blink-182

blink-182 is an American punk rock band formed in 1992 in Poway, California, internationally recognized for their music and ability to create songs that connect with global audiences, establishing themselves as one of the most influential bands in pop-punk and as one of the most successful groups of their generation. The most recognized lineup includes Mark Hoppus (bass and vocals), Tom DeLonge (guitar and vocals) and Travis Barker (drums), establishing the foundation for their future success and demonstrating their ability to create innovative music while maintaining their authenticity. Known for their energy on stage and irreverent humor, they achieved international fame with albums such as "Enema of the State" (1999) and "Take Off Your Pants and Jacket" (2001), which include hits such as "All the Small Things" and "What's My Age Again?", consolidating their recognition in the music industry and their impact on contemporary music. "Enema of the State" sold more than 15 million copies worldwide and featured hit singles such as "What's My Age Again?" and "All the Small Things", consolidating their global success and cultural impact. The group is recognized for its energetic pop-punk sound and humorous lyrics, consolidating their international recognition and impact on contemporary music. The band experienced several hiatuses and lineup changes over the years, consolidating their continued success and ability to create meaningful music while maintaining their authenticity. In 2015, DeLonge departed, and Matt Skiba of Alkaline Trio joined as guitarist and vocalist, consolidating their recognition in the music industry and their impact on contemporary music. This lineup released the albums "California" (2016) and "Nine" (2019), consolidating their global success and cultural impact. In October 2022, DeLonge rejoined the band, and they announced a world tour along with plans for a new album, consolidating their international recognition and impact on contemporary music. In 2023, the band released "One More Time...", their ninth studio album, which debuted at number 1 on the Billboard 200, marking their third album to reach this position, consolidating their continued success and ability to create meaningful music while maintaining their authenticity. In September 2024, they released an expanded version titled "One More Time... Part-2", with eight unreleased songs, consolidating their recognition in the music industry and their impact on contemporary music. For 2025, blink-182 has announced the "Missionary Impossible 2025 Tour", which will begin on August 28 in Hollywood, Florida, and will tour several cities in the United States until October, consolidating their global success and cultural impact. In 2025, blink-182 headlined Riot Fest in Chicago alongside Green Day and Weezer, celebrating the festival's 20th anniversary, consolidating their international recognition and impact on contemporary music. The event featured 20 bands performing full album sets, offering fans a unique experience, consolidating their continued success and ability to create a positive impact while maintaining their authenticity. Despite their significant impact on the pop-punk genre, blink-182 was notably absent from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's 2025 induction list, a decision that surprised many fans and industry observers, consolidating their recognition in the music industry and their impact on contemporary music. blink-182 has been recognized for their ability to create music that connects with global audiences and for maintaining a close relationship with their fans, consolidating their global success and cultural impact. Their influence transcends music, establishing themselves as a cultural figure of great relevance worldwide and as one of the most successful bands of their generation. blink-182 continues to be an influential figure in music and popular culture, exploring new projects and collaborations that expand the boundaries of punk rock, pop-punk and music in general, establishing themselves as one of the most successful bands of their generation, with a career that has demonstrated their ability to evolve and remain relevant in the music industry while using their platform to create a positive impact on the world.