From L-R: Travis Barker, Tom DeLonge, & Mark Hoppus
Blink-182 (stylized lowercase as "blink-182") is an American rock band formed in Poway, San Diego County, CA, in 1992. Their current and best-known lineup consists of bassist/vocalist Mark Hoppus, guitarist/vocalist Tom DeLonge, and drummer Travis Barker. Though their sound has diversified throughout their career, their musical style, described as "Pop-Punk", blends catchy pop melodies with fast-paced punk rock. Their lyrics center on relationships, adolescent frustration, and maturity—or lack thereof. The group emerged from a suburban, Southern California skate-punk scene and first gained notoriety for high-energy live shows and irreverent humor. The band's straightforward approach and simple arrangements, which helped initiate pop-punk genre's second mainstream rise, made them popular among many generations of audiences. Worldwide, the group has sold 50 million albums and moved 15.3 million copies in the U.S.
Current members
- Mark Hoppus
- Travis Barker
- Tom DeLonge
Past members
- Matt Skiba
- Scott Raynor