Papa Roach guitarist and founding member Jerry Horton appears on Inside Music to discuss his legacy and what the future may hold for one of rock’s most exciting bands.
Making a living in rock and roll is hard. Making a living in rock and roll for more than a decade is nearly impossible. Of all the musicians and bands that topped the charts two decades ago, only a handful remain active. Many of those still around have watched their popularity wane, so much so that they struggle to fill rooms once thought too small. Papa Roach is an exception.
Since the late 1990s, Papa Roach has been a name familiar to rock fans from all walks of life. While their peers struggled to fan the flames of excitement that first catapulted them to stardom, the members of Papa Roach have dared to challenge their audience again and again. No two albums in the band’s catalog sound or feel the same, yet the cohesion between releases is undeniable. By sticking to their instincts and refusing to play by the industry rules, the band has forged a relationship with their fans that encourages exploration and self-reflection that never ceases to keep listeners on their toes.
Jerry Horton has been with Papa Roach since the beginning. While on tour with Shinedown in October, Jerry took a few minutes to sit with Inside Music host James Shotwell and discuss his experiences in the business of music. He shares the challenges and benefits of being in music for two decades, as well as his desire to help uplift the next generation of rock talent. Jerry also reflects on the ideas he never saw through and what the band may explore in the future. Take a listen:
