Travis Barker

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Travis Barker born?November 14, 1975
2. Where was Travis Barker born?Fontana, California
3. What is the primary association?Drummer for the rock band Blink-182
4. What is the key musical projects?Blink-182, Transplants, +44, TRV$DJAM
5. Who is Travis Barker?Travis Barker is a drummer from California who plays with the band Blink‑182 and many other artists. He is known for his fast, energetic drumming and has been called a superstar drummer.
6. When did he join Blink‑182?He joined Blink‑182 in 1998, and the next year the band released the album Enema of the State.

Pop-Punk: A subgenre of punk rock that incorporates melodic hooks and a more accessible sound, often with themes of adolescence and relationships.
Genre Fluidity: The ability to move freely and comfortably between different artistic genres or styles.
Catalyst: A person or thing that causes a significant change or event.
Aesthetic: A set of principles concerned with the nature and appreciation of beauty, especially in art.