Mikeru On Western World Music Today

Blink-182 is an American rock band from Poway, California, formed in 1992 The band formed as "Blink" with vocalist and guitarist Tom DeLonge, vocalist and bassist Mark Hoppus and drummer Scott Raynor. In 1998, midway through a U.S. tour, current drummer Travis Barker replaced Raynor. Blink-182 are recognised as a key pioneer of contemporary pop punk music, influencing various acts over their career.

Tom DeLonge
Birth name Thomas Matthew DeLonge, Jr.
Born December 13, 1975 (1975-12-13) (age 34)
Origin Poway, California, United States
Genres Alternative rock, punk rock, pop punk, skate punk, post-hardcore, post punk
Occupations Musician, Vocalist, Songwriter, Guitarist, Record producer
Instruments Guitar
Vocals
Bass

Mark Hoppus
Birth name Mark Allan Hoppus
Born March 15, 1972 (1972-03-15) (age 37)
Ridgecrest, California, U.S.
Origin Poway, California, U.S.
Genres Pop punk
Punk rock
Alternative rock
Skate punk
Occupations Musician

Travis Barker
Birth name Travis Landon Barker
Born November 14, 1975 (1975-11-14) (age 34)
Origin Fontana, California,
USA
Genres Punk rock
Skate punk
Alternative rock
Hip hop
Rap rock
Drum and bass
Occupations Musician, drummer, songwriter, producer, reality television celebrity, fashion designer
Record producer
Instruments Bass guitar
Vocals
Guitar