25 Reviews

Rock Star Tattoo

Tacoma, Washington
Reviews
Maggie M.
3 Jul 2019
REPORT
I had a tattoo done with Bryan Knapp at Rock Star Tattoo and it was a truly terrible experience. There were enough red flags that I should have just walked away without getting the tattoo. Ultimately ... Read More
I had a tattoo done with Bryan Knapp at Rock Star Tattoo and it was a truly terrible experience. There were enough red flags that I should have just walked away without getting the tattoo. Ultimately though, I wound up feeling bullied into an image that was not what I wanted.My tattoo was meant to be a highly detailed shark jaw drawn by Bryan and cost me $300. On tattoo day I was forced to choose an existing drawing from Google images; he didn't take the time to draw the image himself. He tells me that artists don't like the details I prefer and the image I want looks unrealistic and cartoonish.  Bryan said, "What you are asking me to do is reverse an image; it's never going to look the way it does in your pretty little head." Continuing to insult me he goes on: I am hardheaded, closed-minded, and he's a pro. "I've been tattooing almost as long as you have been alive and if you can't trust me to do a good job, you have no business getting tattooed." Once the stencil of the googled image was placed, I asked to shift the image up a centimeter; he even fought me on that. Finally, he moved it with a snarky, "If that'll make you happy sweetheart!" Bryan made no effort to capture the image I truly wanted. The process was insulting, the result was sloppy and flat. I will not return to Bryan for future tattoos. Read Less
Melissa Cortes
24 Mar 2018
REPORT
The best tattoo I have ever had! Brian is so talented and covered up my other tatts beautifully! I'm so impressed with his work!
Caryl Mccourt
30 Dec 2017
REPORT
Brought my daughter in to get her nose pierced today. Love this place! Very comfortable, clean waiting area. Staff was really nice. Brian was quick with the piercing, then took the time to explain to ... Read More
Brought my daughter in to get her nose pierced today. Love this place! Very comfortable, clean waiting area. Staff was really nice. Brian was quick with the piercing, then took the time to explain to my daughter how to care for it. Will defiantly come here again Read Less
Nicole Harklerode
14 Nov 2017
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Rebecca is AMAZING!! She was super friendly and personable. Made me feel super comfortable and did an amazing job on my hand tattoo!!! I will be coming back FOR sure. Ask for Rebecca!!!
Claudia Guerrero
8 Nov 2017
REPORT
Becca is seroiusly baddassss with her detail!! Cool shop. cool prices . defiantly coming here again!
Ken Gtwo
28 Aug 2017
REPORT
Brian came through where other tattoo shops would not. My friend from overseas could not even get an appointment in Seattle for a small tattoo as apparently most artists feel those beneath them so the... Read More
Brian came through where other tattoo shops would not. My friend from overseas could not even get an appointment in Seattle for a small tattoo as apparently most artists feel those beneath them so they won't return the call to make the appointment in the first place. Brian had had a cancellation and was more than happy to make the necessary adjustments and do the tattoo right there at the last minute. His art work was impeccable as well. Thank you man! Read Less
Erin Story
25 Jul 2017
REPORT
Guys are pretty cool in the shop. The receptionist is a sweet gal. Bec is always amazing! She's done 80% of my tats and I don't trust anyone else from now On! Deff check out this shop!
Samantha Ann
24 Jul 2017
REPORT
Absolutely in love with the work Rebecca Lockley has done for me! Been almost a year since she did it and hasn't faded one bit. She was sweet and did exactly what I asked for! I moved to Tennessee and... Read More
Absolutely in love with the work Rebecca Lockley has done for me! Been almost a year since she did it and hasn't faded one bit. She was sweet and did exactly what I asked for! I moved to Tennessee and I literally have not had this many compliments in my life. When I come back to Wa I will defiantly be making a visit to her. Read Less
Colton Levi Springmeyer
9 Jul 2017
REPORT
Employees are very polite and friendly. Tattooists are very professional. The overall atmosphere of the shop is great!
LuvLee S Campeau
2 Jul 2017
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My daughter got her tongue pierced there yesterday the piercer was amazing he did such a good job he was quick and she had no pain we will definitely be revisiting there again.
Sarah Elizabeth
22 Jun 2017
REPORT
I literally walked in this place and said I want mountains on my arm. Lol .. thankfully they had a cancelled appointment and could do it right away! I appreciated the time and effort that the artist ... Read More
I literally walked in this place and said I want mountains on my arm. Lol .. thankfully they had a cancelled appointment and could do it right away! I appreciated the time and effort that the artist put in to ensure it was exactly what I wanted. It turned out to be a beautiful piece of art. I can't wait until we figure out the rest! Read Less
Bryson Rhinehart
1 Jun 2017
REPORT
I can say enough how much I appreciate Brian. My daughter had gotten her tongue pierced at another shop because we just happened to be next to it (HUGE MISTAKE) anyhow she ended up having complication... Read More
I can say enough how much I appreciate Brian. My daughter had gotten her tongue pierced at another shop because we just happened to be next to it (HUGE MISTAKE) anyhow she ended up having complications and was bleeding pretty bad like mouthfuls of blood and he didnt even hesitate to meet us at his shop after hours and take care of her. We will definitely never go anywhere else. Cant thank him enough!! Read Less
Kelley Cozine-Dunn
11 May 2017
REPORT
Went in with my daughter on Saturday and got amazing tattoo cover ups! Love the work and all the compliments I've been getting! Thanks for an entertaining day and a great piece of art!
Braxton Steege
9 May 2017
REPORT
Brian has done an amazing job on my sleeve. I recommend the shop to anyone looking to get a tattoo wether it is their first or twelfth. Amazing work and affordable prices.
MJ Taylor
8 May 2017
REPORT
Got my lip pierced by Bryan and had a great experience. He and Jeff were very friendly and inviting and the shop looked sick!(but was clean as a whistle). Plan on going back when I want to get my nose... Read More
Got my lip pierced by Bryan and had a great experience. He and Jeff were very friendly and inviting and the shop looked sick!(but was clean as a whistle). Plan on going back when I want to get my nose and next tattoo done! Read Less
Kawasaki Fastest Harley
25 Apr 2017
REPORT
They came highly recommend by several friends. I got a tat for my dad who meant the world to me. Brian helped me see some things and changed some things around and it came out perfect... price was ver... Read More
They came highly recommend by several friends. I got a tat for my dad who meant the world to me. Brian helped me see some things and changed some things around and it came out perfect... price was very reasonable and the art work was perfect. He is now about to start a sleeve for me Read Less
Airan Doyle
21 Apr 2017
REPORT
Its a cool little shop real chill people and a fun environment to get tattooed in I love coming here and they got some really badass work and Shoutout to Jeffery for the Libra tattoo looks wicked man
Tina Hesketh
3 Apr 2017
REPORT
I have 7 tattoos soon-to-be nine tattoos from the artist at this tattoo parlors.... my tattoos are beautiful and perfect..... penmanship is gorgeous.... my husband has all of his tattoos from the arti... Read More
I have 7 tattoos soon-to-be nine tattoos from the artist at this tattoo parlors.... my tattoos are beautiful and perfect..... penmanship is gorgeous.... my husband has all of his tattoos from the artist from this establishment, which count out to six tattoos..... I give this place a 10 star.... it's clean, it's professional and the people are super cool..... I recommend anybody who wants a tattoo to go to ROCK STAR TATTOO..... Read Less
Jeffrey Sphinx
21 Mar 2017
REPORT
Custom work, great prices and friendly artists
Samantha Fosdick
3 Mar 2017
REPORT
The guy was really nice, it was a good experience for my first tattoo. However I showed him a picture of exactly what I wanted. It was a little tiny thing and he put it UPSIDE DOWN.
Brie T.
24 Jan 2017
REPORT
Worst tattoo shop. This was my first tattoo and wish i never put my trust in them not only did the owner call my sister a cunt he told her multiple times that she could go sit outside in the cold whil... Read More
Worst tattoo shop. This was my first tattoo and wish i never put my trust in them not only did the owner call my sister a cunt he told her multiple times that she could go sit outside in the cold while i wad getting my tattoo only because we wanted it smaller so they could all be the same size since we all were getting the same design however my two other sisters got there tattoo done at a different shop i had faith in this shop because i knew the owner and we got called names and a tattoo that im stuck with for the rest of my life that i feel dosnt even symbolize the bond with my sister due to it being 3 times the size of the design. If i could rate no stars i would Read Less
Captain N.
22 Jan 2017
REPORT
This is the WORST tattoo parlor I have ever been to. I went to give my sister her FIRST tattoo, it was to be the same one my other sister and I have. I hadn't even picked this place out it was just a ... Read More
This is the WORST tattoo parlor I have ever been to. I went to give my sister her FIRST tattoo, it was to be the same one my other sister and I have. I hadn't even picked this place out it was just a buddy of my mom's and my sister had been pierced there before. As soon as we walked in the guy was super rude to us, gave us attitude the entire time and said they mainly do custom work and our tattoo was pretty common/popular. They didn't ask her to sign the waiver and didn't I.D. her and she was clearly underage. He put the stencil on her arm and it was 3 times larger than the tattoo we had and we asked for it to be smaller. He proceeded to refuse to change the size and looked at ours and said how shitty they were and that his was better. We told him we wanted it all the same size and he told us he wouldn't do it then proceeded to bully my little sister into STILL getting the tattoo 3 times larger! He wouldn't let us near her while he tattooed her and refused to listen to our demands. My mother actually called the place to bitch and them and make them stop her tattoo but they refused to let her talk to him and proceeded to finish the tattoo then highly over charge us and treat us rudely only to be finished by threatening us and calling us cunts. I hope this place gets shut down. I've never had a tattoo artist refuse to give me what I want and then force a poor 17 year old girl to PERMANENTLY tattoo her body with something she didn't want!!! I hope you guys loose your licenses and I will be contacting the police for your refusal to follow protocol Read Less
Bree R
24 Nov 2016
REPORT
One guy was really cool the other kinda standoff'ish my bigger complaint is that the work wasn't very good line work is bad some things are blown out others blank small tattoos should be easier and do... Read More
One guy was really cool the other kinda standoff'ish my bigger complaint is that the work wasn't very good line work is bad some things are blown out others blank small tattoos should be easier and done well these are small and crappy. How do you mess up font? Anyway I wouldn't recommend this place.Read Less
Emily S.
24 Sep 2015
REPORT
THIS IS THE WORST TATTOO PLACE IN THE WORLD. These people are completely unprofessional. They are JERKS. I hope to god no one ever has to experience these incompetent ass*****.
David R.
17 May 2015
REPORT
Terrible second experience. First was a piercing that was crooked, went back and they fixed it and it was crooked the other way. Went somewhere else and they fixed it. Yesterday son and wife got tatto... Read More
Terrible second experience. First was a piercing that was crooked, went back and they fixed it and it was crooked the other way. Went somewhere else and they fixed it. Yesterday son and wife got tattoos. 4pm appointment and the guy wasn't even there and the stencils were not done. He showed up, did the stencils and started an hour late. Finished product? The torch with flame looks like a cinnamon ice cream cone. Will definitely get it fixed SOMEWHERE ELSE. I'M DONE with these guys. Also I must ad that the place is frequented by tweakers. Must of seen a dozen of them come and go during our 5 hour tattoo session. To sum it up. They aren't professional, don't do good work and too many meth heads hanging around. Other than that the coloring of the tattoo looks very good. Read Less
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11810 Pacific Avenue South
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Rock Star Tattoo

Tacoma, Washington
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11810 Pacific Avenue South
Tacoma Washington 98444
Monday
12:00PM-20:00PM
Tuesday
12:00PM-20:00PM
Wednesday
12:00PM-20:00PM
Thursday
12:00PM-20:00PM
Friday
12:00PM-20:00PM
Saturday
12:00PM-20:00PM
Sunday
12:00PM-18:00PM
Maggie M.
3 Jul 2019
REPORT
I had a tattoo done with Bryan Knapp at Rock Star Tattoo and it was a truly terrible experience. There were enough red flags that I should have just walked away without getting the tattoo. Ultimately ... Read More
I had a tattoo done with Bryan Knapp at Rock Star Tattoo and it was a truly terrible experience. There were enough red flags that I should have just walked away without getting the tattoo. Ultimately though, I wound up feeling bullied into an image that was not what I wanted.My tattoo was meant to be a highly detailed shark jaw drawn by Bryan and cost me $300. On tattoo day I was forced to choose an existing drawing from Google images; he didn't take the time to draw the image himself. He tells me that artists don't like the details I prefer and the image I want looks unrealistic and cartoonish.  Bryan said, "What you are asking me to do is reverse an image; it's never going to look the way it does in your pretty little head." Continuing to insult me he goes on: I am hardheaded, closed-minded, and he's a pro. "I've been tattooing almost as long as you have been alive and if you can't trust me to do a good job, you have no business getting tattooed." Once the stencil of the googled image was placed, I asked to shift the image up a centimeter; he even fought me on that. Finally, he moved it with a snarky, "If that'll make you happy sweetheart!" Bryan made no effort to capture the image I truly wanted. The process was insulting, the result was sloppy and flat. I will not return to Bryan for future tattoos. Read Less
Melissa Cortes
24 Mar 2018
REPORT
The best tattoo I have ever had! Brian is so talented and covered up my other tatts beautifully! I'm so impressed with his work!
Caryl Mccourt
30 Dec 2017
REPORT
Brought my daughter in to get her nose pierced today. Love this place! Very comfortable, clean waiting area. Staff was really nice. Brian was quick with the piercing, then took the time to explain to ... Read More
Brought my daughter in to get her nose pierced today. Love this place! Very comfortable, clean waiting area. Staff was really nice. Brian was quick with the piercing, then took the time to explain to my daughter how to care for it. Will defiantly come here again Read Less
Nicole Harklerode
14 Nov 2017
REPORT
Rebecca is AMAZING!! She was super friendly and personable. Made me feel super comfortable and did an amazing job on my hand tattoo!!! I will be coming back FOR sure. Ask for Rebecca!!!
Claudia Guerrero
8 Nov 2017
REPORT
Becca is seroiusly baddassss with her detail!! Cool shop. cool prices . defiantly coming here again!
Ken Gtwo
28 Aug 2017
REPORT
Brian came through where other tattoo shops would not. My friend from overseas could not even get an appointment in Seattle for a small tattoo as apparently most artists feel those beneath them so the... Read More
Brian came through where other tattoo shops would not. My friend from overseas could not even get an appointment in Seattle for a small tattoo as apparently most artists feel those beneath them so they won't return the call to make the appointment in the first place. Brian had had a cancellation and was more than happy to make the necessary adjustments and do the tattoo right there at the last minute. His art work was impeccable as well. Thank you man! Read Less
Erin Story
25 Jul 2017
REPORT
Guys are pretty cool in the shop. The receptionist is a sweet gal. Bec is always amazing! She's done 80% of my tats and I don't trust anyone else from now On! Deff check out this shop!
Samantha Ann
24 Jul 2017
REPORT
Absolutely in love with the work Rebecca Lockley has done for me! Been almost a year since she did it and hasn't faded one bit. She was sweet and did exactly what I asked for! I moved to Tennessee and... Read More
Absolutely in love with the work Rebecca Lockley has done for me! Been almost a year since she did it and hasn't faded one bit. She was sweet and did exactly what I asked for! I moved to Tennessee and I literally have not had this many compliments in my life. When I come back to Wa I will defiantly be making a visit to her. Read Less
Colton Levi Springmeyer
9 Jul 2017
REPORT
Employees are very polite and friendly. Tattooists are very professional. The overall atmosphere of the shop is great!
LuvLee S Campeau
2 Jul 2017
REPORT
My daughter got her tongue pierced there yesterday the piercer was amazing he did such a good job he was quick and she had no pain we will definitely be revisiting there again.
Sarah Elizabeth
22 Jun 2017
REPORT
I literally walked in this place and said I want mountains on my arm. Lol .. thankfully they had a cancelled appointment and could do it right away! I appreciated the time and effort that the artist ... Read More
I literally walked in this place and said I want mountains on my arm. Lol .. thankfully they had a cancelled appointment and could do it right away! I appreciated the time and effort that the artist put in to ensure it was exactly what I wanted. It turned out to be a beautiful piece of art. I can't wait until we figure out the rest! Read Less
Bryson Rhinehart
1 Jun 2017
REPORT
I can say enough how much I appreciate Brian. My daughter had gotten her tongue pierced at another shop because we just happened to be next to it (HUGE MISTAKE) anyhow she ended up having complication... Read More
I can say enough how much I appreciate Brian. My daughter had gotten her tongue pierced at another shop because we just happened to be next to it (HUGE MISTAKE) anyhow she ended up having complications and was bleeding pretty bad like mouthfuls of blood and he didnt even hesitate to meet us at his shop after hours and take care of her. We will definitely never go anywhere else. Cant thank him enough!! Read Less
Kelley Cozine-Dunn
11 May 2017
REPORT
Went in with my daughter on Saturday and got amazing tattoo cover ups! Love the work and all the compliments I've been getting! Thanks for an entertaining day and a great piece of art!
Braxton Steege
9 May 2017
REPORT
Brian has done an amazing job on my sleeve. I recommend the shop to anyone looking to get a tattoo wether it is their first or twelfth. Amazing work and affordable prices.
MJ Taylor
8 May 2017
REPORT
Got my lip pierced by Bryan and had a great experience. He and Jeff were very friendly and inviting and the shop looked sick!(but was clean as a whistle). Plan on going back when I want to get my nose... Read More
Got my lip pierced by Bryan and had a great experience. He and Jeff were very friendly and inviting and the shop looked sick!(but was clean as a whistle). Plan on going back when I want to get my nose and next tattoo done! Read Less
Kawasaki Fastest Harley
25 Apr 2017
REPORT
They came highly recommend by several friends. I got a tat for my dad who meant the world to me. Brian helped me see some things and changed some things around and it came out perfect... price was ver... Read More
They came highly recommend by several friends. I got a tat for my dad who meant the world to me. Brian helped me see some things and changed some things around and it came out perfect... price was very reasonable and the art work was perfect. He is now about to start a sleeve for me Read Less
Airan Doyle
21 Apr 2017
REPORT
Its a cool little shop real chill people and a fun environment to get tattooed in I love coming here and they got some really badass work and Shoutout to Jeffery for the Libra tattoo looks wicked man
Tina Hesketh
3 Apr 2017
REPORT
I have 7 tattoos soon-to-be nine tattoos from the artist at this tattoo parlors.... my tattoos are beautiful and perfect..... penmanship is gorgeous.... my husband has all of his tattoos from the arti... Read More
I have 7 tattoos soon-to-be nine tattoos from the artist at this tattoo parlors.... my tattoos are beautiful and perfect..... penmanship is gorgeous.... my husband has all of his tattoos from the artist from this establishment, which count out to six tattoos..... I give this place a 10 star.... it's clean, it's professional and the people are super cool..... I recommend anybody who wants a tattoo to go to ROCK STAR TATTOO..... Read Less
Jeffrey Sphinx
21 Mar 2017
REPORT
Custom work, great prices and friendly artists
Samantha Fosdick
3 Mar 2017
REPORT
The guy was really nice, it was a good experience for my first tattoo. However I showed him a picture of exactly what I wanted. It was a little tiny thing and he put it UPSIDE DOWN.
Brie T.
24 Jan 2017
REPORT
Worst tattoo shop. This was my first tattoo and wish i never put my trust in them not only did the owner call my sister a cunt he told her multiple times that she could go sit outside in the cold whil... Read More
Worst tattoo shop. This was my first tattoo and wish i never put my trust in them not only did the owner call my sister a cunt he told her multiple times that she could go sit outside in the cold while i wad getting my tattoo only because we wanted it smaller so they could all be the same size since we all were getting the same design however my two other sisters got there tattoo done at a different shop i had faith in this shop because i knew the owner and we got called names and a tattoo that im stuck with for the rest of my life that i feel dosnt even symbolize the bond with my sister due to it being 3 times the size of the design. If i could rate no stars i would Read Less
Captain N.
22 Jan 2017
REPORT
This is the WORST tattoo parlor I have ever been to. I went to give my sister her FIRST tattoo, it was to be the same one my other sister and I have. I hadn't even picked this place out it was just a ... Read More
This is the WORST tattoo parlor I have ever been to. I went to give my sister her FIRST tattoo, it was to be the same one my other sister and I have. I hadn't even picked this place out it was just a buddy of my mom's and my sister had been pierced there before. As soon as we walked in the guy was super rude to us, gave us attitude the entire time and said they mainly do custom work and our tattoo was pretty common/popular. They didn't ask her to sign the waiver and didn't I.D. her and she was clearly underage. He put the stencil on her arm and it was 3 times larger than the tattoo we had and we asked for it to be smaller. He proceeded to refuse to change the size and looked at ours and said how shitty they were and that his was better. We told him we wanted it all the same size and he told us he wouldn't do it then proceeded to bully my little sister into STILL getting the tattoo 3 times larger! He wouldn't let us near her while he tattooed her and refused to listen to our demands. My mother actually called the place to bitch and them and make them stop her tattoo but they refused to let her talk to him and proceeded to finish the tattoo then highly over charge us and treat us rudely only to be finished by threatening us and calling us cunts. I hope this place gets shut down. I've never had a tattoo artist refuse to give me what I want and then force a poor 17 year old girl to PERMANENTLY tattoo her body with something she didn't want!!! I hope you guys loose your licenses and I will be contacting the police for your refusal to follow protocol Read Less
Bree R
24 Nov 2016
REPORT
One guy was really cool the other kinda standoff'ish my bigger complaint is that the work wasn't very good line work is bad some things are blown out others blank small tattoos should be easier and do... Read More
One guy was really cool the other kinda standoff'ish my bigger complaint is that the work wasn't very good line work is bad some things are blown out others blank small tattoos should be easier and done well these are small and crappy. How do you mess up font? Anyway I wouldn't recommend this place.Read Less
Emily S.
24 Sep 2015
REPORT
THIS IS THE WORST TATTOO PLACE IN THE WORLD. These people are completely unprofessional. They are JERKS. I hope to god no one ever has to experience these incompetent ass*****.
David R.
17 May 2015
REPORT
Terrible second experience. First was a piercing that was crooked, went back and they fixed it and it was crooked the other way. Went somewhere else and they fixed it. Yesterday son and wife got tatto... Read More
Terrible second experience. First was a piercing that was crooked, went back and they fixed it and it was crooked the other way. Went somewhere else and they fixed it. Yesterday son and wife got tattoos. 4pm appointment and the guy wasn't even there and the stencils were not done. He showed up, did the stencils and started an hour late. Finished product? The torch with flame looks like a cinnamon ice cream cone. Will definitely get it fixed SOMEWHERE ELSE. I'M DONE with these guys. Also I must ad that the place is frequented by tweakers. Must of seen a dozen of them come and go during our 5 hour tattoo session. To sum it up. They aren't professional, don't do good work and too many meth heads hanging around. Other than that the coloring of the tattoo looks very good. Read Less
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