Travis Barker

Travis Barker

Travis Ladon Barker (born November 14, 1975) is an American musician, producer, entrepreneur, and the drummer for the American pop punk band Blink-182, as well as the alternative rock band +44, the rap rock band The Transplants, and the drummer for the alternative rock band Box Car Racer. He was a frequent collaborator with DJ AM, and together they formed TRV$DJAM.

After the split of his first band, Feeble, Barker began playing for The Aquabats in 1996 as The Baron Von Tito. He recorded one album with them, The Fury of the Aquabats!, in 1997. His career took off when he joined up with pop punk band, Blink-182 in 1998. Barker became known for his mohawk and his tendency to perform shirtless, revealing a multitude of tattoos. Barker has since established himself as a versatile drummer, producing and making guest appearances in music projects of numerous music genres including hip-hop, alternative rock, pop and country. He has gained significant acceptance within the hip-hop community in particular and often collaborates with artists to compose rock-tinged remixes to their songs.

He founded clothing company Famous Stars and Straps in 1999 and LaSalle Records in 2004. Companies such as DC Shoes and Zildjian cymbals have co-designed products in his name.

Early life

Travis Barker was born to Randy and Gloria Barker in Fontana, California, which is located in San Bernardino County. Barker grew up in a high-crime area, where his father worked as a mechanic and his mother babysat for local kids. Barker started playing the drums at the age of 4 although he didn't become serious about it until about the age of 12. Barker studied with Allen Carter, an established and well respected percussionist and jazz director,writer/arranger and professor and was exposed to all kinds of different music.

His mother, who had been diagnosed with cancer three months earlier, died the day before he started high school. She told him to keep playing music and to follow his dreams. Barker attended Fontana High School, where he played in the jazz ensemble and marching band. He gained a lot of experience performing at regional competitions and festivals. During his senior year, he passed up drum corps tryouts to tour with a rock band. Barker gained a lot of experience performing with a few early rock bands. After Barker graduated from high school in 1993 he became a member of The Aquabats. He was nicknamed "Baron Von Tito." Barker did go back to drum corps for his age out year in 1996, to audition with the Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Corps, but was ultimately cut and did not march.

Travis' first instrument as a boy was the trumpet, and not drums. As a teenager he played in several marching and swing bands, and was a fan of jazz. He started playing drums in a local Riverside band called Feeble before 1998.

Recording career

Blink-182 (1998–2005; 2009–present)

Main article: Blink-182

Blink-182. Barker (back) with Tom DeLonge and Mark Hoppus in 2003

Blink-182 was formed in 1992 by Mark Hoppus and Tom DeLonge. After recruiting drummer Scott Raynor, the band recorded three early demos and two studio albums: Cheshire Cat (1994) and Dude Ranch (1997). Hoppus and DeLonge fired Raynor midway through a U.S. tour in 1998 after a drinking problem became far too prevalent. Hoppus and DeLonge asked drummer Barker of Blink-182's support band The Aquabats to fill in for Raynor for the remainder of the tour, and, after being impressed with Barker, asked him to join the band.

Blink-182 released their breakthrough album Enema of the State in June 1999 to commercial success, fueled by successful singles "What's My Age Again", "All the Small Things", and "Adam's Song". After releasing live album The Mark, Tom, and Travis Show (The Enema Strikes Back!) in November 2000, the band entered the studio and recorded their fourth studio album Take Off Your Pants and Jacket, released in June 2001. The album continued the band's commercial success and popularity.

After performing with Box Car Racer for much of 2002, DeLonge and Barker rejoined the band to record their eponymous fifth studio album, released in November 2003. The album continued the commercial success that previous albums had endured, as well as being critically acclaimed: Blink-182 represented a more "mature" band than seen in the past, with the band infusing experimentalist elements into their usual pop punk sound, inspired by lifestyle changes (the band members all became fathers before the album was released) and side-projects (Box Car Racer and Transplants).

Tensions arose between the band members as DeLonge expressed his desire to cancel the tour and enter a half-year respite from touring in late 2004, and the band officially announced an "indefinite hiatus" in February 2005. DeLonge formed Angels & Airwaves while Hoppus and Barker continued playing music together in +44. In August 2008, the band's frequent producer Jerry Finn died of a cerebral hemorrhage, and Barker barely survived a plane crash, sustaining second and third degree burns on his lower body and torso. Both events would be catalysts for the band reuniting; in 2010, DeLonge reflected, "If that accident hadn't happened, we wouldn't be a band. Plain and simple. That was fate."

The band announced their reunion in February 2009 at the 51st Grammy Awards ceremony. A well-received reunion tour took place in mid-2009, with a European leg performed in summer 2010. Currently, the band is recording their sixth studio album.

Collaborations/Remixes (2002–present)

Barker has said he has always been interested in many genres of music outside rock, especially hip hop. In a 2002 interview with MTV he said, "I probably listen to more hip-hop and drum'n'bass than I do rock music.". Not being able to explore these interests within Blink-182, Barker participated in two hip hop related side projects during that the time: Transplants and Expensive Taste.

Box Car Racer is a side project begun with Tom DeLonge of Blink-182 in 2002. This project resulted in one self-titled album which was released that year. DeLonge said he asked Barker to play drums so that he wouldn't have to find and pay a session drummer to come in.

Transplants is a hip hop-induced punk band for which Barker partnered with Tim Armstrong of Rancid and Rob Aston (former roadie for Rancid). Transplants released two studio records as well as a remixed version of their second album which was chopped and screwed by rapper and hip-hop artist, Paul Wall. The first album released by Transplants was their self-titled album in 2002. The second Transplants record, Haunted Cities, was released by LaSalle Records in June 2005. After the Vans Warped Tour of 2005, the members decided to disband. This was confirmed by vocalist Rob Aston in January 2006 during an interview. In January 2010, Barker announced that the Transplants would reform for new material.

Travis Barker on stage in San Diego, June 2004

He was best friends with the late DJ AM, Adam Goldstein.

Some of his first forays into other genres was on Bad Boy 4 Life by P Diddy and Back In The Mudd by Bubba Sparxxx (who also toured with blink). Barker has produced or worked on albums with the Black Eyed Peas, Pink and Pharrell. He appears on Bun B's album, Trill (2005) with Skinhead Rob for the bonus track, "Late Night Creepin'". In 2006 he was a producer on T.I.'s fourth album, King. Also in 2006 he played drums for several songs on Avril Lavigne's third album, "The Best Damn Thing". He also dueted with Rihanna on a remix of her hit "Umbrella", he also appeared in her video. Barker also had a remix with Eminem, on the song 3 A.M.

In late 2005 Barker started a new band, +44, with fellow Blink-182 member Mark Hoppus. +44 only released one studio album, When Your Heart Stops Beating. They played several tour dates with Fall Out Boy, Taking Back Sunday, and Cobra Starship.

In 2006, he and Rob Aston joined Paul Wall in forming a new hip hop group called Expensive Taste.

Barker made a very well received remix of Soulja Boy's "Crank That". In a similar fashion to the Soulja Boy remix, he has also remixed Flo Rida's single "Low" that was later included within the deluxe version of Flo Rida's debut album. Barker is a playable character in Guitar Hero: World Tour and his remix of "Low" is available as downloadable content. Barker is also featured on The Game's latest album, L.A.X., drumming on the song "Dope Boys".

He was the drummer for all of the performers at the MTV Video Music Awards of 2008, including Kid Cudi and LL Cool J.

In August 2009, Matt Sorum revealed that Barker will appear on Slash, Slash's upcoming solo album.

In June 2009, he played drums in the BET Awards for Jamie Foxx's performance of "Blame It".

In November 2009, Barker made a remix with hip-hop artist Drake's song "Forever", featuring Eminem, Lil Wayne and Kanye West.

In January 2010, Barker announced a new TRVS BRKR remix of Snoop Dogg's new single, "I Wanna Rock", via his Twitter account.

In February 2010, Steve Vai mentioned in his newsletter and website that now he's working on a version of "Stairway to Heaven" for Mary J. Blige with Travis Barker on drums, Orianthi on guitar, and Randy Jackson on bass. The song appears on the UK version of Blige's album Stronger with Each Tear.

On February 17, 2010, it was announced that Travis Barker will work with A-Trak for club shows such as he did with DJ AM. The first shows will take place on March 9 and 10 at The Roxy in West Hollywood. It is yet to be announced whether the two will release a mix tape.

On February 2, 2010, Lil Wayne's rock debut album Rebirth was released. It features a track entitled "One Way Trip" which is featuring Kevin Rudolf that shows the friendship between Travis and Lil Wayne, with one of the lyrics being "... And T. Barker is my muthafuckin' drummer..."

On April 22, 2010, Barker performed "Stairway to Heaven" by Led Zeppelin on American Idol along with Mary J. Blige, Orianthi, Steve Vai and Randy Jackson.

On May 1, 2010, Barker and rapper T.I. both confirmed they will be collaborating on a track on the rapper's upcoming album entitled King Uncaged.

On July 9, 2010, the blink-182 drummer announced on his Twitter account that he would be dropping his new remix of rapper Waka Flocka's "Hard in The Paint". The track later, was made available for streaming on music site RapRadar.

On Aug 5, 2010, it was announced via RapRadar that the drummer himself & DJ Toomp are working on a remix of T.I.'s hit-single Yeah Ya Know (Takers) of the upcoming album King Uncaged.

Give the Drummer Some

On May 4, 2010, Barker stated that his upcoming solo album would not be of any other genre(s), and that would be of "no-one genre". May 22, 2010, Barker confirmed several guests set to be on joint with his upcoming solo album. Guests include RZA, Ludacris, Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, Raekwon, Game, B.o.B, Slash, Swizz Beatz, Beanie Sigel, Chester Bennington, Corey Taylor of heavy metal group Slipknot, & post-grunge act Stone Sour. Crystalll

On June 18, 2010, a private MTV interview with Barker exclaiming that, "Several other acts and collaborations on the record would be announced in August, so some other jackasses wouldn't be setting up rumors or hoax 'bout it." The blink-182 drummer also added, "Trust me, this record's gonna rock you guys out. I'm especially stoked to show you guys."

On July 4, 2010, Barker stated in his Twitter account that "he would be working with his favorite artists, to create every artwork for each track on his solo album". The drummer would also be shooting music videos for every track on the album with its designated artists. On top of that, Barker also confirmed that the videos would be going along with the release of his upcoming solo album in September. Barker has also confirmed that blink-182's upcoming single "Up All Night" would not be included in his LP, stating that "No, 'Up All Night' will have its own home, and it won't be on my record. That will continue to be part of a new Blink record or will be released through Blink182.com or something, it's going to be a surprise." Also, he added on "The new song that we record for my record is just going to be something from scratch, and just us doing our thing."

On July 5, 2010, American rapper Rick Ross announced that he would be collaborating with Barker on a single to be included on the yet-untitled project.

On July 9, 2010, the blink-182 drummer confirmed that he would be adding several other artists like Slaughterhouse, Raekwon & Kurupt to the untitled project. Barker has reportedly told The BoomBox that, "he would be producing and making all the music and then getting all his favorite rappers and vocalists to be a part of it so it's been a dream come true."

On July 14, 2010, Barker announced that he would be dropping Stone Sour off his upcoming solo album due to "faults". Instead, Barker added on that he would be replacing the alternative metal act with American rap rock band, Rage Against The Machine maestro Tom Morello instead.

On July 20, 2010, Travis announced via his Twitter account that he would be shooting the music video for the track "Carry It" along with Tom Morello, RZA and Raekwon of the Wu-Tang Clan. The blink-182 drummer has also confirmed that his upcoming debut solo album would be titled "Give the Drummer Some", and every of the ten tracks to be featuring different artists.

On July 22, 2010, Barker posted several pictures of the drummer himself, Raekwon & RZA on his Twitter account, and that, were confirmed to be snapshots of the upcoming music videos, one of which was a scene of the "Carry It" music video. The track, "Carry It" was also claimed by the MTV News to be the potential first single from his oft-delayed solo album.

As of July 31, 2010, Barker had confirmed several other track titles off Give the Drummer Some, two of which are "Saturday Night" & "Jumpdown".

On Sep 10, 2010, Barker announced the first official single off Give the Drummer Some, titled "Jump Down". The track, which sets to feature The Cool Kids, was later made available for free download via "travisbarker.com". The music video for the single would also be release on October 8, and that the video to be of 3-D features. Free 3-D glasses would also be sent over to every users who downloaded the single over at the drummer's official site.

On Oct 8, 2010, the blink-182 drummer released the official music video for "Jump Down" in 3-D format on his official site. Limited editions of "Jump Down" t-shirts were made available for purchase along with the single itself, and a download link for the track "Carry It", which sets to feature RZA, Tom Morello & Raekwon. The track, however can only be made available for download on Nov 9.

On Nov 5, 2010, the full audio track of "Carry It" was leaked onto the internet, and was later claimed by Barker that the leaked media is of the "yet-to-be-mixed/unmastered" version of the track. The official track, along with the artwork was later made available for streaming on the blink-182 drummer's site, which was five days earlier than the official release date of the track, as announced. The music video for the track was later released via Barker's site on Nov 16.

On Nov 19, 2010, Barker mentioned via his tweets stating that "Blink-182 has just had a photoshoot" and that "November is shaping up nice".

On Dec 6, 2010, the blink-182 drummer announced on his Twitter account, that he was in the studio finishing up a track off Give the Drummer Some, alongside with American rappers Kid Cudi and Tech N9ne on verses.

On Dec 24, 2010, Barker mentioned in a tweet reply, stating that the official release date of his upcoming solo album "Give the Drummer Some", has been confirmed to be set on February 22, 2011.

Tattoos

Barker has a few tattoos that symbolize his love for cars and Cadillacs in particular – two racing flags on the side of his neck with the number 66 which symbolizes the year of his favorite Cadillac and a Cadillac emblem . Also, the front of his neck has a portrait of Marilyn Monroe.

Much of his body art is devoted to his love of music such as the phrase "Can I Say" (the title of an album by Dag Nasty released when he was growing up). Barker also has the word "HOPE" on his back because of the Descendents' song and something positive after his mother's death. He has another tribute to the Descendents on his leg – the cover art to the album, I Don't Want to Grow Up, drumsticks and musical notes on his right arm.

Barker also makes several tributes to his family with the phrase "familia" on his arm, Japanese flowers on the back of his neck with a heart that says "Mom", and another heart with "SHANNA" on the banner. He also has the name of his first wife, "Melissa," just above the racing flags on the side of his neck. Barker has his son's name Landon on his left wrist.

He considers his right arm his good luck arm and so has many luck emblems tattooed on that arm such as a deck of cards, dice, a dollar sign, his lucky number seven, a skull with the number 13 in the eye sockets (13 is a lucky number in the tattoo culture), and a rabbit's foot, in addition to a martini glass, his initials, a devil from Black Label Skateboards, and a spider web surrounding his elbow.

Barker has a tattoo-quote by Henry Brooks Adams stating "Chaos Often Breeds Life, When Order Breeds Habit"; the quote is tattooed around Barker's neck, and can also be found on the spine of the Box Car Racer CD case.

In explanation of his large number of tattoos Barker has said, "I tattooed my body so I couldn't fall back on anything. I purposely did that so I couldn't get a normal job and live a normal life. I did it so I had to play music." He claims to have spent over $30,000 on his body art.

At the beginning of March 2010, to honor the memory of his late friend DJ AM, Barker recently got some fresh ink permanently etched onto his thigh by famed Los Angeles tattoo artist, Mister Cartoon. The piece features the words "In Memory of DJ AM" over clouds, bursts of sunlight and an angel in prayer.

Relationships

Barker has been married twice. He first married his long time girlfriend, Melissa Kennedy, on September 22, 2001. The couple divorced August 6, 2002 after eleven months of marriage.

Barker married actress and Miss USA 1995, Shanna Moakler, on October 30, 2004. The couple had a Gothic-style ceremony inspired by the Tim Burton film, The Nightmare Before Christmas, which was held on the eve of Halloween. Barker and Moakler have two children together, Landon Asher (born October 9, 2003) and Alabama Luella (born December 24, 2005). Atiana Cecilia de la Hoya (born March 29, 1999) is Moakler's daughter with former boyfriend Oscar de la Hoya. The family appeared in a reality television series, Meet the Barkers, which aired on MTV from 2005–2006.

On August 8, 2006, Barker filed for divorce from Moakler after nearly two years of marriage. The couple's divorce was made public as each used their MySpace pages to air their feelings on the matter. During their separation, Barker had a brief fling with Paris Hilton in September, 2006.

Despite their pending divorce, reports surfaced in early 2007 that Barker and Moakler were "quietly trying to give it another go" as they were reportedly seen autographing a fan's book, with a heart around their names.

In March 2007, Moakler revealed to People magazine that she and Barker (still married) were back together, but denied that she was pregnant. This admission came after the couple were publicly affectionate at a surprise birthday Barker threw for his wife in Miami. People.com later reported that the couple had separated again. No reason was given for the split. Barker and Moakler were seen together at the 2007 Video Music Awards kissing and holding hands. However, as of February 11, 2008, the couple's divorce had been finalized.

Barker and Moakler were together during a DJ set Barker was playing with DJ AM in Las Vegas on January 7, 2009. The couple attempted to rekindle their relationship in early 2009 but announced that they were no longer together on April 1, 2009, amid reports that police had been called to their home after a fight; no charges were filed against either party.

Plane crash

Main article: 2008 South Carolina Learjet 60 crash

On September 19, 2008, Barker was injured when the Learjet 60, which he boarded, crashed outside Columbia, South Carolina. The jet was headed for Van Nuys, California. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the plane was departing the airport when air traffic controllers saw sparks emanating from the plane. It went off the runway, smashed through a fence, crossed a nearby road, slammed into an embankment and caught fire. Barker had performed the night before at an event with Jane's Addiction singer Perry Farrell, Gavin DeGraw and DJ AM. Barker and DJ AM were transported to the Joseph M. Still Burn Center in Augusta, Georgia, where they were both listed in critical condition. Four others were killed in the crash, three males and one female. With autopsies being performed to identify the bodies, two of the deceased were crew members, and two were passengers, including Chris Baker, Barker's personal assistant who often appeared in Meet The Barkers, and Charles Still, Barker's security guard. On September 21, Dr. Fred Mullins, medical director of the Burn Center reported that Barker sustained second and third degree burns on his lower body and torso and was expected to fully recover within a year. Barker stopped his vegetarian diet and began eating meat to increase his protein intake and possibly speed up healing of his burns.

Barker survived the incident, enabling him to return to the recording studio in November 2008 with long time friend and Keys to the Cadillac drummer Mike Barbalaci. On his first television interview since the crash, he said to MTV, "I'm already playing my drums again, and I'm already back in the studio". Elaborating by stating that the return to the studio "was like riding a bike. It was really exciting to know I still have my chops. It still felt good... I still can make it around the kit. Everything felt right, so I'm thankful to be able to play."

Barker sued the plane's owners, Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co., and an airplane maintenance company on November 21, 2008. He sought more than $25,000 in damages "for pain and suffering, disfigurement, loss of earnings, and medical and legal expenses", claiming that the companies had "improperly operated and maintained the Learjet". The lawsuit claims the Learjet's pilots were "improperly trained and should have tried to take off rather than continue down the runway." The mother of Barker's bodyguard, Charles Monroe Still Jr., who was killed in the crash, joined the lawsuit. She sued the companies for "damages including grief and sorrow, funeral expenses and loss of earnings." The court case was settled in December 2009, with lawyer William L. Robinson, who represented some of the companies, saying the terms of the settlement are confidential.

On December 1, 2008, TV Guide reported that Barker would make his first appearance with DJ AM (Adam Goldstein) since the two survived the plane crash. The duo performed at New Year's Nation's Los Angeles New Year's Eve Party at The Wiltern. Their performance was streamed live on the Internet via New Year's Nation's official site, and broadcast at other New Year's Nation parties across the US. Of the gig, Barker told press, "I'm ready to get back onstage with AM and continue to rock the house. I'm very excited to bring in the New Year in my hometown of L.A." DJ AM died on August 28, 2009 of an accidental drug overdose in his New York City apartment.

Equipment

Barker is currently sponsored by Orange County Drum and Percussion and Zildjian.

Latest drum kit (2009–2010)

• Drums – OCDP Diamond Fire Acrylic w/50% offset Lugs
  • 12x9" Tom
  • 16x14" Floor Tom
  • 22x20" Bass drum
  • 14x6.5" Orange County Stainless steel/nickel snare
  • Latin Percussion LP008 Rock Ridge Rider Cowbell

• Hardware - DW
  • 9000 Series Hardware
  • 5000 Series Pedals

• Cymbals – Zildjian
  • 14" Avedis Mastersound Hi-hats
  • 10" A Custom Splash
  • 20" K Crash Ride
  • 18" A Custom Projection Crash
  • 21" A Sweet Ride
  • 18" Oriental China Trash

• Heads - Remo
  • Snare: Emperor X (Batter) / Ambassador Snare Side (Resonant)
  • Toms: Smooth White Emperors (Batter) / Ambassadors (Resonant)
  • Bass Drum: Powerstroke 3 (Batter)

Barker also uses Roland electronics.

Discography

Album appearances

Solo Project

• Give the Drummer Some (2011)

With Blink-182

Main article: Blink-182 discography

• Enema of the State (1999)
• The Mark, Tom, and Travis Show (The Enema Strikes Back!) (2000)
• Take Off Your Pants and Jacket (2001)
• Blink-182 (2003)
• Greatest Hits (2005)
• TBA (2011)

With Transplants

Main article: Transplants discography

• Transplants (2002)
• Haunted Cities (2005)

With +44

• When Your Heart Stops Beating (2006)

With TRV$DJAM

• Fix Your Face (mixtape) (2008)
• Fix Your Face, Vol 2: Coachella (mixtape) (2009)

With The Aquabats

• The Fury of the Aquabats! (1997)

With Box Car Racer

• Box Car Racer (2002)

With Expensive Taste

• DJ Skee Presents: Expensive Taste (2007)

Guest appearances

• "In Search Of..." (by N.E.R.D) (2001) - drums on the track "Provider"
• "Elephunk" (by Black Eyed Peas) (2003) - drums on the track "Rock My Shit"
• "Try This" (by Pink) (2003) – drums on the track "Unwind"
• "Trill" (by Bun B) (2005) – drums on "Late Night Creepin"
• "King" (by T.I.) (2006) – co-production on "You Know Who"
• "Wolves" (by Idiot Pilot) (2007) – drums on "Elephant"
• "I Don't Have to Try" / "Alone" / "Runaway" / "I Can Do Better" (by Avril Lavigne) (2007) – drums
• "Get Money, Stay True" (by Paul Wall with Expensive Taste) (2007) – drums and production on "Slidin' on That Oil"
• "Hardcore 4 Life" (by Danny Diablo (2007) - Drums On "Livin' By The Gun" & "Jersey White Trash"
• "The Way It Is" (by Blestenation) (2007) – drums
• "It's Whateva" (by the Federation) (2007) – drums on "Black Rosez"
• "Dope Boys" (by Game) (2008) – drums, production and vocals contribution
• "Goodbye" (by The Centerfolds) (2008) – drums
• "OG'z" (by Wale) (2008) – drums
• "The G Files" (by Warren G) (2009) – drums on "Let's Get High"
• "Stronger with Each Tear" (by Mary J. Blige) (2009) – drums on "Stairway to Heaven"
• "Drop the World/Forever" (by Drake, Lil Wayne & Eminem) (2010) - drums and percussion on Live Performance
• "Rebirth" (by Lil Wayne) (2010) – production on "One Way Trip"
• "Rockstar 101" (by Rihanna with Slash) (2010) – drums on music video
• "Outta Control" (by Mams Taylor featuring Jacoby Shaddix) (2010) - Drums and Production
• "B.o.B Presents: The Adventures of Bobby Ray" (by B.o.B) (2010) – Drums and percussion on track "Fame"
• "Electric Gigolo" (by Mickey Avalon) (2010) - Drums on track "Fast Life"
• "Heart of a Champion" (by Paul Wall) (2010) - Drums and production on tracks "Take Notes", "Im'ma Get It", "Live It", "Not My Friend" and "Heart Of A Hustler"
• "31 Minutes to Takeoff" (by Mike Posner) (2010) - Drums on track "Gone In September"
• "Passion, Pain & Pleasure" (by Trey Songz) (2010) - Drums and production on track "Blind"
• "Peice Of Mind (mixtape)" (by Eddie Rap Life) (2010) - Drums and production on tracks "Rock N Roll Memorabilia", "Invisible Ingredients", "Oh Lord" and "Waitin' For The Moment"
• "I Am Not A Human Being" (by Lil Wayne) (2010) - Drums and percussion on track "I Am Not A Human Being"
• "You Need This Music" (by Nottz) (2010) - Drums and percussion on track "Intro"
• "Bad Season (mixtape)" (by Tech N9ne featuring Dr Dre & Krizz Kaliko) (2010) - Drums and Production on track "Hard Liquor"

Remixes

• "Back in the Mudd" (by Bubba Sparxxx) (2004)
• "Can I Have It like That" (by Pharrell Williams featuring Gwen Stefani) (2006)
• "Throw Some D's" (by Rich Boy) (2006)
• "Pump It" (by Black Eyed Peas) (2006)
• "Shoes Off Lights Out" (by Go Big) (2007)
• "Duffle Bag Boy" (by Playaz Circle featuring Lil Wayne) (2007)
• "Crank That (Soulja Boy)" (by Soulja Boy Tell 'Em) (2007)
• "Umbrella" (by Rihanna) (2007)
• "I Kissed a Girl" (by Katy Perry) (2008)
• "Famous Stars Wit Straps" (by Paul Wall featuring Too Short & B-Real (2007)
• "Low" (by Flo Rida) (2008)
• "Don't Touch Me (Throw da Water on 'em)" (by Busta Rhymes) (2008)
• "Jockin' Jay-Z (Dopeboy Fresh)" (by Jay-Z) (2008)
• "3 a.m. (Remix)" (by Eminem) (2009)
• "Get U Home" (by Shwayze and Cisco Adler) (2009)
• "The One" (by Slaughterhouse featuring Bun B) (2009)
• "Forever" (by Drake, Eminem, Kanye West and Lil Wayne) (2009)
• "I Wanna Rock" (by Snoop Dogg) (2010)
• "Such Great Heights" (by Postal Service) (2010)
• "Shake" (by Game) (2010)
• "How Low" (by Ludacris) (2010)
• "Sour Patch Kids" (by Asher Roth featuring Talib Kweli and Blu) (2010)
• "Hard in da Paint" (by Waka Flocka) (2010)
• "Yeah Ya Know (Takers)" (by T.I.) (2010)
• "Penitentiary" (by Raekwon) (2010)
• "Big Nut Bust" (by Big Sean) (2010)

Business ventures

Barker owns and contributes to several businesses in addition to his musical interests. He founded an accessory/apparel company called Famous Stars and Straps in 1999 which sells street/skate style clothing and gear. Barker has said the brand's trademark "F" for the logo was chosen for its resemblance to a car logo but mainly for the fact that it can stand on its own. Barker is also business partners with famous skateboarder Rob Dyrdek and together they are part of the team that own the clothing label named Rogue Status, and in 2009 another label called DTA.

He co-founded LaSalle Records, a record company to which his band, Transplants, are signed. He has dabbled in the restaurant industry, opening a Wahoo's Fish Taco restaurant in Norco, California.

Barker has developed a shoe for DC Shoe Company called the "Alias Remix" and is endorsed by Orange County Drum and Percussion and Zildjian. He also has his own line of drumming products, sponsored by Zildjian.

Film and television

Travis has appeared in numerous films and television shows, most notably his own reality show, Meet the Barkers, with his ex-wife Shanna Moakler which debuted in 2005. However, Barker can be found in a brief scene with blink-182 in the teen movie, American Pie. In 2003, he appeared in an episode of MTV's Punk'd, a Candid Camera-esque television show, in which he took part in a set-up bareknuckle boxing match; he also appeared and spoke alongside Linkin Park-vocalist Chester Bennington on MTV's Icon show honoring heavy metal band Metallica in May of that year.

In 2006 Barker starred in a Boost Mobile commercial, which was detailed in an episode of Meet the Barkers. He's also played a few guest starring roles such as a rapper on the popular crime drama, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. In 2001, he appeared with Tom Delonge and Mark Hoppus in the skit "Leave it to Blink-182", a parody of "Leave It to Beaver", on the late night TV show MADtv.

In a slight departure from his usual genres, he made an appearance on the 41st annual CMA Awards in 2006, performing a medley of songs by country icon Buck Owens with a group of artists including Dwight Yoakam, ZZ Top guitarist Billy Gibbons, and former Byrds bass player Chris Hillman.

Filmography

Year	Film	Role	Notes
1999	American Pie	Garage band member	Miscredited; the film makers credited former Blink-182 drummer Scott Raynor by mistake
	The Urethra Chronicles	Blink-182
	Two Guys, a Girl, and a Pizza Place	Himself
2000	Jailbait	Blink-182
2001	MADtv	Blink-182	"Leave it to Blink-182"
	MTV Cribs	Himself
2002	Riding in Vans with Boys	Blink-182
	South Park	Blink-182	Parody Of Blink-182 (Episode 709)
2003	Ride with Funkmaster Flex	Himself
	The Urethra Chronicles II	Blink-182
	The Simpsons	Himself	Episode 302
2005	Give 'Em the Boot	Transplants
	Meet the Barkers	Himself	2005–2006
2006	CSI: Crime Scene Investigation	Hi Def	"Poppin' Tags"
2007	Adventures in Hollyhood	Himself
	MTV Cribs	Himself	Rick Thorne Episode
2008	Start The Machine	Himself	Appears in Blink 182 flashbacks.
2009	Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory	Himself	Playing the drums, for Rob's new song
2010	The Hard Times of RJ Berger	Himself

Video games

• Travis appears as a secret, playable character in Tony Hawk's Project 8.
• Travis appears as a playable character in Guitar Hero: World Tour.

Videos

In addition to his own work with Blink-182, Box Car Racer, Transplants, and +44, Barker has made numerous guest appearances. In 2001, Barker appeared, playing drums, in P. Diddy's video, "Bad Boy for Life". In 2003 he played the drums in Bubba Sparxxx's video for "Back in the Mud".

He was featured in the opening sequence of the Dem Franchise Boys music video, "Ridin Rims," in 2006. Travis appeared in Xzibit's music video "Hey Now (Mean Muggin)", T.I.'s video "What You Know", Ice Cube's "Go to Church", New Found Glory's "My Friends Over You", Three 6 Mafia's "Side 2 Side (Remix)" and "Doe Boy Fresh" videos. He was also featured on the Outkast music video "Morris Brown" and can be seen playing drums in The Game's AOL Session.

Videography

Year	Song	Band	Notes
1998	"Super Rad"	The Aquabats
1999	"All the Small Things"	Blink-182
	"What's My Age Again?"	Blink-182
	"Ziplock"	Lit
2000	"Man Overboard"	Blink-182
	"Adam's Song"	Blink-182
2001	"First Date"	Blink-182
	"Stay Together for the Kids"	Blink-182
	"The Rock Show"	Blink-182
	"Bad Boy 4 Life"	P. Diddy
	"Provider"	N.E.R.D.
2002	"I Feel So"	Box Car Racer
	"There Is"	Box Car Racer
	"My Friends Over You"	New Found Glory	Appears with the Transplants
2003	"Feeling This"	Blink-182
	"Back in the Mud"	Bubba Sparxxx
	"Diamonds and Guns"	Transplants
	"D.J. D.J."	Transplants
	"Violence"	Blink-182	Enhanced CD Version
	"Feeling This"	Blink-182	Enhanced CD Version
	"Obvious"	Blink-182	Enhanced CD Version
	"The Fallen Interlude"	Blink-182	Enhanced CD Version
	"Stockholm Syndrome"	Blink-182	Enhanced CD Version
	"Down"	Blink-182	Enhanced CD Version
	"What's Your Number"	Cypress Hill
	"Shut Up"	Black Eyed Peas
2004	"Always"	Blink-182
	"Down"	Blink-182
	"I Miss You"	Blink-182
	"Hey Now (Mean Muggin')"	Xzibit featuring Keri Hilson
2005	"What I Can't Describe"	Transplants
	"Not Now"	Blink-182
	"Gangsters & Thugs"	Transplants
	"Another Girl, Another Planet"	Blink-182
2006	"What You Know"	T.I.
	"When Your Heart Stops Beating"	+44
	"Chapter 13"	+44
	"God's Gonna Cut You Down"	Johnny Cash
	"Ridin' Rims"	Dem Franchize Boyz
	"Side 2 Side"	Three 6 Mafia
	"Morris Brown"	Outkast
	"It's OK (One Blood)"	The Game	AOL Sessions
	"Let's Ride"	The Game	AOL Sessions
	"Too Much"	The Game	AOL Sessions
	"Compton"	The Game	AOL Sessions
	"Baby Come On"	+44	AOL Sessions
	"When Your Heart Stops Beating"	+44	AOL Sessions
	"Cliff Diving"	+44	AOL Sessions
	"Lycanthrope"	+44	AOL Sessions
2007	"Doe Boy Fresh"	Three Six Mafia featuring Chamillionaire
	"Umbrella"	Rihanna
	"Can U Werk With Dat"	QUIK & AMG (The Fixxers)
	"I'm Throwed"	Paul Wall
	"Crank That (Soulja Boy)"	Soulja Boy Tell 'Em
	"155"	+44
2008	"Dope Boys"	The Game
	"Low"	Flo Rida featuring T-Pain
	"Fix Your Face"	TRV$ & DJAM
2009	"Day 'n' Nite"	Kid Cudi
	"Rockstar 101"	Rihanna featuring slash
2010	"Jump Down"	Himself featuring The Cool Kids
	"Carry It"	Himself featuring Tom Morello, RZA and Raekwon

External links

• Travis Barker's Official Website Official Website
• Travis Barker at IMDb
• Cymbal configuration at Zildjian.com