What’s In A Name? The Reason These Bands Were Named After Animals

Papa Roach Was Named After Jacoby Shaddix’s Grandfather

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At first, the group wanted to be named Papa Gato, a tribute to Latin percussionist Poncho Sanchez.

Then, frontman Jacoby Shaddix wanted to name it after his grandfather, whose last name was Roach. Papa Roach had a grimy sense of longevity for the veteran alt-metal heroes.