Record Label Name:

Geffen Records

Record Label Type:

Indie

Genre:

Alternative, Rock, Pop Punk

Biography:

blink-182 (pronounced "blink one eighty two") is a punk rock band from San Diego, California, U.S. formed in 1992 by Mark Hoppus (vocals and bass), Tom DeLonge (vocals and guitar), and Scott Raynor (drums) in the northern San Diego suburb of Poway. Travis Barker replaced Raynor on drums in 1998, midway through blink-182's US tour. The group went on "indefinite hiatus" in 2005.

The group is known for its catchy melodies, as well as for satirical, and sometimes profanity-laden, toilet humor. Musically, the band played up-tempo songs with prominent major-chord harmonies, often digitally mixed, to provide a much cleaner sound than typical punk/rock recordings, which generally exhibit distortion and analogue mixes to achieve the opposite effect. The lyrical content of their songs, prior to their last album, was usually humorous and light hearted. However, their last album showed a significant departure from their previous works and helped exhibit their more mature musical prowess while showcasing some advancement in the sophistication of their lyrical themes. Blink-182 fans were predominantly teenagers; however, they managed to establish a more mature following with their latest offering.

Members:

Mark Hoppus (vocals and bass), Tom DeLonge (vocals and guitar), and Scott Raynor (drums)

Artist's Website:

www.blink182.com/