Tattoos come in many forms, and musical-inspired tattoos are ones that ring particularly true for me. I just had one pictured above, 'Love will tear us apart,' for my Dad, Martin (RIP) and Charley.
I chose lyrics that basically sum up my life, but others have chosen images from Depeche Mode album covers to The Beatles and even Kurt Cobain’s face. These band tattoos are an excellent way to give a permanent tribute to a favorite musical hero.
Tattoos of Musicians
10 Inked Band Tributes
Trend Themes
1. Musical-inspired Tattoos - The trend of musical-inspired tattoos is growing as people use these tattoos to pay permanent tribute to their favorite musicians.
2. Personalized Lyrics Tattoos - People are getting tattoos with personalized lyrics that they feel sums up their life, creating an opportunity to innovate and offer personalized tattoo services.
3. Album Cover Tattoos - Album cover tattoos are becoming popular as a way for fans to commemorate their favorite albums and artists, offering a new opportunity for tattoo artists to offer customized designs.
Industry Implications
1. Tattoo Industry - The tattoo industry can continue to innovate by offering personalized tattoo services that cater specifically to music fans, such as personalized lyrics tattoos.
2. Music Industry - The music industry can capitalize on this trend by partnering with tattoo artists to offer exclusive and official tattoos based on their artists' images and lyrics.
3. Merchandising Industry - The merchandising industry can create new revenue streams by selling temporary tattoos of popular album covers and images as a way for fans to show their loyalty to their favorite musicians.