Travis Barker is best known as the drummer for Blink 182 . However, his musical contributions are not limited to the popular punk rock band as he has also collaborated with several hip hop artists. He is a member of the rap rock group Transplants and has served as a founder of the rock bands +44 and Box Car Racer . His status as one of the finest drummers of his generation comes as no surprise to those who have followed his journey. Travis Barker began his journey at age 4 playing the drums with his mother, who passed away just before entering high school. But as she lay on her deathbed, she urged him to follow his dreams and keep playing music.

Born name

Travis Landon Barker

nickname

Trav, the Baron by Tito

Sun sign

Scorpio

Place of birth

Fontana, California, United States

residence

Barker lives in a lavishly modern mansion in Calabasas. The striking features of the home are 10 foot glass walls, 13 foot ceilings and a master suite with 3 walk in closets. The house has a total of 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.

nationality

training

Travis Barker graduated from Fontana High School .

occupation

Drummer, songwriter, record producer

family

• Father – Randy Barker (Mechanic)
• Mother – Gloria Barker (Babysitter)
• Siblings – Shanna Barker (Older Sister). He also has another older sister.
• Others – Randall Leonard Barker (paternal grandfather), Solomon McCarty (maternal grandfather), Maria Caminiti (maternal grandmother)

Manager

Travis Barker is represented by –

• Famous Stars & Straps, Inc.
• ICM partner

genre

Pop punk, rap rock, hip hop, alternative rock

instruments

drums, percussion

labels

DGC, Interscope, LaSalle, Atlantic, Geffen, Hellcat, MCA, Golden Voice Records, Goliath artists

To build

Slim

Height

5 feet 9 inches or 175 cm

weight

65 kg or 143 lbs

girlfriend/spouse

Travis Barker has dated –

1. Melissa Kennedy (2001-2002) – In 2001, Travis Barker married his girlfriend Melissa Kennedy. However, their marriage didn’t last long until they divorced in August 2002.
2. Shanna Moakler (2002 – February 2008, 2009) – Travis Barker has had a very close relationship with a beauty queen, Shanna Moakler, who won the Miss USA pageant in 1995. They met in the summer of 2002 when he was divorcing Melissa Kennedy. By the beginning of the following year, Shanna had become pregnant with her first child. In October 2003, she gave birth to their son, Landon Asher Barker. They became engaged that same month and were married in October 2004 in a Gothic style wedding. In December 2005, she gave birth to their daughter, Alabama Luella Barker.
   However, in August 2006, Barker decided to file for divorce, and an online mud fight ensued between them. They were spotted together in December of the same year. In her interview with peopleMagazine in March 2007, she revealed that she had decided to give their relationship another try. However, the divorce was finalized in February 2008. In the early months of 2009, they made another attempt to rekindle their romance. However, by April it was announced that they had split again. Police had to be called to their shared home in Los Angeles in December 2014 after they found themselves in an altercation that left both of them with criminal threats. As a result, they were arrested by the police, but eventually no charges were brought.
3. Kimberly Stewart (2006) – In 2006, it was reported that Barker was dating Kimberly Stewart, a well-known reality television personality.
4. Paris Hilton (2006) – He was linked to popular personality Paris Hilton in September 2006. It was alleged that they had been spotted partying together on several occasions. Also, it was reported that they had been making out at a few nightclubs. He later acknowledged their impertinence in his memoirs, claiming they did anything over the course of a few weeks. They even had a drunk wedding ceremony hosted by rap mogul Suge Knight.
5. Tara Conner (2006) – In late 2006, it was reported that Barker was having an affair with beauty pageant winner and actress Tara Conner. He would later write very complementary things about his sexual relationship with Conner. In fact, he claimed he ended his relationship with Paris Hilton because he was having too much fun with Conner.
6. Lindsay Lohan (2007) – In January 2007, he became close to Lindsay Lohan. They had met at a party and started making out at the same party. However, they couldn’t get any further because Shanna Moakler got wind of it and nipped their relationship in the bud.
7. Tara Reid (2009) – In 2009, Barker was reported to be dating actress Tara Reid.
8. Kim Kardashian – In his memoir, Barker claimed he dated Kim Kardashian. He met Kim through his then-girlfriend Paris Hilton. At that time, Kim worked as an assistant to Paris.
9. Rihanna (2011) – In the early months of 2011, Barker was linked to singer Rihanna. It has been claimed that they grew close while working together.
10. Arianny Celeste (2015) – In the summer of 2015, it was revealed that Barker had been dating model Arianny Celeste for several months. They were first spotted together in February attending a UFC fight in Los Angeles.
11. Rita Ora (2015) – In early October 2015, Rita Ora confirmed that she was dating Travis Barker. But just a few weeks later, it was revealed that they had broken up as Barker didn’t want to get into a serious relationship.
12. Kourtney Kardashian (2018) – After they were spotted together a couple of times, it was reported that Barker was dating reality TV star Kourtney Kardashian.

race/ethnicity

White

He has English ancestry on his father’s side. While on his mother’s side, he is of Irish and Italian descent.

hair colour

dark brown

eye color

Blue

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

Heavily tattooed torso

brand promotion

Travis Barker has appeared in a television advertisement for Boost Mobile .

religion

Catholic

He grew up in a Catholic household. He regularly attends church and prays with his children. Also, he has religious tattoos like Holy Cross, Jesus Christ and Virgin Mary on his body.

Known for

Being the drummer for the rock band, Blink 182 . The band is best known for their contribution to the development of the pop punk genre. She has also achieved much commercial success, selling over 50 million records around the world.

First album

His debut studio album with Blink 182 was Enema of the State . The album was an enormous success, selling over 15 million copies worldwide and heralding the band’s arrival on the global stage.

In March 2011 he released his debut solo album, Give the Drummer Something . The album was a decent success, debuting at 9th place on the Billboard 200 chart. Over 28,000 copies were sold within the first week.

first movie

In 1999, he made his big screen debut in the popular comedy film, American Pie . However, his performance in the film was mislead as his role was credited to Blink 182 former drummer Scott Raynor.

As a voice actor, he was seen for the first time in cartoons. Live Freaky Die Freaky which was released in 2006.

First TV show

In 1992, Travis Barker made his first TV show appearance in the comedy series, The Big Breakfast .

Personal trainer

Travis Barker has hired Don Brooks as his personal trainer to keep him fit for the rigorous demands of regular touring. Brooks has focused on increasing Barker’s stamina. He created a kind of tempo training routine for Barker. The tempo or speed of the workout is synced to a metronome or other type of music.

For strength training, Barker typically relies on a series of bodyweight exercises such as push-ups, dips, and pull-ups. These exercises are performed either in supersets or in a circuit. He changes the training routine almost daily. However, the intensity is always maintained.

He has also made boxing an integral part of his fitness regime. He comes to the boxing track a few times a week. He usually trains under the tutelage of Glenn Holmes at his Los Angeles gym. When he’s away, he keeps fit by doing bodyweight exercises in the hotel room. He’s also carrying the battle ropes and has them set up somewhere. He also likes to sneak out for a run when he has free time.

He fuels his body on a strict vegan diet. When he’s on the road, he makes it a priority to find a good vegan restaurant in town. To keep hunger pangs at bay between meals, he nibbles on blueberries, acai berries, and strawberries. He also brings a juicer and makes healthy juices.

Travis Barker Facts

1. His mother gave him his first drum kit when he was 4 years old. He would play the same jersey until he turned 15.
2. At the age of 5 he began taking drumming lessons from a drummer named Michael Mai. Michael introduced Barker to different playing styles.
3. He began taking piano lessons while studying in junior high. He also tried his hand at singing, joining the madrigals’ female and male chorus.
4. During his childhood he briefly had aspirations to become a professional surfer. He also wanted to be a skateboarder, but always returned to his drums.
5. He is a partner in Crossroads Restaurant on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles.
6. He is a big fan of Cadillacs and loves collecting the iconic American car. He also has an extensive collection of vintage bicycles.
7. After high school, he began working as a garbage man in Laguna Beach. He also played music with the punk rock bands Rotz and Schwach .
8. It was while working with Schwach that he met bass guitarist Chad Larson, who later co-founded the ska punk group, Aquabats . The band used Larson to get Barker cast for a few days, but later decided to make him a member of the band.
9. After the release of his first album with Aquabats (The Fury of the Aquabats!), the group toured Blink 182 .
10. After Scott Raynor, Blink 182 ‘s original drummer , announced he was leaving the band, Barker was brought in as fill-in. Barker did not have enough time to practice with the band before their show, and managed to perform flawlessly for just 45 minutes despite practicing.
11. Raynor eventually returned to the band, but he began to argue frequently with other members. He was eventually fired when his bandmates got fed up with his drinking problem.
12. In 1999, he launched his clothing brand under the Famous Star & Straps label . The design of the merchandise is heavily influenced by Barker’s love of body art.
13. He is such a big fan of tattoos that he has his entire scalp tattooed. He also has an image of the Virgin Mary on his head.
14. In 2004 he founded his record label LaSalle Records. He later signed a distribution deal with Atlantic Records.
15. He has collaborated with dc shoes to launch his collection of shoes. He has also teamed up with Zildjian cymbals to create his exclusive collection of musical merchandise.
16. In 2015 he published his autobiography Can I Say : Living Large, Cheating Death and Drums, Drums, Drums, in which he opened up about his struggles.
17. The estimated Rolling Stone included him in its list of the “100 Greatest Drummers of All Time”. The magazine also declared him punk’s first superstar drummer.
18. In September 2008, Travis was in a horrific accident after his private plane’s tire blew off and the plane crashed into an embankment while aborting takeoff. He and disc jockey Adam “DJ AM” Goldstein were the only survivors.
19. As a result of the accident, he suffered severe burns and had to spend 11 weeks in burn centers and hospitals, where he underwent 16 surgeries and several skin transplants.
20. After fully recovering from his injuries, decided to file suit against plane owners Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. and an aircraft maintenance company. The lawsuit was eventually settled out of court and the terms of the settlement were kept confidential.
21. Visit his official website @ travisbarker.com.
22. Follow Travis Barker on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, SoundCloud and YouTube.