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Music video: Inspectah Deck - The Champion

Notes from a Different Kitchen - Found Mar. 18, 2010
The video is directed by Matt Alonzo (Skee.TV), who is known for his work with The Game & Travis Barker, Cypress Hill, Soulja Boy, New Boyz...

Posted on March 18, 2010, 7:43 am

Judge OKs settlement in Travis Barker jet crash

AZCentral.com - Found Mar. 16, 2010
... dollar legal settlement Tuesday involving the wife and young son of former Blink 182 drummer Travis Barker's assistant, who was killed in a...
Judge OKs Settlement in Deadly Lear Jet Crash - ABC News
Judge OKs settlement in deadly Lear jet crash - Boston Globe
Judge OKs Settlement In Deadly Lear Jet Crash - Billboard
Judge approves settlement in deadly Lear jet crash - TwinCities.com
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Posted on March 16, 2010, 7:07 am

Judge OKs settlement in deadly Lear jet crash

Seattle Times - Found Mar. 16, 2010
... dollar legal settlement Tuesday involving the wife and young son of former Blink 182 drummer Travis Barker's assistant, who was killed in a...
Judge OKs settlement in S. Carolina plane crash - Boston Globe
Judge OKs settlement in deadly Lear jet crash - Miami Herald
Judge OKs settlement in S. Carolina plane crash - Yahoo! Music
Judge OKs Settlement in Plane Crash - ABC News 4 Charleston
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Miami Herald

Posted on March 16, 2010, 12:25 pm

Judge OKs settlement in S. Carolina plane crash

MSNBC - Found Mar. 16, 2010
... and young son of former Blink 182 drummer Travis Barker?s assistant ... 2008. The crash killed four people and left Barker and celebrity disc
Judge OKs Settlement In Deadly Lear Jet Crash - Billboard
Judge OKs Settlement In Deadly Lear Jet Crash - Billboard
Judge OKs settlement in deadly Lear jet crash - Research & Development
Judge OKs settlement in deadly Lear jet crash - Lancaster Online
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Belleville News Democrat

Posted on March 16, 2010, 2:29 am

Video: Ke$ha - Tik Tok (Sarah T Drum Cover)

Notes from a Different Kitchen - Found Mar. 13, 2010
I know every rap blogger religously posts those clips Travis Barker does 'remixing' whatever's the hot hip hop record of the moment is.

Posted on March 13, 2010, 1:54 pm

Celebs remember Corey Haim; Betty White to host 'SNL'; 'Twilight' ...

Celebritology - Found Mar. 11, 2010
Travis Barker's estate reaches settlement in wrongful death suit... Settlements in Travis Barker plane crash...

Posted on March 11, 2010, 8:43 am

Wednesday's Music Roundup

Spin Magazine Online: Music for Life - Found Mar. 10, 2010
About Covering LED ZEPPELIN Pop diva re-recorded "Whole Lotta Love" and "Stairway to Heaven" with Travis Barker and Idol judge Randy Jackson.

Posted on March 10, 2010, 4:09 am

SXSW 2010: Idiot Pilot

Spinner.com - Found Mar. 9, 2010
Featuring Chris Pennie from Dillinger Escape Plan and Travis Barker from Blink-182 guesting on drums, the record also contains te...

Posted on March 9, 2010, 6:32 am

Travis Barker gets DJ AM tattoo

Music-News - Found Mar. 8, 2010
Travis Barker has a new tattoo, a tribute to his late friend DJ AM. Barker and DJ AM (Adam Goldstein) survived a plane crash in 2008 but the ongoing...
Travis Barker Unveils DJ AM Tattoo On Twitter - Picture - Gigwise
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Music-News

Posted on March 8, 2010, 3:36 am

Travis Barker Reveals DJ AM Tattoo

PerezHilton.com - Found Mar. 6, 2010
Travis Barker revealed his tattoo in memory of DJ AM on his Twitter yesterday, located on his left thigh. Very touching.

Posted on March 6, 2010, 8:20 am

Travis Barker Biography

Travis Barker
extracted from Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia, distributed under the GNU Free Documentation License

Travis Landon Barker

Barker in 2008
Background information
Birth name Travis Landon Barker
Born November 14, 1975 (1975-11-14) (age 34)
Origin Fontana, California,
United States
Genres Punk rock
Skate punk
Alternative rock
Hip hop
Rap rock
Drum and bass
Occupations musician, drummer, songwriter, producer
Instruments drums
guitar
Keyboard
Years active 1993–present
Labels Interscope, LaSalle/Atlantic, Geffen, Hellcat, MCA, Golden Voice Records, Goliath Artists
Associated acts Blink-182, +44, TRV$DJAM, Expensive Taste, Transplants, Box Car Racer, The Aquabats, DJ AM, Feeble, Game, Corey Taylor
Website TravisBarker.com
Notable instruments
Orange County Drum and Percussion
Remo Drumheads
Zildjian

Travis Landon Barker (born November 14, 1975) is an American musician, producer, and the drummer for the band Blink-182, as well as The Transplants.

After the passing of his first punk rock 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, punk rock, alternative rock, skate punk, pop and even 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.1

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.

Contents

Blink-182 (1992–2005, 2009–present)

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

In 1996, Barker began touring with The Aquabats, and 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 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 Barker drummed for Blink-182 for seven years, the band split up in February 2005.

In an interview with TMZ, regarding a reunion, Barker states "We're all friends" and "Everyone's getting along pretty good."2

At the 51st Grammy Awards, while announcing the award for Rock Album of The Year, Blink-182 announced they were getting back together. This was the first step towards Blink's current status.

Barker and Blink-182 have finished a 50 date North American tour and will release a new album in 2010 and also start their European tour. They played shows including Hartford, D.C., Madison Square Garden, and Boston. During the tour Blink played with bands like Weezer, Fall Out Boy, Asher Roth, The All American Rejects, and Taking Back Sunday.

Side projects (2002–present)

Barker said he has always been interested in many genres of music outside 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.".3 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.4 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 In January 2010, Barker announced that the Transplants would reform for new material.5

Travis Barker on stage in San Diego, June 2004.

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

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".6 He also dueted with Rihanna on a remix of her hit "Umbrella", he also appeared in her video. Barker also had a remix with the Rap artist 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 Rock and LL Cool J.

In August 2009, Matt Sorum revealed that Barker will appear on Slash, Slash's upcoming solo album.7

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 of a new 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.8

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 drummer motherfucker..."

It was announced on February 12, 2010 that Barker was working on his first solo album. Guests featured are set to include Corey Taylor of Slipknot, and hip hop artists such as Lil Wayne, RZA, The Game, Rick Ross, and Beanie Sigel. Barker has said the album will have "no one genre".9

On March 06, the blink-182 drummer announced that his upcoming solo album would be titled MR. BARKERS's. A album cover of the new album was leaked onto the internet, and on photo-sharing site Flick-r.

It was announced on March 18, 2010 that MR. BARKER's would be containing 12 tracks, and the album would be set for a September 2010 release.

Barker has also announced the first single set to release on the album, featuring Corey Taylor of Slipknot, "$TAKE$".

Personal 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 mechanist and his mother babysat for local kids. Barker started playing the drums at the age of 4 (although he didn't get serious until about the age of 12). Barker studied with a jazz teacher and was exposed to all kinds of different music.

Barker had the same drum set until he was 15. The day before he started high school, his mother died of cancer (she had been diagnosed three months earlier). She told him to keep playing music and to follow his dreams. Barker attened at Fontana High School, he played in 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. Travis Barker gained a lot of experience performing with a few early rock bands. He finished high school and landed a rather good spot in The Aquabats. He was called "Baron Von Tito."

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 and a brief relationship with Hilton Hotel heiress Paris Hilton in 2006.10 In early 2009, Barker and Moakler decided to get back together.11 On April 1, 2009, reps for both Barker and Moakler confirmed they had split following an argument at their home which required police attention. The argument was said to be caused after Barker confronted Moakler about her allegedly having an affair with Gerard Butler while he was recovering from his plane crash. Moakler's reps deny any reports of an affair.12

Barker also has a vast and unique collection of ghetto blasters and is a self-proclaimed car enthusiast.13

Plane crash

On September 19, 2008, Barker was injured when the Learjet 60 in which he was a passenger crashed outside Columbia, South Carolina.14 The jet was headed for Van Nuys, California.15 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.1516 Barker had performed the night before at an event with former Jane's Addiction singer Perry Farrell, Gavin DeGraw and DJ AM.14 Barker was transported to the Joseph M. Still Burn Center in Augusta, Georgia, where he was listed in critical condition.14 DJ AM and John Blasph were also injured in the crash, with DJ AM listed in critical condition.14 Four others were killed in the crash, three males and one female. With autopsies being performed to identify the bodies,17 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,14 and Charles Still, Barker's security guard.18 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.19 Barker stopped his vegetarian diet and began eating meat to increase his protein intake and possibly speed up healing of his burns.20

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."21

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 not 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."22 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.23

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's24 Los Angeles New Year's Eve Party at The Wiltern.2526 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.272829 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."3031 DJ AM died on August 28, 2009 of an accidental drug overdose in his New York City apartment.

Equipment

Barker is now sponsored by Orange County Drum and Percussion32 and Zildjian.33

Latest drum kit (2008–2009)

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

Barker uses DW 9000 Series Hardware, Remo Emperor X (batter) and Ambassador (resonant) Snare Heads, Remo Weatherking Emperor (batter) and Ambassador (resonant) Heads on his toms, and Powerstroke 3 Heads on his bass drum, Roland Electronics and his signature Zildjian sticks.

Discography

Year Album 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
2005 Greatest Hits Blink-182 Geffen Records
Haunted Cities Transplants LaSalle Records/Atlantic Records
2006 When Your Heart Stops Beating +44 Interscope
2007 DJ Skee Presents Expensive Taste Expensive Taste
2008 Fix Your Face TRV$DJAM Mixtape available online
2009 Fix Your Face Vol 2: Coachella TRV$DJAM Mixtape available online
2010 MR. BARKER's Travis Barker First solo album -

Guest appearances

Year Album/Song Title Performer(s) Record Label/Notes
2003 Try This Pink Geffen Records
2005 Trill Bun B Appears along with Skinhead Rob on "Late Night Creepin"
2006 King T.I. Produced "You Know Who" along with Tony Galvin
2007 Wolves Idiot Pilot Drums on "Elephant"
The Best Damn Thing Avril Lavigne Drums on "I Don't Have To Try", "Alone, "Runaway" and "I Can Do Better"
Get Money, Stay True Paul Wall Appears as Expensive Taste on the track "Slidin' on that Oil"
"The Way It Is" BLESTeNATION
It's Whateva the Federation Drums on "Black Rosez"
2008 "Dope Boys" The Game Drums on beat & contributed vocals on hook
"Goodbye" The Centerfolds
"OG'Z" Wale Interscope
2009 "Let's Get High" Warren G & Black Nicc
2010 "Rebirth" Lil Wayne Produced track "One Way Trip"

Remixes/Singles

Year Song Title Performer(s)
2004 "Back in the Mudd" Bubba Sparxxx
2006 "Can I Have It like That" Pharrell
"Throw Some D's" Rich Boy
"Stuntin' Like My Daddy" Birdman & Lil Wayne
"Pump It" Black Eyed Peas
2007 "Umbrella" Rihanna
"Duffle Bag Boy" Playaz Circle ft. Lil Wayne
"Crank That (Soulja Boy)" Soulja Boy Tell 'Em
2008 "Low" Flo Rida
"Don't Touch Me (Throw Da Water On 'Em)" Busta Rhymes
"Jockin' Jay-Z (Dope Boy Fresh)" Jay-Z
2009 "3 AM" Eminem
"Get U Home" Shwayze & Cisco Adler
"The One" Slaughterhouse ft. Bun B
"Forever" Drake ft. Eminem, Lil Wayne & Kanye West
2010 "I Wanna Rock" Snoop Dogg
2010 "$TAKE$" Travis Barker

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.34 He has dabbled in the restaurant industry, opening a Wahoo's Fish Taco restaurant in Norco, California.35

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.36

Tattoos

Travis Barker's favorite tattoo is the one depicting Tyler Dean Ruiz, and is located on his upper thigh. 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.37 Another addition is the phrase "SELF MADE" spelled out across his knuckles which he got in 2000.37 Some of his numerous tattoos include religious art as he says he was brought up Catholic.37 He has a portrait of Jesus and a crucifix above his left biceps, a portrait of the Virgin Mary on his right arm, hands in prayer on the left side of his head (visible with his signature mohawk) and a Sacred Heart3839. 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.37 Another well known Cadillac tattoo is the word "Cadillac" on the side of his body. 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" (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.37 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.37 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.37

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."citation needed He claims to have spent over $30,000 on his body art.40

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.41

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.42 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.4344 The couple's divorce was made public as each used their MySpace pages to air their feelings on the matter.45 During their separation, Barker had a brief fling with Paris Hilton in September, 2006.46

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.47

In March 2007, Moakler revealed to People magazine that she and Barker (still married) were back together, but denied that she was pregnant.48 This admission came after the couple were publicly affectionate at a surprise birthday Barker threw for his wife in Miami.48 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.49

Barker and Moakler were together during a DJ set Barker was playing with DJ AM in Las Vegas on January 7, 2009.50 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.12

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,51 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.52

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.53

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

Video games

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".54 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
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
"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

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