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Blink-182 was an American trio that played pop punk[1][2][3] and punk rock[4][5] music. The band was originally formed in 1992 in Poway, California[6] (a northern suburb of San Diego) by Tom DeLonge (Vocals and Guitar) and Scott Raynor (Drums)[7] who quickly recruited Mark Hoppus (Vocals and Bass). Originally, the band's official name was "Blink" with the numerical three digit suffix being appended early in their career following an objection from an Irish band with the same name. In 1998, midway through a U.S. tour, Raynor announced that he was leaving the band, due to undisclosed reasons. Drummer Travis Barker, who was touring with The Aquabats on the same bill as Blink-182, joined the band permanently. DeLonge left the group in early 2005, with the band portraying it as an "indefinite hiatus". DeLonge went on to play alternative rock in a band called Angels & Airwaves, while Hoppus and Barker continued in a similar genre with their band +44.
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Formed in 1992, Blink-182 was a pop punk band created by the vocalist and guitarist Tom DeLonge. The band's original name was "Blink," but due to an objection from a pop band in Ireland with the same name, the band changed its name to Blink-182. The band is known for its simple, attractive melodies and romantic toilet humor. It comprised three members - Tom DeLonge, Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker. The former drum player Scott Raynor has been replaced by Travis Barker. The band recorded its first demo tape, "Flyswatter" in May 1993.
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The new-school punk trio blink-182 was formed in the suburbs of San Diego, California around guitarist/vocalist Tom DeLonge, bassist/vocalist Mark Hoppus, and drummer Scott Raynor. Originally known as simply Blink, the band debuted in 1993 with a self-released EP, Fly Swatter. After releasing the album Buddha in 1994, the trio signed to Grilled Cheese/Cargo and released Cheshire Cat the following year. The threat of a lawsuit from a similarly named Irish band forced them to change their name to blink-182, but the group earned a higher profile touring the world with Pennywise and NOFX on the 1996-1997 Warped Tour, plus appearing on innumerable skate/surf/snowboarding videos. The third blink-182 LP, Dude Ranch, was jointly released in 1997 by Cargo and MCA. Dude Ranch expanded the group's audience and went platinum by the end of 1998, due in part to the popularity of their infectious teen anthem, "Dammit (Growing Up)."
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In February 2005... popular as ever and seemingly indestructible, blink-182 unexpectedly announced they would be going on an "indefinite hiatus," supposedly to spend more time with their growing families. Asking fans for help in selecting tracks, the group issued Greatest Hits that November. Bandmembers also continued on with other projects: Barker -- who had previously released an album with DeLonge as Boxcar Racer -- continued playing with the Transplants and running his clothing company, Famous Stars and Straps. His family was also spotlighted in the MTV reality show Meet the Barkers. Hoppus carried on with his Atticus fashion venture, began producing -- starting with Motion City Soundtrack's Commit This to Memory -- and hosting his own podcasts. He further began work with Barker in a new band, Plus 44.
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Blink-182 (typeset "blink-182" on most official merchandise) was a pop punk band originally formed in 1992 by Tom DeLonge (vocals and guitar) a northern suburb of San Diego. Originally, the band's official name was "Blink"... the numerical three digit suffix was appended early in their career following an objection from an Irish band with the same name. Travis Barker replaced Raynor on drums in 1998, midway through a U.S. tour. The group effectively broke up in early 2005, portraying it as an "indefinite hiatus". DeLonge went on to form Angels and Airwaves while Hoppus and Barker spawned +44.
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Blink-182 (... known as [B]link-182 or simply Blink to fans) was a United States rock trio who played pop punk[1][2][3] and punk rock[4][5] music. The band was originally formed in 1992 by Tom DeLonge (vocals and guitar)[6] who quickly recruited Mark Hoppus (vocals and bass) and Scott Raynor (drums) in Poway, California,[7] a northern suburb of San Diego. Originally, the band's official name was "Blink", however, the numerical three digit suffix was appended early in their career following an objection from an Irish band with the same name. Travis Barker replaced Raynor on drums in 1998, midway through a U.S. tour. The group effectively broke up in early 2005, portraying it as an "indefinite hiatus". DeLonge went on to play a different style of music in a band called Angels and Airwaves, while Hoppus and Barker continued in a similar genre with their band [[+44 (band)|+44]].
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