The Offspring’s Noodles steps away over health issue

The Offspring guitarist Kevin “Noodles” Wasserman says he is stepping away from live performances for an unspecified period to address what he described as a sudden, fairly serious health issue. He has not disclosed the condition or said how long he expects to be away. In a statement shared on social media, Wasserman said his bandmates support him and will continue performing in his absence. He said he hopes to return to the stage sooner rather than later and thanked fans for their support. The statement does not confirm who, if anyone, will play guitar in his place. The band has performances scheduled at the Wiltern in Los Angeles on October 24, SEMA Fest in Las Vegas on November 6, and the Corona Capital festival in Mexico City on November 21. It is also scheduled to play iHeartRadio ALTer Ego at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on January 16, 2027. The band has not said whether those performances will proceed as scheduled or announced arrangements for Wasserman’s absence. Wasserman, 63, is a longtime guitarist in the punk rock band, which has continued to tour and release music over several decades. The scheduled dates follow a year in which The Offspring toured in support of...