellow artists and tattoo collectors to move beyond the tattoo “menu” on shop walls and pursue custom, personalized art. 

Think about how epic it would be if The Black Keys meshed musically with The Supremes, and you have the sound of the eclectic band known as The Shakers. Hailing from Los Angeles with a charming, charismatic lead singer, Jodie Schell, who resembles the eccentricity of Zooey Deschanel, this rock-and-roll group is sure to please a packed crowd this Thursday ...

Hurricane Sandy devastated the East Coast, tearing its way through cities, towns and beaches alike. Luckily, the Rockaway Renegades are ready and willing to give back to those who have lost everything.

The Renegades were formed by Jessica Pierik, Holly Jane Butler, Becca Roach, Sara Blake and Norah Gurley. Their efforts have grown exponentially within just a few days. This ...

Emma Stone has been attending all kinds of A-list events as of late, but homegirl traded her designer duds for jeans last night at a West Hollywood tattoo shop. She and a friend made an appearance at the Shamrock Tattoo parlor, but it was unclear whether she got her own ink. Here's hoping she did, in the form of ...

T by Alexander Wang has released the teaser to their new collection video, which stars the eclectic Azealia Banks… and all her fierceness. The basics's line by fashion house has in the past, used superstars like Santigold and Spank Rock, but this just might be our favorite. Directed by Daniel Jackson, this black and white 2 minute teaser is ...

Southern cuisine chef Sean Brock takes his love of food seriously, be it in his cooking or even as his choice for a tattoo.

Brock, who owns restaurants Husk and McCrady's in Charleston, SC, and his tattoo of fresh veggies are featured in the July edition of "Vogue" magazine.

According to the feature, Brock made sure his tattoo was ...

From now through Sept. 9, the exhibit "Tattoo Witness: Photographs by Mark Perrott" will be on display at the Arkansas Arts Center in Little Rock. 

Perrot, who has been a professional photographer for over 40 years, took the photos at tattoo parlors in various states like New Jersey, Maryland, and Ohio. One parlor was Nick's Island Avenue Tattoo in ...

One of the top decision makers at Sony and Marketing Director at Diamond Supply, Brock Korsan, sits with blogger Karen Civil to chat about music, clothes and tattoos. Really, it's all in a days work. 

A big thanks to the crew at loudwire.com for bringing us the top ten worst rock tattoos ever. You can check out some of our favorites in the gallery below or just check out all three tattoo galleries on Loudwire.

These women rock out with their tattoos out!

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This is seriously my favorite shop ever! I love the artists work and the artists that work there are all so nice and awesome! Their friends and pretty much sister shop, Sacred Art, in Rockford is where I got my first tattoo done.

I have uber love for annette poff, who did my chest piece, but I think she's ...

Pirates Galley Tattoo Parlor is a custom tattoo shop, with outstanding artists, the proof is in the puddin' ...er the pictures anyway, look for us in the Tattoo Artists search, and check out the portfolio, more pictures will be added daily, or bi-daily.

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Hi! I haven't given the proper Happy New Year to a lot of you, so consider this my big HELLO and HAPPY NEW YEAR for 2008! I hope the holidays were refreshing and fun!

With 2008 in full swing and Winter X Games 12 upon us, I hope to see you in Aspen ...