Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Mark Hoppus

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Mark Hoppus made an impact.

Mark Hoppus is an American musician, record producer, and songwriter, best known as the co-lead vocalist, bassist, and co-founder of the iconic rock band Blink-182. He holds the distinction of being the sole constant member, appearing on every Blink-182 album. His contributions extend beyond performance, encompassing songwriting and production work within the music industry.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

1988: Recorded Demo with The Attic Children

In 1988, Mark Hoppus recorded a live demo with a group named The Attic Children, featuring covers of The Cure songs.

1990: Played in 'of All Things'

After graduating from Burroughs High School in 1990, Mark Hoppus began playing in a band called of All Things with two friends, covering songs and writing original punk numbers.

August 1992: Met Tom DeLonge

In August 1992, Anne Hoppus introduced Mark Hoppus to Tom DeLonge. They immediately started playing music together. Hoppus broke both ankles trying to impress DeLonge.

1992: Moved to San Diego and Met Tom DeLonge

In 1992, Mark Hoppus moved to San Diego to attend California State University San Marcos. His sister introduced him to Tom DeLonge, and together they formed the band Blink-182 with drummer Scott Raynor.

1993: Recorded 'Flyswatter' and Played First Shows

In 1993, Blink recorded "Flyswatter" and began playing their irreverent live show at local all-ages venue SOMA. They also recorded 3 more demos and signed to Cargo Music on a trial basis.

1995: Release of 'Cheshire Cat' and First National Tour

In 1995, Blink's first album, "Cheshire Cat", was released and the band embarked on their first national tour, the GoodTimes tour, and began building a devoted following.

1996: Signed with MCA Records

In 1996, MCA Records signed Blink-182 and would co-distribute their next release, "Dude Ranch".

1997: Release of 'Dude Ranch'

In 1997, Blink-182 released their sophomore album, "Dude Ranch", co-distributed by MCA. The album featured the hit song "Dammit", which was written by Hoppus.

1998: Travis Barker Joined Blink-182

In the summer of 1998, Scott Raynor was fired and Travis Barker joined Blink-182.

1999: Release of 'Enema of the State'

In 1999, after replacing Scott Raynor with Travis Barker, Blink-182 released "Enema of the State", which propelled them to multi-platinum success.

2001: Release of 'Take Off Your Pants and Jacket'

In 2001, Blink-182 released "Take Off Your Pants and Jacket", which was their follow up record.

2003: Recorded New Album

In 2003, Blink-182 regrouped to record their next record, taking a darker, more "mature" direction with their untitled fifth studio album, infusing experimentalist elements into their usual pop punk sound partially inspired by Box Car Racer.

2003: Release of Fifth Untitled Album

In 2003, Blink-182 released their fifth, untitled, and more experimental album.

2004: Band Argued Regarding Future

In late 2004, Blink-182 began to argue regarding their future and recording process, stemming from unresolved feelings from Box Car Racer project.

February 2005: Blink-182 Breakup

In February 2005, Blink-182 broke up. Mark Hoppus felt a loss of identity and purpose. He began working on darker, electronic demos with Travis Barker.

October 2005: Bought Opra Music Studio

In October 2005, Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker purchased a studio together, named Opra Music, where they would bring together a full band to expand upon those electronic demos, creating +44's "When Your Heart Stops Beating" (2006).

2005: Blink-182 Split

In 2005, Blink-182 split up due to internal tensions. Following the split, Mark Hoppus continued playing with Travis Barker in +44.

2005: Weekly podcast started

In 2005, Mark Hoppus started a weekly podcast, which ran through 2006.

2006: When Your Heart Stops Beating Released

In 2006, +44 released "When Your Heart Stops Beating" after Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker purchased Opra Music studio in October 2005.

2006: Weekly podcast continued

In 2006, Mark Hoppus continued his weekly podcast, which started in 2005.

February 2009: Blink-182 Reunion Announcement

In February 2009, Blink-182 announced their reunion on their official website, stating they were back and in the studio writing and recording a new album and preparing to tour the world.