DeLonge called clubs constantly in San Diego asking for a spot to play, as well as local high schools, convincing them that Blink was a "motivational band with a strong antidrug message" in hopes to play at an assembly or lunch. The band began booking shows, and were on stage nearly every weekend, even at Elks Lodges and YMCA centers.
Flyswatter-a combination of original songs and punk covers-was recorded in Raynor's bedroom in May 1993. Hoppus promptly broke up with his girlfriend and returned to the band. Shortly thereafter, DeLonge and Raynor borrowed a four-track recorder from friend and collaborator Cam Jones and were preparing to record a demo tape, with Jones on bass. Hoppus' girlfriend of the time was annoyed by his constant attention to the band, and demanded he make a choice between the band and her, which resulted in Hoppus leaving the band not long after its formation. The trio first operated under a variety of names, including Duck Tape and Figure 8, until DeLonge rechristened the band "Blink". The trio began to practice together in Raynor's bedroom, spending time writing music, seeing movies and punk concerts, and playing practical jokes.
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Hoppus, hoping to impress DeLonge, fell from a lamppost in front of DeLonge's home and cracked his ankles, putting him in crutches for three weeks. The pair instantly connected and played for hours in DeLonge's garage, exchanging lyrics and co-writing songs-one of which became fan favorite " Carousel". Tom DeLonge in 2013, reflecting on the band's foundation Īnne introduced her brother to DeLonge on August 2, 1992. We were out throwing food and drinks at security guards who were chasing us through malls, skateboarding at four in the morning, eating doughnuts at places making hot doughnuts near the beach, breaking into schools and finding skate spots in dark schools or slaloming down parking garages naked and shit in downtown San Diego." The Californian middle-class suburbs have nothing to be that bummed about," said DeLonge. In contrast to East Coast punk music, the West Coast wave of groups typically introduced more melodic aspects to the group's music. Southern California had a large punk population in the early 1990s, aided by an active surfing, skating, and snowboarding scene. Both Hoppus and DeLonge grew up listening to punk rock music, with both particularly enamored by the Descendents. Key was dating Anne Hoppus, sister of bassist Mark Hoppus, who had recently moved from Ridgecrest, California, to work at a record store and attend college. He also befriended Kerry Key, who was also interested in punk rock music. There, he performed at a Battle of the Bands competition, where he was introduced to drummer Scott Raynor. Guitarist Tom DeLonge was expelled from Poway High for being drunk at a basketball game and was forced to attend another school, Rancho Bernardo High School, for one semester. īlink-182 performing (as "Blink") at the Gorilla Pit in 1993īlink-182 was formed in August 1992 in Poway, California, a northern suburb of San Diego. Worldwide, the group has sold 50 million albums, and have moved 13 million copies in the U.S.
The group's most recent album, Nine, was released in 2019.īlink-182's straightforward approach and simple arrangements, which helped initiate pop-punk's mainstream rise, made them popular among generations of listeners.
Founding member Tom DeLonge quit the group twice, both times a decade apart since 2015, the band has included musician Matt Skiba, with whom they have continued to record and tour. Later efforts, including an untitled album (2003), marked stylistic shifts. Songs like " All the Small Things", " Dammit", " I Miss You", and " What's My Age Again?" became hit singles and MTV staples.
Their biggest albums, Enema of the State (1999) and Take Off Your Pants and Jacket (2001), saw international success. The group emerged from a suburban, Southern California skate-punk scene and gained notoriety for high-energy live shows and irreverent humor.Īfter years of independent recording and touring, including stints on the Warped Tour, the group signed to MCA Records. Their lyrics center on relationships, adolescent frustration, and maturity-or lack thereof. Though their sound has diversified throughout their career, their musical style blends catchy pop melodies with fast-paced punk rock. Their current lineup consists of guitarist/vocalist Matt Skiba, bassist/vocalist Mark Hoppus, and drummer Travis Barker. Blink-182 (stylized as blink-182) is an American rock band formed in Poway, California, in 1992.
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