The Alpha Geek

It started with a passion for pop-culture and led him to becoming arguably the most famous geek tattoo artist in the world. His clean and vibrant ink work is one-of-a-kind. He is one of the most respected artists, known for an inventive & unmatched work ethic. Through educational seminars, television, endorsement deals, promotion, press, charity work and book publishing, Chris 51 has given and done more for the tattoo industry in his tenure than most do in a lifetime. (click pic to view galleries)

With a poetry book, football trivia book, nature tattoo book, comic book, children's books, crime/suspense novel, Minor League baseball encyclopedia, football quarterback book, motivational football novel, mashup original art book, and autobiography all published, Chris's artistic reach is boundless. He created and sold his own tattoo ink company, Formula 51. He was personally responsible for helping several companies institute sponsorships and endorsements for artists and he helped pave the way for tattoos being viewed in mainstream media after much of his work had been used and seen in corporate advertisements, television, magazines and more. He now has his own specialty ink line available with Intenze Tattoo Ink, custom geek trading card sets, exclusive prints with the Hard Rock Cafe, Kid Robot and various other comic cons. Chris does commission work for many Rock Stars and has a huge celebrity tattoo clientele including; Jeffrey Dean Morgan (Walking Dead), Jason David Frank (Power Rangers), Norman Reedus (Walking Dead), Charlie Benante (Anthrax), Katie Cassidy (Arrow), Jon Bernthal (Fury, Punisher) and many more. Follow Chris 51 on social media because he always responds and gives back to his fans.

Chris 51 helped popularize pop-culture tattooing with his TV shows and art, now he is doing the same for Heavy Metal. With his extensive background appearing at over 150 comic cons, Chris decided it was time to bring that platform to Rock music. He created Headbangers Con, the world's first and only con dedicated to Rock & Metal culture. Chris is giving fans a chance to meet and mingle with iconic rock stars on a personal level, off of the stage and in to their hearts.

Chris 51 and his lifelong best friend Joe are two Metalheads sharing facts, nostalgia and genius opinions on 1980s Rock N Roll culture.

With the success of Headbangers Con, Chris 51 decided to create a new division of the brand. Headbangers Live is the first ever Heavy Metal reality series showing behind the scenes life and struggle of popular Rock & Metal touring bands. Coming late 2019