Offspring Guitarist Noodles Pauses Live Shows Over Serious Health Issue

WHO:

NY Post - The Offspring guitarist Kevin “Noodles” Wasserman is stepping away from the stage.

Billboard - Noodles is a 63-year-old co-founder of the punk group The Offspring.

Billboard - Noodles said his bandmates have his back during his hiatus.

WHAT:

US Magazine - Noodles said, “It is with deep sadness that I have to announce that I need to step away from live performance for a while.”

NY Post - Noodles is stepping away from live performances.

Billboard - Noodles is taking an unexpected hiatus from live performance.

WHY:

US Magazine - Noodles described the health issue as sudden.

NY Post - The reason for Noodles stepping away is a “serious health issue.”

Billboard - The hiatus is due to a “fairly serious health issue.”

HOW:

NY Post - The Offspring is on the road for its “Supercharged” tour.

Billboard - Noodles said his bandmates support him during the hiatus.

(UPDATED October 22, 2026 03:10 UTC)

The Offspring guitarist Kevin “Noodles” Wasserman is stepping away from live performances because of a serious health issue. The 63-year-old co-founder of the punk band described the problem as sudden and said he needs to take a break from performing. “It is with deep sadness that I have to announce that I need to step away from live performance for a while,” Noodles said. The announcement comes as The Offspring is on the road for its “Supercharged” tour. Noodles described his health issue as fairly serious, but has not shared further details. He said his bandmates have his back during the hiatus, offering their support while he steps away from the stage. His break is from live performance, and the band is currently touring.

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(UPDATED October 21, 2026 20:27 UTC)

The Offspring guitarist Kevin “Noodles” Wasserman is stepping away from live performances because of a serious health issue. The 63-year-old is a co-founder of the punk group and has been part of the band’s story since its beginnings. Noodles described the health issue as fairly serious, prompting an unexpected hiatus from performing on stage. The news comes as The Offspring is on the road for its “Supercharged” tour, though details about how the band’s live shows will proceed were not provided. Noodles said his bandmates have his back as he takes time away from performing. Their support will accompany him during the hiatus, as he focuses on dealing with the health issue. For now, the guitarist is stepping away from the stage while remaining supported by his fellow members of The Offspring.