Each year, on June 30, Blink 182 Day is celebrated. This also is the 182nd day of the year. The band was created in a suburb of San Diego and was known as Blink, and its initial members were Mark Hoppus – bassist and vocalist, Travis Barker – drummer, and Matt Skiba – guitarist and vocalist. The members were greatly influenced by other bands like Green Day, Descendents, and Bad Religion. The band’s music is a blend of fast-paced punk rock and pop music melodies.
History
Blink 182 Day celebrates the existence of the band, its members, their music, and overall popularity. The band initially was named Duct Tape, and later adopted the name Blink. Yet, they had to add 182 as another artist was using the name Blink. Although nobody really knows why that exact number was chosen, some theories say it was because of how many times in the movie Scarface, Al Pacino says a particular curse word.
At the turn of the millennium, Blink 182 emerged as one of the most popular rock bands and influenced the second wave of pop punk into the mainstream. The EP Fly Swatter followed by the full-length Buddha and Cheshire Cat which were released in the early 1990s was the band’s first release. Blink 182 tasted success by following in the footsteps of the well-known band Green Day and the popularity of pop-punk in the late 90s. Their album “Enema of the State,” was released in 1999 to huge success and appeared exclusively on MCA.
Then the band’s bassist and vocalist Mark Hoppus, about a decade ago, put out a tweet announcing a Blink 182 day and it has been recognized ever since. Nowadays music lovers all over the world, particularly fans of rock and pop-punk music, make use of this day to appreciate one of their beloved bands for making everlasting music. It’s never too late to start listening, even if you haven’t heard the band yet, mostly on a day dedicated to the band.
Timeline of Blink 182
1992 (Blink 182 is Formed) – This American rock band was formed in Poway, California.
1998 (A Band Member is Fired) – Scott Raynor was fired midway through a tour and replaced by Travis Barker.
2009 (Reunion) – After a four-year-long hiatus, the band reunited to produce an album.
2012 (Dogs Eating Dogs) – With the release of Dogs Eating Dogs the band marked its last studio recording with Tom DeLonge.
FAQs about Blink 182
Why is Blink 182 named that?
When the band’s members were Tom, Mark, and Scott Raynor the band was named Blink by Tom DeLonge. However, they added “182” to the end after realizing that an Irish electronica artist was using the same name.
What are some of Blink 182’s well-known songs?
Some of the highest-rated songs of Blink 182 are “Anthem Part Two,” “Carousel,” and “What’s My Age Again?”
Who is in Blink 182 right now?
The present band members of Blink 182 are Mark Allan Hoppus, Matt Skiba, and Travis Barker.
Activities on Blink 182 Day
Listen to Blink 182’s songs – The band has recorded some great songs over the years. In order to celebrate this day, you can pump up the volume on Blink 182’s song and keep jamming.
Read about the members – The band members of Blink 182 have had quite a history of their own. With no shortage of information available online, get the information to find out how their experiences and talents made the band what it is.
Buy a vinyl – Visit your local record store and buy a Blink 182 vinyl if you have a record player at home. You can start a new collection or add this to your existing collections of records.
Interesting Facts about Blink 182 Day
Teen Choice Awards – The band has had maximum success at the Teen Choice Awards, winning three awards.
“All The Small Things” – From the MTV Video Music Awards, this song received three nominations for Video of the Year, Best Pop Video, and Best Group Video.
“Peter Pan Complex” – This was the original title of the song “What’s My Age Again.”
“American Pie” cameo – In the first “American Pie” movie, Mark, Tom, and Travis have a cameo.
Why We Love Blink 182 Day?
They influenced new pop-punk bands – Blink 182 enjoyed huge popularity and received a lot of love from its fans. Their talents and performances influenced the new pop-punk bands to emerge such as Fall Out Boy and New Found Glory.
Pop-punk music is fun – The kind of music that Blink 182 produced is often remarked for its high energy. It is perfect when you need a boost of energy and adrenaline rush and when you need to get out of a funk.
Rising above the controversies – Blink 182’s talent remains the core of their existence despite the fact that they have been in the news for many wrong reasons. They put out music that touched people’s lives, in spite of the occasional hardships the band faces.
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