# Rock Star Tattoos This Rad AC/DC Ink Leaves Me Thunderstruck By Robyn Currie | Published 2010-01-25 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ac-dc-ink References: [cakeheadlovesevil](http://cakeheadlovesevil.wordpress.com/2010/01/25/rock-inking/) Would it surprise you to know that I am a big fan of rock? I mean real rock, none of this wussy stuff for me. When I wanna rock, when I wanna be saluted for rocking, I roll with AC/DC, and so I am in love with these [AC/DC inks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/86-tattoo-limited-edition). For realzies, these are some of the best [celebrity-inspired tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mark-of-life) I have seen, although I might be more than a little biased. I especially like the AC/DC ink that has an image of a snarling Angus Young, makes me want to get one myself. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Rock-star-inspired Tattoos:** Opportunity for tattoo artists to explore other genres such as country, R&B, hip-hop, etc., and collaborate with musicians or music festivals to create unique designs inspired by the artists or genre. - **Celebrity-inspired Tattoos:** Opportunity for tattoo artists to tap into the celebrity culture and create unique designs inspired by celebrities from different industries such as sports, movies, fashion, etc. - **Fanatic Tattoos:** Opportunity for tattoo artists to collaborate with fans of different genres to create designs that capture the essence of what it means to be a fan of the music, movies, sports, etc. ### Who This Affects Most - **Tattoo Industry:** Tattoo artists could tap into the music, movie, sports, and fashion industries to create unique designs that appeal to wider audiences and attract new customers. - **Music Industry:** Musicians or music festivals could collaborate with tattoo artists to create unique designs inspired by their music and sell them as merchandise to fans. - **Celebrity Industry:** Celebrities could collaborate with tattoo artists to create unique designs inspired by their personal brand or image and sell them as a limited edition merchandise to fans. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Iconic Band Apparel Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freaks-store-2.md) - [Lightning-Shaped Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pro-ject-audio-system.md) - [Wild ’80s Rock Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/80s-rock-exhibit.md) - [Tattoo-Style Pimple Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zitsticka-x-jonboy.md) - [Rockstar-Inspired Instant Film Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/for-the-rebel-rebels.md) - [Tattoo-Committed Coffee Incentives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/punk-bunny-coffee.md) - [Bespoke Car Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Tattoo-Inspired-Land-Rover.md) - [Dainty Minimalist Temporary Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winterstone.md) - [Legacy Artist-Themed T-Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gap-1.md)