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Travis Barker's Mom's Last Words Fuel Music Dream
22 Aug
Summary
- His late mother urged him to pursue music just before she passed away.
- Barker joined multiple school bands the day after his mother's death.
- He feels his mother's presence constantly guides his career.
Drummer Travis Barker recently revealed the profound impact his late mother, Gloria, had on his musical aspirations. She passed away on September 3, 1990, after a battle with Sjögren's syndrome. Barker shared poignant memories of her final moments during an interview.
On the day before he was to start high school, Barker was with his mother. She encouraged him to "pursue music," words he now recognizes as her last to him. This pivotal moment ignited a "tunnel vision" focus on his drumming career.
Tragically, his mother died the following day. Barker immediately immersed himself in music, joining the marching band's snare line, jazz band, and orchestra. He stated he pursued music relentlessly because it was all he knew.
Barker expressed a deep, ongoing connection to his mother, feeling her presence "1000%." He views her as a guiding angel, integral to his blessings and current success, stating it would be "ignorant" to think otherwise.
