Childhood and Education Journey of Travis Barker in Timeline
Discover the defining moments in the early life of Travis Barker. From birth to education, explore key events.
Travis Barker is an influential American musician, best known as the drummer for Blink-182. His career extends beyond punk rock, with collaborations in hip hop and involvement in bands like Transplants, +44, Box Car Racer, Antemasque, and Goldfinger. His work with DJ AM as TRV$DJAM further showcased his diverse musical talents. Barker's prominence has earned him recognition as "punk's first superstar drummer" by Rolling Stone, solidifying his place among the greatest drummers.
November 14, 1975: Travis Barker's Birth
On November 14, 1975, Travis Landon Barker was born. He would later become a musician and the drummer for Blink-182.
1999: Personal Success After "Enema of the State"
In 1999, after Blink-182's success, Travis Barker began dating Melissa Kennedy, bought a rehearsal studio, and opened Famous Stars and Straps.
2000: Missed Tour Dates Due to Injury
In 2000, Travis Barker missed many dates of the Mark, Tom and Travis Show tour after he broke his finger.
2001: Married Melissa Kennedy
In 2001, Travis Barker married Melissa Kennedy.
2001: Blink-182 Album Artwork
In 2001, While putting together artwork for Take Off Your Pants and Jacket, Travis Barker begged to not be assigned the airplane icon due to his fear of flying.
August 2002: Divorced Melissa Kennedy
In August 2002, Travis Barker and Melissa Kennedy divorced after nine months of marriage.
August 2002: Files for Divorce from Melissa Kennedy
In August 2002, Travis Barker filed for divorce from his first wife, Melissa Kennedy, after nine months of marriage.
October 2003: Birth of Landon Asher
In October 2003, Travis Barker's girlfriend, Shanna Moakler, gave birth to their son, Landon Asher.
October 2004: Nightmare Before Christmas-inspired Wedding
In October 2004, Travis Barker had a Nightmare Before Christmas-inspired wedding with Shanna Moakler.
October 30, 2004: Marriage to Shanna Moakler
On October 30, 2004, Travis Barker married Shanna Moakler in a goth-style ceremony.
2005: Birth of Daughter & Reality Show Debut
In 2005, Travis Barker and Shanna Moakler had a daughter and their reality television series, Meet the Barkers, debuted on MTV.
August 8, 2006: Files for Divorce from Shanna Moakler
On August 8, 2006, Travis Barker filed for divorce from Shanna Moakler.
2006: Break up with Shanna Moakler
In 2006, Travis Barker and Shanna Moakler split up, leading to tabloid attention.
2006: Meet the Barkers Ended
In 2006, Travis Barker and Shanna Moakler's reality show, Meet the Barkers, ended.
March 2007: Brief Reconciliation with Shanna Moakler
In March 2007, Shanna Moakler announced that she and Travis Barker were back together, after their initial separation, but later separated again.
2007: Addiction and Injury
In 2007, Travis Barker developed an addiction to painkillers and broke his arm during a video shoot for +44.
February 11, 2008: Divorce from Shanna Moakler Finalized
On February 11, 2008, Travis Barker and Shanna Moakler's divorce was finalized.
2008: Plane Crash
In 2008, Travis Barker and Adam Goldstein were in a plane crash that killed the other four people on board and left them both in critical condition.
2008: Involved in a Plane Crash
In 2008, Travis Barker was involved in a plane crash.
January 7, 2009: Together in Las Vegas with Shanna Moakler
On January 7, 2009, Travis Barker and Shanna Moakler were together during a DJ set Barker was playing with DJ AM in Las Vegas.
April 1, 2009: Announces End of Rekindled Relationship
On April 1, 2009, Travis Barker and Shanna Moakler announced that they were no longer together after attempting to rekindle their relationship.
August 2009: DJ AM's Death
In August 2009, during Blink-182's reunion tour, DJ AM was found dead in his New York apartment due to acute intoxication from multiple drugs.
December 2009: Settles Lawsuit Out of Court
In December 2009, Travis Barker settled his lawsuit against the plane's owners, Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co., and an airplane maintenance company out of court.
2013: Misses Australian Tour
In 2013, Travis Barker was unable to attend Blink-182's Australian tour, and Brooks Wackerman filled in for him.
December 7, 2014: Arrested After Altercation with Shanna Moakler
On December 7, 2014, Travis Barker and Shanna Moakler were arrested after making criminal threats to each other during a verbal altercation; no charges were filed.
2015: Briefly Dates Rita Ora
In late 2015, Travis Barker briefly dated Rita Ora.
June 2016: Co-Parenting with Shanna Moakler
In June 2016, it was reported that Travis Barker and Shanna Moakler were amicably co-parenting their two children.
2016: Credits Buddy Rich as Greatest Drummer
In a 2016 Q&A with Vevo, Travis Barker credited Buddy Rich as the greatest drummer of all time and stated that Van Halen's "Jump" was the first song he learned on drums.
May 2020: Signs Jxdn to DTA Records
In May 2020, Travis Barker signed Jxdn to his label DTA Records, marking Jxdn as the first artist on the label.
2020: Rumors of Relationship with Kourtney Kardashian
In late 2020, rumors began circulating about Travis Barker dating Kourtney Kardashian.
January 2021: Relationship with Kourtney Kardashian Confirmed
In January 2021, Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian confirmed their relationship.
February 2021: Launches Barker Wellness
In February 2021, Travis Barker launched Barker Wellness, a line of cannabinoid-infused products.
October 2021: Engagement to Kourtney Kardashian
In October 2021, Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian got engaged.
2021: Returns to Flying
In 2021, Travis Barker flew again after a long hiatus since his plane crash, traveling solo on his bus and taking a boat for European tours.
April 3, 2022: Unofficial Wedding in Las Vegas
On April 3, 2022, Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian had an unofficial wedding in Las Vegas after the Grammy Awards.
May 15, 2022: Official Wedding in Santa Barbara
On May 15, 2022, Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian officially married in Santa Barbara, California.
May 22, 2022: Religious Wedding Ceremony in Italy
On May 22, 2022, Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian had a religious wedding ceremony in Portofino, Italy.
June 14, 2023: Meets Alex Etheridge Backstage
On June 14, 2023, Travis Barker met with Alex Etheridge, a 13-year-old musician with bone cancer, backstage at Blink-182's Phoenix concert.
July 19, 2023: Alex Etheridge Death
On July 19, 2023, Alex Etheridge, the 13-year-old Phoenix musician who met Travis Barker in June, passed away.
November 4, 2023: Birth of First Child with Kourtney Kardashian
On November 4, 2023, Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian welcomed their first child, a son.
