Kevin “Noodles” Wasserman, the founding guitarist of The Offspring, posted on Instagram that he must temporarily step away from live performances to address a sudden and serious health issue. The 63‑year‑old musician expressed deep sadness but emphasized the band’s unwavering support.
Band’s response and upcoming shows
Wasserman wrote, “The rest of the band has my back, is super supportive, and will keep rocking you all in my absence. I hope to be back on stage sooner rather than later.” He added, “Until then, I will miss all of you with all of my heart. Thanks for keeping me in your thoughts. I really appreciate it.” Fans quickly rallied, flooding the comments with messages of love and encouragement.
Notable figures joined the chorus of support. Pierre Bouvier of Simple Plan sent, “Hope you’re OK brother. Sending love and positivity. You’re a legend… You got this.” Jim Lindberg of Pennywise wrote, “Get back ripping quick Noodz!!” and the band Garbage posted, “Sending love to you Noodles. You are the best. You’ve got this.” Professional skateboarder Steve Caballero also offered a prayer for a swift recovery.
Tour schedule remains intact
Despite Wasserman’s hiatus, The Offspring’s tour will proceed as planned. The band recently performed in San Diego on October 18 and is slated to appear in Los Angeles on Saturday. Additional dates are set for November, and they will headline the iHeartRadio ALTer Ego 2027 festival in Los Angeles on January 16.
The Offspring, formed in the 1980s in Garden Grove, California, rose to fame with the 1994 album Smash and continued success with releases such as Ixnay on the Hombre and Americana. Their enduring popularity ensures that fans will continue to enjoy the music while Wasserman focuses on his health.
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