Karl (KC) Cullison is the self proclaimed 'King of the Bootleggers'. His words not ours. His tattoo career stretches across decades although never owned his own shop. KC, well known in his area of Akron OH, traveled coast to coast tattooing from trucks, trailers or at friends shops as a guest artist. His last tattooing was done from his home basement. Through out his tattooing career he tattooed along side of some of the greats like Mr. Tramp, Charlie Bond, Tat2 Tony, Sailor Bill, Howie the Hand and Lil' Rat and tattooed during many Daytona Bike Weeks.
KC was also a Sideshow/Freak Show owner and magician. Back in 1979 both KC and Sailor Fred played the Monroe County Fair in upstate New York. Sailor Fred was tattooing and KC had his Sideshow. It just so happens they were set up right next to each other and after Sailor Fred recognized KC's bearded lady, they began a 37 year friendship. During the time Sailor Fred was building his sideshow, it was Karl that taught Fred how to do magic and in return, Fred gave KC some tips on tattooing. Sailor Fred and KC's friendship contains so many stories and adventures to be shared soon. They were more than friends, they were family. KC passed away in 2015. He will always be missed.
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