The Offspring guitarist steps back due to serious health issue

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 19:20 · Archive

The Offspring guitarist Kevin 'Noodles' Wasserman, 63, is stepping away from performing to address a sudden serious health issue.

The Offspring guitarist Kevin 'Noodles' Wasserman, 63, announced on Wednesday that he is stepping away from performing to address a sudden serious health issue. He did not disclose details of the illness.

Wasserman said his bandmates are 'super supportive' of his decision and will continue their 'Supercharged' tour in his absence. The band is scheduled to perform at The Wiltern in Los Angeles on Saturday and at the Garden Amp in Garden Grove, California, on 7 November.

In a statement shared on social media, Wasserman expressed hope that he would return to the stage soon and thanked fans for their support. He said: 'Until then, I will miss all of you with all of my heart.' Messages of encouragement came from musicians including Simple Plan's Pierre Bouvier, Pennywise frontman Jim Lindberg and the band Garbage.

How it is being reported

• The Offspring guitarist Kevin ‘Noodles’ Wasserman steps away from touring over ‘serious health issue’Kevin "Noodles" Wasserman shared an emotional Instagram post revealing his sudden departure from The Offspring's tour as bandmates rally behind him.Fox News · 22 Oct, 18:58
• The Offspring’s Kevin ‘Noodles’ Wasserman stepping away from stage due to ‘serious health issue’The rock group is currently on the road for their "Supercharged" tour.New York Post · 21 Oct, 19:56

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