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Archiving all the small things since 2015
2000s
Explore the trio's mainstream breakthrough and break-up.
Jan. 2000
Fame & Fortune
In their second decade as a band, the band witnesses newfound fame and success. It changes their lives overnight. "All the Small Things" becomes the band's first crossover smash.
Nov. 2000
TMT&TS
Following a successful headlining tour across the country, Blink-182 release their sole live album, The Mark, Tom, and Travis Show, featuring colorful cartoonish artwork and the bonus hit "Man Overboard".
Mar. 2001
Online Songs
In the midst of recording their follow-up, Blink begins sharing behind-the-scenes clips through their official website: These videos are among the earliest online ways artists connect with fans.
Jun. 2001
Take Off Takes Off
Blink's fourth album, Take Off Your Pants and Jacket, is released and becomes punk rock’s first domestic chart-topping album. Another huge success, it is supported by singles “The Rock Show” and “First Date”.
Jul. 2001
Bad Boy
Travis guests in P. Diddy’s music video for “Bad Boy for Life”; it’s his first foray into the world of hip-hop, which he continues to explore throughout his career.
Sep. 2001
FUCK
The Take Off Tour ends in North America, memorable for its flaming FUCK sign. A European leg is cancelled after the 9/11 attacks.
Dec. 2001
Tiny Voices
Tom contacts Travis and Jerry Finn to record darker, heavier material. Box Car Racer, as the project is named, becomes a point of contention between the previously close Tom and Mark.
Apr. 2002
Pop Disaster
Blink-182 and Green Day co-headline the Pop Disaster Tour, a pop-punk mashup of historic proportions.
May 2002
Box Car Racer
Box Car Racer — now a full-fledged band — delivers their sole studio album via MCA. The band tours throughout the year, but owing to its awkward place in the band’s story, dissolves at its close.
Jan. 2003
Fatherhood
Within the span of a year, all three musicians become fathers, spurring lifestyle changes. The band brings this new perspective to the recording process for their next album, as well as unresolved tensions.
Jul. 2003
Gus Brandt
Gus Brandt joins the band as tour manager. Brandt remains with the band for over two decades; he later serves as the band’s manager during the Skiba era in the 2010s.
Nov. 2003
Untitled
The band release their eponymous or untitled fifth album, with its iconic smiley artwork. It represents a leap in style and sound for the band, with singles “Feeling This” and “I Miss You” charting high.
Jun. 2004
No Doubt
The band mounts another successful co-headlining stint with No Doubt; meanwhile, "I Miss You" becomes their second crossover hit.
Nov. 2004
Miscommunication
At the start of a European jaunt, pressure gives way to infighting.. DeLonge demands time away, while Mark and Travis want to keep going.
Dec. 2004
Stay Together for the Kids
At the close of their last show in Dublin, the band begin a planned hiatus, privately canceling any planned activity, including tours. It's the band's final gig for over four years.
Feb. 2005
"Indefinite Hiatus"
The band sign on to perform at a benefit concert, but rehearsals drudge up the trio’s increasing bitterness. A breakdown in communication prompts DeLonge to quit entirely. The band’s 14-year career comes to an end, and Geffen, their record label, announces an “indefinite hiatus”.
Nov. 2005
Greatest Hits
The band’s Greatest Hits compilation is released; it includes fan favorites like Carousel and the band’s last single “Not Now”. It becomes a reference point for fans new and old, and serves as an epitaph for the band’s first run.
2006-07
Middle Years
In the intervening years, the former members of Blink-182 announce new projects: Tom, with space rock outfit Angels & Airwaves, and Mark and Travis with punk rock group +44.
Aug. 2008
Finn Passes
The band’s producer Jerry Finn passes away. His longtime partnership with the band shaped their career, and he served as an invaluable advisor and confidant to the trio.
2006-07
Plane Crash
Travis is involved in a deadly plane crash in South Carolina; he and collaborator DJ AM are the sole survivors. He spends several brutal months recovering, with lasting psychological trauma.
Nov. 2008
Reconnecting
In the aftermath, Mark, Tom, and Travis reconnect for the first time in nearly four years. At Mark’s residence, they discuss their relationships and legacy, setting the stage for their first reformation.
Feb. 2009
We're Back
Onstage at the Grammys, blink-182 announces a full-fledged reunion tour, with their signature smiley logo gaining an extra arrow.
Nov. 2008
Rock Show
The trio set off on a massive U.S. tour, celebrating the hits and their legacy. One of the band's biggest outings, the tour closes out their second decade, renewing public interest and uniting fans.
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