A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

Josh Prentice

Josh Prentice

“I began by getting pierced in a shop in Alabama and becoming friends with the people working there. I worked as receptionist for a short stint before being offered a piercing apprenticeship. I have been enthusiastic about the art of piercing ever since. During my apprenticeship I learned the fundamentals, like disease prevention and basic technique, but was left to learn a lot on my own. By networking with my peers in the profession I have become a pretty well rounded piercer. I’m now a proud member of the APP, and look forward to keeping with standards and promoting health and safety to the piercing industry as long as I’m involved, and will always advocate for the industry that has allowed me to make a profession out of something that I truly love.”
      – Josh Prentice, 1980-2007

See also: Comments and memories about Josh Prentice on other blogs.

Comments

192 responses to “Josh Prentice”

  1. HereKittyKitty Avatar
    HereKittyKitty

    So sad =(

  2. HereKittyKitty Avatar
    HereKittyKitty

    So sad =(

  3. Jay.O Avatar
    Jay.O

    gosh, so young…

    R.I.P

  4. Jay.O Avatar
    Jay.O

    gosh, so young…

    R.I.P

  5. steve b Avatar

    its really surreal still. we were hanging out 3 weeks ago.
    he had a lot left to give. he is missed and loved.

  6. steve b Avatar

    its really surreal still. we were hanging out 3 weeks ago.
    he had a lot left to give. he is missed and loved.

  7. mckyd Avatar
    mckyd

    Way too young…..RIP.

  8. mckyd Avatar
    mckyd

    Way too young…..RIP.

  9. lil Avatar

    I dont even know, or met or have spoken to the guy Jpsh..but have read this through iam:miss little cupcake…and millions of updates of iamers with their condelances. This has brought tears to my eyes over and over again. Like now.

    Another good man fell. Please be at peace at yourself and watch over those you love.

    Damn you guncrime.

  10. lil Avatar

    I dont even know, or met or have spoken to the guy Jpsh..but have read this through iam:miss little cupcake…and millions of updates of iamers with their condelances. This has brought tears to my eyes over and over again. Like now.

    Another good man fell. Please be at peace at yourself and watch over those you love.

    Damn you guncrime.

  11. ookumbubbleoo Avatar

    RE: #50.

    That news report is inaccurate and pretty fucking rediculous.

  12. ookumbubbleoo Avatar

    RE: #50.

    That news report is inaccurate and pretty fucking rediculous.

  13. phoenixxx Avatar

    i have nothing insightful to say.

    but this strikes me as a goddamn shame.

  14. phoenixxx Avatar

    i have nothing insightful to say.

    but this strikes me as a goddamn shame.

  15. kuroneko711 Avatar

    My heart goes out to all these people that were friends with this individual.

    “If the people we love are stolen from us, the way to have them live on is to never stop loving them. Buildings burn. People die. But real love lives forever.”

  16. kuroneko711 Avatar

    My heart goes out to all these people that were friends with this individual.

    “If the people we love are stolen from us, the way to have them live on is to never stop loving them. Buildings burn. People die. But real love lives forever.”

  17. Bastian Avatar
    Bastian

    @#82: Well, that news report was/is the only source available. If you have some additional information, please share… Thanks!

  18. Bastian Avatar
    Bastian

    @#82: Well, that news report was/is the only source available. If you have some additional information, please share… Thanks!

  19. Warren Avatar

    Everyday I wake up hoping this is just one big fucked up dream, and that I’ll wake up and you’ll still be around Josh. Being the all around awesome guy that you are, as well as a very good piercer.

    I was hoping to actually have our conversations done in person this year at APP, but now we won’t get a chance to.

    I curse this world once again for taking such a good person away from us.

  20. Warren Avatar

    Everyday I wake up hoping this is just one big fucked up dream, and that I’ll wake up and you’ll still be around Josh. Being the all around awesome guy that you are, as well as a very good piercer.

    I was hoping to actually have our conversations done in person this year at APP, but now we won’t get a chance to.

    I curse this world once again for taking such a good person away from us.

  21. Luis Avatar
    Luis

    Josh, you were one of the sweetest and nicest people in our industry. Conference will never be the same without you.

  22. Luis Avatar
    Luis

    Josh, you were one of the sweetest and nicest people in our industry. Conference will never be the same without you.

  23. Susan Avatar
    Susan

    Josh…it’s extremely hard to accept your gone…

    I’ll always have my memories… 🙁

  24. Susan Avatar
    Susan

    Josh…it’s extremely hard to accept your gone…

    I’ll always have my memories… 🙁

  25. Rosie Rotten Avatar
    Rosie Rotten

    You were one of the reasons I started doing suspension. You inspired me and I will never forget the many drunken 4am phone calls to come over and watch movies. I will miss you and you will always be in my heart!

  26. Rosie Rotten Avatar
    Rosie Rotten

    You were one of the reasons I started doing suspension. You inspired me and I will never forget the many drunken 4am phone calls to come over and watch movies. I will miss you and you will always be in my heart!

  27. Victor T. Cypert Avatar

    I knew Josh Prentice quite well and he was a dear and close friend of mine. I trusted no other person to pierce and then gauge my nipples and Josh was the one who performed the mod. I only learned of Josh’s unfortunate and tragic passing this evening and my heart aches with every thought of him: every fight, every laugh, every entheogenic experience, every moment. You don’t really know how much you love someone until they are gone.

    Josh was more than a pretty face, a nice physique, and a quick wit. Josh was a person capable of infinite love and prone to genuine emotional displays, both positive and negative. He was a true example of what it means to live in the eternal now.

    I love you, Josh. You were my friend, my brother, and my partner in many shared adventures through inner space. My heart aches and my mind can find no rest. My 10gauge hoops and my memories are all I have left of you.

    I will never forget you. I will always love you. Peace, my brother, until we rest together in the long, dreamless sleep of the soul.

  28. Victor T. Cypert Avatar

    I knew Josh Prentice quite well and he was a dear and close friend of mine. I trusted no other person to pierce and then gauge my nipples and Josh was the one who performed the mod. I only learned of Josh’s unfortunate and tragic passing this evening and my heart aches with every thought of him: every fight, every laugh, every entheogenic experience, every moment. You don’t really know how much you love someone until they are gone.

    Josh was more than a pretty face, a nice physique, and a quick wit. Josh was a person capable of infinite love and prone to genuine emotional displays, both positive and negative. He was a true example of what it means to live in the eternal now.

    I love you, Josh. You were my friend, my brother, and my partner in many shared adventures through inner space. My heart aches and my mind can find no rest. My 10gauge hoops and my memories are all I have left of you.

    I will never forget you. I will always love you. Peace, my brother, until we rest together in the long, dreamless sleep of the soul.

  29. red_eyes Avatar
    red_eyes

    r.i.p josh :’(

  30. red_eyes Avatar
    red_eyes

    r.i.p josh :’(

  31. loki shane Avatar
    loki shane

    your my best friend…
    i love you

  32. loki shane Avatar
    loki shane

    your my best friend…
    i love you

  33. satans puppet Avatar
    satans puppet

    WHATEVER, YOU FIND HORRIBLE THINGS WHEN YOU LOOK VERY HARD TO FIND THEM.

  34. satans puppet Avatar
    satans puppet

    WHATEVER, YOU FIND HORRIBLE THINGS WHEN YOU LOOK VERY HARD TO FIND THEM.

  35. loki 13 Avatar

    you are my best friend…you saved my life….and you made me see what you sawe in me…you were the first) one to evr do that(fuck u for that..you always made me smile…cry..and bleed…i hope i do you proud with this group..im tryin to do waht we wish we could….there isnt an hour i dont think of you..go ahead and call me a fag…ill just say only for you…whats stupid is that everytime i hear the word hommie i cry..fuck you..lol… i know your with me..i can still hear you laughin…i didnt lose you…you made me stronger…now i have to do both our parts..and i nevr knew how much you touched evryone…and what you carried on your shoulders…
    you owe me a shot..and a headcheck…
    and my finnal hooks…i fuckin love you cracker….

    and your wrong…we can only save ourselves….
    you saved me..i just nevr told you…

    loki shane defriece
    [email protected]

  36. loki 13 Avatar

    you are my best friend…you saved my life….and you made me see what you sawe in me…you were the first) one to evr do that(fuck u for that..you always made me smile…cry..and bleed…i hope i do you proud with this group..im tryin to do waht we wish we could….there isnt an hour i dont think of you..go ahead and call me a fag…ill just say only for you…whats stupid is that everytime i hear the word hommie i cry..fuck you..lol… i know your with me..i can still hear you laughin…i didnt lose you…you made me stronger…now i have to do both our parts..and i nevr knew how much you touched evryone…and what you carried on your shoulders…
    you owe me a shot..and a headcheck…
    and my finnal hooks…i fuckin love you cracker….

    and your wrong…we can only save ourselves….
    you saved me..i just nevr told you…

    loki shane defriece
    [email protected]

  37. loki 13 Avatar

    please contact me if the comment above didnt make it..
    i just spoke from the heart…
    loki shane d
    [email protected]

  38. loki 13 Avatar

    please contact me if the comment above didnt make it..
    i just spoke from the heart…
    loki shane d
    [email protected]

  39. SATANS PUPPET Avatar
    SATANS PUPPET

    I resend my comment, I got to know her and I was wrong, bad news, bad news, bad news. Anyone and everyone should stay away from her.

  40. SATANS PUPPET Avatar
    SATANS PUPPET

    I resend my comment, I got to know her and I was wrong, bad news, bad news, bad news. Anyone and everyone should stay away from her.

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