Travis Barker from Blink 182 forced to stop smoking marijuana
Blink 182 drummer Travis Barker has revealed he can no longer smoke marijuana after discovering six ulcers in his stomach.
The trio were forced to cancel a number of shows in May this year after Barker was diagnosed with a condition called 'Barrett's esophagus' and was taken to hospital for an emergency tonsillectomy.
Barker explained to Red Bulletin "They found that I had six ulcers, and…
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Travis Barker Squares Off Against The Muppets 'Animal' In A Drum Duel
Blink 182 drummer Travis Barker staged a drum duel against The Muppets drummer Animal.
The duel took place yesterday on the US talk show Jimmy Kimmel... Live! and can be viewed below. Barker was on the show performing with The Muppets band Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem.
The Muppets were also given their own star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame yesterday. Kermit the Frog told the Huffin…
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Blink 182's Travis Barker Considering Hypnotherapy To Fly Again
Blink 182 drummer Travis Barker is considering hypnotherapy in an attempt to overcome his fear of flying.
Barker was involved in a plane crash back in 2008 which claimed the lives of four people. Only Barker and his friend DJ AM survived the crash [DJ AM later died from a drug overdose in 2009].
In an interview with Rolling Stone Barker commented "I can't do as much touring as I would li…
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Travis Barker - Give The Drummer Some
Released 28th March, 2011 - Universal Music
There's no denying the immense talent Travis Barker has as a musician. He helped lift Blink 182 to the height of their career with his insane drumming and his punk sensibility, not forgetting his work in the alternative rock bands +44 and Box Car Racer, and the rap rock band The Transplants - who help out on this album alongside Slash on the song Saturd…
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Travis Barker Has More In Common With Rappers Than "Fools That Are In Rock Music"
Blink 182 drummer Travis Barker has had enough of certain fans who criticise him for collaborating with artists from the world of hip-hop.
Barker has just released his debut solo album 'Give The Drummer Some' which features artists such as Lil Wayne, RZA, Lupe Fiasco and Raekwon.
Barker commented to Complex.com "It seems like I have more in common-or hit it off better-with rappers than fo…
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