The Offspring, Pennywise, Circle Jerks & Adolescents Announce Benefit Show For TSOL’s Mike Roche

The Southern California punk community is rallying behind TSOL’s Mike Roche as his health continues to decline following dual Parkinson’s disease and dementia diagnoses. The Offspring, Pennywise, Circle Jerks, Adolescents, Guttermouth, Change Today, The Mainliners, Death By Stereo, Love Canal, and Dissension will perform at a November 7th benefit at the Garden Amphitheatre in support of one of punk’s most beloved musicians. Tickets go on-sale on September 18th at 9am PST via Gardenamp.com and Shepard Fairey has designed a commemorative print for the event which will be exclusively available at the show, for those unable to attend, you can donate to a GoFundMe to support Mike Roche. As the founding bassist of TSOL, Roche has been an integral part of punk since the band formed in 1978. Known for his distinctive playing style and his Rickenbacker, which is now featured at The Punk Rock Museum, Roche has remained a constant presence throughout TSOL’s history. Roche’s longtime partner, Tracy Vaughn, revealed his Parkinson’s disease and dementia diagnoses in 2024. Since then, his condition has continued to progress, and he now requires round-the-clock care that far exceeds what insurance will cover. Friends and family say the need has become urgent.

“Mike Roche is basically the reason I’m playing in a punk band. T.S.O.L. was the first ‘real’ punk show I ever attended and after watching Roche and the band play, I decided there and then I was going to be in a band. He’s been a huge part of the punk scene for more than 40 years, and he’s influenced countless musicians, and more than that, he’s a great person and friend. When we heard what he’s been going through, and how much he needs right now, everybody decided we needed to do something. The Offspring were the first to step up and offer their help. This lineup is a bunch of bands and friends from the punk rock community coming together to help one of our own. It’s gonna be a great night for a great human. Special thanks to the Garden Amphitheatre for offering their venue up, 100% free of charge to accommodate everyone and help the cause.” (Pennywise’s Fletcher Dragge)