Jacoby Shaddix
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Jacoby Dakota Shaddix (born July 28, 1976) is the lead singer of Californian alternative rock band Papa Roach[1], and along with bassist Tobin Esperance, is the main-songwriter for the band.
Early life
Shaddix was born in Mariposa, California. His parents divorced when he was six years old. In his youth he went together with Dave Buckner to Vacaville High School where he played the clarinet in the school orchestra and where they founded Papa Roach in 1993. While 17, Shaddix started to work as a dishwasher to be able to finance his apartment with a friend. This job changed occasionally to a janitor in a hospital till he gave up the jobs for Papa Roach in 1999 to dedicate himself in to the music he liked.
Personal life
In 1996, Jacoby married his high-school sweetheart, Kelly Shaddix, whom he has two sons with, Makaile Ciello Shaddix, born March 24, 2002 and Jagger Shaddix, born September 13, 2004.[2]
Music career
Papa Roach
A founding member of Papa Roach, Shaddix has been the lead singer since 1993. He formed the band along with drummer Dave Buckner, bassist Will James, and trombonist Ben Luther who was shortly replaced by lead guitarist Jerry Horton. Shaddix is the only remaining original member of Papa Roach as Will James was replaced by Tobin Esperance and Dave Buckner was replaced by Tony Palermo.
Fight the Sky
Jacoby also has a side-project that he started in 2002 in Sacramento, California, the post-hardcore band Fight the Sky.
Scarred
He was previously the host for the MTV show Scarred, but is currently not doing so due to constant touring.[3]
Appearance
Jacoby Shaddix's height is 5 ft and 9 in (175 cm)
Shaddix has many tattoos; one of which, reads "Here Lies Jacoby Dakota Shaddix" and at the bottom of the scroll, "Born With Nothing, Die With Everything". Another one at the top of his chest that says BORN TO ROCK." His neck bears the Chinese character for "love", which he explained in an edition of MTV Cribs that featured his home. He also has tattoos on both of his hands. His right hand says "love", and his left hand says "hate". He and his wife also have matching star tattoos on the outer corners of their right eyes.
Pseudonyms
Shaddix also went by the pseudonyms Coby Dick, which he used until 2001, Jonny Vodka, and John Doe temporarally in Fight the Sky.
Discography
Papa Roach
- Old Friends from Young Years (1997)
- Infest (2000)
- Lovehatetragedy (2002)
- Getting Away with Murder (2004)
- The Paramour Sessions (2006)
- Metamorphosis (2009)
- Time for Annihilation (2010)
Fight the Sky
- Seven Deadly Songs