Papa Roach · (Active: 1990's —2000's)

Photo by Danny Clinch
Styles:
Alternative Pop/Rock
Heavy Metal
Alternative Metal
Alternative/Indie Rock
Formed:
1993
Vacaville, CA
Active:
1990's—2000's
Biography by Heather Phares, All Music Guide
Starting out as a punk- and rap-influenced band, the northern Californian group Papa Roach eventually grew into a straight-ahead hard rock ensemble with strong heavy metal leanings. Consisting of Coby Dick, Jerry Horton, Dave Buckner, and Tobin Esperance, Papa Roach formed in 1993 and began releasing EPs soon after, including 1994's Potatoes for Christmas and 1995's Caca Bonita. By 1996, the group had replaced original bassist Will James with Esperance and hired a new manager; the following year, Papa Roach released their first full-length album, Old Friends from Young Years, which became a surprise hit on local radio.

The band's regional success led to more prominent gigs, including dates with Suicidal Tendencies, Sevendust, and Powerman 5000, and a deal with Dreamworks Records, which released Papa Roach's second album, Infest, in early 2000. The album went triple platinum thanks to the success of "Last Resort," an intensely popular single that helped make Papa Roach one of the most beloved hard rock acts of the new millenium. Two years later, frontman Coby Dick opted to go by his given name of Jacoby Shaddix, and a new album, lovehatetragedy, was released that June. Stylistically, the band had begun to grow beyond its rap-rock roots and the new tracks showcased a slightly more mature, melodic, and straightforward hard rock sound. That same summer, however, the band joined a number of rap acts -- including Ludacris and Xzibit -- on Eminem's Anger Management Tour.

In 2004, Papa Roach released their fourth studio effort, Getting Away with Murder. Buoyed by the success of the single "Scars," Getting Away with Murder sold well and eventually went platinum. Two years later, Papa Roach began work on their fourth studio album at the infamous and historical Paramour mansion in Hollywood, once the home of silent movie star Antonio Moreno. Released in fall 2006, The Paramour Sessions featured a heavy L.A. rock aesthetic and generated two Top 10 rock singles, although its sales stalled around 400,000 copies. Drummer Dave Buckner exited the lineup one year later; after filling the empty seat with Unwritten Law's Tony Palermo, Papa Roach hit the road to support The Paramour Sessions with tour dates alongside Seether and Staind. They remained on the road after joining Mötley Crüe's Crüe Fest in 2008, but the band also found time to return to the Paramour mansion, where they launched songwriting sessions for another album. Released in early 2009, Metamorphosis found Papa Roach reprising their interpretation of metallic hard rock and reuniting with Infest producer Jay Baumgardner.
Back to the topMembers of Papa Roach
Artist Instrument Born
Coby Dick
Dave Buckner
Jerry Horton
Tobin Esperance
Back to the topDiscography
Album   Released Publisher Rating
Metamorphosis [Clean] 2009 Geffen
Metamorphosis [Bonus Tracks] 2009 Polydor Associated Labels
Paramour Sessions [Bonus Tracks] 2006 Geffen
The Paramour Sessions [Clean] 2006 Geffen
Getting Away with Murder [Tour Edition] 2004 Universal Distribution
Getting Away with Murder [Clean] 2004 Geffen
lovehatetragedy [Clean] 2002 Dreamworks SKG
lovehatetragedy [Bonus Tracks] 2002 Dreamworks SKG
lovehatetragedy [Clean Bonus Tracks] 2002 Dreamworks SKG
Lovehatetragedy [UK Bonus Video] 2002 Universal International
lovehatetragedy [Japan Bonus Track] 2002 Universal Distribution
Infest [Clean] 2000 Dreamworks SKG
Infest [Import Bonus CD #2] 2000 Universal International
Infest [Japan Bonus Tracks] 2000 Universal Distribution
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No, Jacoby Shaddix of Papa Roach hasn't been to rehab, but their drummer Dave Buckner has.
Jacoby Shadixx - formerly known as Coby Dick.
I tear my heart open, I sew myself shut My weakness is that I care too much My scars remind me that the past is real I tear my heart open just to feel Drunk and I'm feeling down And I just wanna be alone I'm pissed 'cause you came around Wh...
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