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We are the ORIGINAL Eddie’s location. Open every day from 12 pm - 10 pm, and we always take walk-ins. But if you’d rather have an appointment, we got you covered there, too! Pick a general appointment or make one with your favorite artist.
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Who is Eddie ?
"Crazy" Philadelphia Eddie (1936–2016), born Edward Funk, was a legendary pioneer of American tattooing and a foundational figure in Philadelphia’s artistic history. Starting his career in Coney Island in 1952, he eventually became the "Godfather of Philadelphia Tattooing," opening iconic shops on South Street and in Chinatown that defined the city’s counter-culture for decades. The founder of the National Tattoo Association and The Philadelphia Tattoo Convention in 1999. A prolific storyteller, Eddie’s raw, old-school style and larger-than-life personality left an indelible mark on the global tattoo community that continues to inspire artists today.