Jacoby Shaddix

Jacoby Dakota Shaddix (born July 28, 1976) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, rapper, TV presenter and actor. He is best known as being the founding member and the continuous lead singer of the California-based rock band Papa Roach since the band's formation in 1993.

Jacoby Shaddix
Shaddix performing with Papa Roach in 2015
Background information
Also known as
  • Coby Dick
  • Jonny Vodka
  • John Doe
  • Dakota Gold
  • Jacobo Insonico
Born (1976-07-28) July 28, 1976
Mariposa, California, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • rapper
  • TV presenter
  • actor
InstrumentsVocals
Years active1993–present
Labels
Associated acts
Websitepaparoach.com

Shaddix served as the host of the MTV show Scarred for the entirety of the show's cycle, presenting both seasons and all 20 episodes of the show, which spanned from April 10 to September 18, 2007. Shaddix would ultimately leave the show due to touring demands with Papa Roach. The name of the show was based on the Papa Roach song "Scars".

Shaddix is one of the co-owners of a rock-inspired clothing line with designer Jeff Henry called "Lovers Are Lunatics", with the focus being described as "to create a brand that represents the rock community and showcases their unique creative vision".[1]

Music career

Papa Roach (1993–present)
Main article: Papa Roach

Shaddix is the founding member of Papa Roach. He formed the band with former drummer Dave Buckner, bassist Will James, and guitarist Ben Luther, in 1993. Luther was replaced by current guitarist Jerry Horton, and by 1996 Tobin Esperance had replaced Will James following his departure.[2] In 2007 Dave Buckner's role was filled by Tony Palermo, leaving Jacoby as the only original member in the band.[2] The band's name Papa Roach, derives from Shaddix' step-grandfather, Howard William Roatch, who went by the nickname "Papa Roach".[3] Howard died by suicide in 2006 following a diagnosis of an unspecified form of advanced-stage cancer. The song "Roses on My Grave" was written in his memory. Before releasing their major label debut album Infest, Papa Roach recorded and published an EP in 1994 entitled 'Potatoes For Christmas'. In 1997, their first full-length album, entitled Old Friends from Young Years, was released.

Shaddix stopped using rapping as a whole in their 2004 album Getting Away with Murder. In an interview in 2004, Shaddix said that he became disenchanted with hip hop and what it represented in the media and stated that "I just want to be a rocker",[4] also stating in 2009 that it was safe to assume he wouldn't be rapping again.[5] However, in 2012, Shaddix started rapping again in the album The Connection.[6] There were some tracks on their 2017 Crooked Teeth (album) album that featured rapping.

On December 13, 2019, Shaddix provided new vocals for a remix of The Hu's "Wolf Totem".[7]

Fight the Sky (2002–2004)
Main article: Fight the Sky
Shaddix in 2010

Shaddix performed as the lead singer of a post-hardcore band called Fight the Sky from 2002 to 2004 under the name 'John Doe'. The band was intended as a side-project of Shaddix where he could display the heavier side of his vocals. The band's line-up consisted of Shaddix as the lead singer, Wade Khail as the lead guitarist and backing vocalist, Ali Abrishami as the bass guitarist and backing vocalist, and Jay Ingram on the drums and percussion. The band had signed a record deal to Papa Roach's self-owned label El Tonal Records and entered Velvet Tone Studios in Sacramento, California, to record their debut album Seven Deadly Songs between January and February 2004. No public updates have been made regarding either the release date of the album or the future of Fight the Sky.

Personal life

Shaddix currently resides in Sacramento, California, with his wife Kelly (married since 1997) and their three sons: Makaile (born March 24, 2002), Jagger (born September 13, 2004) and Brixton (born September 17, 2013). He has two brothers, named Bryson and Trevor.

Shaddix has stated that in the first year of his life, he and his family were homeless.[8] Shaddix has had problems with alcohol and drug abuse, but has been sober since 2012.[9] Shaddix revealed he was suicidal before getting clean in 2012.[10] Shaddix is a devoted Christian and has been known to sing Christian hymns and songs at public events.[11]

Filmography

Discography

Papa Roach
Main article: Papa Roach discography

Fight the Sky
  • Seven Deadly Songs (never released; recorded in 2004)

Other appearances
Year Song Artist Album
2003"Anxiety"The Black Eyed PeasElephunk[12]
2003"Conquer the World"Die TryingDie Trying[13]
2003"Come Apart"Reach 454Reach 454[14]
2005"Forever in Our Hearts" (feat. Mýa, Nate Dogg, Sonny Sandoval,
Jacoby Shaddix, FeFe Dobson, Pete Loeffler, Ben Jelen & Ben Moody)		Brian McKnightSingle[15]
2006"Phoenix and the Fall"The Fight of Your LifeThe Phoenix EP
2007"Americans"X ClanReturn from Mecca[16]
2009"Outta Control" (feat. Jacoby Shaddix and Travis Barker)Mams TaylorUnreleased[17]
2010"Smoke on the Water"Carlos SantanaGuitar Heaven: The Greatest Guitar Classics of All Time[18]
2011"Warning"SkindredUnion Black[19]
"Not The End of the World"ShahnazSingle[20]
2013"Promises"Lonely KingsAmerican Heartache[21]
2014"The Future"Ronnie RadkeWatch Me mixtape[22]
"Out of Control"Glamour of the KillAfter Hours[23]
2015 "Runaway" Coldrain Vena
2016 "This Light I Hold" Memphis May Fire This Light I Hold
2017 "Don't Stop" Nothing More Don't Stop (Single version)
2018 "The Reckoning" Within Temptation Resist
2019 "Sworn Apart" Mark Morton Anesthetic
2019 "Wolf Totem" (feat. Jacoby Shaddix)[7] The Hu non-album single
2020 "Heart Of A Champion (feat. Papa Roach & Ice Nine Kills)" Hollywood Undead New Empire, Vol. 2

References
  1. "Jacoby Shaddix + Jeff Henry Present Lovers Are Lunatics". Lovers Are Lunatics. Archived from the original on December 18, 2014. Retrieved December 18, 2014.
  2. "Papa Roach". Billboard. Archived from the original on May 7, 2014. Retrieved January 6, 2005.
  3. "Papa Roach". Loudwire. Archived from the original on February 14, 2015. Retrieved January 6, 2015.
  4. "PAPA ROACH Singer: 'I Just Want To Be A Rocker'". Blabbermouth.net. August 17, 2004. Archived from the original on April 9, 2016. Retrieved December 18, 2014.
  5. Horton, Jerry (April 13, 2009). "Papa Roach: Guitarist Wanted To 'Focus On Riffs' For New Record". Ultimate Guitar Archive. Archived from the original on January 6, 2015. Retrieved January 6, 2015.
  6. "PAPA ROACH's JACOBY SHADDIX Says New Album 'F.E.A.R.' Is 'Probably The Most Positive Record We've Written". Blabbermouth.net. August 25, 2014. Archived from the original on January 6, 2015. Retrieved January 6, 2015.
  7. "Watch Mongolian Folk/Metal Band the Hu's New Video for 'Wolf Totem,' Featuring Papa Roach's Jacoby Shaddix". Rock Cellar. December 13, 2019. Retrieved December 14, 2019.
  8. "10 Things You Didn't Know About Papa Roach". Alternative Press. June 22, 2015. Archived from the original on November 7, 2017. Retrieved November 4, 2017.
  9. Winwood, Ian (January 17, 2015). "Fear of the Narc". Kerrang!. No. 1551. pp. 42–43. Now three years into sobriety... Jacoby Shaddix continues to find new meaning to life
  10. Fekadu, Mesfin (September 27, 2012). "Papa Roach singer talks about his suicide battle". Associated Press. Archived from the original on May 11, 2018. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
  11. Houston, Rob (April 30, 2014). "Watch: Jacoby Shaddix (Papa Roach) covers Dustin Kensrue's 'Not Enough'". HM. Archived from the original on March 16, 2015. Retrieved March 8, 2015.
  12. Moss, Corey (June 13, 2002). "Black Eyed Peas Exhibit New Breed Of Elephunk On Upcoming LP". MTV News. Archived from the original on July 28, 2018. Retrieved July 28, 2018.
  13. "Die Trying Credits". AllMusic. Archived from the original on October 25, 2018. Retrieved December 18, 2014.
  14. laczka82 (October 8, 2009). "Reach 454 feat. Jacoby Shaddix (Papa Roach) – Come Apart". Archived from the original on May 20, 2016. Retrieved November 29, 2016 – via YouTube.
  15. "Forever in Our Hearts – Single on iTunes". iTunes. Brian McKnight. Archived from the original on May 10, 2014. Retrieved December 25, 2013.
  16. "Return from Mecca Credits". AllMusic. Archived from the original on October 25, 2018. Retrieved December 18, 2014.
  17. "Outta Control on Myspace". Myspace.com. Mams Talyor. Archived from the original on December 26, 2013. Retrieved December 25, 2013.
  18. "Guitar Heaven: The Greatest Guitar Classics of All Time Credits". AllMusic. Archived from the original on October 25, 2018. Retrieved December 18, 2014.
  19. "SKINDRED: 'Union Black' Track Listing Revealed". Blabbermouth.net. March 21, 2011. Archived from the original on July 11, 2015. Retrieved December 18, 2014.
  20. "Not The End of the World (Feat. Jacoby Shaddix) on Soundcloud". Soundcloud.com. Shahnaz. Archived from the original on December 27, 2013. Retrieved December 25, 2013.
  21. ""Promises" Lonely Kings – Lyric video featuring Jacoby Shaddix of Papa Roach "OFFICIAL"". Epochal Artists Records official YouTube channel. Archived from the original on October 31, 2013. Retrieved March 5, 2015.
  22. "Ronnie Radkes Mixtape Website". RonnieRadkeMixtape. Ronnie Radke. Archived from the original on December 26, 2013. Retrieved December 25, 2013.
  23. "MUSIC NEWS: Glamour Of The Kill Announce 'After Hours' EP And Release New Track 'Out Of Control' Ft. Jacoby Shaddix". Bring the Noise UK. Archived from the original on October 20, 2014. Retrieved December 18, 2014.
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