Travis Barker Profile
Birthday: November 14, 1975
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Musical career
[edit] Blink-182 (1992–2005, 2009–present)
In 1996, Barker began touring with The Aquabats, and under the stage name "The Baron Von Tito". Blink-182 was also on the bill, and when then-drummer Scott Raynor was removed from the band, Barker was asked to fill in. This required him to learn the entire set (over 20 songs) in less than two hours and perform them at that night's show, in addition to playing a set with The Aquabats. His efforts earned him an offer to join Blink-182, which Barker accepted.
With Barker, Blink-182 released their best selling album to date, Enema of the State (1999), followed by Take off Your Pants and Jacket (2001), and Blink-182 (2003). After Barker drummed for Blink-182 for seven years, the band split up in February 2005.
In an interview with TMZ, regarding a reunion, Barker states "We're all friends" and "Everyone's getting along pretty good."[2]
At the 51st Grammy Awards, while announcing the award for Rock Album of The Year, Blink-182 announced they were getting back together. This was the first step towards Blink's current status.
Barker and Blink-182 have finished a 50 date North American tour and will release a new album in 2010 and also start their European tour. They played shows including Hartford, D.C., Madison Square Garden, and Boston. During the tour Blink played with bands like Weezer, Fall Out Boy, Asher Roth, The All American Rejects, and Taking Back Sunday.
[edit] Side projects (2002–present)
Barker said he has always been interested in many genres of music outside punk rock, especially hip-hop. In a 2002 interview with MTV he said, "I probably listen to more hip-hop and drum'n'bass than I do punk rock music.".[3] Not being able to explore these interests within Blink-182, Barker participated in two hip hop related side projects during that the time: Transplants and Expensive Taste.
Box Car Racer is a side project begun with Tom DeLonge of Blink-182 in 2002. This project resulted in one self-titled album which was released that year. DeLonge said he asked Barker to play drums so that he wouldn't have to find and pay a session drummer to come in.
Transplants is a hip-hop induced punk band for which Barker partnered with Tim Armstrong of Rancid and Rob Aston (former roadie for Rancid). Transplants released two studio records as well as a remixed version of their second album which was chopped and screwed by rapper and hip-hop artist, Paul Wall.[4] The first album released by Transplants was their self-titled album in 2002. The second Transplants record, Haunted Cities, was released by LaSalle Records in June 2005. After the Vans Warped Tour of 2005, the members decided to disband. This was confirmed by vocalist Rob Aston in January 2006 during an interview.[citation needed] In January 2010, Barker announced that the Transplants would reform for new material.[5]
He was best friends with the late DJ AM, Adam Goldstein.
Barker has produced or worked on albums with the Black Eyed Peas, Pink and Pharrell. He appears on Bun B's album, Trill (2005) with Skinhead Rob for the bonus track, "Late Night Creepin'". In 2006 he was a producer on T.I.'s fourth album, King. Also in 2006 he played drums for several songs on Avril Lavigne's third album, "The Best Damn Thing".[6] He also dueted with Rihanna on a remix of her hit "Umbrella", he also appeared in her video. Barker also had a remix with the Rap artist Eminem, on the song 3 A.M.
In late 2005 Barker started a new band, +44 with fellow Blink-182 member Mark Hoppus. +44 only released one studio album, When Your Heart Stops Beating. They played several tour dates with Fall Out Boy, Taking Back Sunday, and Cobra Starship.
In 2006, he and Rob Aston joined Paul Wall in forming a new hip hop group called Expensive Taste.
Barker made a very well received remix of Soulja Boy's "Crank That". In a similar fashion to the Soulja Boy remix, he has also remixed Flo Rida's single "Low" that was later included within the deluxe version of Flo Rida's debut album. Barker is a playable character in Guitar Hero: World Tour and his remix of "Low" is available as downloadable content. Barker is also featured on The Game's latest album, L.A.X., drumming on the song "Dope Boys".
He was the drummer for all of the performers at the MTV Video Music Awards of 2008, including Kid Rock and LL Cool J.
In August 2009, Matt Sorum revealed that Barker will appear on Slash, Slash's upcoming solo album.[7]
In June 2009, he played drums in the BET Awards for Jamie Foxx's performance of "Blame It".
In November 2009, Barker made a remix with hip-hop artist Drake's song "Forever", featuring Eminem, Lil Wayne and Kanye West.
In January 2010, Barker announced of a new remix of Snoop Dogg's new single, "I Wanna Rock" via his Twitter account.
In February 2010, Steve Vai mentioned in his newsletter and website that now he's working on a version of Stairway to Heaven for Mary J. Blige with Travis Barker on drums, Orianthi on guitar, and Randy Jackson on bass.
In February 2010, it was announced that Travis Barker will work with A-Trak for club shows such as he did with DJ AM. The first shows will take place on March 9th and 10th at The Roxy in West Hollywood.[8]
[edit] Personal life
Barker's marriage to former Miss USA Shanna Moakler was featured in MTV's Meet the Barkers (2005–2006). His marriage and personal life have been considerable media fodder following his divorce and a brief relationship with Hilton Hotel heiress Paris Hilton in 2006.[9] In early 2009, Barker and Moakler decided to get back together.[10] On April 1, 2009, reps for both Barker and Moakler confirmed they had split following an argument at their home which required police attention. The argument was said to be caused after Barker confronted Moakler about her allegedly having an affair with Gerard Butler while he was recovering from his plane crash. Moakler's reps deny any reports of an affair.[11]
Barker also has a vast and unique collection of ghetto blasters and is a self-proclaimed car enthusiast.[12]
[edit] Plane crash
On September 19, 2008, Barker was injured when the Learjet 60 in which he was a passenger crashed outside Columbia, South Carolina.[13] The jet was headed for Van Nuys, California.[14] According to the Federal Aviation Administration; the plane was departing the airport when air traffic controllers saw sparks emanating from the plane. It went off the runway, smashed through a fence, crossed a nearby road, slammed into an embankment and caught fire.[14][15] Barker had performed the night before at an event with former Jane's Addiction singer Perry Farrell, Gavin DeGraw and DJ AM.[13] Barker was transported to the Joseph M. Still Burn Center in Augusta, Georgia, where he was listed in critical condition.[13] DJ AM and John Blasph were also injured in the crash, with DJ AM listed in critical condition.[13] Four others were killed in the crash, three males and one female. With autopsies being performed to identify the bodies,[16] two of the deceased were crew members, and two were passengers, including Chris Baker, Barker's personal assistant who often appeared in Meet The Barkers,[13] and Charles Still, Barker's security guard.[17] On September 21, Dr. Fred Mullins, medical director of the Burn Center reported that Barker sustained second and third degree burns on his lower body and torso and is expected to fully recover within a year.[18] Barker stopped his vegetarian diet and began eating meat to increase his protein intake and possibly speed up healing of his burns.[19]
Barker survived the incident, enabling him to return to the recording studio in November 2008 with long time friend and Keys to the Cadillac drummer Mike Barbalaci. On his first television interview since the crash, he said to MTV, "I'm already playing my drums again, and I'm already back in the studio". Elaborating by stating that the return to the studio "was like riding a bike. It was really exciting to know I still have my chops. It still felt good... I still can make it around the kit. Everything felt right, so I'm thankful to be able to play."[20]
Barker sued the plane's owners, Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co., and an airplane maintenance company on November 21, 2008. He sought more than $25,000 in damages "for pain and suffering, disfigurement, loss of earnings, and medical and legal expenses", claiming that the companies had "improperly operated and maintained the Learjet". The lawsuit claims the Learjet's pilots were "improperly trained and should not have tried to take off rather than continue down the runway. The mother of Barker's bodyguard, Charles Monroe Still Jr., who was killed in the crash, joined the lawsuit. She sued the companies for "damages including grief and sorrow, funeral expenses and loss of earnings."[21] The court case was settled in December 2009, with lawyer William L. Robinson, who represented some of the companies, saying the terms of the settlement are confidential.[22]
On December 1, 2008, TV Guide reported that Barker would make his first appearance with DJ AM (Adam Goldstein) since the two survived the plane crash. The duo performed at New Year's Nation's[23] Los Angeles New Year's Eve Party at The Wiltern.[24][25] Their performance was streamed live on the Internet via New Year's Nation's official site, and broadcast at other New Year's Nation parties across the US.[26][27][28] Of the gig, Barker told press, "I'm ready to get back onstage with AM and continue to rock the house. I'm very excited to bring in the New Year in my hometown of L.A."[29][30] DJ AM died on August 28, 2009 of an accidental drug overdose in his New York City apartment.
Travis Barker (Travis Landon Barker) was born on Friday, November 14, 1975 and is a famous drummer.
General appearance:
- 5' 9" (175 cm) height, blue eyes and black hair.
Being born on 11/14, Travis is a scorpio.
Travis Barker had studied at Fontana High School, Fontana, CA (1993).
Travis dated Melissa Kennedy and amongst other famous relationships was Tara Conner.
QUOTES
-"Everything is beautiful in this band"
-"Take care of your colon and your colon will take care of you."
-"I'm the guy on tour who will do his own thing."
-"I'm easily irritated"
-"She was super horny"
-"I listen to everything from jazz to reggae to heavy metal and I kind of combine everything to make something different"
-"Misery is flying in an airplane"
-"Well, most of the shows we play are the Warped tour, but in our free time, pretty much everyone skateboards"
-"I've never made it a point to be different from everyone else"
-"Seeing the Police and not being able to be the drummer"
-"I think they're super funny, but you would never hear me talking like them"
Travis Barker Biography
American drummer Travis Barker was born on November 14, 1975 in Fontana, CA. He began playing the drums at an early age. He played in the marching band in high school. After graduating, Travis pursued music full time. He collaborated with The Aquabats in 1998 under the stage name "The Baron Von Tito."
Barker's big break came when he joined Blink 182. The band enjoyed great success after Barker came aboard. Blink 182 broke up in 2005. Since then, Barker has been drumming for Plus-44 alongside former Blink band mate Mark Hoppus.
Barker married former Miss USA Shanna Moakler in 2004. It was his second marriage. The couple appeared on the reality series Meet the Barkers on MTV during their marriage. They have two children. The couple divorced after two years. After his divorce, Travis was romantically linked to socialite Paris Hilton.
Most recently, Barker survived a devastating plane crash that left his friend and bodyguard dead. The only other survivor was DJ AM. He suffered burns all over his body but is expected to recover.
Did you know…
- His mother died a day before his first day of high school
- He got his first tattoo when he was 17
- He is a vegetarian
- During his youth, his nickname was Bones
- He opened a Wahoo Fish Tacos store in Norco, CA
- He is the co-founder of LaSalle Records
- He developed a shoe called "Alias Remix" for DC Shoe Company
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