Papa Roach Profile

Members:
Jacoby Shaddix (Lead vocals/Lyrics)
Jerry Horton (Guitar)
Tobin Esperance (Bass, guitar)
Dave Buckner (Drums, percussion)

Former Members:
Ben Luther (trombonist)
Will James (bassist)
Ryan Brown (drummer)
Mike Doherty (second guitarist)

Formed: In 1993, in Vacaville, California

Genres:
Nu metal
Post-grunge
Rapcore

Debut Album: Potatoes for Christmas (1994)

Breakthrough Singles:
"Last Resort" (2000)
"She Loves Me Not" (2002)
"Scars" (2004)

Name Game: Band name originates from Shaddix's step-grandfather, Howard William Roatch, who was nicknamed Papa Roach.

Did You Know:
The bands founding members Jacoby Shaddix (vocals) and Dave Buckner (drums) met on the Vacaville High School football field.