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Blink-182 has evolved from a suburban pop-punk band into an international rock act, consistently delivering hit songs and influencing generations of musicians.
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Request A ShowAvril Lavigne featured both Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker on her 'Love Sux' album, in two different songs. She has also covered Blink-182's 'All The Small Things' at Festival d’été de Québec with Simple Plan.
Travis Barker partnered with the popular surf brand Hurley as their first global brand ambassador, combining music, culture, and style.
Mark Hoppus co-founded Verswire, a startup that provides primary label services including A&R, distribution, marketing, brand partnerships, sponsorships, publicity, and artist development, raising $12.3 million in funding. Fall Out Boy's Pete Wentz is also part of the launch team.
Blink-182 is represented by CAA for partnership sales, entertainment endorsements, voiceovers, music brand partnerships, sports endorsements, sports property sales, and CAA Brand Studio.
Blink-182's music videos for singles like 'What's My Age Again?' and 'All the Small Things' became MTV staples, cementing their stardom and contributing to their widespread popularity in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
The band members parlayed their success into various business ventures, including Famous Stars and Straps.
The trio's success allowed them to venture into companies like Atticus Clothing.
Blink-182 members also launched Macbeth Footwear as part of their business ventures.
Blink-182 headlined the 10th Annual Honda Civic Tour in North America in 2011 with My Chemical Romance.
Blink-182 collaborated with XXXTentacion, releasing joint singles.
The band collaborated with Lil Wayne and embarked on a joint tour. They mashed up 'What's My Age Again' and 'A Milli'.
Blink-182 collaborated with Goody Grace on the song 'Scumbag'.
Steve Aoki and Blink-182 teamed up for 'Why Are We So Broken'.
Blink-182 appeared on a remix of Powfu and Beabadoobee's collaboration.
Blink-182 collaborated with Oliver Tree on the 'Let Me Down' remix.
Blink-182 collaborated with The Chainsmokers on 'P.S. I Hope You're Happy'. The Chainsmokers also referenced Blink-182 in their hit song 'Closer'.
In 2019, Blink-182's song "All the Small Things" became the theme song of the National Hockey League's Colorado Avalanche.
Blink-182 was formed in August 1992 in Poway, California, by bassist and vocalist Mark Hoppus, guitarist and vocalist Tom DeLonge, and drummer Scott Raynor. The band quickly established a presence in the local San Diego punk scene with their high-energy live shows and irreverent humor. Their early material, including the 1993 demo “Flyswatter” and the 1994 demo “Buddha,” laid the groundwork for their melodic pop-punk sound. These initial years were marked by extensive local performances and the gradual accumulation of a dedicated fan base, particularly at all-ages venues like Soma. The band’s early independent releases, combined with persistent touring, caught the attention of both fans and record labels.
The band’s breakthrough began with their signing to Cargo Records, leading to the release of their debut album “Cheshire Cat” in 1995. This period also saw them change their name from “Blink” to “Blink-182” to avoid legal conflict. They gained further traction with constant touring, including stints on the Warped Tour, and their second album, “Dude Ranch” (1997), which shipped gold and featured the hit single “Dammit.” A significant turning point occurred in 1998 when Travis Barker replaced original drummer Scott Raynor. With Barker, the band achieved mainstream success with “Enema of the State” (1999), selling over fifteen million copies worldwide and producing hit singles like “What’s My Age Again?” and “All the Small Things,” which became MTV staples. This album cemented their status as a leading band in the pop-punk genre.
Blink-182 continued their commercial success with “Take Off Your Pants and Jacket” (2001), which debuted at number one in the U.S. and further expanded their global reach. Following a period of side projects and internal tensions, the band went on an indefinite hiatus in 2005. They reunited in 2009 and released “Neighborhoods” (2011) and the EP “Dogs Eating Dogs” (2012). Tom DeLonge departed a second time in 2015, with Matt Skiba joining as his replacement. Under this new lineup, they released “California” (2016), which became another number-one album, and “Nine” (2019). In 2021, Mark Hoppus battled cancer, which led to a reconciliation and Tom DeLonge’s return in 2022. The reunited lineup released “One More Time…” in 2023, achieving critical and commercial success, reinforcing their enduring impact on music.
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