San Jose Band Profile: Papa Roach
Coby Dick (who now goes by Jacoby Shaddix), Jerry Horton, Dave Buckner and Tobin Esperance met in high school in the northern California city of Vacaville and formed Papa Roach in 1993. With four independent CDs under their belts, they signed with Dreamworks Records in 1999. Papa Roach released "Infest" the next year, hitting it big with their industrial strength blend of hip-hop, groove-funk, and hardcore.
Articles about Papa Roach
Come To Papa: Cover story on Papa Roach in Metro, Silicon Valley's Weekly Newspaper (2000).
P-Roach Rising: With 'Infest' CD selling furiously, Papa Roach steps up to the big leagues. (2000)
P-Roach Takes Over: Sarah Quelland on newly-signed Papa Roach's rising popularity as a touring band (1999)
Photos of Papa Roach
From a 2000 photo essay by George Sakkestad
Copyright 2000 Metro, Silicon Valley's Weekly Newspaper
Papa Roach does its ritual hug seconds before hitting the stage.
Bassist Tobin Esperance checks out the merchandise.
Coby Dick shows off his neck tattoo.
Backstage before the show, vocalist Coby Dick gets a hug from wife Kelly Shaddix
Dave Buckner prefers to set up his drum kit himself.
P-Roach drummer Dave Buckner shakes hands with drummer and former San Josean, the Stone Temple Pilots' Eric Kretz.
Vocalist Coby Dick and bassist Tobin Esperance check out the view from the stage of Sacramento Valley Amphitheatre during sound check.
Rabid Papa Roach fan screams from frontlines.
Bassist Tobin Esperance and guitarist Jerry Horton at a meet-and-greet.
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