Rock Tattoos

In memory of his friend, Dave Grohl got Lemmy's most famous song inked onto his forearm.

Even the worst rock tattoos can bring back some great memories. Remember that time you were so struck by the awesomeness of a Bob Dylan lyric and how deeply it addressed something you were going through in your life?

These inked arms belong to a legendary classic rocker who got his musical start in a band with his brother. That group would go on to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995 on the strength of a unique sound all their own that blended jazz, blues and country elements into rock.

This may be a simple tattoo but it sure is effective, a simple lone drum tattooed on the arm of one of rock’s most beloved drummers. Given the theatrical nature of his former band, this tat does seem a bit demure, but sometimes less is more.

Can you guess who rocks this tattoo… sleeve? Since both of this musician's arms sport a rainbow of ink from top to bottom, we’re giving you the special bonus of an entire limb as a hint for this round.

This old school bat tattoo is etched into the skull of a true pioneer of metal, one might even refer to him as a higher power of sorts.

Which classic rocker honors a guitar great on his shoulder? This tat, featuring a portrait of trailblazing guitar god Jimi Hendrix, takes up shop on the arm of a famous bassist who found early inspiration in the legend.

Nothing says rock ‘n’ roll like permanently sporting Mickey Mouse on your arm, right? This lovable bassist, a longtime Mickey enthusiast, has a 'Fantasia' style Mickey tattooed on his upper arm with the names of his daughters displayed above it in Mickey’s magical dust.

While this photo could conjure up incriminating thoughts of infidelity, never fear, it's just a close-up of a tattoo on a famous drummer's neck. The tattoo, an homage to an ex-girlfriend who left the remnants of her everlasting smooch, is permanently inked into his skin now.

Another day, another tattoo! Let’s face it, we could all use a superhero in our lives from time to time. This rock icon went for the permanent approach, getting the Superman shield logo tattooed on his arm. It seems to have worked wonders because his career has done nothing but fly high since then, even without the red cape.