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Kevin John "Noodles" Wasserman (the nickname Noodles coming from his constant [[wikt:noodle|noodling]] on the guitar) was born in [[Los Angeles]], [[California]]. Before joining The Offspring, Noodles played in a local band called Clowns of Death. He was allegedly in The Offspring because he was the only person old enough to provide alcohol for the rest of the members.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.offspring.com/band/history |title=History |publisher=Offspring.com |accessdate=17 October 2009 |date= |author= |language=}}</ref> At one of the band's earlier shows, he was stabbed in the shoulder by a skinhead.<ref>http://books.google.com/books?id=3R7GZ8ghL8wC&pg=PA92&lpg=PA92&dq=noodles+stabbed+by+skinheads&source=bl&ots=XfhUS3c_RF&sig=X0FTWZjINfExTLwkiJTisELQfy8&hl=en&ei=BOGkTu_4D8Xf0QHbs_nfBA&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=6&ved=0CE0Q6AEwBQ#v=onepage&q=noodles%20stabbed%20by%20skinheads&f=false</ref> During the band's early days he worked as a janitor at Earl Warren Elementary School in [[Garden Grove, California|Garden Grove]]. Before ''Smash'' was released, he had planned to quit before the end of the school year, but the surprising success of "[[Come Out and Play (song)|Come Out and Play]]" forced him to reconsider.<ref>[http://www.wolfshead.co.uk/html/archive/offspring.htm Interview with Noodles of The Offspring pre Reading Festival August 1999]</ref><ref>[http://www.contactmusic.com/new/xmlfeed.nsf/mndwebpages/%20offspring%20stars%20humble%20roots Offspring Star's Humble Roots]</ref><ref>[http://blackball.nite.lv/first/offspring/biography.html The Offspring Biography]</ref> On their DVD release ''[[Huck It]]'' (2000) as part of a mock interview, Noodles claims to like the "finer things in life" like red wine, classical music, cigarettes, and poetry. He occasionally goes snowmobiling and snowboarding in the mountains. Noodles is also allegedly [[color blind]]. For the better part of the band's career, it was a popular belief that Noodles liked to pick on and annoy Greg K, The Offspring's bassist. |
Kevin John "Noodles" Wasserman (the nickname Noodles coming from his constant [[wikt:noodle|noodling]] on the guitar) was born in [[Los Angeles]], [[California]]. Before joining The Offspring, Noodles played in a local band called Clowns of Death. He was allegedly in The Offspring because he was the only person old enough to provide alcohol for the rest of the members.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.offspring.com/band/history |title=History |publisher=Offspring.com |accessdate=17 October 2009 |date= |author= |language=}}</ref> At one of the band's earlier shows, he was stabbed in the shoulder by a skinhead.<ref>http://books.google.com/books?id=3R7GZ8ghL8wC&pg=PA92&lpg=PA92&dq=noodles+stabbed+by+skinheads&source=bl&ots=XfhUS3c_RF&sig=X0FTWZjINfExTLwkiJTisELQfy8&hl=en&ei=BOGkTu_4D8Xf0QHbs_nfBA&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=6&ved=0CE0Q6AEwBQ#v=onepage&q=noodles%20stabbed%20by%20skinheads&f=false</ref> During the band's early days he worked as a janitor at Earl Warren Elementary School in [[Garden Grove, California|Garden Grove]]. Before ''Smash'' was released, he had planned to quit before the end of the school year, but the surprising success of "[[Come Out and Play (song)|Come Out and Play]]" forced him to reconsider.<ref>[http://www.wolfshead.co.uk/html/archive/offspring.htm Interview with Noodles of The Offspring pre Reading Festival August 1999]</ref><ref>[http://www.contactmusic.com/new/xmlfeed.nsf/mndwebpages/%20offspring%20stars%20humble%20roots Offspring Star's Humble Roots]</ref><ref>[http://blackball.nite.lv/first/offspring/biography.html The Offspring Biography]</ref> On their DVD release ''[[Huck It]]'' (2000) as part of a mock interview, Noodles claims to like the "finer things in life" like red wine, classical music, cigarettes, and poetry. He occasionally goes snowmobiling and snowboarding in the mountains. Noodles is also allegedly [[color blind]]. For the better part of the band's career, it was a popular belief that Noodles liked to pick on and annoy Greg K, The Offspring's bassist. |
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He and his wife Jackie have a daughter/step-daughter{{huh|date=September 2013}}, Chelsea Nicole Wasserman, who was born on December 6, 1989. |
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 Noodles performing live with The Offspring at the Mucuripe Club in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, on November 15, 2008 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Noodles |
| Born | February 4, 1963[1] |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, United States[1] |
| Genres | Punk rock Skate punk Alternative rock |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, bass, backing vocals |
| Years active | 1982–present |
| Labels | Nitro Records Epitaph Records Sony BMG Music Entertainment Columbia Records Black Label Records |
| Website | www.offspring.com |
Kevin John Wasserman, best known by his stage name Noodles (born February 4, 1963[1]), is the lead guitarist and backing vocalist for The Offspring.[2]
Biography
Kevin John "Noodles" Wasserman (the nickname Noodles coming from his constant noodling on the guitar) was born in Los Angeles, California. Before joining The Offspring, Noodles played in a local band called Clowns of Death. He was allegedly in The Offspring because he was the only person old enough to provide alcohol for the rest of the members.[3] At one of the band's earlier shows, he was stabbed in the shoulder by a skinhead.[4] During the band's early days he worked as a janitor at Earl Warren Elementary School in Garden Grove. Before Smash was released, he had planned to quit before the end of the school year, but the surprising success of "Come Out and Play" forced him to reconsider.[5][6][7] On their DVD release Huck It (2000) as part of a mock interview, Noodles claims to like the "finer things in life" like red wine, classical music, cigarettes, and poetry. He occasionally goes snowmobiling and snowboarding in the mountains. Noodles is also allegedly color blind. For the better part of the band's career, it was a popular belief that Noodles liked to pick on and annoy Greg K, The Offspring's bassist.
Equipment
Guitars
Noodles generally plays Ibanez guitars, having two signature models, one with a duct tape finish (type NDM1) and another with The Offspring's logo with glasses (type NDM2), and prefers DiMarzio Tone Zone pickups.[8]
In the early days of the Offspring, he played a wider range of guitars, including Fender Telecasters, Ibanez Talmans and Gibson Les Pauls. He also owns other guitar models like Paul Reed Smith guitars, Fender Stratocaster and other Fender models, Jackson guitars and Gibson guitars. In an interview on The Offspring's Greatest Hits DVD, Noodles claimed that he gave his Stratocaster to one of the characters that appeared on the video for "Self Esteem" (from their 1994 album Smash).
Amplifiers
Noodles used Mesa/Boogie Mark IV amplifiers with 4x12 cabinets for most records. Since Splinter, these were mixed with VHT Classic Lead amplifiers.[9]
References
- ^ a b c "Biography for Noodles". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 19 June 2013.
- ^ a b "Kevin Wasserman". Discogs. Retrieved 19 June 2013.
- ^ "History". Offspring.com. Retrieved 17 October 2009.
- ^ http://books.google.com/books?id=3R7GZ8ghL8wC&pg=PA92&lpg=PA92&dq=noodles+stabbed+by+skinheads&source=bl&ots=XfhUS3c_RF&sig=X0FTWZjINfExTLwkiJTisELQfy8&hl=en&ei=BOGkTu_4D8Xf0QHbs_nfBA&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=6&ved=0CE0Q6AEwBQ#v=onepage&q=noodles%20stabbed%20by%20skinheads&f=false
- ^ Interview with Noodles of The Offspring pre Reading Festival August 1999
- ^ Offspring Star's Humble Roots
- ^ The Offspring Biography
- ^ Interviews – Guitar Center
- ^ Interview with Noodles Interview by Guitar Center
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