Why do rockabilly always tattoo a 13 on them ?..what is the meaning of the num 13 in the rockabilly scene?

Question

i always see the num 13 tattooed on rockabilly scene...

just wanted to know.

Answer 1

It has to do with Superstition and depending on if their fans of Tiger army or not, it could be a tribute tattoo to Nick Thirteen.  I know my fiancee is getting a thirteen with a black cat on him at some point. It's just kinda one of the many things that makes Rockabilly so d**n fun.  :)

Answer 2

I believe on friday the 13th alot of tattoo parlors give free "13" tattoos.  

Answer 3

Because they're fake. In reality, the 13 and cherries tattoos have nothing to do with real and authentic rockers in the 50's & early 60's.