Jacoby Shaddix is ​​an American musician, singer, songwriter, rapper, TV host and actor. He is best known as one of the founders and lead singer of the popular American rock band, Papa Roach . He has released several successful songs with the band including Between Angels and Insects, Escaping Murder, Time Is Running Out, I Almost Told You I Loved You No Matter What, and Who Do You Trust .

Born name

Dakota Shaddix

nickname

Coby D * ck, Jacolby D * ck

Sun sign

Lion

Place of birth

Mariposa, California, USA

Residence

Sacramento, California, USA

nationality

training

His educational qualifications are unknown.

occupation

Singer, musician, songwriter, rapper, TV presenter, actor

family

• Vater – Richard Kent Shadix
• Mutter – Colleen A. Scarlett
• Siblings – Bryson Shaddix (Brother), Trevor Shaddix (Brother)
• Other – Elvin Cleo Shaddix (paternal grandfather), Bonnie Belle Barbee (paternal grandmother), Howard William Roatch (nicknamed “Papa Roach”) (step-grandfather)

Manager

Jacoby is represented by 10th Street Entertainment.

Genre

Hard Rock, Alternative Metal, Alternative Rock, Nu Metal, Rap Metal, Rap Rock

instruments

Life

labels

Eleven Seven Records, DGC Records, Interscope Records, Geffen Records, DreamWorks Records

To build

Slim

Height

5 feet 9 inches or 175 cm

weight

70 kg or 154 lbs

girlfriend/spouse

Jacoby dated –

1. Kelly (1997-Present) – Jacoby married Kelly in 1997. The couple are the proud parents of 3 sons named Makaile (born March 24, 2002), Jagger (born September 13, 2004) and Brixton Gabriel Shaddix (born September 17 2013).

race/ethnicity

Multiracial (White & Hispanic)

He has English, German, Cornish, Irish, Scottish and Spanish roots on his father’s side.

hair colour

dark brown

eye color

Green

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

• Spikes
• tattoos

brand promotion

Jacoby has endorsed or promoted brands like LOVER ARE WANS.

Known for

As the founder and lead singer of the popular American rock band Papa Roach

First album

Jacoby released his first album, Old Friends from a Young Age with the band in February 1997.

first movie

He made his feature film debut in The Invited One as Thomas in 2010.

First TV show

He made his first television appearance in Total Requirement Live as himself in 2000.

Jacoby Shaddix Facts

1. Jacoby co-founded Papa Roach in 1993 along with former drummer Dave Buckner, bassist Will James and guitarist Ben Luther.
2. Jacoby’s step-grandfather was known as “Papa Roach” and that served as inspiration for the band’s name.
3. Before taking his singing career seriously, he worked as a dishwasher and janitor in a hospital.
4. It was in 1999 when he decided to pursue a career in music.
5. He has also served as the host for the MTV show, Scars .
6. His step-grandfather committed suicide after being diagnosed with an advanced form of cancer. The band released a song, Roses on my grave in his memory.
7. Visit Papa Roach Official Paparoach Website.
8. Follow Jacoby Shaddix on Instagram and Twitter.