Blink-182
Years Active: 1992–2005, 2009–present
Members’ Current Ages (2025): Mark Hoppus: , Travis Barker: , Tom DeLonge:
👤 Members & Bio
Mark Hoppus: Born March 15, 1972 – Bass, Vocals
Travis Barker: Born November 14, 1975 – Drums
Tom DeLonge: Born December 13, 1975 – Guitar, Vocals
Origin: Poway, California, USA
Genres: Pop Punk, Punk Rock, Alternative Rock
Net Worth: $200M+ combined (2025 estimate)
Businesses: Side projects (Angels & Airwaves, +44, Box Car Racer), clothing lines, book publishing
Total Social Followers: 25M+ across platforms
Notable Works: “All the Small Things”, “I Miss You”, “Adam’s Song”, “What’s My Age Again?”
Current Status: Reunited with Tom DeLonge in 2022, touring and releasing new music
🎓 Early Days & Formation
- Formed in 1992 in Poway, California.
- Originally called Blink before changing to Blink-182 due to a naming conflict.
- Broke into mainstream with 1999 album Enema of the State.
🏆 Career Highlights & Timeline
- 1999: Enema of the State sold over 15M copies worldwide.
- 2001: Released Take Off Your Pants and Jacket, topping charts globally.
- 2003: Self-titled album marked a darker sound.
- 2005: Band went on hiatus; members pursued side projects.
- 2009: Reunited after Travis Barker’s plane crash survival.
- 2022: Tom DeLonge rejoined, sparking new tours and albums.
🏅 Awards & Recognitions
- MTV Video Music Awards – Best Group Video.
- Teen Choice Awards – Choice Rock Group.
- Kerrang! Awards – Best International Band.
- Multiple Billboard nominations and platinum records worldwide.
🧠 Did You Know?
- The “182” in their name is rumored to reference the number of times Al Pacino says “fuck” in *Scarface*.
- They were one of the first pop-punk bands to achieve mainstream global fame.
- Travis Barker is considered one of the best punk drummers ever.
- “All the Small Things” became a massive MTV and radio hit.
- They inspired bands like All Time Low and Simple Plan.
- Mark Hoppus survived cancer in 2021, returning stronger than ever.
- Tom DeLonge is also known for UFO research and Angels & Airwaves.
- Blink-182 has sold over 50 million albums worldwide.
- They reunited in 2022 with new energy and global tours.
- Travis Barker is married to Kourtney Kardashian.
- Their humorous videos were a big part of their early success.
- They are credited with shaping the pop-punk sound of the 2000s.
- Their fan base spans multiple generations.
- They’ve headlined festivals like Coachella and Lollapalooza.
- They continue to release new music into 2025.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When did Blink-182 form?
They formed in 1992 in Poway, California.
Who are the members?
Mark Hoppus, Travis Barker, Tom DeLonge.
How old are the members in 2025?
Mark: , Travis: , Tom: .
What is their net worth?
Estimated at $200M+ combined (2025).
What are their biggest hits?
“All the Small Things”, “I Miss You”, “What’s My Age Again?”, “Adam’s Song”.
Are they still active?
Yes, especially since Tom DeLonge’s return in 2022.
Where are they from?
They are from Poway, California, USA.