The TOUR REUNION

Blink 182 is an American rock trio formed in 1992 in Poway, California that predominantly plays pop punk music. Blink 182 was originally composed of Tom DeLonge (vocals, guitar), Mark Hoppus (vocals, bass) and Scott Raynor (drums). In 1998, midway through a U.S. tour, drummer Travis Barker replaced Raynor. DeLonge left the group in early 2005, initiating an indefinite hiatus. DeLonge went on to form Angels & Airwaves, while Hoppus and Barker continued playing music with +44. On February 8, 2009, Blink-182 announced that they had reunited.

DeLonge cites punk rock bands Descendents and Screeching Weasel as influences, although the band's songwriting and production are driven by a pop sensibility. Blink-182 is known for their simple melodies, teen angst and lyrical toilet humour, as well as by their hit singles "Dammit," "What's My Age Again?," "All the Small Things," "Adam's Song," "The Rock Show," "First Date," "Stay Together for the Kids," "Feeling This" and "I Miss You."

At the 51st Grammy Awards ceremony on Feb. 8, 2009 all three members of the band appeared onstage for the first time since December 2004. Barker announced the band's reformation, stating that "we used to play music together, and we decided we're going to play music together again," with Hoppus adding, "Blink-182 is back!" A message appearing on the band's website the same day confirmed the reformation and added that the band is in the studio writing and recording a new album and preparing for a world tour. The band also updated their "smiley face" logo to feature six arrows instead of the previous five.

After the on-stage announcement many fans began to speculate on Travis Barker's arm being in a sling. An MTV article released on February 10 claimed that Barker had recently undergone surgery to repair "extensive nerve damage," from which a recovery could take up to ten weeks. It is not currently known how or if this will affect the band's recording schedule or proposed tour.

Band members
Current
* Tom DeLonge – guitars, vocals (1992–2005, 2009-present)
* Mark Hoppus – bass guitar, vocals (1992–2005, 2009-present)
* Travis Barker – drums, percussion (1998–2005, 2009-present)


Former
* Scott Raynor – drums, percussion (1992–1998)

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Date Time Location Watching
Jul 24 Las Vegas |

Aug 4 Milwaukee

Aug 6 Mansfield, MA

Aug 6 Mansfield, MA

Aug 12 Harrisburg

Aug 12 Harrisburg

Aug 13 6:30 pm Cincinnati

Aug 13 6:30 pm Cincinnati

Aug 14 Pittsburgh

Aug 15 Chicago

Aug 15 Chicago

Aug 16 Omaha

Aug 18 Minneapolis


Aug 20 Indianapolis


Aug 20 Indianapolis