Blink182

Mark Hoppus (bass, vocals), Tom Delonge (guitar, vocals) and Travis Barker (drums) are L.A.'s latest punk sensation. Originally known as just Blink, the band had to change their name to Blink 182 after they found out a foreign band owned the rights to the name. For the record, the 182 means absolutely nothing although you may hear different stories from the band.

Blink-182 has had the opportunity to tour extensively throughout the US, Canada, Japan and Australia with bands like (and including) Pennywise and NOFX. Heavily involved in the surf, skate and snowboarding scenes, Blink-182 has been included on Taylor Steele's surf video tours and on the '96 (and again in '97) Warped Tour. With the help of Billabong, the boys always try to look their best, despite the difficulties of life on the road and the hassle of trying to find pants that fit their peculiar groin regions.

Over the years, Blink-182 has released a number of 7"s and E.P.'s (ie. Budda), and in 1995 they released their first full-length album, Cheshire Cat, on Grilled Cheese (a division of Cargo Music). In 1996, they signed a joint-venture record deal with Cargo Music and MCA Records.

When questioned about the direction he would like to see the band take both musically and artistically, Mark, the grandfather of the group at 27 comments, "Well, it's nothing major. I try to eat right and I work out a couple of times a week, but only on my right side, so I'm basically only building up one butt cheek. And I could kick your ass with it right now!" Travis is the new kid in town, after Scott Rayner left the band. Travis is picking up the peiced nicely. Tom, the middle child at 23 is perhaps the proudest of his band, explaining, "We try our hardest in everything we do, and have a lot of fun at it. By the way, did you know that Mark only exercises one butt cheek?"

Blink 182 have a promising future ahead of them. They have dedicated their young lives to playing fun, positive, energetic music for anyone brave enough to lend them an ear. Their second album, Dude Ranch, was a huge success, thanks in part to the hit single "Dammit".

Their newest Album, Enema of the state, has proved to be a huge success as a follow up to Dude Ranch. Their first single released was What's my age again and instantly was a huge hit on MTV. Their follow up single All the small things was a huge success as well, leading their album to platinum. They also strung up a small tour with silver chair, the way Blink is heading the hope to conquer everything including your anus.