Pete Parada: Last News

The Offspring has spoken out on getting fired from band due to refusing the COVID vaccine.In 2021, Pete Parada was dropped from the punk rock band, claiming it was “decided that I am unsafe to be around, in the studio and on tour”.The drummer had said he decided not to get vaccinated after consulting with his doctor, who advised him “not to get a shot at this time” given his personal medical history of Guillain-Barre syndrome as a child, along with “the side-effect profile of these jabs”.Now, in an interview with podcast Try That In A Small Town, Parada sat down to discuss his exit from the band. He revealed that, despite declaring his doctor’s advice, the band did not accept the exemption – specifically, the band’s manager.“He was new with the band.

The Offspring enlisted drummer Josh Freese to replace former member Pete Parada at a US show over the weekend.The Californian band took to the stage at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Sunday (August 8) as part of an Alt 97 radio festival.Their performance at the event came days after it emerged that former Offspring drummer Parada was fired from the group due to his vaccination status. According to the musician, it was “decided that I am unsafe to be around, in the studio and on tour”.He added: “You won’t be seeing me at these upcoming shows.”As Consequence Of Sound reports, renowned session drummer Freese, who’s worked with The Offspring previously, was recruited to stand in for the LA gig at the last minute.

Offspring is getting ready to go back on the road with a new tour starting at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on August 8, though the band will do so without drummer Pete Parada.The 48-year-old drummer, who joined the Southern California band in 2007, took to Instagram on Monday to issue a lengthy statement revealing he won't be with Offspring in the studio or on tour because he won't get the COVID-19 vaccine.While Parada made it clear his decision not to get the 'jab' was for medical reasons, since he has suffered fromGuillain–Barré syndrome since childhood, he adds that he doesn't think it's 'ethical or wise' for governments or others in power to 'dictate medical procedures to those with the least power.' No tour:Offspring is getting ready to

Guess you gotta keep ’em vaccinated.The drummer of The Offspring has been booted from the popular rock band after failing to get the COVID-19 vaccine over medical concerns.Pete Parada announced the news in a lengthy Monday Instagram post, where he made clear he harbored no ill-feeling toward his bandmates, but said the risks of getting the jab for him “far outweigh the benefits.”“Since I am unable to comply with what is increasingly becoming an industry mandate — it has recently been decided that I am unsafe to be around, in the studio, and on tour,” the drummer wrote.It wasn’t clear through his statement if Parada’s departure is permanent, but he noted he will not perform in the band’s upcoming shows.Parada said throughout his childhood he

Pete Parada’s medical history is getting in the way of performing.