# Chris Clemence

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**Chris Clemence** (born March 17, 1986) is an American tattoo artist. He is also a songwriter, bassist, and fashion designer. As a musician he is best known for his work as a solo artist and as a member of [RapScallions](/source/RapScallions). Clemence is currently the owner of Montauk Tattoo located in Montauk, New York[1][2] as well as his stylized shoe brand Tattshoos.[3]

## Biography

Clemence grew up in [East Hampton, New York](/source/East_Hampton,_New_York).[4]

## Music career

Chris has co-written several hit songs including "California Brain" off of [RapScallions](/source/RapScallions) first self-titled EP released in 2011. "California Brain" was featured in Ubisoft's "[Rocksmith](/source/Rocksmith)" on Xbox and PlayStation.[5] Clemence and the band earned a Platinum Video Game Award for "California Brain" selling over 5 million copies worldwide in Rocksmith.[6] "California Brain" charted at #70 [7] and was listed as #10 in the Top Songs about California in 2011 among [Rihanna](/source/Rihanna), [Britney Spears](/source/Britney_Spears), and [Death Cab For Cutie](/source/Death_Cab_for_Cutie).

In 2013 RapScallions released "Got Your Love Comin'". The single was featured as iHeart Radio's "Music You Should Know" on over 65 Clear Channel radio stations nationwide.[8]

In 2014 RapScallions released "Can You Feel It". The single became a sports anthem, airing in the stadiums of many [NHL](/source/NHL), [NFL](/source/NFL), [NBA](/source/NBA), and [MLB](/source/MLB) teams during their games.[9] "Can You Feel It" was also aired at the [World Cup 2014](/source/World_Cup_2014), The [Stanley Cup](/source/Stanley_Cup) Finals 2015, and [Super Bowl XLIX](/source/Super_Bowl_XLIX).[10] The song was also featured in [Carl's Jr.](/source/Carl's_Jr.) All Natural Burger campaign [11] "Can You Feel It" was licensed by [Harley-Davidson](/source/Harley-Davidson) for a radio ad campaign.[12]

As a solo artist Clemence wrote the New York anthem "Let's Go" that was an official song for the NY Rangers, NY Giants, and NY Knicks with [Cro Mags](/source/Cro-Mags) founder [Harley Flanagan](/source/Harley_Flanagan), and [Madison Square Garden](/source/Madison_Square_Garden) DJ [Ray Castoldi](/source/Ray_Castoldi) that was released in 2016. The song was played during games at Madison Square Garden and Giants Stadium.[13][14][15] The song also aired at NRG Stadium in Houston during [Super Bowl LI](/source/Super_Bowl_LI).

In 2017 Clemence co-wrote "Revolution" with [Dead Kennedy's](/source/Dead_Kennedys) [DH Peligro](/source/D._H._Peligro).[16]

Clemence has been featured in several brand collaborations for advertisements including [Bentley Motors](/source/Bentley) and William Henry Jewelry.[17]

## Tattoo career

Chris completed a traditional tattoo apprenticeship under legendary tattoo artist [Greg James](/source/Greg_James_(tattoo_artist)) in Los Angeles and worked at Tattoos Deluxe before opening Montauk Tattoo in [Montauk, New York](/source/Montauk,_New_York).[18] He regularly tours across the United States, tattooing in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Scottsdale, New York City and Detroit.[19]

In 2020 Clemence organized a partnership with the [Los Angeles Kings](/source/Los_Angeles_Kings) to do hockey style flash tattoos for LA King's fans.[20]

Clemence is also the owner of Tattshoos, a stylized shoe brand featuring his custom hand painted designs. In 2021 ePlay Digital announced a collaboration with Tattshoos and [Howie Mandel](/source/Howie_Mandel) to create an exclusive line of digital and physical sneakers for mobile games, NFT marketplaces, in the Klocked app.[21]

### Notable clients

- [Stephen Pearcy](/source/Stephen_Pearcy) of [Ratt](/source/Ratt)[22]
- [DH Peligro](/source/D._H._Peligro) of [Dead Kennedys](/source/Dead_Kennedys)[23]
- [Steve Johnson](/source/Steve_Johnson_(special_effects_artist))[24]
- [Stuart Hamm](/source/Stuart_Hamm)[25]
- Chris Iorio of [Adelitas Way](/source/Adelitas_Way)[26][27]
- Chad Cherry of [The Last Vegas](/source/The_Last_Vegas)[28]
- [Kat Nestel](/source/Kat_Nestel)[29]
- [Cameron Noori](/source/Cameron_Norrie)[30]

## References

1. ["Chris Clemence to Open Montauk Tattoo • James Lane Post • Hamptons Culture & Lifestyle Magazine"](https://jameslanepost.com/chris-clemence-to-open-montauk-tattoo/06/04/2023/Hamptons-News-Happenings). 4 June 2023.

1. [https://www.montauktattoo.com/](https://www.montauktattoo.com/)

1. ["EPlay and Chris Clemence Announce Digital and Physical NFT Sneaker Collaboration"](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/eplay-chris-clemence-announce-digital-113000433.html). 26 May 2021.

1. ["Homecoming for RapScallions Bassist | the East Hampton Star"](https://web.archive.org/web/20160304121951/http://easthamptonstar.com/Arts/2011726/Homecoming-RapScallions-Bassist). Archived from [the original](http://easthamptonstar.com/Arts/2011726/Homecoming-RapScallions-Bassist) on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2015-12-30.

1. ["The quiet success of Ubisoft's Rocksmith"](https://web.archive.org/web/20150402123431/http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/the-quiet-success-of-ubisoft-s-rocksmith/0116698). *MCV UK*. Archived from [the original](http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/the-quiet-success-of-ubisoft-s-rocksmith/0116698) on 2015-04-02. Retrieved 2015-10-19.

1. ["Rocksmith+ - Learn to Play the Guitar & Bass | Ubisoft (US)"](https://www.ubisoft.com/en-us/game/rocksmith/plus). *www.ubisoft.com*. Retrieved 2023-11-17.

1. ["iTunesCharts.net - Music, Podcast and TV Charts archived daily"](http://www.itunescharts.net). *itunescharts.net*

1. Amador, Valery (29 March 2014). ["RapScallions Release New CD, In My Head, Featuring Bassist Chris Clemence"](http://bassmusicianmagazine.com/2014/03/rapscallions-release-new-cd-in-my-head-featuring-bassist-chris-clemence/). *Bass Musician Mag*

1. ["Rangers vs. Washington Capitals Game 7 -- May 13, 2015"](http://rangers.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=105710). *nhl.com*

1. ["RapScallions - Kings of A&R"](http://kingsofar.com/2014/04/30/rapscallions-2/). *kingsofar.com*

1. ["Carl's Jr. Music Cam « CBS Los Angeles"](https://web.archive.org/web/20151119202310/http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/show/carls-jr-music-cam/video-11112242-carls-jr-music-cam-supperclub/). *cbslocal.com*. Archived from [the original](http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/show/carls-jr-music-cam/video-11112242-carls-jr-music-cam-supperclub/) on 2015-11-19. Retrieved 2015-10-19.

1. ["Riverside Harley-Davidson® - MotorClothes ®"](https://riversideharley.com/harley-gear-clothing-for-sale-faifax-va-motorclothes). *Riverside Harley-Davidson®*. Retrieved 2024-02-21.

1. ["Chris Clemence Teams up with Cro Mag's Harley Flanagan for New York Anthem – the LP Collective"](https://web.archive.org/web/20161010155753/https://thelpcollective.com/2016/09/24/chris-clemence-teams-up-with-cro-mags-harley-flanagan-for-new-york-anthem/). Archived from [the original](https://thelpcollective.com/2016/09/24/chris-clemence-teams-up-with-cro-mags-harley-flanagan-for-new-york-anthem/) on 2016-10-10. Retrieved 2016-10-02.

1. ["Chris Clemence Writes New NY Sports Anthem"](https://web.archive.org/web/20161003054149/https://musicmayhemwithmandy.com/2016/09/23/chris-clemence-writes-new-ny-sports-anthem/). Archived from [the original](https://musicmayhemwithmandy.com/2016/09/23/chris-clemence-writes-new-ny-sports-anthem/) on 2016-10-03. Retrieved 2016-10-02.

1. ["Cro-Mags, Dropkick Murphys and the New Era of Sports Stadium Anthems"](https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-sports/cro-mags-misfits-dropkick-murphys-and-the-new-era-of-sports-stadium-anthems-123955/). *[Rolling Stone](/source/Rolling_Stone)*. November 2016.

1. Setnyk, Jason (2017-08-21). ["Interview with Red Hot Chili Peppers and Dead Kennedys drummer D. H. Peligro"](https://theseeker.ca/2017/08/interview-chris-clemence-dead-kennedys-d-h-peligro/). *theseeker.ca*

1. Hartshorn, Tori. ["Rocker Chris Clemence Stars In New WIlliam Henry Video"](https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/Rocker-Chris-Clemence-Stars-In-New-WIlliam-Henry-Video-20181004). *BroadwayWorld.com*. Retrieved 2023-11-17.

1. [http://www.montauktattoo.com](http://www.montauktattoo.com)

1. [*Chris Clemence A Discussion With Dean Cramer by Dean Cramer*](https://rss.com/podcasts/deancramer/427033/). 2022-03-20. pp. [when?].

1. News, Hockey (2013-11-24). ["Los Angeles Kings Tattoos"](https://thehockeynews.com/news/los-angeles-kings-tattoos). *The Hockey News*. Retrieved 2024-02-21.

1. ["ePlay and Chris Clemence Announce Digital and Physical NFT Sneaker Collaboration"](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/eplay-chris-clemence-announce-digital-113000433.html). 2021-05-26. – via Accesswire.

1. ["Montauk"](https://www.montauktattoo.com/). *Montauk Tattoo*. Retrieved 2024-02-21.

1. Setnyk, Jason (2017-08-21). ["Interview with Red Hot Chili Peppers & DK drummer D. H. Peligro"](https://theseeker.ca/2017/08/interview-chris-clemence-dead-kennedys-d-h-peligro/). Retrieved 2024-02-21.

1. ["AM Ink Publishing"](https://aminkpublishing.com/rubberhead). *AM Ink Publishing*. Retrieved 2024-02-21.

1. ["Montauk"](https://www.montauktattoo.com/). *Montauk Tattoo*. Retrieved 2024-02-21.

1. ["Montauk"](https://www.montauktattoo.com/). *Montauk Tattoo*. Retrieved 2024-02-21.

1. ["Mixcloud"](https://www.mixcloud.com/thementalmetalshow/metalgods-interview-with-chris-iorio-and-chad-cherry-of-bad-blood/). *www.mixcloud.com*. Retrieved 2024-02-21.

1. ["Mixcloud"](https://www.mixcloud.com/thementalmetalshow/metalgods-interview-with-chris-iorio-and-chad-cherry-of-bad-blood/). *www.mixcloud.com*. Retrieved 2024-02-21.

1. ["Montauk"](https://www.montauktattoo.com/). *Montauk Tattoo*. Retrieved 2024-02-21.

1. ["Montauk"](https://www.montauktattoo.com/). *Montauk Tattoo*. Retrieved 2024-09-16.

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