The Offspring’s Noodles Steps Away from Live Shows Due to “Fairly Serious Health Issue”

63-year-old Offspring guitarist and co-founder Kevin John Wasserman, known as "Noodles," announced on October 21 that he is stepping away from the band's tour to deal with a serious health issue. In an Instagram post, the punk veteran expressed deep sadness over his decision to halt live performances temporarily. The spokesperson for the band had not provided further details on the nature of Noodles' health problem, the duration of his absence, or who would replace him during their upcoming tour to support their 11th studio album, Supercharged, released in 2024.

Noodles assured fans that his bandmates, hailing from Orange County, California, were supportive and would continue to entertain the audience in his stead. He expressed hope of returning to the stage as soon as possible, while expressing heartfelt gratitude for the support from fans. The Offspring's positive response to Noodles' news was echoed by fellow punk bands like Simple Plan, Slightly Stoopid, The Early November, and Sublime.

The Offspring have been touring relentlessly on the Supercharged tour all year, with upcoming performances scheduled for Saturday, October 24 at the Wiltern in Los Angeles, SEMA Fest in Las Vegas on November 6, and the Corona Capital 2026 festival in Mexico City on November 21. Following these dates, they will take a break until the iHeartRadio ALTer Ego 2027 festival, which kicks off on January 16 at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles.