Travis Landon Barker is an American musician known as the drummer for the rock band Blink-182. He's collaborated with various artists and bands across multiple genres, including hip hop, rap rock, and alternative rock. Barker has been part of groups like Transplants, +44, Box Car Racer, Antemasque, and Goldfinger. He also frequently collaborated with DJ AM as TRV$DJAM. His influence and skill have earned him recognition from Rolling Stone as "punk's first superstar drummer" and a spot among their 100 greatest drummers of all time.
1995: Shanna Moakler as Miss USA Runner-Up
Shanna Moakler was the first runner-up in Miss USA 1995.
2001: Take Off Your Pants and Jacket Artwork
In 2001, Blink-182 created individual icons for the "Take Off Your Pants and Jacket" album artwork.
August 2002: Divorce from Melissa Kennedy
Travis Barker divorced Melissa Kennedy in August 2002.
2003: Birth of Son
Travis Barker's son was born in 2003.
October 30, 2004: Marriage to Shanna Moakler
Travis Barker married Shanna Moakler on October 30, 2004.
2005: Birth of Daughter and Meet the Barkers Premiere
Travis Barker's daughter was born in 2005, the same year "Meet the Barkers" premiered.
2006: Meet the Barkers Finale
"Meet the Barkers" concluded in 2006.
September 19, 2008: T-Mobile Performance in Columbia, SC
On September 19, 2008, TRV$DJAM performed at a T-Mobile event in Columbia, South Carolina.
November 2008: Return to Recording Studio
Travis Barker returned to the recording studio in November 2008 after recovering from injuries.
December 2009: Plane Crash Lawsuit Settlement
In December 2009, Travis Barker settled a lawsuit related to the 2008 plane crash.
2012: Performance with The Muppets
In 2012, Travis Barker performed with Animal and Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem on Jimmy Kimmel Live!.
October 20, 2015: Can I Say: Living Large, Cheating Death, and Drums, Drums, Drums Release
Travis Barker's memoir, "Can I Say: Living Large, Cheating Death, and Drums, Drums, Drums," was released on October 20, 2015.
2016: Vevo Q&A
In a 2016 Vevo Q&A, Travis Barker named Buddy Rich as the greatest drummer of all time.
2016: I'll Sleep When I'm Dead Appearance
In 2016, Travis Barker appeared in the Grammy-nominated documentary, "I'll Sleep When I'm Dead," about Steve Aoki.
2018: Musical Collaborations and Reunion Show
In 2018, Travis Barker collaborated with Ghostemane and XXXTentacion, and reunited with The Aquabats for a 20th-anniversary show.
July 12, 2019: Falling Down Remix Release
On July 12, 2019, Travis Barker released a remix of Lil Peep and XXXTentacion's "Falling Down".
April 24, 2020: Nirvana Tribute Performance
On April 24, 2020, Travis Barker performed in Post Malone's Nirvana tribute, a fundraiser for the WHO COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund.
May 2020: Jxdn Signing
In May 2020, Travis Barker signed Jxdn to his label, DTA Records.
September 2020: Tickets to My Downfall and Downfalls High
In September 2020, Travis Barker worked with Machine Gun Kelly on his album "Tickets to My Downfall" and the film adaptation "Downfalls High".
February 2021: Barker Wellness Launch
Travis Barker launched his line of cannabinoid-infused products, Barker Wellness, in February 2021.
March 15, 2021: Warrior Collaboration
On March 15, 2021, Travis Barker was featured on Atreyu's song "Warrior" from their album "Baptize."
April 27, 2021: Transparent Soul Collaboration
Travis Barker collaborated with Willow Smith on her pop-punk track "Transparent Soul", released on April 27, 2021.
July 2021: Warner Chappell Music Deal
In July 2021, Travis Barker signed a publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music.
November 2021: Avril Lavigne Signing
In November 2021, Travis Barker signed Avril Lavigne to DTA Records.
2022: Mainstream Sellout Executive Producer
Travis Barker executive produced Machine Gun Kelly's album "Mainstream Sellout" in 2022.
June 14, 2023: Meeting with Alex Etheridge
On June 14, 2023, Travis Barker met Alex Etheridge, a young fan with bone cancer, at a Blink-182 concert in Phoenix.
July 19, 2023: Alex Etheridge's Passing
Alex Etheridge, the young fan Travis Barker met in June, passed away on July 19, 2023.