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. ms.flashgordon Avatar

    too young…….R.I.P…..

  2. ms.flashgordon Avatar

    too young…….R.I.P…..

  3. JackSmith Avatar
    JackSmith

    I’m lost for words, I met Josh at the 2005 APP Conference in Vegas and was inspired not only by his passion and vast knowledge for such a young piercer but for his lust for life and commitment to the APP, most nights I would see him still partying well past midnight and then up again early each morning to help organize classes. I was really hoping to catch up again at this years APP.

    Josh- You will be missed mate.

  4. JackSmith Avatar
    JackSmith

    I’m lost for words, I met Josh at the 2005 APP Conference in Vegas and was inspired not only by his passion and vast knowledge for such a young piercer but for his lust for life and commitment to the APP, most nights I would see him still partying well past midnight and then up again early each morning to help organize classes. I was really hoping to catch up again at this years APP.

    Josh- You will be missed mate.

  5. carlovely Avatar

    only the good die young

    rip pal

  6. carlovely Avatar

    only the good die young

    rip pal

  7. Kyle Petersen Avatar
    Kyle Petersen

    i still cant believe it. you were an amazing person, am i glad i had the opportunity to know you. rest well.

  8. Kyle Petersen Avatar
    Kyle Petersen

    i still cant believe it. you were an amazing person, am i glad i had the opportunity to know you. rest well.

  9. Lori Avatar

    I never met Josh and really only knew him from his words in the Professionals forum on IAM, but I always looked forward to meeting him someday. What a loss, what a waste. Rest in peace, Josh, and my deepest condolences to his friends and loved ones.

  10. Lori Avatar

    I never met Josh and really only knew him from his words in the Professionals forum on IAM, but I always looked forward to meeting him someday. What a loss, what a waste. Rest in peace, Josh, and my deepest condolences to his friends and loved ones.

  11. Fancy Heart Avatar

    Sometimes you meet people that you never forget. Josh, I’ll miss seeing your comments, and hearing your advice. There should be more Josh Prentices. You will be greatly missed not only in the piercing industy, but as a friend to all of us. xoxoxox

  12. Fancy Heart Avatar

    Sometimes you meet people that you never forget. Josh, I’ll miss seeing your comments, and hearing your advice. There should be more Josh Prentices. You will be greatly missed not only in the piercing industy, but as a friend to all of us. xoxoxox

  13. gretta Avatar

    Too sad. My condolences to his friends and family.

  14. gretta Avatar

    Too sad. My condolences to his friends and family.

  15. Tay Avatar
    Tay

    He was a amazing person, he’ll be missed

  16. Tay Avatar
    Tay

    He was a amazing person, he’ll be missed

  17. Derek Avatar
    Derek

    Josh was a wonderful soul…full of passion and energy…burning so bright.

    I will miss you something fierce, Josh.

  18. Derek Avatar
    Derek

    Josh was a wonderful soul…full of passion and energy…burning so bright.

    I will miss you something fierce, Josh.

  19. Christian Avatar
    Christian

    Unfortunately there arent many people I have gotten to know or meet. This will sadly be one of those I will never get to. R.I.P.

  20. Christian Avatar
    Christian

    Unfortunately there arent many people I have gotten to know or meet. This will sadly be one of those I will never get to. R.I.P.

  21. Phish Avatar
    Phish

    you had a thirst for knowledge and by far one of the best personalities in the industry .

    You will be missed by so many

    Much love and godspeed

  22. Phish Avatar
    Phish

    you had a thirst for knowledge and by far one of the best personalities in the industry .

    You will be missed by so many

    Much love and godspeed

  23. stainless Avatar

    Josh was such an awesome person, he will be greatly missed.

  24. stainless Avatar

    Josh was such an awesome person, he will be greatly missed.

  25. xroryx Avatar
    xroryx

    Am I the only one who doesn’t know what happened?

  26. xroryx Avatar
    xroryx

    Am I the only one who doesn’t know what happened?

  27. Invisshadow Avatar
    Invisshadow

    No, you’re not. I only realized he’d passed away from reading all the comments.

  28. Invisshadow Avatar
    Invisshadow

    No, you’re not. I only realized he’d passed away from reading all the comments.

  29. paramount fidelity Avatar
    paramount fidelity

    xoxoxox

  30. paramount fidelity Avatar
    paramount fidelity

    xoxoxox

  31. heliophobe Avatar

    Holy Crap. He was born the same year I was. I don’t know why that matters, but somehow it does. I didn’t know him, I wish I did.

  32. heliophobe Avatar

    Holy Crap. He was born the same year I was. I don’t know why that matters, but somehow it does. I didn’t know him, I wish I did.

  33. Jennie Avatar
  34. Jennie Avatar
  35. Smallfry Avatar

    It may sound lame to some people, but I wish I had gotten a chance to know you and those to did were very lucky indeed. I know you will be missed. Rest in peace, kiddo.

  36. Smallfry Avatar

    It may sound lame to some people, but I wish I had gotten a chance to know you and those to did were very lucky indeed. I know you will be missed. Rest in peace, kiddo.

  37. MissTrin Avatar
    MissTrin

    Josh – you were a great friend, and a brilliant piercer. I miss you more than words can say. I’m broken. A little piece of us all died today with you. You will be remembered often, and fondly.

  38. MissTrin Avatar
    MissTrin

    Josh – you were a great friend, and a brilliant piercer. I miss you more than words can say. I’m broken. A little piece of us all died today with you. You will be remembered often, and fondly.

  39. Lily Avatar

    What a tragedy 🙁
    You will be missed…

  40. Lily Avatar

    What a tragedy 🙁
    You will be missed…

  41. mia more Avatar

    hey shannon how many people can you remember losing from, iam? especially by suicide? the earliest i can remember was mike-something, i think with some numbers in his name? you should make an iam graveyard where we can visit lost members because they are really accumulating 🙁

    too sad.

  42. mia more Avatar

    hey shannon how many people can you remember losing from, iam? especially by suicide? the earliest i can remember was mike-something, i think with some numbers in his name? you should make an iam graveyard where we can visit lost members because they are really accumulating 🙁

    too sad.

  43. tengu Avatar

    RIP josh. you gave me my suspension and i’ll always be greatful l to you for that. you were a great guy and good buddy. i’ll miss you, sucka.

    brought a tear to my eye to click here then see josh’s face.

  44. tengu Avatar

    RIP josh. you gave me my suspension and i’ll always be greatful l to you for that. you were a great guy and good buddy. i’ll miss you, sucka.

    brought a tear to my eye to click here then see josh’s face.

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