A scrappy pop-punk band forms in suburban San Diego in 1993, releases their debut album (Cheshire Cat) on a local label and four albums, countless stages and several million CDs later, ends up as one of the world's most wanted, most recognized and most emulated pop-punk acts. Although Blink-182 has been on an indefinite hiatus since 2005, its leader Tom DeLonge this spring debuted a new band, Angels & Airwaves, whose album We Don't Need to Whisper was released May 23. Side projects are nothing new to DeLonge, who in 2002 also fronted Box Car Racer.
Despite Blink-182's huge success playing arenas, DeLonge relishes returning to his club roots. The band substantially expanded its audience by touring the world and appearing on innumerable skate/surf/snowboarding videos. Its third album, Dude Ranch, went platinum by the end of 1998, due in part to the popularity of their infectious teen anthem, "Dammit (Growing Up)." Blink-182's 1999 album Enema of the State went on to sell 4 million units. In 2001, their Take off Your Pants and Jacket topped the Billboard album charts, while in 2006 the band's greatest hits compilations peaked at No. 6.
Live and in the studio Blink-182 demand the best equipment, so when it comes to cables their only choice for their unique combination of punk, pop and rock, is Monster Cable. From the clubs to the arenas, Monster delivers the rockin' tone while standing up to the rigors of Blink-182's high energy performances.
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Thomas DeLonge: Singer, Guitar Player
Mark Hoppus: Singer, Bass Player
Travis Barker: Drummer
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