Amy Winehouse Dead at 27, Drug Overdose Suspected

Amy Winehouse, the beehived soul-jazz diva whose self-destructive behaviors overshadowed a unique musical talent, was discovered dead Saturday in her London residence, authorities said. She was 27.
“Everyone who had been associated with Amy is stunned and devastated. Our thoughts are with her family and friends,” said Chris Goodman, a spokesperson for her publicity representatives. He [...]

So. Cal. Hellbilly Fest and Car Show – July 31st

I was at Ink-n-Iron a couple of weeks ago and saw a flier for the first annual So Cal Hellbilly Fest and Car show. I had to pick it up and take a look at what was going on. Being in San Diego we have a few small events but this is one event that’s [...]

Rockabilly Forum is now Live

Just wanted to update that the new rockabilly forum is up and running. please take a moment and register and post a quick note.There used to be a forum but it was not very cooperative. I removed it and installed this one which is a better fit.
The last one people couldn’t figure out how to [...]

A Brief History of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend

Everyone goes to Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend right? Well maybe not everyone but we all known where the name Viva Las Vegas Came from right? The Elvis Movie, but we don’t all know the History of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend. I emailed Tom Ingram, The founder and organizer for Viva Las Vegas and [...]

Lessons for Pinup Models & Photographers from Michelle “Bombshell” McGee

Michelle Bombshell Nude Gallery HERE!
Pictures of tattooed web pr0n girl, Michelle “So Cal Bombshell” McGee, have been circulating all around the internet lately, due to the “Bombshell” blast of media coverage of her affair with TV show star Jesse James. James, of Monster Garage fame, as many of you know is the husband of Oscar [...]

Legendary Pinup Photographer Peter Gowland Dies

Peter Gowland, one of the most incredible pinup and innovative photographers of the old days and of our days, has passed away. He was 93.
I had the opportunity to meet and talk with Alice and Peter Gowland, at which time they invited me to their home in Santa Monica and talked [...]

The Darkside of Bettie Page, Her Death, Interviews and Un-Official Biography Tell-All.

Bettie Page was an American model who became famous in the 50s for her fetish modeling, movie shorts  and pin-up photos. Often been called the “Queen of pinups”, her look, including her jet black hair and trademark bangs, has influenced many artists and aspiring pin-up models alike.
Bettie was one of the earliest Playmates of the [...]

Paul Frank and Julius the Monkey

One day in 1995, Paul Frank, an American cartoonist, artist and fashion designer, used some spare orange vinyl to create a wallet. It sparked such interest that Paul soon found himself spending every spare moment sewing vinyl — attaching patches to garments, decorating backpacks, and designing custom guitar [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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