June 17th, 2012
ALL STAR TALENT INC. Presents Matt Gone to Ripley’s Believe It or Not!
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina – June 12, 2012 – All Star Talent presents Matt Gone to Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium at 901 N. Ocean Blvd on Friday and Saturday June 22nd and 23rd from 5pm – 10pm. Tune in to Rock 107 and listen to an in person interview on Mad Max in the Morning on June 22nd at 8am.
Matt Gone is best known as one of the world’s most tattooed people as well as his checkered board themed tattoos. Matt has over 98% of his body tattooed including his eyes. The only places on his body which aren’t tattooed are his palms and soles of his feet. Matt began his bodysuit in 1990 and has an estimated $65,000 in tattoos. His tattoo project was completed in 2008. His full body tattooing has been featured on the cover of magazines such as LA Times, Skin & Ink, Skin Deep, Savage, Cheri, and Bizarre. Matt was also part of an international ad campaign for Southern Comfort. You may have seen him on networks such as The discovery Channel and on programs like Medical Incredible and Ripley’s television show.
Matt Gone was born with a rare birth defect called Poland Syndome which causes undeveloped or absent muscles on one side of the body. He began tattooing himself in an attempt to be proud of his body instead of hating it. Matt uses his tattooed image to raise awareness to the public about Poland Syndrome.
You will have the opportunity to meet Matt Gone in person at RIPLEY’S BELIEVE OR NOT at 901 N. Ocean Blvd on Friday and Saturday June 22nd and 23rd from 5pm – 10pm. Matt will be in front of Ripley’s providing FREE pictures, autographs and meet & greet.
