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. tengu Avatar

    btw, i heard (not confirmed) he was shot in the chest and died last night/this morning.

  2. tengu Avatar

    btw, i heard (not confirmed) he was shot in the chest and died last night/this morning.

  3. rachel. Avatar
    rachel.

    josh will be missed… a LOT. rachel.

  4. rachel. Avatar
    rachel.

    josh will be missed… a LOT. rachel.

  5. disconnect Avatar
    disconnect

    Josh- you always had insight and were by far one of the nicest people on iam. I was looking forward to getting to know you better. rip

  6. disconnect Avatar
    disconnect

    Josh- you always had insight and were by far one of the nicest people on iam. I was looking forward to getting to know you better. rip

  7. silicun Avatar
    silicun

    i only met Josh briefly at APP 2005 where he looked after us being from out of the country it was invaluable to have him to help..Josh stayed in touch over the last couple of years and will be sorely missed a great young guy with incredible insight and passion for his profession.

  8. silicun Avatar
    silicun

    i only met Josh briefly at APP 2005 where he looked after us being from out of the country it was invaluable to have him to help..Josh stayed in touch over the last couple of years and will be sorely missed a great young guy with incredible insight and passion for his profession.

  9. zuul Avatar
    zuul

    So Sad To Lose Another Amazing Person, You’ll Be In My Heart Always As We Are FAMILY.

  10. zuul Avatar
    zuul

    So Sad To Lose Another Amazing Person, You’ll Be In My Heart Always As We Are FAMILY.

  11. lippi Avatar
    lippi

    What must have been a very nice man. That’s very tragic.

  12. lippi Avatar
    lippi

    What must have been a very nice man. That’s very tragic.

  13. casketdreamer Avatar

    too young, too talented. u will be missed

  14. casketdreamer Avatar

    too young, too talented. u will be missed

  15. Fancy Heart Avatar

    you never even make it to columbus man!!! for real!!!! we were suppost to party!!! wow!!!! WTF!!?!?!?!?!? we poured two High Lifes out for you tonight!!!gawd this sucks

  16. Fancy Heart Avatar

    you never even make it to columbus man!!! for real!!!! we were suppost to party!!! wow!!!! WTF!!?!?!?!?!? we poured two High Lifes out for you tonight!!!gawd this sucks

  17. Dina Avatar

    Wow. Damn.

    xxx

  18. Dina Avatar

    Wow. Damn.

    xxx

  19. kayla Avatar
    kayla

    maybe its the pbr
    but probally not
    but i kind of want to cry

  20. kayla Avatar
    kayla

    maybe its the pbr
    but probally not
    but i kind of want to cry

  21. kellex Avatar

    Maybe this is inappropriate, but I’m curious how he died.

    RIP. Too young!

  22. kellex Avatar

    Maybe this is inappropriate, but I’m curious how he died.

    RIP. Too young!

  23. jOELTRON Avatar

    RIP. It’s sad to see anybody leave, especially someone so young and even more so someone so talented from our industry.

    Sad times.

  24. jOELTRON Avatar

    RIP. It’s sad to see anybody leave, especially someone so young and even more so someone so talented from our industry.

    Sad times.

  25. Beppe Avatar
    Beppe

    So sad He was so young……..

  26. Beppe Avatar
    Beppe

    So sad He was so young……..

  27. ÈMþRê§§ Avatar
    ÈMþRê§§

    Earth has lost a lovely young man.
    May your soul rest in peace.
    Hugz E

  28. ÈMþRê§§ Avatar
    ÈMþRê§§

    Earth has lost a lovely young man.
    May your soul rest in peace.
    Hugz E

  29. merrydeath Avatar

    this makes you wonder how many people go missing, unattended, when nobody knows, when there’s a lack of communication… it makes you god damn thankful for things like IAM. word spreads so fast…

    i did not know him, no, but still cried, because it’s a tremendous loss. heart goes out to all of his friends/family/those that constitute both. rest in peace.

  30. merrydeath Avatar

    this makes you wonder how many people go missing, unattended, when nobody knows, when there’s a lack of communication… it makes you god damn thankful for things like IAM. word spreads so fast…

    i did not know him, no, but still cried, because it’s a tremendous loss. heart goes out to all of his friends/family/those that constitute both. rest in peace.

  31. Burnt Avatar

    This is so insanely sad…
    My respects to friends and family.

    Too young, too soon, too fucking sad that this had to happen.

    Rest in peace mate.

  32. Burnt Avatar

    This is so insanely sad…
    My respects to friends and family.

    Too young, too soon, too fucking sad that this had to happen.

    Rest in peace mate.

  33. Gaylin Avatar
    Gaylin

    You will be missed sweetheart!

  34. Gaylin Avatar
    Gaylin

    You will be missed sweetheart!

  35. Bridget Avatar
    Bridget

    Josh was an amazing friend to everyone. He was smart, talented and down to earth. He will never know how much I cared about him. I will miss you Josh!

  36. Bridget Avatar
    Bridget

    Josh was an amazing friend to everyone. He was smart, talented and down to earth. He will never know how much I cared about him. I will miss you Josh!

  37. MUTE-ONE Avatar

    life’s just too short.
    It won’t be long… we’ll all meet again… rest well.

  38. MUTE-ONE Avatar

    life’s just too short.
    It won’t be long… we’ll all meet again… rest well.

  39. peteD3 Avatar
    peteD3

    only the good die young.
    RIP Josh

  40. peteD3 Avatar
    peteD3

    only the good die young.
    RIP Josh

  41. Bastian Avatar
    Bastian

    @15,16 & 38: I guess that’s how he died: report
    in the paper, but it doesn’t give his name

    And since this was the only fatality reported that night, I`d say it’s highly probable that he was the victim mentionend in the article.

  42. Bastian Avatar
    Bastian

    @15,16 & 38: I guess that’s how he died: report
    in the paper, but it doesn’t give his name

    And since this was the only fatality reported that night, I`d say it’s highly probable that he was the victim mentionend in the article.

  43. Collision Theory Avatar

    I didn’t know him, but I wish his family and friends all the help and support they need. It’s so hard to wake up and find somone is no longer a part of your life…I’m sure he will remain in this community through his work and memories.

  44. Collision Theory Avatar

    I didn’t know him, but I wish his family and friends all the help and support they need. It’s so hard to wake up and find somone is no longer a part of your life…I’m sure he will remain in this community through his work and memories.

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