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Has been playing the drums since he was 4 yrs old.

He and DJ AM survived a horrific plane crash in which the pilot, co-pilot, and his personal assistant were killed. DJ AM would die of an accidental drug overdose at the age of 36 the following year.

Played with The Aquabats and occasionally filled in for Blink-182's drummer, Scott Raynor. After Raynor's exit in 1998, he was quickly asked to come aboard the Blink-182 ship.

Talking about his wife's pregnancy, Barker told People magazine in May 2005: "Hopefully it will be Christmas Eve. I'm hoping for a girl." His baby girl was later born on Christmas Eve.

Has 2 children: son, Landon Barker (b. October 9, 2003) & daughter, Alabama Barker (b. December 24, 2005) with ex-wife, Shanna Moakler.

Writes left-handed, but plays drums right-handed.

Created the clothing label Famous Stars and Straps, known for it's F logo.

Is also a member of the band, The Transplants.

Made a name for himself playing drums for the wacky ska band, The Aquabats, before leaving for the greener pasture that is Blink-182.

Teaches drum lessons.

In October 2021, Barker has been announced his engagement to actress Kourtney Kardashian.

Collects Cadillacs and old bikes.

In February 2005, Blink-182 announced plans for an "indefinite hiatus".

Shanna & Travis reconciled on January 7, 2009, but they split for good on April 1, 2009.

Was interviewed on the Kevin & Bean show on KROQ 106.7 in Los Angeles on the morning of January 22, 2018. He revealed he

• A trash collector before becoming a drummer.
• Influenced by Animal of Die Muppet Show (1976) to play drums.

Blink-182 ceased performing together in 2005, but they are now back together. They plan to tour and put out a new album this year. (Februar 2009)

Graduated from Fontana High School in 1993

Developed a shoe with DC Shoe Company called the Alias Remix

Opened a new Wahoo's Fish Tacos store in Norco, Calif.

Owns the record label La Salle Records

Is one of the Zildjian Cymbal Company's premier artists. He currently has his own signature drum stick, cymbal bag, and stick bag made by them.

His whole scalp is tattooed.

Has a stepdaughter: Atiana De La Hoya (b. March 29, 1999) with ex-wife, Shanna Moakler.

Married Shanna Moakler in Santa Barbara during a Gothic ceremony inspired by their favorite film, Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas (1993). Fellow Blinksters Mark Hoppus and 'Tom DeLonge' were his groomsmen.

Former vegetarian. Started eating red meat after surviving a plane crash. He is now vegan.

Is one of the Zildjian Cymbal Company's premier artists. He currently has his own signature drum stick, cymbal bag, and stick bag made by them.

Resides in Riverside, California.

Is also in the band, Box Car Racer.

Engaged to girlfriend Shanna Moakler on Christmas Eve 2003 at Disneyland.

Shanna Moakler gave him a $70,000 Cadillac for his 30th birthday.

Runs Famous Stars and Straps, a belt buckle company specializing in hot rod designs.

Is endorsed by Orange County Drums and Percussion.