Jacoby Shaddix

Jacoby Shaddix is the lead singer of the rock band Papa Roach and has survived the rise and fall of nu metal, alcohol addiction, and the wrath of Sharon Osbourne.

Rock Singer

July 28, 1976

Leo

48

Mariposa, California, United States

Jacoby Shaddix, an American rock musician, singer, songwriter, rapper, TV presenter, and actor, is best known as the lead vocalist and co-founder of the rock band Papa Roach since 1993. Throughout their career, Shaddix has been the frontman and co-writer of many of the band’s successful songs, contributing to over 20 million albums sold worldwide. He has also made appearances on television shows such as “The Howard Stern Show” and “Talking Dead” and founded the clothing company Lovers Are Lunatics.

Shaddix has faced personal challenges, including addiction, but has maintained sobriety since 2012. He has openly discussed his struggles with alcohol, drugs, and infidelity. In 2012, he underwent surgery for a vocal cord nodule, resulting in a change in his singing style.

Some of his recent accomplishments include collaborating with Mongolian rock sensation THE HU on their critically acclaimed 2019 single “Wolf Totem.” Shaddix’s embrace of forgiveness and perspective has contributed to Papa Roach’s ongoing success, as they prepare for a co-headlining arena tour with Falling In Reverse in 2023. An interesting fact about Jacoby Shaddix is his resilience, having survived the rise and fall of nu metal, alcohol addiction, and the wrath of Sharon Osbourne.