Blink-182

Blink-182 ne wani American rock band da aka kafa a Poway, California, a 1992. The band da aka sani mafi girma lineup yana da bassist / vocalist Mark Hoppus, guitarist / vocalist Tom DeLonge, da drummer Travis Barker. Bayan shekaru na horo da kuma touring, ciki har da stints a cikin Warped Tour, da band da aka sa a kan MCA Records. Their mafi girma albums, Enema of the State (1999) da Take Off Your Pants and Jacket (2001), ya zama babban kasa da kasa da kasa. Songs kamar "All the Small Things", "Dammit" da "What's My Age Again?" aka zama hit singles da MTV staples.

Their third album, Dude Ranch (1997), was their first to chart on the Billboard 200, peaking at number 67. Dude Ranch also featured their first radio hit, “Dammit”, which helped the album reach Platinum status in the United States. The following album, Enema of the State (1999), was met with more commercial success, reaching top ten positions in several countries, including the United States. Its singles, “What’s My Age Again?”, “All the Small Things”, and “Adam’s Song”, became airplay and MTV staples.

Their fourth album, Take Off Your Pants and Jacket (2001), ya samu wani mataki a Amurka. A cikin makonni na farko, albarkatun da aka sayar fiye da 350,000 copies a Amurka, sa'an nan ya zama dubbuwa Platinum da RIAA. The farko biyu singles, ("The Rock Show" da "First Date") ya zama m sikelin kasa da kasa.

A shekara ta 2003, suka rarraba albarkatun da aka ba da albarkatun da aka buga wani style shift ga band. A shekara ta 2011, suka rarraba Neighborhoods da kuma California a shekara ta 2016. Their nuni albarkatun, One More Time..., aka rarraba a Oktoba 20, 2023.

Blink-182’s straightforward approach and simple arrangements helped initiate pop-punk’s second mainstream rise, making them popular among generations of listeners. Worldwide, the group has sold 50 million albums and moved 15.3 million copies in the U.S.

In terms of personal life, Mark Hoppus has been married to his wife Skye Everly since December 2000. They have a son named Jack. Travis Barker has been married three times. He had a short-lived marriage with Melissa Kennedy from 2001 to 2002 before tying the knot with Shanna Moakler on Oct. 30, 2004.

On social media platforms like Twitter and Instagram, Blink-182 has had a significant impact. An early adaptor of Twitter, Hoppus took to the platform in January 2009. He’s effectively used social media ever since. The bassist’s heartwarming Twitch sessions with his son reflect his loving fatherly nature. And his calm demeanor during cancer updates reminds us to remain steady even in the face of a serious diagnosis.