Blink 182 Bio

Formed in 1993 these punk rockers have been revolutionizing the punk industry. Taking the punk scene to new heights making it more mainstream and more popular than ever. The members of the band are all from San Diego and include Tom DeLonge (guitar/vocals), Mark Hoppus (bass/vocals) and Travis Barker (drums). The original line-up had Scott Raynor on drums. The band started out as a mariachi band playing at weddings and birthdays and called themselves El Cuatro and the Cajones. This however was short lived. They eventually realesed there first album Cheshire Cat in 1995 then followed it up with Dude Ranch in 97' and by the end of 98 were considered one of the most popular punk bands of the year. They have been riding that success ever since.