Sailor Jerry – Hori Smoku, The Sailor Jerry Movie

Norman Keith Collins was an American tattoo artist who was also known as “Sailor Jerry”. Norman “Sailor Jerry” Collins, was born January 14, 1911 in Reno, Nevada, and learned tattooing while he hopped freight trains across the country, from a man named Tatts Thomas. Thomas is credited for showing him how to use tattoo machines. […]

Lili St. Cyr aka Willis Marie VanSchaack

Late one night at club Music Box in San Francisco, a g-string was flung into the balcony by a fishing rod. This unusual act was the ending to an Ivan Fehnova production known as The Flying G and the beginning to a great strand of creative shows. But these obscene and scandalous productions would not […]

Deadbolt – The Scariest Band in the World

Deadbolt – Ink -n- Iron 2008 In 1988, a band was formed in San Diego, California by the name of Deadbolt. This band consisted of three members; Harley Davidson, Robert Maclean and Les Vegas. Davidson was the guitarist and vocalist, Maclean was the bassist and vocalist and Vegas was the drummer. Together they created a […]

The Rise of Tiger Army

Tiger Army Tiger Army was formed in 1996 by lead singer and guitarist Nick 13. Their debut performance was in Berkeley California, opening for the well-known band AFI. Adam Carson, AFI’s drummer, sat in with the Tiger Army band that night and became a part of an unforgettable performance. The band continued to play at […]

Tiki Bar Decor and Culture for the Home

Tiki Bar Decor and Culture for the Home The South Pacific islands are surrounded by culture as much as they are by bodies of water. They give off a special kind of energy that is hard to find. The family like bond which the islanders possess make everyone feel at home whether it be locals […]

Vintage Hairstyles How To’s, Vintage Hair Style Definitions and Vintage Hair Style History

Vintage Hairstyles How To’s, Vintage Hair Style Definitions and Vintage Hair Style History I’ve been looking around for more information on hairstyles, how to’s and vintage hairstyle books, and have some juicy info for you ladies today. Please also see our Rockabilly Hairstyles Video Tutorials HERE. Rolls Hair rolls are what most people think of […]

Rockabilly, Pinup and Burlesque Hairstyles to Fit YOUR Face

Rockabilly, Pinup and Burlesque Hairstyles to Fit YOUR Face A facial guide to choosing the right Rockabilly, Pinup or Burlesque Hair Style for your face. The woman who is fortunately blessed with an oval face can wear any style with ease and flattery. But her less fortunate sisters who happen to have a long, thin […]

Maila “Vampira” Nurmi

Maila “Vampira” Nurmi Malia Elizabeth Syrjaniemia, aka Malia Nurmi, was born December 11th 1922 in Petsamo, Finland. Along with her family, she moved to Ashtabula, Ohio when she was two years old and grew up in the biggest Finnish-American community in the state. She completed high school in Astoria Oregon and went straight for her […]

Bettie Page, Unplugged and Undressed…

Bettie Page, Unplugged and Undressed… In 1940, Hume-Fogg High School voted a young girl as “most likely to succeed”. Little did they know that success was just an understatement for how far this girl actually went. Some know her as “The Queen of Curves” and some know her as “The Dark Angel”  but everyone would […]

Rockabilly Hairstyling Tips for Women

Rockabilly Hairstyling Tips for Women Guest Post by Elana Kluner If you’re the girl who runs with scissors or the girl that keeps them in her toolbox, here are some Rockabilly hairstyling tips for you. The brave and bold will go the extreme with their locks, but the more conservative and cautious will go with […]

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