Darryl Gates of Diamond Jacks Tattoo Parlour, Soho, London

Crane.tv visits Diamond Jacks tattoo parlour in Soho, London. Described as “the longest running studio in London’s West End” it’s seen the likes of Dee Dee Ramone and the Stray Cats come through its doors. Owner Darryl Gates, longtime tattooist, has also created work for Vogue photoshoots and film and television including ‘This is England’. Here he talks about the changing face of tattooing and his approach to the art.