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Tobin Esperance Bio:

 

TobinTobin Joseph Esperance, Born 11/14/1979, In Vacaville, California Plays Bass for Papa Roach

Esperance played with 4 Men at Warning before joinig Papa Roach

"If we were to think about what other people want us to do, we'd make ourselves crazy. What other people are doing, we don't pay attention."

Tobin's parents got divorced in 1985. His father gave him a bass and he learned to play without lessons when he was only 8 years old. Then in 1993 he became a Roadie for Papa Roach and finally replace Will James after a few test Gigs. He finished his school career after high school and then started as a warehouseman to earn money.

Tobin finally decided in 1999 to get professional with Papa Roach and quit his Job. His favorite bands and inspirations were Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jane's Addiction, Faith No More and Fugazi.