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Blink-182: From Pop-Punk Icons to UFO Hunters
16 Aug
Summary
- Tom DeLonge left Blink-182 to pursue UFO research.
- Mark Hoppus battled and overcame stage 4 cancer.
- Travis Barker returned to flying after a near-fatal crash.
Blink-182, a cornerstone of pop-punk, has experienced a dynamic history intertwined with its members' personal journeys. Mark Hoppus, the sole constant member, battled and was declared cancer-free after a stage 4 diagnosis in September 2021. His musical ventures continue with groups like +44 and Simple Creatures.
Tom DeLonge notably stepped away from music to found To The Stars, a company focused on science fiction and UFO investigations, before rejoining Blink-182 in 2022. His dedication to extraterrestrial phenomena remains a significant aspect of his post-band career.
Travis Barker, a powerhouse drummer, confronted his fear of flying after surviving a near-fatal 2008 plane crash. Supported by Kourtney Kardashian, he took his first flight in over a decade in August 2021. He also launched ventures like Famous Stars and Straps and Barker Wellness.
Original drummer Scott Raynor departed in 1998 and has since pursued a career with the San Diego Police Department as of 2023. Matt Skiba filled in for DeLonge from 2015 to 2022, balancing his role with his own band, Alkaline Trio.
