I'd like to meet:
Mark Hoppus
NAME- Markus Allen Hoppus
NICKNAME- Fish Guts
BIRTHDATE- March 15, 1972
BIRTHPLACE- Ridgecrest, California
HIEGHT- 5'10"
WIFE- Skye Everly
ANNIVERSARY- December 2, 2000
SON- Jack, born August 5, 2002
HERO- Homer Simpson
PARENTS- Father~Tex, Mother~Carrie
PETS- Beagle named Ahi
SOME FAVORITE BANDS- Jimmy Eat World, Riverfenix, Get Up KidsHis mom's name is Kerry, sister's name is Anne, and father's name is George or " Tex" because he's from Texas.Has a son named Jack who was borm on August 5th 2002.His wife was a music talent executive for MTV where she met Mark. She now has her own maternity/baby clothing line.Hates the taste of beer because of an experience when he was camping with friends and they left their beer out all night, and then Mark drank one in the morning and it tasted horrid. He couldn't stand the taste of any beer from then on.Used to have his nipple pierced, but took it out sometime in 2002.Only has two tattoos: his wife's name Skye on his left wrist, and son's name Jack on his right wrist.Wore tennis shoes at his wedding, because he's more casual and wanted to be comfortable. The ceremony lasted for 15 minutes and then they had a sushi bar and Runts candy at every table at the reception.Used to smoke but quit after he found it out was ruining his vocal cords.When he recorded the song Dammit he had to sing with strained vocal cords so that is why it sounds like he's yelling in the song. He says he liked the way it sounded even though it was really bad for him. Mark even had to refrain from talking for a little bit while his vocal cords were strained.His parents divorced when he was 8 years old. Notice the line in Stay Together for the Kids, "been running strong for seven years". Mark had to live with his father and Anne lived with his mom. His mom has since remarried.Used to be a huge fan of Star Wars. He has said before that he would like to record at Skywalker Ranch.Says that if he wasn't in blink he would probably be an English teacher.He is a huge fan of Shakespeare.Blink-182 ---- 1992 - 2005Other Bands Mark has helpedThe Ataris — Look Forward to Failure (1998), vocals on "That Special Girl".Simple Plan — No Pads, No Helmets...Just Balls (2002), vocals on "I'd Do Anything".Box Car Racer — Box Car Racer (2002), vocals on "Elevator".New Found Glory — Sticks and Stones (2002), bass guitar on "Something I Call Personality".MxPx — The Passion of The Christ Songs (2004), vocals on "The Empire".MxPx — Panic (2005), backing vocals on "Wrecking Hotel Rooms".Motion City Soundtrack — Commit This to Memory (2005), vocals on "Hangman", producer on the entire album.Renee Renee — White Heat (2006), bass guitar and vocals on "Paper Doll".Something for Rockets — Produced two new songs on the upcoming album (2006).The Matches — (2006)Mae — Produced their cover of a Nine Inch Nails song for the Punk Goes '90s compilation.Less Than Jake — In With the Out Crowd (2006), co-wrote in "The Rest of My Life".
Travis Barker
NAME- Travis Landon Barker
NICKNAME-Fuck Boy
BIRTHDATE- November 14, 1975
BIRTHPLACE- Fonatana, California
HIEGHT- 5'9"
WIFE- Shanna Moakler
ANNIVERSARY- October 30, 2004
SON- Landon, born October 9, 2003
DAUGHTER- Alabama, born December 25, 2005
FAVORITE CEREAL- Lucky Charms
INFLUENTIAL DRUMMERS- Stewart Copeland, Tommy Lee, and Tre Cool
SOME FAVORITE BANDS- The Police, Old Dirty Bastard, Descendents
Owns a clothing/accessories company called Famous Stars and Straps, and his own record company, La Salle Records.Divorced his former wife Melissa because he loved the band more than her. Their divorce was final on August 6, 2002: the day after Mark's son was bornIs was married to former Miss USA and Playboy Playmate centerfold Shanna Moakler.Is virtually covered in tattoos except for his back and his legs. The tattoos altogether are worth well over $20,000.His mother Gloria died the day before he started high school.Used to be a member of the Aquabats, bearing the stage name "Travis Baron Von Tito".Broke his pinky finger back in 2001 after he got in a fight with some dudes at Taco Bell who were harrassing his girlfriend.Wasn't credited for his cameo in American Pie, because they made a mistake and put the name of blink's ex-drummer Scott Raynor in the credits instead of Travis' name.Started playing drums when he was four years old.Is a big fan of the artist Andy Warhol, and is also a big fan of leopard print.Bands been in(+44)
When Your Heart Stops Beating November 14th 2006The Aquabats
The Fury of the Aquabats! (1997)blink-182Enema of the State (1999)
The Mark, Tom, and Travis Show: The Enema Strikes Back (2000)
Take Off Your Pants and Jacket (2001)
Untitled (2003)
Greatest Hits (2005)Box Car RacerBox Car Racer (2002)Expensive TasteTBA (Set for 2006 release)TransplantsHaunted Cities (2005)
Transplants (2002)Travis and ShannaIt's confirmed that Travis and Shanna are getting a divorce after two years. No detailed explanation has been given yet.
Travis's Tatoos
Checkered Race Car Flag - For the year of his favorite cadilac.
Cadillac Logo - He got it when he was 21. He collects cadilacs and doesn't drive any other car.
Can I Say [Words] - He grew up listening to a band called 'Dag Nasty'. The tattoo is the name of their first album.
Heart - He was brought up catholic.
Microphone
Dice
Jesus - He figured if he got that tattoo "something good would happen, or maybe he'd have my back of something.
Ghetto Blaster- For his love of Hip-Hop and Break Dancing as a kid.
Bones [Words] - His first tattoo he got. It was his nickname.
Familia [Words] - Means family.
Bird - "It was a good looking bird"
Flowers - He got it to finish up his arm.
Self Made [Words] - He worked to get everything he has.
Trucker Ladies - "I kind of like white trash art..."
Spark Plugs - He likes cars.
Hope [Words] - A positive thing after his mom passed away.
Deck of Cards
Drumsticks
Martini Glass
Dollar Sign
7 [Number] - His lucky number.
TLB - His initials
Rabbits Foot - It is lucky.
Devil (These are not ALL of Travis's tattoos, just some)
Shane Gallagher
Shane Gallagher is the lead guitarist for punk rock band The Nervous Return and also plays for synth rock band (+44) along with former blink-182 members Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker, and former Transplants guitarist Craig Fairbaugh.In December 2005 a (+44) fansite reported a rumor that Gallagher was secretly recording with the band. The rumor was finally confirmed in April 2006 by Mark Hoppus on his eleventh podcast.It is believed Hoppus and Barker decided to add Gallagher to the line-up because they were worried that (+44) would be considered by many a reincarnation of blink-182 since it only featured three members before Gallagher joined the band
Craig Fairbaugh
He also currently sings and plays guitar for the Hellcat Records punk rock band The Mercy Killers. He was made an official member for (+44) after their former guitarist Carol Heller had left the band for unknown reasons while the group was recording their debut album. The album will be released sometime in October 2006. Fairbaugh also used to play for Lars Frederiksen and the Bastards, Transplants and The Forgotten in the past.Paper Doll "Mark Hoppus"
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About plus44
..[if !IE]
Music:
yes, i like music.
Movies:
This Interview was on July 21st, 2006
..FACTSMark & Tom haven't spoken eachother since "the hiatus"
(February 2005)
Books:
I do read the Plus 44 phrases2005 "Musical masterpiece in progress. Please be patient."2005 "No It Isn't"2006 "The past is only the future with the lights on."2006 "She's a pretty girl. She's always falling down."2006 "Fall asleep with the windows open."2006 "Our bare feet were framed on the horizon"2006 "Burn down something beautiful"2006 "I only want to make you smile"2006 "Little Death"2006 "Dear you, tonight let's get ahead of ourselves"You should all read Shakespeare too
Heroes:
Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker
Tom Delong before February 2005FACTSMark & Tom haven't spoken eachother since "the hiatus"
(February 2005)"No It Isn't"Travis' Drum SolosMark's drum soloDon't leave me acoustic MarkTravis marching snareMark Interview's Austin PowersJust For Kids Mark HoppusInterview with Travis about himself
..Mark and Travis Chilling eatting with kids
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Get this video and more at MySpace.comTravis Plays some drums then mark talks about moving
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