Noodles

American musician and songwriter

Noodles - American musician and songwriter
Born

February 4th, 1963
62 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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A significant figure in the American punk rock scene, contributed as a guitarist and songwriter. Achieved widespread recognition as a member of the band The Offspring, which helped popularize punk rock in the 1990s. The band's album 'Smash' became one of the best-selling independent albums of all time. Noodles' distinctive guitar riffs and energetic performances shaped the band's sound.

Guitarist for The Offspring

Contributed to the album 'Smash'

Helped popularize punk rock in the 1990s

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