Punk Ink: Tattoos, Piercings, and the DIY Revolution

From the early 70s when skin‑cutting was a fringe rebellion to the 90s mainstream fascination, this episode traces punk's adoption of tattoos and piercings. We chart how independent studios, fanzines, and all‑ages venues helped spread body art as both political statement and business model, while also looking at how it shaped image, identity, and scene politics across New York, Los Angeles, and the West Coast.

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