Jacoby Shaddix

Jacoby Dakota Shaddix (born July 28, 1976) is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, and TV presenter. He is best known as a founding member and the continuous lead singer of the California-based rock band Papa Roach since the band's formation in 1993.

Jacoby Shaddix
Shaddix performing with Papa Roach in 2015
Background information
Birth nameJacoby Dakota Shaddix
Also known as
  • Coby Dick
  • Jonny Vodka
  • John Doe
  • Dakota Gold
  • Jacobo Insonico
Born (1976-07-28) July 28, 1976
Mariposa, California, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • rapper
  • TV presenter
Years active1993–present
Member ofPapa Roach
Formerly ofFight the Sky
Websitepaparoach.com

Shaddix served as the host of the MTV show Scarred for the entirety of the show's cycle, presenting both seasons and all 20 episodes of the show, which spanned from April 10 to September 18, 2007. Shaddix would ultimately leave the show due to touring demands with Papa Roach. The name of the show was based on the Papa Roach song "Scars".

Shaddix is one of the co-owners of a rock-inspired clothing line with designer Jeff Henry called "Lovers Are Lunatics", with the focus being described as "to create a brand that represents the rock community and showcases their unique creative vision".

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