Blink-182

. Unofficial home page (http://www.jrp-graphics.com/jackson_browne.html). The statement has since been removed, but bandmembers have since confirmed this split. Official website (http://www.jacksonbrowne.com). The following day it was stated on the band's official website that they would take an indefinite hiatus in order to spend more time with their close friends and loved ones.
. On February 21, 2005, the band announced that they would not be able to play at the "Music For Relief" Tsunami benefit show in Anaheim, California due to 'unexpected circumstances'.
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A tour with No Doubt was very successful in the summer of 2004 as well.
. Critics have deemed their sound similar to that of The Police and U2, although members of the band claim they took most of their influence from The Cure, whose frontman Robert Smith appeared on "All of This." Listeners called the riffs heavier and the lyrics profound.
. It showcased a style of music deeper than anything blink-182 had ever done previously, but still got a good deal of play on pop stations and MTV. He also particpated in the Vote for Change tour in Autumn 2004, along with such noteworthy artists as Bruce Springsteen, Bonnie Raitt, the Dave Matthews Band, John Fogerty, Keb' Mo', R.E.M., John Mellancamp, Pearl Jam, and Bright Eyes. Travis Barker has confirmed that the band left the album untitled (rather than eponymous) to represent a whole new blink-182. Browne was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on March 15, 2004.

Described as a self-meditation on romantic decay, their untitled 5th record featured the hit singles "Feeling This", "I Miss You", "Down" and the 80's-influenced "Always". He is often referred to as "a thinking man's rock star.". The band released their next album in 2003. As a whole, Browne's work is marked by compelling melodies, simple, honest, and insightful lyrics, and a flair for composition rarely seen in the world of rock and roll. In 2002, bands such as Good Charlotte, New Found Glory, and Simple Plan began following the same route as blink-182, marking the expansion of the pop punk genre. His most current work, The Naked Ride Home was released up on September 24, 2002. Tom Delonge and Travis Barker were involved in side-projects The Transplants and Box Car Racer, bands which explored alternative musical styles. Looking East (1996) was released soon after, but was not as successful critically or commercially.

In 2001, blink-182 appeared on the cover of "CosmoGirl", and won a "Nickelodeon Kid's Choice Award". After four years of silence and a break-up with his girlfriend, actress Daryl Hannah, Browne returned with I'm Alive, a critically acclaimed album that had no hits but still sold respectably. 2001 saw blink-182 continue their commercial success, recording Take Off Your Pants & Jacket, which followed the same basic formulas as "Enema Of The State". World in Motion (1989) was also politically-oriented, but was not very successful. Many original fans felt that the band had strayed from their punk rock roots. Lives in the Balance (1986) was an overtly political condemnation of Reaganism, and was a huge success with Browne fans, though not with mainstream audiences. The sound on "Enema Of The State" was rooted in the same genre as earlier punk rock bands such as NOFX, Green Day, and The Offspring, but it was more accessible to the mainstream, with a pop-feel. Browne achieved less critical acclaim with Hold Out (1980), which also began his political protest era; the album was a commercial success, however, as was Lawyers in Love, the follow-up.

The CD was successful, propelling the band to punk rock fame, and gaining a large amount of airtime on MTV and TRL. This was largely due to the commercial success of the songs "What's My Age Again", "Adam's Song", and "All The Small Things". In 1979, Browne was a founding member of Musicians United for Safe Energy. 1999 saw the release of the album Enema Of The State. Recorded mostly on the road, including some tracks recorded on buses or in hotel rooms, the album contains many renowned songs, such as the title track, "The Road", "Rosie", and "The Load-Out". He was replaced by Travis Barker, who was playing with support band The Aquabats. Running on Empty (1978) was an even bigger success. Scott disappeared midway through a US tour. Late for the Sky was a success, and Browne began recording his next LP while on tour.

Scott, who had a serious drinking problem at the time, was reportedly asked to leave the band and go to rehab, although there are also reports that he decided to leave to go to college and earn a degree. Late for the Sky (1974) established a significant audience for Browne, who released his breakthrough album, The Pretender (1976) soon after the suicide of his wife, Phyllis. In 1998, a slight setback occurred amongst within the band. He didn't sustain pop success, though, and his next album, For Everyman (1973) was a commercial failure. The album was a hit as two singles ("Josie" and "Dammit") rose to the top of US airplay charts. In 1971, Browne signed with Asylum Records and released Jackson Browne (1972), which included "Doctor My Eyes", a major hit. After moving to Encinitas, California, the band recorded the album Dude Ranch with producer Mark Trombino. After leaving New York City, Browne formed a folk band with Ned Doheney and Jack Wilce.

During the punk rock boom of the 1990s, blink-182 were signed onto record giants MCA. After moving to Greenwich Village, New York, Browne worked, for a brief period, in Tim Buckley's back-up band and on Nico's Chelsea Girl. Although there are rumours as to why these numbers were chosen, all band members have made it clear that they are totally random and do not represent "Mark's ideal weight", as one fan claimed. A talented songwriter from the beginning, Browne signed a publishing contract with Nina Music, and his songs were performed by Tom Rush, the Eagles, Linda Ronstadt, the Byrds and Steve Noonan, among others. In order to avoid a lengthy lawsuit, blink added the numbers 182 to the end of their name. In 1966, his career began by joining the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Shortly after the release of Cheshire Cat, blink were threatened with legal action by a techno band in Ireland of the same name. He was born in Heidelberg, Germany, but moved to Los Angeles, California at an early age and began singing folk music locally.

The album contained many new versions of songs that appeared on the Buddha demo. Jackson Browne (born October 9, 1948) was an influential singer songwriter of the 1970s and 1980s. In early 1994, blink released their first full-length debut album, Cheshire Cat, released on Grilled Cheese Records. 2004 Very Best of Jackson Browne (compilation). Around 1000 copies of this were produced by Cargo Filter Records. 2002 The Naked Ride Home. Before the end of the year, the band released yet another demo cassette known as Buddha. 1997 The Next Voice You Hear: The Very Best of Jackson Browne (compilation).

This demo was recorded using a boom box in Scott's bedroom, thus explaining the poor sound quality. 1996 Looking East. Towards the end of 1993 blink released an EP known as Flyswatter. 1994 Everywhere I Go. This would later have the numbers 182 added onto the end to avoid legal conflicts with a pre-existing Irish band named "blink" (see below). 1993 I'm Alive. After considering a number of names (such as Duck Tape) the band agreed to call themselves just 'blink'. 1989 World in Motion.

Tom discovered a kid named Scott Raynor at his school who just happened to play drums. 1986 Lives in the Balance. They decided that they needed to look for a drummer. 1983 Lawyers in Love. In 1992, when Hoppus moved to San Diego, California he was introduced to Delonge whilst looking to start a band. 1980 Hold Out. The lyrical content of their songs is humourous and often uplifting. 1978 Running on Empty.

blink-182 are unusual amongst punk rock bands for playing uptempo songs in a major key, with prominent major-chord harmonies that are usually digitally mixed to provide a much "cleaner" sound than most other punk/rock recordings, which generally employ distortion and a ragged analogue mix to achieve the opposite effect. 1976 The Pretender. The band is known for catchy punk rock melodies as well as their satirical toilet humour. 1974 Late for the Sky. blink-182 is made up of three members: Thomas (Tom) Matthew Delonge on guitar, Markus (Mark) Allan Hoppus playing bass, and Travis Landon Barker on drums. 1973 For Everyman. Along with Green Day, they are credited for starting the post-grunge punk rock revolution. 1972 Jackson Browne aka Saturate Before Using.

blink-182 (formerly known as blink) are a Southern-Californian punk rock band that was formed in 1992 by Tom Delonge and Mark Hoppus. blink-net.com (http://www.blink-net.com). blink-182 Lyrics (http://lyrics.activelyrics.com/B/blink%20182/index.html). Saves the Day.

Relient K. The_Offspring. NOFX. New Found Glory.

MxPx. Lit. Home Grown. Green Day.

Good Charlotte. Bowling for Soup. Resting Bird Entertainment (Co-owned by Mark and Tom) (http://www.restingbird.com). Wahoo's Fish Tacos (one store in Northern California owned by Travis) (http://www.wahoos.com).

La Salle Records (Owned by Travis) (http://www.lasallerecords.com). Famous Stars and Straps Apparel Store (Owned by Travis) (http://www.famoussas.com). (Co-owned by Mark and Tom) (http://www.macbethshoes.com). Macbeth Shoe Co.

Loserkids (Apparel Store) (http://www.loserkids.com). Atticus Clothing (Co-owned by Mark and Tom) (http://www.atticus-clothing.com). The Transplants. Box Car Racer.

Scott Raynor – Drums (1992-1998). Travis Barker – Drums (1998-present)