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Coverage dated October 21, 2026 to October 22, 2026

Offspring's guitarist stepping away from shows due to 'serious health issue'

Headline from KTLA Los Angeles

Noodles, the lead guitarist and background vocalist for the rock group The Offspring, announced he's taking a break from the stage to focus on his health. "It is with deep sadness that I have to announce that I need to step away from live performances for a while to deal with a sudden and fairly [..

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  1. KTLA Los Angeles

    Offspring's guitarist stepping away from shows due to 'serious health issue' (opens KTLA Los Angeles)

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    Noodles, the lead guitarist and background vocalist for the rock group The Offspring, announced he's taking a break from the stage to focus on his health. "It is with deep sadness that I have to announce that I need to step away from live performances for a while to deal with a sudden and fairly [..

  2. Fox News

    The Offspring guitarist Kevin ‘Noodles’ Wasserman steps away from touring over ‘serious health issue’ (opens Fox News)

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    Kevin "Noodles" Wasserman shared an emotional Instagram post revealing his sudden departure from The Offspring's tour as bandmates rally behind him.