Blink-182 #1

Blink-182

By: Megan McKay

            Blink-182 is a band that started in 1993. They play alternative, rock, and punk rock. Blink-182 was not the original band name; it was named Blink, however an Irish band with the same name sued them. They were then forced to change the nameto Blink-182, the -182 representing the amount of times the “F” word is used in the movie “Scarface.”

            The band consists of Tom DeLonge (guitar, vocals), Mark Hoppus(bass, vocals), and Travis Barker(drums), however Travis Barker was not the original drummer from 1993-1998 Scott Rayner played the drums. They had to kick him out because of his excessive drug use. Tom DeLonge is also apart of two other bands, Angels & Airwaves and Box Car Racer. Travis Barker has been apart of seven bands including, The Aquabats, Transplants, Box Car Racer, +44, Expensive Taste, and Soul Assassins. Mark Hoppus is also apart of two other bands besides Blink-182, +44 and Nothing and Nobody.

            The members write the band’s songs, however, each has his own writing style, which makes for the verses that have different styles. The band pulls inspiration from The Ramones and Jimmy Eat World. Total the band has eight albums, twenty awards, and six nominations.

Stay Together For The Kids: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1BFHYtZlAU

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