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Blink-182 And Lil Wayne Tour
The Blink-182 and Lil Wayne Tour was a co-headlining concert tour by American rock band Blink-182 and American rapper Lil Wayne. The tour was in support of the group's eighth studio album, ''Nine (Blink-182 album), Nine'', as well as Wayne's previously released twelfth studio album, ''Tha Carter V'' (2018). The tour began on June 29 in Hartford, Connecticut and concluded on September 16, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. One date coincided with Blink-182's appearance on the Vans Warped Tour 25th anniversary reunion show, as well as at 2019's Riot Fest. Welsh punk group Neck Deep was the opening act on the tour. It was the band's last tour with guitarist/vocalist Matt Skiba before his departure in 2022 upon original member Tom DeLonge's return. To promote and announce the tour, Blink-182 and Lil Wayne released live and studio mashup (music), mashups of their songs "What's My Age Again?" and "A Milli". One month after first publicizing the tour, Blink-182 also announced they would perform t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blink-182
Blink-182 (stylized as blink-182) is an American Rock music, rock band formed in Poway, California in 1992. Their current lineup consists of bassist/vocalist Mark Hoppus, guitarist/vocalist Tom DeLonge, and drummer Travis Barker. Though their sound has diversified throughout their career, their musical style, described as pop-punk, blends catchy pop music, pop melodies with fast-paced punk rock. Their lyrics center on relationships, adolescent frustration, and maturity—or lack thereof. The group emerged from a suburban, Punk rock in California, Southern California skate-punk scene and gained notoriety for high-energy live shows and irreverent humor. After years of independent recording and touring, including stints on the Warped Tour, the group signed to MCA Records. Their biggest albums, ''Enema of the State'' (1999) and ''Take Off Your Pants and Jacket'' (2001), saw international success. Songs like "All the Small Things", "Dammit (Growing Up), Dammit", "I Miss You (Blink- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spin (magazine)
''Spin'' (stylized in all caps) is an American music magazine founded in 1985 by publisher Bob Guccione, Jr. Now owned by Next Management Partners, the magazine is an online publication since it stopped issuing a print edition in 2012. History Early history ''Spin'' was established in 1985 by Bob Guccione, Jr. In August 1987, the publisher announced it would stop publishing ''Spin'', but Guccione Jr. retained control of the magazine and partnered with former MTV president David H. Horowitz to quickly revive the magazine. During this time, it was published by Camouflage Publishing with Guccione Jr. serving as president and chief executive and Horowitz as investor and chairman. In its early years, ''Spin'' was known for its narrow music coverage with an emphasis on college rock, grunge, indie rock, and the ongoing emergence of hip-hop, while virtually ignoring other genres, such as country and metal. It pointedly provided a national alternative to ''Rolling Stone's'' more e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blame It On My Youth (Blink-182 Song)
"Blame It on My Youth" is a song recorded by American rock band Blink-182. The song was released on May 8, 2019, through Columbia Records, as the lead single from the band's eighth studio album ''Nine''. The song is an upbeat, nostalgic track that recounts the band's early days. It was written by bassist Mark Hoppus, drummer Travis Barker, and guitarist Matt Skiba, as well as producer Tim Pagnotta, and songwriters Sam Hollander and Matt Malpass. The song debuted with a lyric video featuring renowned graffiti artist Risk. Background "Blame It on My Youth" originated from a drum pattern that drummer Travis Barker created that the band and their songwriters took and developed further. The song was produced and co-written by Tim Pagnotta, best known for his work with the Strumbellas, Neon Trees, and Plain White T's. Additional writers credited on the track include Sam Hollander and Matt Malpass. The song was their first release with Columbia Records, with whom they signed for ''Nine'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Miss You (Blink-182 Song)
"I Miss You" is a song by American rock band Blink-182, released on February 2, 2004, as the second single from the group's self-titled fifth studio album (2003). Co-written by guitarist Tom DeLonge and bassist Mark Hoppus, they employed a method of writing separately and bringing their two verses together later. The song, produced entirely acoustic, features an acoustic electric bass, a cello, and a brushstroked drum loop. The song was inspired by the Cure song " The Love Cats" and contains references to ''The Nightmare Before Christmas'' (1993). The song peaked at number one on the US '' Billboard'' Modern Rock Tracks chart and peaked at number 42 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Although " All the Small Things" had slightly more radio airplay, "I Miss You" sold more copies, earning gold certification for selling over 500,000 copies. In the United Kingdom, the song was a national top 10 hit on the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number eight. Background "I Miss You" was reco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bored To Death (song)
"Bored to Death" is a song recorded by American rock band Blink-182 for the group's seventh studio album, ''California'' (2016). The song was released as the lead single from ''California'' on April 27, 2016 through BMG. "Bored To Death" was written by the band's bassist and vocalist Mark Hoppus, drummer Travis Barker, guitarist and vocalist Matt Skiba, and producer John Feldmann. It is Skiba's first single with the band, and the first single to not feature original guitarist and vocalist Tom DeLonge. The song was among the first written for ''California'', and was begun on the first day writing with Feldmann. The song topped ''Billboard'' Alternative Songs chart, becoming the band's first number one in 12 years. It received positive reviews from music critics, who compared it to the band's older sound. The song's music video, directed by Rob Soucy, finds a disenchanted teenager daydreaming about a girl while stuck in class at his high school. In promotion of the song, the group ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Feeling This
"Feeling This" is a song by American rock band Blink-182 for their eponymously titled fifth studio album (2003). The song is the opening track on the album and was released as its lead single on October 6, 2003, through Geffen Records. It was written by guitarist Tom DeLonge, bassist Mark Hoppus, and drummer Travis Barker, and was produced and mixed by Jerry Finn. The song originated on the first day of producing the album. Its lyrics are purely sexual in nature; the band juxtaposes lust and passion between verses and choruses, thematically connected with a wistful, regretful tone. The song features a Latin-inspired backbeat in the chorus, and the song ends in a melodic, harmonized duet split between DeLonge and Hoppus. Elements of the song were inspired by rock groups Led Zeppelin and the Beach Boys. The song's music video, photographed by David LaChapelle, depicts a dystopian correctional facility that is overtaken by its inmates. An early version of the song, erroneously ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wasting Time (Blink-182 Song)
"Wasting Time" is a song by American rock band Blink-182, released on May 20, 1996 in Australia, and on June 28, 1996 elsewhere, as the second and final single from the group's debut studio album, ''Cheshire Cat'' (1995). Background An early version of "Wasting Time" appears on the band’s 1994 split 7-inch with the Iconoclasts, ''Short Bus''.Shooman, 2010. p. 25 "Wasting Time" largely centers on an attempt to gain the attention of a girl, to the point of writing a song about her. The line "In my town, you can’t drive naked" was suggested by engineer Jeff Forrest when Hoppus was recording vocals for the track at Doubletime Studios in San Diego. "Jeff never offered any further insight into what may have been the source material for this pro-active free association, and we never asked," remembered drummer Scott Raynor in 2010.Shooman, 2010. p. 26 Mike Halloran of XETRA-FM and producer O considered "Wasting Time" to be the band's debut single, but chose "M+M's" instead. "Wasting ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Down (Blink-182 Song)
"Down" is a song by the American rock band Blink-182, released to radio on May 10, 2004, as the third single from the group's 2003 self-titled album. The song peaked at number 10 on ''Billboard'' Modern Rock Tracks chart. Background The song revolves around longing in a relationship, set to a rain-drenched soundscape. The original version of "Down" ran over six minutes long, and contained a drum and bass breakdown from drummer Travis Barker. Rumors circulated following the song's release that DeLonge penned the track on experiences with a previous girlfriend.Shooman, 2010. p. 122 It is one of the few Blink-182 songs to feature vocal contributions from Travis Barker, who provides the whispered lines before the choruses. Release and live performances "Down" was issued as a single in May 2004, and the band promoted the release with tour dates featuring Cypress Hill and on a nationwide tour with No Doubt.Shooman, 2010. p. 132 The single was a mixed success, peaking at number 10 on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mutt (song)
"Mutt" is a song by American rock band Blink-182 from the band's third studio album, ''Enema of the State'' (1999). It was written primarily by guitarist Tom DeLonge, with additional songwriting credit to bassist Mark Hoppus, and drummer Scott Raynor. The song's narrative portrays a lustful couple. DeLonge penned the track for his friend, the professional surfer Benji Weatherly. The band first recorded the song for Weatherly's appearance in the 1998 surf film ''The Show'', prior to Raynor's exit from the group. The song was later re-recorded with drummer Travis Barker and included on the band's 1999 album, ''Enema of the State''. This edition had a prominent placement on the soundtrack for the 1999 film '' American Pie''; the song plays during a memorable scene in which the main character attempts to woo a foreign exchange student. A 2016 ''Rolling Stone'' reader's poll ranked "Mutt" among the trio's fans' favorite tunes. Background "Mutt" was written primarily by DeLonge about ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
All The Small Things
"All the Small Things" is a song by American rock music, rock band Blink-182. It was the second single and eighth track released from the band's third album, ''Enema of the State'' (1999). The track was composed primarily by guitarist and vocalist Tom DeLonge as an ode to his then girlfriend. Recorded in Los Angeles with producer Jerry Finn, the song was created with the intention of shipping it to radio, as the trio felt they needed a single "really catchy and basic." The single was released on January 18, 2000, and promptly charted worldwide, becoming a number one hit on ''Billboard (magazine), Billboard's'' Modern Rock Tracks chart, peaking at number two on the UK Singles Chart, and crossover (music), crossing over to contemporary hit radio, pop radio and peaking at number six on the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100. The song remains the band's most successful single to date, being their only song to break the Top 40. The song charted within the top 20 in ten other co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adam's Song
"Adam's Song" is a song recorded by the American rock band Blink-182 for their third studio album, ''Enema of the State'' (1999). It was released as the third and final single from ''Enema of the State'' on March 14, 2000, through MCA Records. "Adam's Song" shares writing credits between the band's guitarist Tom DeLonge and bassist Mark Hoppus, but Hoppus was the primary composer of the song. The track concerns suicide, depression and loneliness. It incorporates a piano in its bridge section and was regarded as one of the most serious songs the band had written to that point. Hoppus was inspired by the loneliness he experienced while on tour; while his bandmates had significant others to return home to, he was single. He was also influenced by a teen suicide letter he read in a magazine. The song takes the form of a suicide note, and contains lyrical allusions to the Nirvana song " Come as You Are". "Adam's Song" was one of the last songs to be written and recorded for ''Enema ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Going Away To College
"Going Away to College" is a song by American rock band Blink-182 from their third studio album, ''Enema of the State'' (1999). It examines themes of heartbreak and lovesickness. It was written primarily by bassist Mark Hoppus, and credited to both he and guitarist Tom DeLonge. Hoppus writes from the perspective of an adolescent boyfriend, young and in love. He wrote the song remembering how graduating high school can cause relationships to fracture, as both individuals move on to attend separate universities. It was inspired by the teen movie ''Can't Hardly Wait'' (1998). Music reviewers were generally positive regarding the song, and it has often been placed in rankings of the band's best songs. Background Blink-182 formed in 1992 in San Diego, California. The band's principal songwriting team—guitarist Tom DeLonge and bassist Mark Hoppus—frequently wrote fast-paced, often autobiographical pop punk songs dealing with age, maturity, and most prominently, relationships. The b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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