Blink then later released four more albums, 'Enema of the State' (1999), 'The Mark, Tom, and Travis Show (The Enema Strikes Back!)' in November 2000, 'Take Off Your Pants and Jacket' (2001) and finally a self-titled album which was released in 2003. Some of Blink's biggest singles include 'What's my age again?', 'Dammit', 'All The Small Things', 'I Miss You' and 'First Date'. Blink-182 are a pop punk/punk rock band who have influenced many modern day bands such as All Time Low, Paramore, Good Charlotte and Fall Out Boy.
During Blink's time together both DeLonge and Barker opted to join other bands whilst on time off from the band. Travis and Tom formed Box Car Racer with David Kennedy with their self-titled debut album released in May 2002. Whilst the side project with Tom was in progress, Travis was asked to join Transplants, a rap rock band, who released their album in October 2002. During Christmas 2002, Blink-182 regrouped in order to begin work on their new album.
However, even after all their success DeLonge left the band in early 2005 due to disagreements on touring and after he declined to record a new album. He later went to form Angels & Airwaves whilst Mark and Travis formed +44. Angels & Airwaves have so far released 3 albums, 'We Don't Need to Whisper' (2006), 'I-Empire' (2007) and 'Love: Part 1' (2010). Whilst DeLonge enjoyed further success with his new band, Hoppus and Barker also formed their own band entitled +44 who released their debut album in 2006, 'When Your Heart Stops Beating'. However, on September 19th, 2008, Travis barely survived a plane crash after performing at an event. Travis and two other passengers were the only survivors. Travis suffered second and third degree burns to his torso. After his horrific accident, DeLonge and Hoppus began to reconcile after their heated exchanges during the band's final days and eventually all three former band mates agreed to reform Blink-182.
Bottom to top: Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge, Travis Barker.
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