The Offspring's Guitarist Stepping Away From Shows Due to 'Serious Health Issue'
Kevin "Noodles" Wasserman said The Offspring will keep performing while he steps away to address a sudden and fairly serious health issue.
- On Wednesday, October 21, 2026, The Offspring guitarist Kevin "Noodles" Wasserman announced he is stepping away from live performances to address a "sudden and fairly serious" health issue.
- Wasserman most recently performed with The Offspring at Mission Bayfest in San Diego on October 18, and the group, formed in Garden Grove, California, has released ten studio albums.
- The band has several shows scheduled, including a gig this Saturday, October 24, at the Rock 2 Freedom benefit at The Wiltern in Los Angeles, followed by performances at SEMA Fest and Corona Capital.
- Remaining band members are supportive of his decision, with Wasserman expressing optimism about returning "sooner rather than later." He stated, "The rest of the band has my back, is super supportive."
- The Offspring remains slated for future appearances, including the iHeartRadio ALTer Ego 2027 event on January 16, 2027, at the Kia Forum. Wasserman concluded his message thanking fans for "keeping me in your thoughts.
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The Offspring guitarist Kevin ‘Noodles’ Wasserman steps away from touring over ‘serious health issue’ - NEW YORK TIMES POST
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Kevin “Noodles” Wasserman, The Offspring founder and guitarist, was forced to take a break from performing due to a serious health issue. Wasserman, 63, did not disclose his illness, but noted that his band “is super supportive” of his decision and ready to keep touring while he [...]
The Offspring guitarist Kevin ‘Noodles’ Wasserman steps away from touring over ‘serious health issue’
The Offspring guitarist Kevin "Noodles" Wasserman announced he is stepping away from live performances to deal with a serious health issue while focusing on recovery.
The guitarist and co-founder of the popular punk rock band The Offspring will be taking a break from performing for a while due to health issues. The musician, whose real name is Kevin John Wasserman, announced the news on social media Wednesday morning.
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