Jack Massey is recognized as the visionary founder of Gold Coast Tattoo and Piercing, establishing Monterey’s first tattoo shop in 1976. As an influential tattoo artist, he laid the groundwork for a thriving tattoo culture in the region. Massey’s entrepreneurial spirit led him to expand his operations to San Francisco, and he was instrumental in mentoring future tattoo artists, notably Steve Hendricks, who would later take over and continue the legacy of Gold Coast Tattoo. His pioneering efforts helped shape the early landscape of professional tattooing on California’s Central Coast.
