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Coffee Break: Songs for National Tattoo Day

Singer-songwriter Frank Turner is one of many musicians with an impressive collection of tattoos.
Singer-songwriter Frank Turner is one of many musicians with an impressive collection of tattoos.courtesy Chuffmedia

by Jill Riley

July 17, 2023

July 17 is National Tattoo Day, and it feels like a fitting one to celebrate on The Current Morning Show. Many of music’s biggest names impressively inked up. It’s also part of the rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle for devoted fans to decorate their bodies with lyrics and imagery from their favorite performers.

Let’s bring together a playlist that celebrates tattoos — the good, the bad, and the ugly.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs mentioning tattoos do you want to hear?


Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

Have an idea for a Coffee Break topic? Submit your idea for a future theme and browse past Coffee Breaks in our archive.

Songs Played
Dropkick Murphys - Rose Tattoo
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club - Beat The Devil's Tattoo
Cake - Rock 'n' Roll Lifestyle
The Pretenders - Tattooed Love Boys
Ramones - Needles and Pins
Fountains of Wayne - Red Dragon Tattoo (live in The Current studio)
The Shocking Blue - Love Buzz
Frank Turner - Tattoos (bonus)