Rate The Artist/Musician #63 - Blink 182

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Blink 182



Blink-182 (also known as blink-182 or simply blink to fans) was an American band trio that played pop-punk and punk rock music. The band was originally formed in 1992 by Tom DeLonge (vocals and guitar) and Scott Raynor (drums) who quickly recruited Mark Hoppus (vocals and bass) in Poway, California, a northern suburb of San Diego. Originally, the band's official name was "Blink", however, the numerical three digit suffix was appended early in their career following an objection from an Irish band with the same name. Travis Barker replaced Raynor on drums in 1998, midway through a U.S. tour. Delonge left the group in early 2005, with the band portraying it as an "indefinite hiatus" and virtually ceasing to exist. DeLonge went on to play alternative rock in a band called Angels & Airwaves, while Hoppus and Barker continued in a similar genre with their band +44.
Blink-182 was known for their catchy, simple melodies, teen angst, and lyrical toilet humor. Songwriters Hoppus and DeLonge cite punk rock bands such as NOFX, The Descendents, and Screeching Weasel as their early influences, however, the band's songwriting and production was driven by a pop sensibility and they were primarily known for popular hits such as "All The Small Things", "Feeling This", "Adam's Song", "What's My Age Again", "The Rock Show", "Dammit" and "I Miss You". Their last album featured more musical experimentation and lyrical sophistication than previous releases..