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‘His Health Is Our Immediate Concern’: Papa Roach Cancels Festival Appearance After Bassist’s Medical Emergency

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Papa Roach fans attending this year’s Louder Than Life Festival in Louisville, Kentucky are devastated to learn their favorite band won’t be performing. In a statement posted on their social media, they revealed their bassist Tobin Esperance suffered a medical emergency. After advice from his doctors, they’ve decided it would be best if he didn’t perform at the festival. Consequently, the rest of the band is following suit.

“After careful consideration and advice from medical professionals, Papa Roach bassist Tobin Esperance will be unable to perform this weekend due to an unexpected emergency. Therefore, we will not be able to perform at this year’s Louder Than Life, and wish everyone the best,” they wrote.

“Right now, Tobin’s health is our immediate concern. We look........

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