AM SORRY: Dexter Holland sent an apology letter to offspring drummer Pete Parada admitting of guilt and offer pete a huge payout that worth…read more
.Pete Parada, the former drummer of The Offspring, hasn’t officially announced his return to the band. In 2021, Parada revealed on Twitter that he was being let go from the band due to his refusal to take the COVID-19 vaccine, citing health concerns and a pre-existing condition, Guillain-Barré Syndrome ¹.
Since his departure, Parada has been working on new projects, including co-founding the band The Defiant with Dicky Barrett of Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Greg Camp of Smash Mouth, Johnny Rioux of Street Dogs, and Joey LaRocca of The Briggs ¹. Their debut album, “If We’re Really Being Honest,” was released in October 2023 ¹.
The Offspring has continued to tour and perform with Brandon Pertzborn as their new drummer ¹. There’s no indication of Parada rejoining the band at this time. For the latest updates on Pete Parada and The Offspring, check out music news outlets like Grunge and Wikipedia ² ¹.
Parada revealed on Twitter that he was being let go from the band due to his refusal to take the COVID-19 vaccine, citing health concerns and a pre-existing condition, Guillain-Barré Syndrome ¹.
