Blink 182?

Question

Does anyone know why Blink 182 broke up? this is really bugging me!!!

Answer 1

On February 8, 2005, Blink 182 was announced to perform at the Music for Relief's Concert for South Asia, a benefit show on February 18 planned for the tsunami in Asia that had occurred late the previous year.

A large amount of confusion occurred, however, when the band mysteriously pulled out of the gig. Four days later, many fans were shocked when Blink 182 announced they were going on an "indefinite hiatus". Barker was the first to speak out, claiming that "We're taking a break and letting everyone be creative on their time off", adding that "We want to enjoy ourselves and regroup and write a record when it's the right time." He also said that the band members wanted to spend more time with their families. Two months later, Barker and Hoppus announced they were forming a new band, +44, with Barker saying that "Blink, as far as I'm concerned, it's over.."

The band remained relatively quiet for the next few months, but on August 29, 2005, Geffen Records announced their plans to release a career long "Greatest Hits" compilation that would be released on November 1 in the United States. One previously unreleased track was included "Another Girl Another Planet" (a cover song originally by The Only Ones, recorded as the theme song to the reality TV show Meet the Barkers), Also included was the previously issued B-side (to the "I Miss You" single) and Untitled album bonus track (Outside the United States), "Not Now" (which was used as the first single). The album immediately reached No. 6 on the Billboard 200 in the United States.

Three weeks later Delonge revealed his project, Angels and Airwaves, to the general public. He claimed it would be "the greatest rock'n'roll revolution of this generation" and "more emotional than Blink 182 and Box Car Racer put together." In his reason for why Blink 182 was on indefinite hiatus, Delonge suggested the mounting tension between himself and Hoppus, ultimately caused by DeLonge's desire for a break with his family and Hoppus' feelings of betrayal from the formation of Box Car Racer. He also announced his plans to create a film about the final days of blink-182. Angels and Airwaves released their debut album We Don't Need to Whisper on May 23rd, 2006, where it debuted at number 4 on the Billboard 200. The band went on tour in the summer of 2006, with Taking Back Sunday as co-headliner.

Meanwhile, Hoppus and Barker remained under the radar; however, the first form of any new material from any of the former members of Blink 182 surfaced on December 13, 2005, from +44. The song, "No It Isn't," featured cryptic lyrics such as "Please understand, this isn't just good bye / this is I can't stand you" which many believe were directed at DeLonge. Incidentally, the song was leaked on the same day that Angels and Airwaves were slated to release their first song (and also Tom Delonge's 30th birthday), although conflicts caused the band to delay its release. The song was ultimately released on DeLonge's birthday, fueling further speculation from fans.

In August 2006, Hoppus finally broke his silence and gave his first personal interview with the press in an extensive interview for b182.com. The origins of +44 (the name is the international calling code for the United Kingdom) were explained, but the real focus of the interview was Blink 182 and the hitherto-unexplained events that had led to the apparent rift. Hoppus said that the band was getting along at the time of their final album (as shown on "MTV video Album's Launch" about the progress of their recording), which was contrary to what DeLonge had stated in earlier interviews. Around the beginning of their last European leg of the tour, Blink 182 began preparation for a final U.S. tour, but later DeLonge had said he did not want to tour anymore, requesting a half year respite in order to spend time with his family. Hoppus revealed that he and Barker were initially upset, but they conceded to the break nonetheless. This led to the cancellation of the band's planned spring US tour.

Hoppus stated that he and Barker eventually formed +44 at the end of the European leg, due to the fact that they did not want to wait for Tom's six months break to be over and because they still wanted to record. He also could not say whether there was a possibility for the former bandmates to re-build their broken relationship. He ultimately confirmed that the song "No It Isn't" was about the hiatus of Blink 182 and the title "No It Isn't" referred to the fact that he had constantly denied the song was about the breakup of the band.

Answer 2

I personally like the old Blink 182. That's my opinion.

Answer 3

Blink 182 haven't really broken up. They only replaced Tom with Matt Skiba. It's not really the same without Tom in it anymore.

Answer 4

Yeah! They were all talking about where they were headed with Blink. They all Had their own ideas and couldn't agree. One night, they were suppose to do a charity event, but Tom never showed up! That was the last straw!!

Answer 5

they're on "indefinite hiatus," actually. they took a break because they all wanted to pursue other things in the genre of music and they all have families and what not. +44 is doing really well, and so is angels and airwaves. they've said they might get back together one day, but i don't think they will. i hope this answers your question!

Answer 6

Its mostly for the lead singer, Tom DeLonge, went to Angels and Airwaves... but if you want to know more go here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blink_182

Answer 7

they split because tom wanted to make more mature music and mark and travis wanted to keep going with poppy-ish material. So he left, but i heard they're getting back together to make one more album for the fans and then its over.

Answer 8

its cuse they got sick of eachother. The drummer travis and lead singer didnt get long. They formed their own band which the lead singer is kicking ***

Answer 9

tom wanted to be with his family more because he was touring for ages and barely got to see his daughter ava.

Answer 10

because they only had but a few really good songs, they just couldn't make enuf great ones to make it any father. I only like but 2 of there songs other then that I can't forse myself to listen to them. sorry