What Travis Barker's Tattoos Really Mean

Posted by Lourie Helzer on Sunday, June 23, 2024

Travis Barker has a number of tattoos on his head, including a Transplants gas mask on the back of his skull, a pair of praying hands, and the phrase "One Life One Chance," which is the name of a charity founded by H20 front man Toby Morse that encourages kids to "make healthy choices and live a drug free life." Barker, who's a recovering addict, was involved with the charity in 2010. Still, the most prominent of Barker's head tattoos is the Virgin Mary at the top of his scalp. It's actually his second Virgin Mary, with the first tattooed on his forearm when he was around 18 or 19 years old. 

Since Barker's plane crash, the star's faith has gotten stronger. As Barker explained to Vice, "I was brought up Catholic. I definitely pray; I believe in God. I definitely think I was blessed, and I'm here for a reason after being the only survivor of a plane crash."

In general, Barker is a major fan of head tats, even though they're widely regarded as some of the most painful. "I always wanted to get my head done," he told Fuse in 2012. "I had seen someone when I was young with their whole head done. During summer time, it was shaved and you could see the tattoos. And then you can grow your hair out, and no one can tell."

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