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American rock band widely credited with popularizing pop-punk in the late 1990s and early 2000s, known for their catchy hooks, fast tempos, irreverent humor, and energetic live shows. Formed in Poway, California, in 1992 by guitarist/vocalist Tom DeLonge, bassist/vocalist Mark Hoppus, and drummer Scott Raynor. Achieved mainstream success with their third album, 'Enema of the State' (1999), featuring new drummer Travis Barker. Released multi-platinum albums like 'Take Off Your Pants and Jacket' (2001) and the more experimental 'blink-182' (2003). Went on indefinite hiatus in 2005. Reunited with DeLonge in 2009, releasing 'Neighborhoods' (2011). DeLonge left again in 2015, replaced by Matt Skiba for the albums 'California' (2016) and 'Nine' (2019). DeLonge rejoined in 2022, leading to the 2023 album 'One More Time...'.

• The band's original name was simply 'Blink', but changed to 'Blink-182' in 1995 due to legal threats from an Irish techno band of the same name; the '182' number had no specific meaning.
• Drummer Travis Barker survived a devastating plane crash in September 2008 that killed four people, including his security guard and assistant; he suffered severe burns requiring multiple surgeries and skin grafts.
• Tom DeLonge's departure in 2015 was highly publicized and acrimonious; Hoppus and Barker stated he quit, while DeLonge claimed he was fired, leading to significant public tension and fan debate.
• DeLonge's focus shifted significantly to researching UFOs/UAPs (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena) after leaving the band, co-founding the multimedia company To The Stars... Academy of Arts & Science.
• The band's reunion with original member Tom DeLonge in 2022 was announced dramatically via a video during their performance at the Grammy Awards, ending years of speculation and fan hopes.