Two Generations of Tattoo Artists on the Evolution of Tattooing | Back in My Day

[@CantThinkofaCoolOne]

The old boy looks great for 85. Cool clip Vice.

[@vagizz]

those fake teeth really help :D

[@jakedamuss99]

anastasiya nekhaeva leave this place

[@Rohnon]

I'm pretty sure he deserved to be called "Man" instead of *boi*

[@PACKERMAN2077]

1:29 Clint Eastwood 😮

[@notJT-er6dd]

He is epitome of, “if you do what you love,you never have to work a day in your life.”

[@chris-andrebrissett5208]

Right. Its amazing to see

[@Thirdfish]

Tattooing is hard work, but i know what you mean ;)

[@chris-andrebrissett5208]

@Chief Sunnah oh the irony.

[@shinminmetroskyline]

sure, but we have to remember that for most people doing what you and being payed love really just isnt possible. definitely agree with the sentiment though

[@chris-andrebrissett5208]

@@shinminmetroskyline I agree to an extent but nowadays I notice more people who love their careers. But everyone doesn't have those opportunities. Hell, some even work two jobs, one being their passion and the other being just for a little extra cash

[@mercyhealing3348]

I recently got tattood by Doc last week he finished my blackout arm, he's a lovely guy and it's surprising how with it he is for his age 87 now I think.. he gave me a gift when I left aswell.. he's a awesome guy and it was a pleasure to meet him legend!

[@flyingbutthole]

bout to get tattooed by fidjit in a couple weeks

[@andreidan92]

Mercy Healing i love old sweet people

[@thresh0014]

That's funny this was posted recently and it says he's 85.. I think you're full of shit and have never even had a tattoo let alone met this man

[@mercyhealing3348]

@@thresh0014 it's a old video I seen this on Facebook ages ago with about 5 million views.. I even spoke to Doc about the video, Why would I make that up anyway? You're weird.

[@thresh0014]

@@flyingbutthole you poor thing

[@Noxx_Jones]

85 years old, has been tattooing for 50 years. And even this guy says she is strange.

[@KnozLo]

Well considering her specialty.. .I'd agree

[@EliteXtasy]

She's not really strange. She's just a hipster.

[@KnozLo]

@@EliteXtasy Exactly. Strange

[@Telopres]

That's just her style ... like i can draw some pretty weird stuff and some normal stuff , but id rather choose weird if i enjoy them more than normal... well xD point is , people come to her for her style so i mean its working .

[@kermasooda]

Well her style is pretty strange, but I don't think he meant it in a bad way and I don't think she took it that way either.

[@JakeGiu]

So cool seeing generations meet!

[@Alaskan-Armadillo]

I agree! I would love to see more of these types of episodes where it really helps show respect to our elders but also helps inform us about how things have changed! I wish this was longer though so we could learn more about how he started and since there was a strong stigma against them if he ever had to keep his head up.

[@jcrALLday]

Kinda boring dont you think?

[@JakeGiu]

@@jcrALLday harsh judgement!

[@jcrALLday]

@@JakeGiu you right I'm sorry.

[@JakeGiu]

@@jcrALLday imagine the things they went through to get to where they are today!

[@goathurder1181]

good old doc price... after 20+ years since he done my first tattoo & im still proud to let everyone know who done it... plymouth wouldnt be the same with out him & bill on union street..

[@dubklanky9035]

goathurder 1 yeah and bill Cosby is my uncle

[@liambayliss2608]

Remember Doc Prices name from back in the day, never ended up going in tho. Think it was Tim Sweet where i got my first one

[@michellehawk282]

He's the definition of "The Cool Grandpa". Imagine with all the heavly tattooed, young people now, how many badass Grandpas and Grandmas there will be in the future ^^

[@johnr8820]

Michelle Hawk how does having tattoos make you badass? Lol

[@abouey897]

@@johnr8820 lol for real.

[@redhood3695]

haha old freaks they will look like with stupid tattoos 😂😂😂

[@redhood3695]

@ADRV what car

[@prkp7248]

Most of them will not being grandpas because that type of person dont want to have kids or they will just overdose drugs and die in their 20's

[@EverRose64]

Young tattooer: "I don't like everyone having tattoos these days." Older tattooer: "I think everyone should have a tattoo." Two generational perspectives, or hipster vs non-hipster.

[@jesusask8]

I like how she says she hates instagram tattooer which she herself is the epitome of an instagram tattooer.

[@Michael-ll6px]

This is one of the best interviews I have seen in a long time. I love watching these two wildly different generations meet and discuss their work.

[@cra5ybeccra5ybec91]

She is looking at him in awe, she is so respectful. The sheer knowledge he would have... legendary x

[@lottabartha4720]

“I like when tattoos are hidden” Has a huge neck tattoo

[@ChekuL8er]

How about “2 generations of producers” Beat making

[@PACKERMAN2077]

You can kind of piece it together from an interview with dr. Dre and J dilla vs Skrillex.... Or anyone knew who has a laptop and no need to look for physical media, or spend any investable amount of time listening and learning about the music they plan on sampling.

[@patadams7282]

It always warms my heart to see two generations of a trade, especially of an artistic trade, to come together and have a respectful, even admiring discussion on where where trade has been and how it has advanced.

[@SupremeLeaderKimJong-un]

Thank you VICE, very cool

[@MultiDirt1234]

No thank you rocket man! 👨‍🚀

[@s-gaming8003]

subprime leered

[@stec1808]

we engwish no american pwease no nuke us

[@alemmingsdeath]

Who's your tailor?

[@mayobeans355]

Hi daddy

[@janey5039]

this is such a chill video because it isn't someone interviewing them... and it doesn't seem like they are forced to ask scripted questions... its just a straight up conversation with two people who share a passion. *I appreciate it.*

[@AlexandraG_]

Man Doc Price is an OG. So much respect for him and his work. I loved hearing his input.

[@vyrnmn]

"I'm very traditional" "I don't do anything traditional at all" Make your mind up, love!

[@SpaceDementia_]

Noticed this too, got the impression she was trying to hard to be "alternative"

[@conversejunky]

You can have traditional morals and still create untraditional output.

[@Charlie-ql1wi]

traditional is a style of tattoos, the first part was talking about the tradition of being an apprentice and growing from there to becoming a tattoo artist

[@kennhiser]

Lotte Tikka who apprenticed her so well she can’t do a traditional tattoo? Embarrassing.

[@Johan-og4ru]

She is a pretentious poser as so many of our generation.

[@mediatorugy]

When I was a corrections officer in a Texas prison, the inmates would scavenge parts from radios and florescent lights to make tattoo guns. They made ink by burning Vaseline.

[@TheShapingSickness]

Wow that's crazy

[@thebearstreetballs]

Matt Kramer you look like Ronny mund lol

[@CuriousOne75]

Complete styles like Neo Traditional have their origin in prisons.

[@coryobrien8154]

Not jus vaseline, anything that makes thick black smoke wen u burn it

[@coryobrien8154]

@@CuriousOne75 neo traditional started in prison??? Wrong. U must be thinking black and grey buddy..

[@ORACLE99999]

I was smiling during the entire video. Just love seeing content like this. I grew up being told that tattoos were the worst thing that you could ever do, and only criminals have them. I was always fascinated by them though, it's literally art that you take with you, and to this day I'm still fascinated. Can't wait to be covered from toes to my neck with every single piece telling a story or meaning something to me

[@DelinkventeN]

"You gonna have it when you're old" Yeah, no shit! That's the point! I'm not gonna need a picture book, I point at a tattoo and.. voila! "Story time, kids!"

[@chilishotline9590]

They wont all have a meanibg or story, good luck getting covered if they will all have meaning

[@ORACLE99999]

@@chilishotline9590 Well of course not, they're pieces of art. I do look forward to exploring different shops around the world and trying to remember the places I've been to get all of them. When I have the money I'm exploring Europe and just finding stores that I want to get a piece of flash at

[@ORACLE99999]

@@DelinkventeN exactly!!

[@benslaton7985]

This man is 85 years old and has been tattooing in one place for 50 years has tats covering his body but still doesnt have crazy face tats

[@cloudraker100]

Oh wow! A vid actually respectful, informative and a pleasure to watch. How original...

[@Groundedsquirrel]

Great conversation and love her work!

[@andrewhughes328]

I met Doc Price in Hereford, while visiting my Auntie Vi, l had Welsh Dragon on lower leg with my Welsh Grandads signature, it was done at Skinzoid at Hereford, l was residing in the Green Dragon as was Doc Price. Was my first tattoo, which was planed for a year before, 100yrs of Dads birth 1916. So in 2017 l had it done, Doc saw it , asked why l had done , l told the story, he said it was done by a lady, he was right and said she spent some time on it, then he introduced himself, meeting him made the occasion more special, l had the pleasure of informing the folk at Skinzoid that Doc Price's car was parked blocking their carpark. Nice one Doc Price a pleasure to have met you , God Bless

[@smadriel]

One thing I love about VICE is that humanity is always a very strong element the videos, be it in peoples strugles, odd habits, tastes, or their life experiences is this case.

[@TheStuport]

Absolutely a brilliant conversation between two generations of Artists. Thrilled too that these types of video's help to "Open Other's Eyes" when it comes to Tattoo Artists and any underlying stigma's that go along with that profession and probably other professions as well. Great concept VICE......Proud Subscriber as this channel Definitely Delivers The Goods.....Cheers From Ohio

[@kgm96]

on Doc Price a lot of Plymouth artists have learned from him over the decades, and he’s also a really decent bloke, geddon doc

[@aelincat8455]

I love that he doesn't disrespect the new normal even though it's different from when he started. These two have such and amazing conversation, I am so pleased I found this video

[@Thirdfish]

I was once in a tattoo studio waiting for my friend who was in the chair and the door burst open and 2 men with baseball bats entered and smashed up the studio. Tattoo rivalry was bad in the 80's, today it doesn't really exist.

[@CurtisAlfeld]

Shit, the place I've gotten all of my tattoos from is literally a minute walk from another studio.

[@nunglkr]

big respect to this man with the love of his profession.

[@garyeasterbrook5159]

Doc price awesome tattooist himself and his son bill price did alot of my work growing up in my late teens early 20's..all the very best price family from big Gary ✍

[@jeffleblanc8850]

Awesome I’m 60 now been tattooing most of my life will never give it up it’s in my blood can’t stop it’s an addiction I enjoy it you get great gratification out of pleasing someone and also yourself with a nice piece of work I have to take medication because wen I concentrate I shake a little so a few nerve pills fixes that up I don’t drink or do drugs been clean for 7 years now and sober from alcohol for 25 years now it caused me to many problems but sure had a good time would not change it for the world I love getting some new brand of ink a nice new custom machine I bought one of them pen rotarys and they suck cant beat the coils but getting a new machine once in a while gets me all excited like wen I was young tattooing the pigments and machines and all the good stuff you can get now a days is awesome you give all these new guys what we had back in the day and they would not be able to do a tattoo they would quit they have it easy now most don’t know how to make needles or set up ther machines but oh well it’s a lot of fun great to see this old fellow awesome video

[@ChartreuseDan]

Man's like a living monument to the birth of the studio as we know it

[@kivaka]

It's pretty sad that they don't cover their machines or their clip cords, i guess the two old schoolers didn't take the bloodborne pathogens classes. Side note I been in this industry 30 years also

[@Largepro21]

Its pretty sad u have #posers have a platform just because of the followers . Shout out to the ogs still holding it DOWN .

[@humphreybutterclump8742]

hmm guess they just wanted to get into the history and culture of tattooing. But that still would've been interesting to see!

[@Jacksonville_Phil]

Price has been tattooing since the sailor Jerry days. When they started the cleanliness aspect was subpar and Prices generation was the first to start using autoclaves and cavicide, stuff like that. I don't think they started using covers on machines till later on and he may be set in his ways and deem it not important even though it is.

[@kivaka]

@TheGodEmperorofMankind You're showing your ignorance

[@kivaka]

@TheGodEmperorofMankind Those guys back in the day used Barbcide and green soap and dryclaves. modern tattooing with Marty Holcomb, tattoo Jan at a Columbus, Ohio. Chicago ed Lake Geneva, big Greg Lake Geneva, Lyle Tuttle, Marty Holcomb, Huck Spalding, sailor Jerry are the one said started using the autoclaves

[@LemonSte]

wow this girl is the classic 'i hate my generation' lol. oh everyones tattooed i'm not special anymoreeee

[@ardenttiefling3262]

I love how the older generation can see the positive in tattoos getting popular while the younger complains that they're not special anymore for getting inked. I'm a Millennial and have a tattoo myself, I didn't get it because other people influenced me or because I wanted to feel special. It's because I wanted an artful piece that resembles a fox on my thigh. That's it.

[@JRF1366]

Why did I get sapped into this heartwarming shit? This is quality.

[@sofiecallow350]

Wow okay I would kill to be tattooed by the young woman. Her style is PERFECT.

[@xPizzaProductions]

I absolutely adore it too!

[@Nekminute]

Tattoo's are so popular, it's actually rare to see someone not have one at all

[@PurpleNinjas297]

that tattoo sketch at 2:28 is so amazing

[@fridaahhenvymymind2641]

Just because you’re cover in tattoos doesn’t mean all your tattoos are good.... I see some of the best tattoo artist with 6000 followers vs these cheap looking tats that are worth 2000$ because he tattoo lil xan or who ever with 100k followers..... now days people don’t care about quality of real artists worth

[@a1d5]

its sad, where I am we have great custom shops with multiple year waiting lists since the artists are insanely good.. yet people will still get "inked up by their boy in his basement/kitchen/meth den"

[@AP-iz2qe]

Could you recommend some of these artists?

[@fridaahhenvymymind2641]

A P depends what are you looking to get? All artists are different and some are better only doing one kind of tattoos like realism, old school, new school, color, watercolor, black and white, lettering ... etc

[@SKATEBAIT47]

I like the look of shitty tattoo's. Has more character than something that has been drawn and redrawn to be perfected

[@chilishotline9590]

@@a1d5 well maybe the "multiple year waiting list" is the problem? Thats ridiculously long to wait

[@GnarlyWaffle]

At 2:50 she completely contradicted herself. She is a complete description of what she described lmao

[@chefdoevredelgado4950]

Scumfuck She meant the traditional style of tattoos on the second part. She has her own style and she's good.

[@bradleyhird1735]

Your right she’s a dog shit tattooist I could teach my dog to do what she does

[@Rideumofos]

Had my first two tattoos from Doc, 20 years ago. Good to see he's still going! Might have to get another inking when I'm back in Plymouth.

[@swisstoni2913]

I recall when Doc Price tattoo'd me. He's mellowed somewhat these days.

[@AwareWolfOnWheels]

He's a legend!

[@tugrulc.1804]

The girl has a neck beard

[@420Ldub]

Yeah and it makes her extremely attractive kinda manly i like it.

[@tugrulc.1804]

nonameshere Press X to doubt

[@michaelmccarthy4615]

Its sad because I suspect that neck tattoo will not age well as she ages....

[@freakishuproar1168]

@@caffeinefiend1217 I'd say your "male biology" argument is undermined by your permanent virginity, but whatever.

[@erinashleyisabella3577]

Ikr

[@tylerolthuizen3347]

6:00 I don't like everyone else getting tattooed cause I wanna be a hipster with a weird haircut.

[@lessandra602]

Tyler Olthuizen 😅

[@connor_mings2001]

Doc price is the face of tattooing and in my opinion the face of Plymouth aswell. Unfortunately I couldn’t get tattooed by him as the day I got my first tattoo he retired, but hopefully his son is carrying on his work and hopefully I can get one off him

[@eriknoworries]

This was lovely! As expected, Vice is always fire.

[@stanleyhipkiss4690]

Yet another QUALITY content video from VICE

[@silencetraders]

to all of you calling this woman "manlike", "she has a beard" and a "helmet": (especially in the tattoo scene) people like to change themselves in so many different ways and this is her way of expressing herself. she even agrees that she's a weirdo and hey that's fucking good. who doesn't want to be a weirdo? being or looking like a normal person is so boring. to be honest if I would see her on the streets she would made my day because she is just looking so different from everyone else and that is what we as individuals want to achieve, don't we? I understand that she's not everyone's cup of tea, but just be respectful and don't call her names, because that makes you seem like you're not open for a world full of individuals.

[@thresh0014]

"she is just looking so different from everyone else and that is what we as individuals want to achieve, don't we?" Indeed, however she's wearing the " I'm a sad emo" uniform. Black, bowl cut hair, neck tattoo... it wouldn't surprise me if she's a cutter.

[@silencetraders]

well yes, but what about all those sixteen y/o kylie and kim doubles in this world? those are the ones we should worry about. there are certain trends/styles. and everyone has one that he likes. i myself am in love with wearing all black and having long black hair, and i’m also mainly listening to metal. but that’s just how it is because there are different groups in this world and of course people with the exact same interests often look and style themselves the same way. i definitely understand where you are coming from and what you mean, but there are so many people walking around like copycats in this world and for me, this woman in this video has enough personality and look to not be one of them.

[@thresh0014]

@@silencetraders I'll have to agree with you, She's definitely one of a kind. Nothing wrong with black on black, blaring metal but the anti-cop tattoos had me a little upset earlier. You're awesome Snaf, one of the few people I've ran into on the net to have a civil discussion with when we did not agree on something. Thank you, Stay Badass!

[@laukonig7454]

YES. This is something I’ve always wanted to watch ❣️ thank you

[@rumble360]

6:20 Love that quote

[@johnconklin9039]

Doc Price is a gem. I could talk to him for days. "I'm tire... I'm old... I'm fucked!" Me too brother.

[@emmacongdon8844]

Loved this video! Thanks, Vice!

[@starshine0423]

He seems so chill! Good vid!

[@squishtophers]

Personally I'm very happy to see the rise in popularity of tattoos and tattooing. Though there are plenty of negatives of course, I am hoping that this popularity will even further remove the work place stigma of having full body tattoos. Too many people are judged on their choice of appearance rather than their abilities. Great video, so cool to see this. I am someone looking to have my hands and neck tattooed. I am currently quite tattooed already.

[@thresh0014]

"I am someone looking to have my hands and neck tattooed" Good luck finding a job with benefits.

[@squishtophers]

@@thresh0014 That's my point... I don't really see why there's so much stigma against it anymore... It's silly.

[@Sandfurtz]

He looks a little bit like Mike Ehrmantraut from Breaking Bad

[@austincanta6884]

These are some cool people... cool names, style, passionate about what they do... respect!

[@chefdoevredelgado4950]

People saying her work is awful need to consider the fact that she's made her own style of tattoos. Her linework is clean and when you see her work you'll immediately know it's hers. It's very uncommon these days to find unique artists like her. It's like a collector thing. Hell, Van Gogh was laughed at back in the day before he became who he is now. That's the magic of artists who choose their own style-- you may not like their work, but you won't forget them either.

[@MrNick-]

7:32 easily the best part of the video 😂

[@Festoniaful]

Good video Vice!

[@AlphaMachina]

Finally something I can appreciate.

[@justjayty]

Her style is very eccentric. Would love to get tattoos by her.

[@UnoriginalEscobar]

So, this is what it looks like to have do what you love for your entire life 🙏🏼

[@vixxenfox2682]

That dude looks awesome for 85 years old let alone tattooing! That's amazing 😀

[@ethanandino538]

didn't want this to end dope video

[@thoughtcontrol4012]

i cant wait til there’s ACAB wall art letters marked down half off next to the live/laugh/love wall art letters at tjmaxx

[@upickitistickit4252]

I'm so over people saying the magic is gone in tattooing! Speak for yourself I'm still stoked on tattooing and have been since I saw the first hotstuff and panther head on my grandpa he got in the army. If the magic isn't there for you either find it or get out. I can look back at old Joe Lieber stuff and get just as jazzed now as I did 8 years ago. Then I can see people like Ozzy at House of ink or Dan Santoro in PA. I think if the magic is dead for you then you need to dive back in head first again. I'll admit nowadays you have to look harder but it's there you just have to seek it out. My name is Old Red Eyes and I stand by my statement with both feet! The fact that this guy is 85 and still stoked on tattoos proves the magic is there. If it's lost it's only lost on you until you open your eyes in a new way

[@rutrowraggy4044]

This was a very cool video!

[@MrRumbleDumble]

His voice is so soothing

[@JanderVK]

This is awesome. More of this please! (Goes for all ink slinger channels out there.)

[@samteasdale3655]

I really wish and hope at 85 I look as Good and as this chap.

[@mollievickers6338]

Yesss great content 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💪🏻

[@desmysterio]

This is just 😭❤️

[@derjahgalgion]

This is the Vice i love

[@misterss8778]

Doc is the man

[@dustbarber9767]

This is such a rad series! Please do barbers!

[@HitManTPanda]

She is beautiful with her tats..And wow he looks great for 85 man I'd love to get a tatto from him.

[@ppnnyyy]

that was a really beautiful conversation.

[@KindaVicious]

This was amazing.

[@007hwm3]

These two are great!! I'll get a tat from the old timer!😎👍

[@bebeurie6822]

He looks bloody good for his age! What a legend! Would love to be tattooed by him one day!

[@charlesfurie7439]

He's seems like a really nice guy

[@laura-valas]

this is so cute, I love it so much!

[@Grimoire6666]

Great interview, so cool to see two generations meeting. Fidjit is an amazing tattooer, it's pretty sad and embarrassing to see how many people have to comment on her appearance in the comments. Guess it shows the average intelligence of youtube viewers :/.

[@vildekm]

plsssss add captions! its hard to understand the man at times

[@louiserichards5751]

What an awesome pair ace ❤️

[@Lavender_Louis]

These two are lovely together!

[@RebSike]

hopefully we'll get more "back in my day" segments, one with doctors would be interesting

[@Charlie-mm4wc]

Nice job vice 👍👊

[@jasonirelan1737]

1 Thessalonians 5:15 Always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else.

[@fernandosandoval7144]

Mis respetos a ambas generaciones 🤜🤛

[@CuriousOne75]

Interesting... i am pretty much in the middle of the two :) Tattoo Artist with 30 years experience.... i got interested at age 8, and started at age 13. But even back then (30 years) i had to self teach myself.... there was no internet, nothing.

[@CatfishBradley]

The difference between when I say "I liked tattoos when they were hidden" VS when she says it, is I dont have my hands/neck tattooed lmao. It's like she just wanted all the outcast attention, and now she has to share it with other people, and thats a bummer haha

[@kevlarguardian]

Amazing talk!

[@SV-pp9ub]

Vice has been making good videos recently not the usual garage

[@travisburkley23]

This is great!

[@silversnooze]

This is really cool! Also, she looks a bit like Agyness Deyn.

[@Jhordana.]

Just fantastic!

[@ezekielpeppers637]

Did she really gentrify/appropriate prison and gang tattoos in herself? Big yikes

[@theted7736]

ezekiel peppers I cringed when she talked about her “love a prison and gang tattoos”

[@GRAFFDEMON]

Prison and gang tattoos look amazing though. Especially russian ones and american ones from the 70s and 80s.

[@rileyhooper7911]

Inspiration isnt appropiation big difference

[@GRAFFDEMON]

@@rileyhooper7911 Exactly.