# 80s Band Ink These Morrissey Tattoos Pay Homage to The Smiths' Famous Singer By Robyn Currie | Published 2010-05-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morrissey-tattoos References: [drawmorrissey.blogspot](http://drawmorrissey.blogspot.com/2009/05/morrissey-tattoos.html) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/janetcetera/3045939671/) These Morrissey tattoos pay homage to the infamous The Smiths frontman. The flamboyant Morrissey has been a fountain of lyrics that pierce, with his haunting voice echoing throughout our collective unconscious. With great songs like 'There is a Light that Never Goes Out' and 'How Soon is Now?', The Smiths were a band that left their mark. The Morrissey tattoos above range from [lyric quotes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-coins) to portraits of the man, both young and old. Image Credit: Additional [Morrissey Tattoo](http://forums.morrissey-solo.com/showthread.php?t=73648) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Tattoo Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new tattooing techniques or technologies to create more realistic and intricate portrait tattoos. - **Music Icon Tribute:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a platform or service that allows fans to easily connect with artists and commission personalized tribute tattoos. - **Nostalgia Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and produce clothing and accessories that cater to the nostalgic trend of honoring iconic musicians through fashion. ### Who This Affects Most - **Tattooing & Body Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and market specialized tattoo inks that provide enhanced longevity, vibrancy, or unique effects for tribute tattoos. - **Music & Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a technology-driven platform that allows musicians and their fans to connect and collaborate on tattoo-inspired merchandise and memorabilia. - **Fashion & Apparel:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with music artists or estates to create limited-edition fashion collections inspired by their iconic lyrics, album covers, or visual aesthetics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Iconic Band Apparel Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freaks-store-2.md) - [QSR Temporary Tattoo Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chipotle-temporary-tattoo-collection.md) - [Singer-Led Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pour-homme-and-neighborhood.md) - [Prom-Themed Temporary Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temporary-tattoo-prom.md) - [Progressive Rewritable Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-ink.md) - [Tattoo-Committed Coffee Incentives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/punk-bunny-coffee.md) - [Transformative Survivor Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mark-of-life.md) - [Collectable Singer-Honoring Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/george-michael-coin.md) - [Supermarket Temporary Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specialbuy-temporary-tattoos.md)