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==Plane crash==
==Plane crash==
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Travis Barker died with DJ AM's penis in his mouth.
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On [[September 19]], [[2008]], Barker was injured when the [[Learjet 60]] in which he was a passenger crashed outside of [[Columbia, South Carolina]].<ref name=MSNBCcrash>[http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26803108/], as well as MSNBC News Live, 8:30 AM, September 20, 2008.</ref> The jet was headed for [[Van Nuys, California]].<ref name="Newsday">http://www.newsday.com/news/nationworld/wire/sns-ap-learjet-crash,0,4049953.story </ref> 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.<ref name=Newsday /><ref>MSNBC Live</ref> Barker had performed the night before at an event with former [[Jane's Addiction]] singer [[Perry Farrell]], [[Gavin DeGraw]] and [[Adam Goldstein|DJ AM]].<ref name=MSNBCcrash /> Barker was transported to the [[Joseph M. Still Burn Center]] in [[Augusta, Georgia]], where he is listed in critical condition.<ref name=MSNBCcrash /> DJ AM was also injured in the crash and was also listed in critical condition.<ref name=MSNBCcrash /> Four others were killed in the crash, three males and one female, with autopsies being performed to identify the bodies. <ref> MSNBC News Live, 9:36 A.M., web reference pending </ref> Two of the deceased were crew members, and two were passengers, including Chris Baker (otherwise known as 'Lil Chris), Barker's personal assistant who often appeared in "Meet The Barkers",<ref name=MSNBCcrash /> and Charles Still, Barker's security guard.<ref>http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/Music/09/21/barker.plane.crash/index.html</ref> 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 is expected to fully recover within a year. <ref name="mullins0921">
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==Discography==
==Discography==

Revision as of 19:09, 23 September 2008

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Travis Landon Barker (born November 14, 1975) is an American drummer who achieved most of his fame playing in the band Blink-182. He is also the drummer for +44 and had also played for side projects Box Car Racer, Transplants and Expensive Taste.

In 1996, Barker joined his first touring band, playing drums for The Aquabats 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 without a shirt, revealing a multitude of tattoos. Barker has since established himself as a versatile drummer, producing and guest appearing in music projects of numerous music genres including hip-hop, punk rock, alternative rock, ska, pop and even country.

He founded clothing company Famous Stars and Straps in 1999, LaSalle Records in 2004, as well as Wahoo's Fish Taco restaurant in Norco, California. Companies such as DC Shoes and Zildjian cymbals have co-designed products in his name.

Barker's marriage to former Miss USA Shanna Moakler was featured in MTV's Meet the Barkers (2005–2006). His marriage and personal life have been considerable media fodder following his divorce in 2006 and a brief relationship with Hilton Hotel heiress Paris Hilton.[1]

Early life

Barker was born in a poverty-stricken neighborhood in Fontana, California. He received his first drum set at the age of four. He began taking drum and trumpet lessons at the age of five. The day before Barker started his freshman year at Fontana High School, his mother died. She told him before she died to continue playing the drums because that was what he was good at, and he listened to her. After her death, Barker became more serious about drumming. He joined a marching band in his sophomore year and made the snare line. During high school he performed at regional competitions and festivals. During his senior year of high school, Barker passed up drum corps tryouts to tour with his first band, Feeble.

After graduating from high school in 1993, Barker gained more experience as a rock drummer in a few early bands including Feeble and The Aquabats. In the latter, he was known as Baron Von Tito.[2]

From 1993 through 1998, Barker also worked a series of odd jobs and taught drum lessons to support himself. Though he continued to teach privately through 2002, Barker (while appearing on MTV's TRL, in 2003) mentioned that he no longer gives private drum lessons.
Main article: Blink-182

In 1998, Travis Barker began touring with The Aquabats, under the stage name "The Baron Von Tito". Blink-182 was also on the bill, and when then-drummer Scott Raynor was removed from the band, Barker was asked to fill in. This required him to learn the entire set (over 20 songs) in less than two hours and perform them at that night's show, in addition to playing a set with The Aquabats. His efforts earned him much appreciation and respect, and an offer to join Blink-182, which Barker accepted.

With Barker, Blink-182 released their best selling album to date, Enema of the State (1999), followed by Take off Your Pants and Jacket (2001), and Blink-182 (2003). After seven years of drumming with Blink-182, in February 2005, the band split up.

Regarding a reunion, Barker states "I don't know [if it will happen]. You know, to be honest with you, I haven't spoken to Tom [DeLonge] in three years. I speak to Mark [Hoppus] every day, he's one of my greatest friends, so...that's the status of that. I think everyone would have to be friends, and I think we'd all have to want to do it in order for it to happen." [3]

Side projects (2002–present)

Barker says he has always been interested in many genres of music outside of punk 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 punk rock music.".[4] 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.[5] 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. [citation needed]

Barker has produced or worked on albums with the Black Eyed Peas, P!nk 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.[6]He also dueted with Rihanna on a remix of her hit "Umbrella", he also appeared in her video.

In late 2005 Barker started a new band, +44 with fellow Blink-182 member Mark Hoppus and in 2006, he and Rob Aston joined Paul Wall in forming a new hip-hop group called Expensive Taste.

Recently, Travis Barker has 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's remix of "Low" will be featured in Guitar Hero: World Tour. Barker is also featured on The Game's latest album, L.A.X., drumming on the song "Dope Boys."

He was also the drummer for all of the performers in the MTV Video Music Awards of 2008 including Kid Rock and LL Cool J.

Plane crash

Travis Barker died with DJ AM's penis in his mouth.

Discography

Year Album/Song Title Performer(s) Record Label/Notes
1997 The Fury of the Aquabats! The Aquabats Golden Voice Records
1999 Enema of the State Blink-182 MCA Records
2000 The Mark, Tom, and Travis Show: The Enema Strikes Back Blink-182 MCA Records
2001 Take Off Your Pants and Jacket Blink-182 MCA Records
2002 Box Car Racer Box Car Racer MCA Records
Transplants Transplants Hellcat Records
2003 Blink-182 Blink-182 Geffen Records
Try This Pink Geffen Records
2004 "Back in the Mudd" Bubba Sparxxx Remix on Cd single
2005 Greatest Hits Blink-182 Geffen Records
Haunted Cities Transplants La Salle Records/Atlantic Records
Trill Bun B Appears along with Skinhead Rob on "Late Night Creepin"
2006 King T.I. Produced "You Know Who"
"Can I Have It like That" Pharrell Remix included on the UK CD
"Throw Some D's" Rich Boy Remix available on iTunes
Pump It Black Eyed Peas Remix included on CD single
When Your Heart Stops Beating +44 Interscope
2007 Dj Skee Presents Expensive Taste Expensive Taste
Wolves Idiot Pilot Drums on "Elephant"
The Best Damn Thing Avril Lavigne Drums on "I Don't Have To Try" and "I Can Do Better"
Get Money, Stay True Paul Wall Appears as Expensive Taste on the track "Slidin' on that Oil"
"Umbrella" Rihanna Remix of "Umbrella" available on Defjam.com
"Doe Boy Fresh" Three 6 Mafia
"Crank That (Soulja Boy)" Soulja Boy Remix of "Crank That (Soulja Boy)" available on iTunes
"The Way It Is" BLESTeNATION
"Black Roses" the Federation Drums on the track from It's Whateva
2008 "Low" Flo Rida Remix of "Low" available on deluxe edition of Mail on Sunday (iTunes)
"Don't Touch Me (Throw Da Water On 'Em)" Busta Rhymes Remix of "Don't Touch Me"
"Dope Boys" The Game Drums on beat & contributed vocals on hook
"G Told Me" Wale Interscope
Fix Your Face TRVS DJAM Mixtape available on http://www.trvsdjam.com

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.

He also co-founded LaSalle Records, a record company to which his band, Transplants, are signed.[7] He has also dabbled in the restaurant industry, opening a Wahoo's Fish Taco restaurant in Norco, California.[8]

Barker has also 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.[9]

In 2006, Barker began the process of filing for the trademark "The Phenomenons". The trademark application indicates the name will be used for a band and possibly a clothing line but that remains to be seen.

Tattoos

Barker's first tattoo was the word "BONES" (a nickname when he was a kid) on his leg which he got when he was 17 years old.[10] Another addition is the phrase "SELF MADE" spelled out across his knuckles which he got in 2000.[10] Some of his numerous tattoos include religious art as he says he was brought up Catholic.[10] He has a portrait of Jesus above his left biceps, hands in prayer on the left side of his head (visible with his signature mohawk) and a Sacred Heart. 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 surrounded by mudflap girls on his chest as well as a pair of spark plugs.[10] Another well known Cadillac tattoo is the word "Cadillac" on the side of his body.

Much of his body art is devoted to his love of music such as the phrase "Can I Say" (which is the name of Dag Nasty's first album), a microphone, and a boom box on his stomach for his love of breakdancing when he was growing up.[10] 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.[10] 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.[10]

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.[11]

Relationships

Barker has been married twice. He first married his relatively 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.[12] Barker and Moakler have two children together, Landon Asher and Alabama Luella. Atiana Cecilia de la Hoya 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.[13][14] The couple's divorce was made public as each used their MySpace pages to air their feelings on the matter.[15] During their separation, Barker had a brief fling with Hilton Hotel heiress and socialite, Paris Hilton in September, 2006.[16]

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.[17]

In March 2007, Moakler revealed to People magazine that she and Barker (still married) are indeed back together, but denied that she was pregnant.[18] This admission came after the couple was publicly affectionate at a surprise birthday Barker threw for his wife in Miami.[18] 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.[19]

Film and television

Travis has appeared in numerous films and television shows, most notably his own reality show, Meet the Barkers, with his wife Shanna Moakler which debuted in 2005. However, Barker can be found in a brief scene 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 on MTV's Icon show honoring heavy metal band Metallica in May of that year.

In 2006 Barker starred in a Boost Mobile commercial,[20] 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, and a voiceover for an episode of The Simpsons. He's been a presenter for several award shows such as the Much Music Awards in 2002 and the MTV Video Music Awards in 2000. 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. [21]

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.[22]

Filmography

Year Film Role Notes
1999 American Pie Garage band member miscredited; the film makers credited the old Blink-182 drummer 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 Blink-182 Episode 302
2005 Give 'Em the Boot Transplants
Meet the Barkers Himself 2005–2006
2006 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Hi Def
2007 Adventures in Hollyhood Himself
MTV Cribs Himself Rick Thorne Episode

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",[23]. 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", 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
2003 "Feeling This" Blink-182
"Back in the Mud" Bubba Sparxxx
"Diamonds and Guns" Transplants
"D.J. D.J." Transplants
"Violence" Blink-182
"Feeling This" Blink-182
"Obvious" Blink-182
"The Fallen Interlude" Blink-182
"Stockholm Syndrome" Blink-182
"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" Xzibit
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
"Umbrella" Rihanna
"Can U Werk With Dat" QUIK & AMG (The Fixxers)
"I'm Throwed" Paul Wall
"Crank That (Soulja Boy)" Soulja Boy
"155" +44
"Low" Flo Rida
2008 "Dope Boys" The Game

References

  1. ^ "Paris and Travis Barker". TMZ. 2006-09-13. Retrieved 2008-09-17.
  2. ^ Higgins, John (2005-10-28). "Review: The Aquabats in Yeovil". BBC News. Retrieved 2007-02-23.
  3. ^ http://losangeles.metromix.com/style/article/q-and-a-travis/520840/content
  4. ^ Moss, Corey (2002-10-23). "Transplants Fuse Bands and Styles, Much to Ire of Punk Police". MTV News. Retrieved 2006-08-20.
  5. ^ "Transplants Team Up with Paul Wall for First Chopped-and-Screwed Rock LP". MTV News. 2005-06-20. Retrieved 2007-02-21.
  6. ^ "Avril Lavigne, Deryck Whibley Dish Details on 'Fun, Young, Bratty' LP". MTV News. 2006-12-18. Retrieved 2007-02-21.
  7. ^ Sanneh, Kelefa (2003-11-12). "Rock; From Punkers, Anguish and Slap-Happy Love Songs". Music in Review. The New York Times. Retrieved 2007-02-23.
  8. ^ "Biography for Travis Barker" (html). The Internet Movie Database. IMDb. 2006. Retrieved 2006-07-29.
  9. ^ "Travis Barker" (html). Artists. Zildjian.com. 2006. Retrieved 2006-07-29.
  10. ^ a b c d e f g Barker, Travis. "Travis Barker: Tattoos" (html). PunkDisasters.com. Retrieved 2006-07-29.
  11. ^ "Travis Barker Bio" (html). Artistopia. 2006. Retrieved 2006-07-29.
  12. ^ "Kindred Spirits: On Halloween Eve, rocker Travis Barker wed Shanna Moakler in gothic style". People. 2004-11-15. pp. 78, v. 62, i. 20.
  13. ^ "Meet the Barkers' Travis, Shanna Split". People.com. 2006-08-08. Retrieved 2006-08-09.
  14. ^ "Blink-182 drummer files for divorce". NineMSN.com. 2006-08-10. Retrieved 2006-08-10.
  15. '^ "Barkers Shanna 'Devastated' over Split". People.com. 2006-08-10. Retrieved 2007-02-22.
  16. ^ "Shanna Feels 'Betrayed' by Travis & Paris". People.com. 2006-09-12. Retrieved 2007-02-22.
  17. ^ Rocchio, Christopher (2007-01-09). "Report: Meet the Barkers' Travis Barker, Shanna Moakler reconciling". Reality TV World. Retrieved 2007-01-21.
  18. ^ a b Alexander, Bryan (2007-03-19). "Shanna Moakler & Travis Barker Back Together". People. Retrieved 2007-03-30. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  19. ^ White, Nicolas (2008-02-11). "Travis Barker on Shanna Moakler: 'We Divorced'". Retrieved 2008-02-11. {{cite news}}: Text "publisher People" ignored (help)
  20. ^ "Travis's TV AD"BoostMobilePivotalMoments.com.Travis Baker appeared on Justin Taylors talk show. Retrieved on July 29, 2006.
  21. ^ "MAD Tv: Episode #707" tv.com. November 21, 2001. Retrieved on November 20, 2006.
  22. ^ "Chesney, Dixie Chicks in spotlight at award show" Reuters.com. May 24, 2006. Retrieved on May 25, 2006.
  23. ^ Bliss, Karen. "Blink Drummer Plans New Band" RollingStone.com. August 24, 2001. Retrieved on July 29, 2006.

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