Blink 182
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The new-school punk trio Blink 182 was formed near San Diego, California around guitarist/vocalist Tom Delonge, bassist Mark Hoppus and drummer Scott Raynor. Originally known as simply Blink, the band debuted in 1993 with a self-released EP, 'Fly Swatter'. After releasing the album 'Buddha' in 1994, the trio signed to a small indie label and released 'Cheshire Cat' the following year.
The threat of a lawsuit from a similarly named Irish band forced the guys to change their name to Blink 182. The 182 was added in honour of the number of times Al Pacino utters the 'f' word in the band's favourite gangster movie 'Scarface'!
The group earned a higher profile touring the world ...
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Blink 182's Sidewave Setlist - Sydney February 20th 2013
21 February 2013 0 comments
Blink 182 have touched down in Australia, and played their first sidewave gig this week in Sydney!...
Blink 182 Confirm That Travis Barker Won't Be Coming To Australia
17 February 2013 0 comments
Some devastating news for Blink 182 fans today with the announcement that despite his best efforts...
Blink 182 Adds Extra Sidewave Side Show!
16 November 2012 0 comments
To meet overwhelming demand for Blink 182’s triumphant return to Australia next year, a second...
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