Travis Barker
Travis Barker is blink-182’s drummer, a songwriter and producer whose collaborations connect pop-punk, rock and hip-hop.
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Overview
- Born
- November 14, 1975
- From
- Fontana, California
- Work
- Drummer, songwriter and music producer
- Joined blink-182
- 1998
- Breakout record
- Enema of the State, 1999
Mini bio
How it started.
Travis grew up in Fontana, California, and started drumming as a child. He played jazz and marching band at school, then worked as a trash collector while pursuing music. The Aquabats brought him into the Southern California ska-punk scene.
The blink-182 chapter.
While touring with the Aquabats in 1998, he filled in for blink-182 and was invited to join. Enema of the State followed in 1999, with songs including What’s My Age Again?, All the Small Things and Adam’s Song. His playing brought different tempos and rhythmic ideas into the band’s sound.
Beyond one band.
His projects have included Box Car Racer, Transplants, +44 and the DJ AM partnership TRV$DJAM. On his 2011 solo album Give the Drummer Some, he brought together rappers and rock musicians. He has since continued producing other artists, including Yellowcard.
Telling his story.
After surviving a plane crash in 2008, Travis returned to music. His 2015 memoir Can I Say and the 2026 documentary Louder Than Fear share his story of music, loss and recovery.
Creditschronological, newest first
Music
- 2026JumpFeatured drummer alongside J Balvin, Amber Mark and Steve Vai
- 2025Better Days, YellowcardProducer, executive producer and drums on every song
- 2011Give the Drummer SomeSolo artist, drummer and producer
- 1999Enema of the State, blink-182Drummer
Books and film
- 2026Travis Barker: Louder Than FearDocumentary subject
- 2015Can I SayCo-author with Gavin Edwards
Awards
Quotes
I want to play the drums. I want to be a musician and write songs and write music.Travis Barker, DRUM! Magazine
Reflecting on why he chose to join blink-182 after playing with the Aquabats, in an interview from 2000.
Trivia
- He performed as Baron Von Tito in the Aquabats.
- His first drum kit, given to him at four, stayed with him until he was 15.
- He has his own Zildjian Artist Series drumsticks.
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