Who is Travis Barker - the story of a drummer

Travis Landon Barker is known to fans of the ROCK style as a songwriter and producer. Bands such as Blink-182 and Transplants are closely associated with the name of the musician. The name of an American musician is often mentioned in the media, and people perceive him in different ways as a person.

Who is Travis Barker - where did he come from

 

The guy from California grew up in a complete family, with brothers and sisters. At the age of 6, Travis began taking drum lessons. The boy liked this hobby so much that he decided to devote his life to this craft. Throughout his studies at school, the musician constantly tried to demonstrate his skills to others. It's a pity that no one noticed him at a young age.

Travis's life turned out so that he had to leave school just before graduation and go to earn money for the family. The musician retrained as a scavenger, quickly mastering this profession. But he did not forget about his hobby. Daily performances with local punk bands helped the young man to master the skill.

To punk rock superstars in one big arena show

 

In 1997, Travis was fortunate enough to meet the punk band Blink. It was this event that turned the whole life of the young musician upside down. After just one performance, the drummer became a global star. They wrote about him in the newspapers and talked about him on TV screens. And the popular Rolling Stones magazine named him one of the 100 Greatest Drummers on the Planet.

Travis Barker from childhood knew the value of the money he earned and never indulged himself in every second luxury, like other equally famous musicians. Instead of buying expensive cars and yachts, the musician invested in the business. I chose the direction - the production of clothes. Famous Stars and Straps and LaSalle Records are owned by Travis Barker. This investment brought the musician stable income and respect among businessmen.

The world was not ready to be left without a legendary star

 

In 2008, Travis Barker was in a plane crash. During takeoff, the plane's wheel caught fire. By pure coincidence, the flames did not engulf the wing, which has full fuel tanks. The musician escaped with only burns and spent 11 weeks of treatment in the hospital.

After the accident, the entire body of the musician was burned, and he experienced severe excruciating pain. It is even rumored that he offered $ 1 million to his friends to help relieve his pain by cutting off oxygen in his hospital bed. But nothing happened.

After the plane crash, Travis Barker released a memoir in which he shared his thoughts with readers. The musician talks about his lifelong fear of flying on aircrafts and about the luck that saved his life. By the way, Travis no longer flies on airplanes, preferring road and water transport.

 

Travis Barker's family life

 

As befits all musicians, the star's personal life is rich. He has been married twice and has two children. His first marriage took place in 2001. Travis married a girl from the people - Melissa Kennedy. The girl had a strong attachment to the musician and supported the musician in every possible way. For example, when flying on airplanes, she wore the same clothes as a drummer. And also, before going on stage, she kissed Travis's hands and drumsticks.

Travis Barker's first marriage was short-lived - divorced 9 months after the wedding. The second chosen one of the punk star was Miss USA Shanna Moakler. In 2003, the couple had their firstborn son, Landon Asher. And only in 2004, the couple officially signed. And in 2005, the second child appeared - the daughter of Alabama Luella.

With his second wife, the musician managed to star in the reality show Meet the Barkers. But in 2006, the couple broke up. The reason turned out to be banal - Travis was carried away by alcohol and drugs, which provoked his wife to divorce.

The plane crash in 2008 dramatically changed the life of the musician. After rehabilitation, Travis Barker became interested in active sports - running and swimming. And also became a vegetarian.

The current state of affairs for the drummer in the family background looks promising. Travis Barker increasingly falls into the lenses of cameras with Kourtney Kardashian. The star denies any relationship with the model. But on February 16, 2021, Courtney announced her official relationship with the musician on her Instagram (111 million subscribers).

What do the tattoos on the body of Travis Barker mean?

 

Even body tattoo artists are jealous of the American drummer. Still - Travis has more than a hundred drawings on his body. And they are all inextricably linked with the life of a musician:

• Portrait of a daughter on the back.
• Children's names on the wrists.
• Own tattoo on knuckles - "made it myself".
• On top of the head is the name of the non-profit organization One Life One Chance, which supports gifted children.
• Cadillac brand emblem in recognition of the American car manufacturer.
• On the neck - Dag Nasty, in honor of the friendly staff of the American rock band.
• On the belly - angel wings, as a tribute to the love of music.

Every tattoo on Travis Barker's body has its own story. Most of the drawings are a tribute to the people and events that the musician has encountered in his life.