Hello Again.
hello to you. it’s been a long time since i’ve posted anything here on the himynameismark site. i haven’t had it in me. these past two months have been the hardest times that i can remember, and i hope that we never see anything like this ever again. first losing our dear friend and longtime producer jerry finn, and then the plane crash that happened in september, taking our friends chris and che. even two months later, i still can’t believe what happened, and it’s too much to talk about. but let me say that i think about little chris every single day, and the world is not the same without him. he is one of the best people i’ve ever known. we travelled the world together, spending countless hours on busses and planes, in hotel lobbies and dressing rooms. we worked together, laughed, and played jokes on people. when i saw him in the studio, no matter if it were with blink-182, +44, or an unknown band i was producing, chris would walk right in, introduce himself, make some jokes, and make sure everyone was taken care of. he made everyone feel at home. like they were family. every person he met was a friend for life, and he could talk to anyone. it didn’t matter if it was the biggest star in the world or someone waiting to get into a show, little chris treated everyone as a friend. he was a dear friend to me. i’m so sad that he is not here right now. there are just no words.
i’m also so thankful that travis and DJ AM made it out of the plane that horrible night. travis is a brother to me, and since the crash he has gone through more than i can even imagine. from the day after the plane went down, when i saw him in the burn unit out in georgia, to the hospital here in LA, to seeing him at home, his recovery is nothing short of amazing. every day gets a little better. and not only is he my brother, but also the best drummer and musician i’ve ever seen. the man was born to play drums, and it is great to see him starting to get back into the studio and behind his kit.
as for me, i have been getting back to work as well. a couple of weeks ago i went into the studio with our lunar activities, to finish up their record. chris holmes and i recorded three more of their songs, and they are in the final mixing stage right now. then last week i went out to new york city to introduce all time low at the 2008 woodie awards for mtvu. the day i got back into town i went right into the studio with my friend richard gibbs, who scores films. he had a rough idea of a song for the movie he is currently working on, and he wanted me to come in and collaborate with him on it. we spent five straight days in the studio and came up with a really fun track for a movie called “fired up,” that comes out next year. it’s good to be singing again, and getting back into it. now this week chris holmes and i are working on a theme song for a tv show. today it passed the first round of approvals, and now it goes up to the big time producer people for their thoughts. hopefully it’ll be seen on a television near you very soon. check local listings.
in the midst of everything else that has happened lately, tom, travis, and i have all spoken together. first through a number of phone calls, and then a couple of weeks ago we all hung out for a few hours. they’ve all been great, very positive conversations. we’re just reconnecting as friends after four years of not talking. it’s a good thing. obviously the first question for a lot of people will be “does this mean a blink-182 reunion?” the answer is none of us know. we haven’t talked about it at all. right now it’s just good for the three of us to see one another, reconnect, and let the past be the past. the events of the past two months supersede everything that happened before. life is too short.
November 18th, 2008 at 7:08 pm
Thats great
November 18th, 2008 at 7:10 pm
Hey Mark I like to send my condolences to everyone. Alot of shitty things have happened the past couple months, I am sorry for your loss. On a lighter note it is good 2 hear Travis is recovering and that Blink is talking again.
November 18th, 2008 at 7:11 pm
i can’t even express how happy i was when i read this. i could write a novel response, but i just want you to know that i’ve been just as worried as i’m positive that the others who will read this have been. God bless you, and Tom, and Travis. i’ve been checking your blog every day, again, as i’m sure others have as well. i heard about you and tom and travis talking again from that modlife website, and i’ll be honest, i really did almost cry. thank you for your blog. and as for Chris, we chatted with him at your show here in SLC and i can’t believe how lucky i was to have conversed with him. again, God bless you, Mark.
November 18th, 2008 at 7:12 pm
Those were the greatest four paragraphs I have ever read in my entire life.
November 18th, 2008 at 7:14 pm
Woo Hoo! This is awesome!
November 18th, 2008 at 7:17 pm
November 18th, 2008 at 7:18 pm
I’m really thrilled to hear that Mark, Tom, and Travis are on good terms once again. Even if Blink never ever gets back together, its still good to know that they are friends again.
November 18th, 2008 at 7:19 pm
WE WANT BLINK BACK!!!!!
IT’S GOOD TO HEAR ALL 3 OF YOU RECONNECTING!!!!!!!!!!!
November 18th, 2008 at 7:21 pm
Dude, Mark, today for the first time I watched The Urethra Chronicles part one and was thinking about all of you guys.
I’m so glad Travis is going to be alright, same with DJ AM.
I’m really really sorry about your friends that have been lost,
you are definitely my hero and motivate me to do better with my band and hopefully someday I meet you.
I saw Blink in 2004 when I was only 11 and it was the best experience ever, Blink is still my ALL TIME favorite band.
I cannot WAIT for the new +44 record and New Found Glory record.
Keep it up man!
Your fan,
-Devin
November 18th, 2008 at 7:28 pm
Nice post Mark. Horrible things can bring the best out in people, and I’m glad you three are able to talk again.
November 18th, 2008 at 7:33 pm
I hope you guys can continue to be good friends like it was back in the day. Blink reunion if thats what is right, but please dont let fans pressure you guys into that.
November 18th, 2008 at 7:34 pm
hey mark, man seems live you’ve had allot of stuff happen in the past couple months, i feel for you man. it’s great to see that u , travis and tom are talking again seems to me like the blink thing was just a miss communication but what do i no
. anywas man wish travis the best , peace man
November 18th, 2008 at 7:35 pm
um… wow..
November 18th, 2008 at 7:37 pm
wow!!!
November 18th, 2008 at 7:39 pm
Oh my God Mark im so sorry! I was so sorry to hear about Chris and Travis and DJAM and them. :[ Im glad your gettin back in the studio though and doin things your great at. :] and holy crap, i cant believe you guys and Tom are talking! That is so great! I knew such a great friendship couldn’t be lost forever. Aw man i love you so muchhh :]
November 18th, 2008 at 7:40 pm
Awesome update.
November 18th, 2008 at 7:40 pm
im happy you guys are hanging out again :]
November 18th, 2008 at 7:41 pm
BLINK IS COMING BACK!
November 18th, 2008 at 7:42 pm
dude blink will be back.
Your gonna realize your all friends and need to be together again.
Thats awesome.
November 18th, 2008 at 7:42 pm
Thanks for posting to update us Mark. I know it must be so hard with everything that’s happened in such a short period of time. I’m glad to hear that you’re coping with it so well though, and that you’re back in the studio! And let me say, holy shit about you and Travis talking to Tom again. I’m not going to say whose side I leaned towards during this whole thing, but I think it’s amazing that you’re talking again. I hope that one day you three can all become friends again. But if there’s a blink reunion I’m gonna be very pissed off. Obviously my opinion doesn’t mean shit to you guys, and I know that a LOT of blink fans would be very excited for a blink reunion, but I think even more would be ticked off about it. That’s just my opinion though. But like I said, I’m so happy that you’re coping with everything, and I have to say that your “right now it’s just good for the three of us to see one another, reconnect, and let the past be the past. the events of the past two months supersede everything that happened before. life is too short.” is adorable. K this is ridiculously long. Sorry for wasting your time, if you read this. ily
November 18th, 2008 at 7:43 pm
thank you for the information, glad to see that everyone’s doing good. +44 ftw.
November 18th, 2008 at 7:45 pm
NOOOOOOOO I LOVE AVA FOREVER THANKS.
November 18th, 2008 at 7:48 pm
This year has been one of the toughest for a lot of people. I can’t believe it.
I can’t explain how this post made me feel.
Thanks for your words,
V
November 18th, 2008 at 7:49 pm
A future with plus 44 and even a slight possibility of a blink reuinion is a good one.
November 18th, 2008 at 7:49 pm
hey, thanks for the post, great to know ur recording again. good luck! and still have faith in blink 182 everyone!
ethan
November 18th, 2008 at 7:51 pm
i’m speechless. I’m so sorry.
November 18th, 2008 at 7:52 pm
you don’t know how stoked i was to read this. uuhhmmaazziinngg. i’m glad the friendships back. maybe if we dont see a blink reunion, there could be a +44/AVA tour, who knows. MARK JUST GET OUTTA THE STUDIO & BACK ON STAGE ALREADY, oh and don’t forget travis
November 18th, 2008 at 7:52 pm
wow. im so happy you all are talking again.
reading your post, i got a little teared up.
thats great youre all putting the past behind you
November 18th, 2008 at 7:53 pm
awesome!
November 18th, 2008 at 7:53 pm
it’s nice to finally hear from you after everything. and i can finally sleep at night again knowing that you, travis, and tom are talking again. seriously. so great to hear that. take it easy mark, and may the force be with you. you’ve had a lot on your plate recently, i’m glad you’re back in the studio doing what you love. later.
November 18th, 2008 at 7:54 pm
its good to hear from you again mark.
travis is amazing. i cant believe everything
you two have gone through lately.
travis looked good on trl.
and you did too at the woodie awards.
its kind of shocking to hear about you, tom, and travis.
im so happy that you guys have talked i cant even describe it.
all i wanted was for you three to be friends again.
you are so right. life is too short.
thanks for the update mark. love you!! <3
-ashley
November 18th, 2008 at 7:56 pm
May God be with you and your friends at this time. It’s good that you have continued to look ahead and keep to your work as well. Take it easy and good luck with everything
November 18th, 2008 at 7:57 pm
I’m so sorry for everything that happened.
And it’s great that you and tom talked again, im happy for you guys
November 18th, 2008 at 7:57 pm
ohmyfucking god yaaaaa blink-182!!!! love you guys
November 18th, 2008 at 7:59 pm
I just got a boner
November 18th, 2008 at 8:00 pm
I can’t imagine what it’s like for all of you to go through that with Jerry dying then the plane crash, but know that everyone who has ever listened to any of the amazing music you guys have created was pulling for you and thinking of you through everything.
November 18th, 2008 at 8:02 pm
OMG!!!! I’m so glad to hear you guys talked…. For the past few years, it was too sad for me to listen to Blink songs because I was sad how well you guys got along came to nothing…. I CAN LISTEN TO THEM AGAIN!!! I LOVE YOU!!! Even if there’s no reunion, this is SUPER news!!!
November 18th, 2008 at 8:02 pm
The last paragraph is really heartwarming news. Of course a blink-182 reunion would be an incredibly interesting thing to bear witness to, and I think it would probably be awesome, but gosh, it was just heartbreaking to hear that you guys weren’t talking, very difficult to fathom, and I’m just happy that it’s possible to bridge.
November 18th, 2008 at 8:05 pm
Awesome to hear that both you and Travis have reconnected with Tom.
November 18th, 2008 at 8:06 pm
i really dont even know what to say right now…….im crying, shaking, and about to throw up…….:]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]
November 18th, 2008 at 8:07 pm
little death makes life more meaningful.
November 18th, 2008 at 8:09 pm
Thats great to hear that your back in the studio having a blast (I can’t wait to hear some more +44 stuff) and even better to hear that You and Travis finally spoke to Tom again.
November 18th, 2008 at 8:09 pm
Mark . . . .
I read this and cried . . . . first tears of sadness . . . . and then tears of happyness as i jumped around the room in excitement of a reconnection between the three blink members
Keep us updated as we have missed you over the past terrible few months
god bless the three of you, and hope that the future is bright in whatever way you all choose
Much love!
Mike
November 18th, 2008 at 8:10 pm
“right now it’s just good for the three of us to see one another, reconnect, and let the past be the past. the events of the past two months supersede everything that happened before. life is too short.”
it´s more than a band, more than success you three did, it´s friendship that matter now…
it´s good to see you are trying to live mark even with all happens.
thanks for this, made my day and a day of a legion for sure.
November 18th, 2008 at 8:13 pm
wow Mark, this was an awesome post
November 18th, 2008 at 8:16 pm
holy shit – i’m crying. this is the most amazing thing i’ve ever read in my entire life. god blesss your fucking soul mark hoppus. i cant even speak right now. jesuss christ.. im speechles. i love you guys<3 UMMM WE NEED PICTURES OF THE THREE OF YOU NOOOWWW!
November 18th, 2008 at 8:17 pm
THE LEGENDS WILL RETURN WELCOME BACK GOOD FRIENDS ITS BEEN TO LONG!
November 18th, 2008 at 8:18 pm
Hello mark!!!
Firstly, I am very happy to re-enter on your page and keep seeing things that only future for us your fans!
I am also very glad that you and tom have spoken after so much time and return to being the best friends who have always been, and we are excited to have a chance to blink back is a dream for many that this becomes reality
Always will be your fans and blink is not dead!
November 18th, 2008 at 8:19 pm
thats some crazy news about tom. i had no idea. you guys should think about getting a modlife haha. do it. that would be fantastic.
November 18th, 2008 at 8:21 pm
omg!
hi.
hurray.
i love you.
November 18th, 2008 at 8:22 pm
If Blink had a reunion it would make my life. I am SO happy that you guys are all reconnecting especially during these difficult times and i really hope it happens!
November 18th, 2008 at 8:23 pm
Mark that’s great! It’s really good to know that you guys are putting things behind you. You all are wonderful great men, all with great talents, and your friendship runs deep I knew you guys would eventually begin talking again. It’s great! I’m so sad for all your guy’s losses and very happy that Travis and DJ Am made it out alive and that they are still breathing the same air as us.
Hope everything is for the best with you guys.
Good luck and a good future to you guys.
And honestly I don’t want a Blink-182 reunion. You guys are way to grown up for that stuff. It wouldn’t be right for you guys to be singing about F#%@&%* dogs in the A$$ and Pirates, and your first dates and going to college.
D.D Valkyriemissle9
November 18th, 2008 at 8:23 pm
glad your doing okay mark! happy that you guys are talking again as well! a little reunion tour wouldnt hurt….
November 18th, 2008 at 8:24 pm
Dude, I am glad to see you back and well! I can’t wait to hear what you and Travis got goin on next, you are the man Mark!
November 18th, 2008 at 8:25 pm
I’m so glad you guys are talking even if theres no blink reunion (though i would do anything to see a blink show)
November 18th, 2008 at 8:26 pm
good to see an update from you and good to hear everyone is doing good. thats crazy yall met up with tom, i cant wait to see where tht goes!
RIP Chris & Che
November 18th, 2008 at 8:27 pm
omg
November 18th, 2008 at 8:28 pm
Seriously i’ll be 100% honest, Mark don’t ever stop playing/writing/producing music you are one of a few who still has a heart in this industry. Take care my friend !
November 18th, 2008 at 8:29 pm
i don’t even know what to say.
i am in so much shock right now.
November 18th, 2008 at 8:30 pm
amazing….
November 18th, 2008 at 8:31 pm
That was a really good post.
It’s so sad what’s happened, but it’s good to hear that you guys are reconnecting.
November 18th, 2008 at 8:32 pm
that last paragraph is the single greatest thing ive ever read.
November 18th, 2008 at 8:34 pm
Wow Mark. I hope this all works out for the best for you and everyone else. As any blink fan would be excited to hear that you three are even talking right now I wont get my hopes up for a reunion but will keep wishing that some day…even if for one more tour…that it will happen. I look forward to hearing your new work.
November 18th, 2008 at 8:36 pm
woohooooo!! so excited that they are talking again!! hopefully a reunion soon! or +44 and AVA tour together!! that would be fucking awwsomeeeee!!
November 18th, 2008 at 8:37 pm
I was terribly worried the day of the crash and I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Little Chris and Che and glad that Travis and DJ AM made it out relatively ok. It was bittersweet to be sure.
Onto a more happier note, it’s good to see you 3 talking again. I’m glad the past was put aside for Travis’ sake. As much as I love that you guys are talking again, the main thing is Travis’ recovery. Then we can talk reunion! All the best.
November 18th, 2008 at 8:41 pm
holy crap, you guys are talking again! wow, i’m stoked just for that!
November 18th, 2008 at 8:41 pm
omg that’s fucking incredible!!!!!
fuck yea!!
November 18th, 2008 at 8:43 pm
wow. a bipolar post. sorry to hear about the misfortunes but congrats on reconnecting with an old friend.
November 18th, 2008 at 8:43 pm
mark man, you’re just awesome and i wish travis and dj am a speedy recovery. my prayers have been with them and everyone involved. stay awesome.
p.s. thanks for getting me into playing music, it’s changed my life.
November 18th, 2008 at 8:44 pm
damm.. you know.. when i read this (the last part), i didn´t think att all about a reunion.. but i really got happy when i read that they are speaking to each other (mrk, tom, trvs).. i think it´s a very positive thing.. we´ll may never see them as blink182 again y´know? but the future is a veeeery weird thing.. hahaha… well .. thats all.. thanks for the update mark!!
Get well Trav!
Greetings from Venezuela!
Miguel
November 18th, 2008 at 8:44 pm
…umm why was this posted in the blink section then?
November 18th, 2008 at 8:46 pm
OMGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG
November 18th, 2008 at 8:48 pm
FUCK YES
November 18th, 2008 at 8:49 pm
MARK i have never been so happy in my ENTIRE LIFE. i love you so much, i am so happy for you, tom and travis. thank you thank you thank you
November 18th, 2008 at 8:50 pm
mark, if you can read this, i love you. you produce such amazing music as does tom and who can forget travis on drums holding it all together. im so glad, as we all are, that travis is ok and we all mourn the deaths of the others who were lost. bless their souls and let them rest in peace. you are not alone and all of us fans are here to support you. my main reason for posting this is to comment on your last paragraph and to say im speechless. this is what i have been waiting for since that fateful day the hiatus was announced in 2005. ive been lost without blink and i dont know what to do without you guys. it means so much that you are all talking again because i know how things are with best friends and how awful it is to loose something like that. with the loss of those in the plane crash and the near death of travis, i knew now was the time that you needed to contact each other. i really hope all goes well and hope that maybe someday you guys will reunite for at least some time. but honestly, im just glad you talk again. it means so much to me.
thank you for your time,
kyle
November 18th, 2008 at 8:50 pm
its really good to hear from you mark.
im glad you guys are talking again
November 18th, 2008 at 8:51 pm
I am so glad you two have reconnected with Tom.
November 18th, 2008 at 8:52 pm
whoa, if there was a bli nk 182 reunion<3
November 18th, 2008 at 8:53 pm
omggg im so exited you guys are talking again!!! seriously its grat news!!!!
November 18th, 2008 at 8:55 pm
this was amazing to read. i cant even begin to imagine a reunion that would be too much. just the fact that you guys spoke actually makes me feel great as a fan. thanks for being so open im a huge fan of all you guys especially mark. i hope you get through this hard time as painless as possible. thanks for the music, eric.
November 18th, 2008 at 8:58 pm
i feel for you, travis and all of those involved in the events of these last two months.
and i think it’s so great that you guys are talking to each other again, putting your past behind you and moving on =)
best of wishes!
November 18th, 2008 at 8:59 pm
I am so happy now
November 18th, 2008 at 8:59 pm
wooooowww make me crie jajaja wooow
blink 182 for eva rigth thank god for all of u
November 18th, 2008 at 9:00 pm
as horrible as these months may have been mark, im glad some good has come out of this, i respect u travis and tom so much, and look up to u guys and the music u make.i completely understand why u didnt post, i checked everyday since tarvis’ crash and i kept him Chris and Charles in my prayers. i look up to travis so much as a drummer and as a person when i see him dealin with people like fans and the paparazzi and im glad hes doin better. theres so much more i could probably say about u guys but i dont want to look like a creeper. keep up the good work!!!
November 18th, 2008 at 9:02 pm
YESSSS! ive been waiting for a post like this.
let everything mend, WE WANT BLINK! woohooooo!
i saw All Time Low last night and they play blink as warm up music for the crowd and we were goin nuts. we miss you guys. im sooo glad you talked,
btw, if there is a reunion tour ever…make it in the USA, not europe. we love you more.
-matt
November 18th, 2008 at 9:03 pm
honestly, i’m glad you and tom are talking again. i’m not expecting a blink reunion. i like what +44 is doing and i like what angels & airwaves is doing. its just good to see that you two are recognizing that you’re friends, and friends need to stick together
November 18th, 2008 at 9:04 pm
Hi…
Im sorry…I dont speak english very well
Mark i can imagine all you feeling.But you are very strong … even with many difficult moments
The happiness of his Brazilian fans to know that you, Travis and Tom … come back to talk is huge … something inexplicable.
…I waiting to it all this time.
For me to know that only left the past behind and are now the living … it makes me the happiest girl!
You are the air that I breathe every day …
You are what soothes me in the bad days!
You are everything to me!
I Luv U!
November 18th, 2008 at 9:04 pm
omg !!!
November 18th, 2008 at 9:05 pm
For all I know, I could die tomorrow. So blink better reunite soon so I can live to see one more album. Eh? Eh?
November 18th, 2008 at 9:06 pm
OMGG STOKED.
!!!
i love you alll…forever
you made me who i am today.
November 18th, 2008 at 9:06 pm
Wow…I never thought I’d see the day where you guys are all talking. It’s awesome!
November 18th, 2008 at 9:07 pm
it’s so hard to lose someone, especially someone so close to you. Unfortuntely i have experienced that as well, and i’m sorry for your loss, and apparently the loss of many others. I’m glad things are getting better each day.
I just want to say that i think this is amazing that you take the time out of your schedule to write on here. It’s such a different way for an artist to reach out, and its really awesome. I also think its great that you, Tom and Travis are all talking again. The three of you were amazing in Blink182, but you are all also extremely talented and amazing as individuals as well. So far, everything any of the three of you has been a part of, has been great so i’m sure whatever happens with all of you will be great too! Good luck!
November 18th, 2008 at 9:08 pm
Glad to see you all talking!
Amazing…..
Makes me want to rekindle with my old pals….
November 18th, 2008 at 9:08 pm
sounds like you’re in a good place
November 18th, 2008 at 9:10 pm
OH….MY….GOD……YEAH!!!!!!! I LOVE ALL THREE OF YOUUUUUU!
i am so so so so sorry about chris, che and jerry. i miss them too :-[.
you’re amazing
travis and djam are walking, talking legends
i love you guys
<33
alexandra
November 18th, 2008 at 9:11 pm
Mark im so sorry to hear about your loss, and when i heard about the crash I was very saddened.
Im glad Travis is recovering well, and im glad you and the blink crew are talking.
This is very good news.
Have some time off if you need it.
And good luck, you have my condolences
November 18th, 2008 at 9:11 pm
Well what can i say ive been waiting for a post for a while looking every day, its good to see that your feeling, well some what good again, and same for Travis. Its also good to see that you three are talking again, and it would be great to see another record but it would be better if you guys would just become good friends again first. Im willing to wait for a record, but would hate to see +44 and AVA go away if that ever happened, So i guess i just look at it as hey now maybe there’s 3 bands and maybe there can be a co-lab of some type between the two bands any ways it’s been a while and its just good to see you up type-in again
November 18th, 2008 at 9:12 pm
Thats so great that you guys are talking again!
Even if you guys don’t do a reunion tour, it’s just so great to know that you guys are speaking.
That makes me so happy. You three have been apart of me for a long time.
That’s so great to hear that Travis is doing well. I wish the best for Lil Chris’ family.
Can’t wait to hear more from you, Mark.
November 18th, 2008 at 9:13 pm
:’)
November 18th, 2008 at 9:13 pm
its good to hear about you again!
and of course after everything that had happened!
i cant believe what i just read in the last paragraph!…im so in shock! i have no words!!!
i just couldnt be happier..best news i could ever get!!
i loved what you just said..”life is too short” you’re so right..
this is where i think that the phrase” everything happens for a reason” it is not just a phrase..
i really hope everything is fine from now on..:)
regards from Chile!
loves
paulina.
November 18th, 2008 at 9:16 pm
This is for the most, awesome news. Sorry about Chris, losing a good friend is never easy. Good to hear that Travis is doing a lot better now too, and it’s great to hear that the 3 of you are starting to talk again. Whether it leads to a Blink 182 reunion or not, the important thing is that you’re actually talking and hanging out again. But, with that said, it would be incredible to see the 3 of you on stage together again. And if it were to happen I would go wherever I would need to to see it.
November 18th, 2008 at 9:18 pm
It’s coming. I know it is. I said it about a year ago. We’re one stop closer. Glad to hear things are better with Trav. Best of luck to you all.
November 18th, 2008 at 9:19 pm
I know you’ve gotten this a million times by now, but Blink-182 is and was one of the most AMAZING bands ever, and changed the lives of MANY a young folk…PLEaSE, bring Blink Back….a reunion tour, a new Cd…anything to have that old Blink-182 pop-punk sound that was starting to head into a new and amazing direction with your last CD, and then suddenly thrwon away at the bands “hiatus.” Much love, prayer and respect.
-Jacob Osborn
November 18th, 2008 at 9:19 pm
awesome, that great/ even though alot of fans want blink to reunite, i think most of us would just like to see you guys become friends again.
November 18th, 2008 at 9:22 pm
oh man i’m so glad that all of you guys are finally talking again, it’s such an amazing thing.
as for everything else it’s great that travis and dj am are recovering well; che, little chris, and jerry finn will forever be in our hearts
November 18th, 2008 at 9:23 pm
this progress in the midst of all these losses is awesome man especially that last paragraph right there. you’re right man life is too short!
November 18th, 2008 at 9:25 pm
Hey Mark. Sorry for the tough times, your music helped me through many hard times.
November 18th, 2008 at 9:25 pm
This was so incredible!
I’ve been waiting for an update for so long!
This was much better than I ever expected!
I am so glad that even though there’s been so many bad things happening,
there’s still good things to even it out.
You guys are all such incredible people.
November 18th, 2008 at 9:26 pm
Oh my, you guys are finally talking to Tom again? NO WAY! I didn’t think it would happen after Travis said he hasn’t talked to Tom in 3 years. I hope Blink comes back, I love you guys, all the best to you Travis and Tom and may Chris rest in paradise
November 18th, 2008 at 9:27 pm
im just so glad travis is healing.
November 18th, 2008 at 9:28 pm
granted the past few months have been difficult, but now everyone is in high hopes! can’t wait to see what the future brings! (hopefully more morning zoo!)
November 18th, 2008 at 9:29 pm
oh god.
this is one of the happiest moments in a loong while for me.
‘the answer is none of us know.’
it is already a BIG thing; oh man, i aways believed, always believed.
you cannot understand what it means to me, i’m crying so hard.
one day, Mark, next year or in 2030; i WILL see you guys together again, i know it, i feel it.
i will not die without seeing a show. it could be the last thing i’d do in my life, but i would see.
‘and let the past be the past.’
oh man, thanks.
November 18th, 2008 at 9:30 pm
Mark, it’s great to hear from you!! I am so glad things are going better & I hope nothing like what happened in the last 2 months happens again. That’s amazing that the 3 of you are talking again, You’re right, life is too short and I hope everything goes well with you guys reconnecting. seriously, great to hear that!! =]
November 18th, 2008 at 9:36 pm
Dude, I feel you on the subject of Jerry Finn and the plane crash. I don’t even know any of them, and I was very sad to hear the terrible things that happened. When the plane crash happened I sat and waited for word that Travis and D.J. AM would recover. Also I can’t wait for the new (+44) cd. I bought “When Your Heart Stops Beating” the day it came out. One last thing I want to say is I am very glad you and Travis have finally talked to Tom. A reunion would be amazing, but that is up to the three of you. I would really like to see AVA and (+44) in concert together if anything.
Peace,
Chris
November 18th, 2008 at 9:37 pm
Mark I think I speak for everyone when I say you have been a huge inspiration and role model to so many of us. just today me and my buddy’s decided to get serious about starting a band and blink and +44 were two band we talked about wanting to sound like. Your music has helped me through some of the worst and have been a soundtrack to some of the best times of my life. Hearing that the 3 of you spent time together and hung out was probably the best news I heard this entire year full of hell in my life. Even if theres is never a talk of reunion this makes everything so much better for all of us blink fans that you guys a re talking. whether its blink or +44 I can’t wait to hear what music you work on next Mark!
You are the man Mr Hoppus and thanks for all the great music!
November 18th, 2008 at 9:37 pm
im so happy for travis and dj am and their recovery
che and chris will be missed by their fans as well as their family
in the midst of all this i want to know more about your talks with tom and travis,
please explain!
November 18th, 2008 at 9:38 pm
i’ve just read this post and i’m happy to know something about you and the things you were doing.it’s great to know that travis is getting better,i was very worried about him when i knew about the accident.
wow ! i..when i read you and travis and tom talking it was awesome.its encouraging,i mean,you talked about positive conversations.and i must admit i want all you back but i will be happy if,at least,you reconnect as friends.that is great
i dont know if youre commenting back but i wanted you to know all this things i think;i’m a blink-182 fan,a +44 fan,an AvA fan and mark hoppus stalker and this post made happy,really,very happy.
best wishes for you and all the things you’ll do
vester
from Argentina
November 18th, 2008 at 9:39 pm
thanks mark,
Your fucking awesome
November 18th, 2008 at 9:41 pm
Hey Mark,
Just wanted to say I’m happy you guys are all reconnecting and its lovely to hear that Travis is getting better..u guys are in my prayers
November 18th, 2008 at 9:42 pm
oh my god.
i can’t think of any other words.
November 18th, 2008 at 9:43 pm
even if theres no reunion, I am SO HAPPY you 3 are talking again. i can’t even put it into words! i feel like a want to call all my friends and tell them, wow, Mark, i love you so much as a musician and human being, you are my biggest idol, the reason I’m even into music today, and this makes me just think that much more of you, Tom and Travis.
Man, wait till i tell my friend Neil from A DAY TO REMEMBER, he will shit bricks! hahaha
November 18th, 2008 at 9:45 pm
Mark,
It is great to hear that old blink guys are talking again!!!! I mean really GREAT!!
November 18th, 2008 at 9:49 pm
stoked to hear all the stuff youve been working on, its cool you guys have been talking to tom finally.if a blink reunion happens Averman is down for touring with you haha
November 18th, 2008 at 9:51 pm
wow, thats amazing
November 18th, 2008 at 9:51 pm
this is Phenomenal new Mark, I love all you guys.
November 18th, 2008 at 9:54 pm
thank you for letting us know youre still sane after all the craziness. im happy to see that travis is doing well and that you are hanging in there with the loss of your friends too. i wont lie, its exciting to see that you travis and tom are in communication with each other! time really does something to a persons perspective and yeah life IS too short. take it easy!
November 18th, 2008 at 9:57 pm
WOW! Here we go!
“in the midst of everything else that has happened lately, tom, travis, and i have all spoken together. first through a number of phone calls, and then a couple of weeks ago we all hung out for a few hours. they’ve all been great, very positive conversations. we’re just reconnecting as friends after four years of not talking. it’s a good thing. obviously the first question for a lot of people will be “does this mean a blink-182 reunion?” the answer is none of us know. we haven’t talked about it at all. right now it’s just good for the three of us to see one another, reconnect, and let the past be the past. the events of the past two months supersede everything that happened before. life is too short”
Good to hear, congrats on reconciling.
November 18th, 2008 at 9:57 pm
Glad you guys are all talking again. We need another blink album :]
November 18th, 2008 at 9:58 pm
It’s amazing that you guys are hanging out again! We’re always wishing the best for you. Take care. Hope to see you together soon!
November 18th, 2008 at 9:58 pm
we fucking love you mark!
November 18th, 2008 at 10:00 pm
Hi Mark!
Nice to get some news about you and +44!
I’m glad that you are working on the new album.
Now i’m justing to see you, Travis, Shane and Graig in Paris!
November 18th, 2008 at 10:02 pm
Man, as tragic as everything has been, its really inspiring to see you trying to make the best of everything. good luck with all your projects…and I hope everything with Tom Glad to see you guys aren’t rushing anything. take care
November 18th, 2008 at 10:02 pm
HOLY FUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MARK IM STILL WRITING MY BOOK ON B182!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 18th, 2008 at 10:08 pm
MARK!!!!!! I MISSED YOU! HOLY MOTHERFUCKING SHIT!
http://www.paolofortades.blogspot.com
November 18th, 2008 at 10:08 pm
You are a hero to me, i could not imagine going through what you and travis have gone through
November 18th, 2008 at 10:10 pm
im crying
and freaking out if blink even made 1 more song my life would be complete
i love you mark travis and tom.
November 18th, 2008 at 10:10 pm
Wow Mark the 2nd half of your writing is good news for me! Thank you so much! I admire you so much! You are my world!
♥
November 18th, 2008 at 10:11 pm
After reading this, it’s nice to know I’m not the ONLY person who had a rough time getting through what happened two months ago…
..I’m sorry about the loss of your great friends. You AND Travis, both.
But moving on.. it’s really great to hear you and Travis are reconnecting with Tom again finally.
As much as I do want Blink back, hearing you maybe be friends again is good enough for now.
November 18th, 2008 at 10:12 pm
I know how it is to lose family and friends that close to you. It sucks, and I am glad that Travis is doing so well.
That last paragraph though, gave me extreme goosebumps and “my heart stopped beating”…really. I am so glad that you 3 are trying to work things out. I mean especially after how close you all were.
November 18th, 2008 at 10:13 pm
Mark-
I’m so sorry about all that’s happened…I wish you all the best. Keep doing what you do. You’re an amazing guy!
November 18th, 2008 at 10:14 pm
Awesome.
November 18th, 2008 at 10:14 pm
Dude thats the shit I want to here… It is currently 12:11 am in minnesota and ive already called 8 ppl telling them to read this…. I personally think tom is a bitch but if you guys can patch things up… we all know a new blink album would be the best thing in the world… I was just watching the finale TRL and they said that the blink breaking up was the number 4 biggest news story…. If you guys managed to get to the point of recording together… not even for blink right away but mark just you in the studio with tom… I think that will bring back memories and sound after bring back blink….
November 18th, 2008 at 10:16 pm
WOOOOW
man thtas awesome
you three being friends again
i knew it
u guys
are my heros
my life…everything about me is cus ofyou
i love you
November 18th, 2008 at 10:17 pm
would travel anywhere to see a blink reunion
November 18th, 2008 at 10:18 pm
This has made my day. Im so glad you guys are talking again. But Im also very sorry for your losses.
November 18th, 2008 at 10:18 pm
good to know that your back in the studio singing i can wait to hear something new from you =]. its also great to hear about you, travis, and tom talking together. hope to hear about you again soon, and of course a new +44 album. much love to you.xoxo >__<
November 18th, 2008 at 10:19 pm
it all be alright. keep battling my brotha.
November 18th, 2008 at 10:20 pm
oh, man…
yeah, we know, this last months have been awful, we all are having dificult times…
resignation, mark… the show must go on. everything happens for a reasons and God knows why…
best wishes, mr hoppus.
so glad to read that travis is getting better. and so glad to read too that you and travis are talking to tom again. that made my day.
blink-182 reunion?? that’s not important right now.
all that matters is that you guys are trying to fix things up.
all of us, the fans, are with you… mark, travis and tom.
November 18th, 2008 at 10:21 pm
Mark Your amazing and i really hope Blink 182 Comes Back
But Don’t Ditch Plus 44 and Don’t Like Tom Ditch AVA
you all are amazing
i really hope you recover soon
and start playing again
i’ll be opening a show to you someday
well i hope
people get on your feet and come back to playing live
you need to come back
ORANGE COUNTY CA is always here for you
we all love and support you Mark<3333333333
November 18th, 2008 at 10:21 pm
YES!! that’s all i wanted!
for you 3 to talk and be friends again :]
and life is too short.
November 18th, 2008 at 10:22 pm
just having hope is how we can live this life.
November 18th, 2008 at 10:23 pm
OMFG
November 18th, 2008 at 10:25 pm
It’s only 7 am in France but it’s good to have some good new from you. We hope to see you and Travis again.
November 18th, 2008 at 10:25 pm
good to hear from you mark. i know how hard life can be sometimes, but you have to focus on the positives, not the negatives. lil chris devoted his life to other people, and im sure that everyone he touched or spoke to, appreciates that. its great that you tom and travis are speaking again, sometimes it takes horrible things, such as travis’ plane crash, to spark up friendships again. this shouldnt be the case , but it is. no matter what happens, you have the support of hundreds of thousands of people. your an honest an genuine person.. we all love you mark! cant wait to see new found glory on thursday! theyre playing at my university in england. i hpe they play a new song!
love from england, stay strong, keep writing awesome songs. loz
November 18th, 2008 at 10:28 pm
thank you so much for the update. i, like most people here, am ecstatic that you and travis are directly communicating with tom again. i know it can be extremely hard to mend friendships as intense as yours’ was. i so hope you guys can do it, foremost for your friendship (your and tom’s relationship was beautiful), but also because a blink reunion would be a total dream come true. your paragraph about it was well spoken. thank you so much for telling us. i’ve also had a generally horrible few months. i hope everthing gets better for everyone soon.
November 18th, 2008 at 10:31 pm
Mark let me be the first to say thank you for the update. Its been awhiel and I hope everything is going good. You, Trav , and Tom all in one place at one time, unbelieveable. may the past be only the future with the lights on.
November 18th, 2008 at 10:31 pm
right on mark, good to hear everyone is recovering from this tough time. youve all been through a lot.
stoked to hear about tom and how you and trav are all finally connecting again. thats great news man.
first comment virginity taken
November 18th, 2008 at 10:37 pm
Mark it’s good to hear from you again man… i hope it all gets better man it always does
November 18th, 2008 at 10:41 pm
Mark you are my hero, I’m glad that you guys are talking again. Blink or not I’m just glad you guys are cool again.
November 18th, 2008 at 10:42 pm
I understand Mark and to be honest with you, do what you have to do. Don’t listen to us, because it’s your life obviously.
If blink-182 comes back (I love +44 and AvA), it’ll be in my opinion the greatest thing to happen to music, you’re all stronger musicians and people, but please, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Good luck.
November 18th, 2008 at 10:44 pm
sooooo proud of you guys!
November 18th, 2008 at 10:44 pm
glad to see you back in the booth
November 18th, 2008 at 10:47 pm
Amen. Well said. Get well Travis!!!
November 18th, 2008 at 10:51 pm
YAY!!! im soo happy you guys talked again. I cant wait for the next +44 album. It’d be awesome if tom helps you in a track. Mark you’re an amazing person and you’re right life is too short to stay mad at someone. People make mistakes and its better to have friends than enemies. You didnt tell us what TV show you’re making the theme song for though??? you should tell us!!! and when is it coming out?
But overall i want to thank you for posting again!! Theres some of us that come her EVERYDAY just to see how you’re doing. Im glad you’re getting better =)
November 18th, 2008 at 10:52 pm
glad to hear everything’s turning out alright finally.
November 18th, 2008 at 10:52 pm
Mark, I’m so sorry to hear about all the things that have happened to you these past few months. I hope you, your family and friend have gotten the privacy and sympathy they deserve. You’ve always been one of my heroes and pulling out of this is just another reason why you’re the perfect person to look up to.
-Amanda
November 18th, 2008 at 10:53 pm
best news i’ve heard in four years…keep getting better travis
November 18th, 2008 at 10:54 pm
god bless you! it’s good to hear from you!
November 18th, 2008 at 10:55 pm
I honestly am just happy you guys are talking again.
I’ve always understood what had happened between you guys and never was one of those fans to take sides. One day we will share the stage together.
I wish you guys well.
In the hardest times of your life is where you learn the most about yourself.
November 18th, 2008 at 10:55 pm
YESSSSSSSS
November 18th, 2008 at 10:57 pm
This is one of the happiest moments of my life! Im glad all you guys are talking again! A world with you three not being friends is no world at all. Two months of no posts was WELL worth the wait for that news! It was the last thing I was expecting to read tonight and the best thing I could have read! If there is no reunion tour I would love to see +44 and AVA tour… I hope everything works out great for all of you!
November 18th, 2008 at 10:59 pm
YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!
MARK TOM AND TRAVIS FOREVER!
November 18th, 2008 at 11:00 pm
Wow. So glad Travis is makin music again. It’s great you, Travis and Tom are talking again. Let bygones be bygones. Hope everything goes great.
You’re the man
November 18th, 2008 at 11:00 pm
sorry about the last couple months you’ve had. its been hard for the fans too so cant really imagine what you personally have felt. that last paragraph is something to look forward too.
stay safe & take care!!!
love
November 18th, 2008 at 11:01 pm
Mark, I have no idea how hard all of this must be for you. It is amazing that you are able to come out of this with such a positive thing. I am so glad Travis is doing better, and that you guys are on speaking terms with Tom.
It just shows that really anything is possible.
Can’t wait for new stuff! What movie and tv show are you doing those collabs for?
November 18th, 2008 at 11:04 pm
i’m really really glad that travis is doing great and getting back behind his kit again, that’s great news.
also, it’s also great that you, travis and tom have all spoken again – i’m really stoked to hear that!
November 18th, 2008 at 11:08 pm
very very sad, im glad everyone is recovering and getting back into the groove of things. it is so great that you are talking to tom. i was just at a hellogoodbye show this evening, and during the encore all of the bands got up on stage and played dammit, it was really amazing. anyway, it made me think of blink and how great a band you guys were.( really the best) when they started to play your song the place blew up even more when they were playing their own songs. so awesome!
November 18th, 2008 at 11:09 pm
Life is like a record…
I figure about half of your life is spent making this record (recording) and the other half is spent playing it.
When it’s first recorded, you’ll hear a few tracks and you can judge those tracks… but don’t judge the record until you’ve heard it all the way through.
And after the record stops, when someone dies, you have memories.
You can listen to the record a few times through yourself, and you’ll have memories that are better than others… your favorite tracks.
Sure, there will be the singles, the ones that everyone knows.
But some of the b-sides can mean so much more.
Private moments.
Inside jokes.
Etc.
So when recording… take every measure to make sure it’s the best record you can make.
And when listening… pay attention, you never know what you could miss.
November 18th, 2008 at 11:10 pm
one day at a time man…one day at a time!
November 18th, 2008 at 11:10 pm
i really feel sorry for little chris, i saw him in almost every blink video, but its so awsome mark tom and travis put their differences aside and helped each other true this very hard times.
November 18th, 2008 at 11:11 pm
Blink reunion!!!!
November 18th, 2008 at 11:15 pm
am i really the first comment for pretty much the most epic post on any website that i’ve read in a long time? well its good to hear from you mark. its awesome to hear you guys are all talking again. and hey you brought up blink-182 reunion, please for the love of god please!!!!!, but keep on keeping on man.
November 18th, 2008 at 11:15 pm
Atleast things are looking up with Travis.
And it’s cool that you’re both talking to Tom again after all this time.
Can’t wait for any new songs
Good luck and all the best!
Robb
November 18th, 2008 at 11:16 pm
That’s great that you’re keeping so positive.. I’m glad you guys are talking again.. I don’t mind if you don’t get back together.. Life is too short to spend it bickering
November 18th, 2008 at 11:18 pm
Well, we all know these past few months have been very eventful for you and everyone of the Mark Hoppus world. I’m glad to see you finally updated this. I wish you the best of luck man, and to Travis a speedy recovery. To the Blink-182 announcement, of course many of us would love to see this happen, but taking it one step at a time, I’m just glad you guys are talking once more, I would love to hear the current +44 album in the works, but more than that a blink album would be amazing. Never the less, I’m glad to see my favorite bass player, finally posted an update, and I’m sorry for yours, Travis, and tom’s loss, and to the baker family.
November 18th, 2008 at 11:18 pm
wow. I definately understand what you’re going through. Just a month ago, my best friend, who was like a sister to me, was in a car accident, and sadly, didnt make it. It’s the hardest thing i’ve ever dealth with, next to losing my dad. I’m so sorry that you have to go through this. I wouldn’t wish it on anyone.
As for the possibility of Blink-182 reuniting, it’s definately something A LOT of people would be extremely happy about. Even though it’s been years since you guys have been together, you still have a massive number of fans that still love you guys.
November 18th, 2008 at 11:21 pm
my god mark!
really amazing hearing about you again! and what nice news! im happy that you are getting nice jobs (dont forget +44 please haha)! so the first thing i thought when i read all that about the plane crash was about this reunion, cause i learned something, if something has to be it will be, the problem was when, so it happened. however i am glad to hear news from you, and i think you are kinda happy too, thats nice.
mark, do you know why you are my hero? cause you are a good person.
November 18th, 2008 at 11:23 pm
“…reconnecting as friends after four years of not talking. it’s a good thing.”
Mark that sounds beautiful…!!
November 18th, 2008 at 11:23 pm
This is the best news I have heard all year.
I have the biggest smile on my face right now! It’s been far to long with out you guys together!
We can only hope for the best after the hardest of months for the pop punk scene.
Kane.
November 18th, 2008 at 11:24 pm
This Is AWSOME Mark!!! Thank you its great to hear from you again… Sounds like you have a lot going on… Keep it up… I looking forward to hear some new and great music from you and your guys again…;)
November 18th, 2008 at 11:25 pm
hugs mark <3 you’re just such a great person and I feel so bad for everything that happened I don’t even know what to say to you.
and putting the past behind you guys is the best thing you could do! I like the day you chose to write this one as well. haha
November 18th, 2008 at 11:26 pm
Amazing mark! it’s nice that all three of you have move on, Great that you have all talk to each other again.
One of your Biggest Fan in the Far Away Pacific | PHILIPPINES
November 18th, 2008 at 11:29 pm
thank you for the update mark. it’s awesome to see you guys back together again even just to reconnect. it would be selfish for myself, or anyone else to badger you all to make a decision. whatever you guys ultimately do, i will support it 100%.
November 18th, 2008 at 11:30 pm
It’s nice to know your all talking again and everyone is getting better from the last 2 months.
and fucking blink reunion!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 18th, 2008 at 11:30 pm
I rarely ever respond to blogs/posts just for the absolute reasoning that I don’t usually have anything positive to say that isn’t already a given. But, again, I will say that it’s important that you breathe in what’s good from these experiences and grow from them.
It’s weird that you’re talking to Tom again, in my opinion. I’d honestly like to hear the story behind how you guys connected again – especially after the entire blink-182 fiasco that still is a frequent discussion amongst our youth. (I’m sure is just another echo amongst thousands.)
However, though my opinion is close to a fork in the scheme of things, I’d like to say that I’m genuinely sorry for your loss with Chris. It’s just important that you breathe in what he gave and grow as a person – I’m sure that’s what he would have wanted.
All in all, though this might be a different wind of your fanbase, I’d wish against the ‘blink-182 reunion.’ Possibly for some amazing charity tour, or a one-shot-last-chance concert, but I think that blink-182 had it’s run (while an impressive run) and had it’s history. The foundation of +44 obviously was a reflection of the breakup of blink, and if you guys decided to make music again, I think it’s time that you guys did something different – with a new label, a new name and a newly founded direction.
Not like my opinion matters. I don’t know. I’m rambling.
November 18th, 2008 at 11:32 pm
Good to hear that you’re talking again!
Hope to all the fans that Blink 182 could be back someday!
November 18th, 2008 at 11:41 pm
I can’t tell you how sad I am about the tragedy. Even though I am just a fan that is inspired by travis and mark every day to be myself and just be confident in everything I do, I wish nothing bad on you guys ever.
Some days I wish I knew you guys personally so that I can be there for your support. I’ve lost many friends in many ways and you just never feel the same afterwards. there’s a hole in your heart for the longest time. You learn from it though… Every day that you can wake up should be the best day of your life. and you know that always and forever they are with you! they see you and guide you!!! but downside is, you can’t see them.
damn… I’ve rambled too much.
Mark, Tom Travis.. You guys are an inspiration to us all. seeing all 3 of you guys together I pee myself from laughing so hard and yet get so inspired on life. and you are right, Everyone is different from US. We aren’t different from them.
Anyways, Love you guys– Ill be watchin.
-Casey Johnson
November 18th, 2008 at 11:41 pm
This is how it should be
November 18th, 2008 at 11:42 pm
It’s good to hear everything is looking good. Keep on rockin’ Mark !!!!
November 18th, 2008 at 11:43 pm
I am SO happy you are talking.
“Reunion” or not.
You guys are best friends.
I hope you can bury the hatchet, for your own sake
November 18th, 2008 at 11:46 pm
These are wonderful words, and you are a great person.
It’s so good to hear that although you all have grown… separately, you are all still connected to each other in a way that few people will ever be able to understand.
I hope someday soon, you can all find a common ground in your love of music and then ..lay down some kick ass tracks for the world to enjoy once again!
~Meg
November 18th, 2008 at 11:54 pm
great to hear mark
November 18th, 2008 at 11:56 pm
you will be friends again!
i’m very happy about this!
OMG OMG OMG!
i don’t care if blink will be back!
what matters is that you are talking each other again!
it makes me happy!
friends again!
IM AM FUCKING HAPPY!!!!!!! *-*
November 18th, 2008 at 11:57 pm
yay you finally posted another blog! Sorry to hear about all of that
November 18th, 2008 at 11:57 pm
Thats really great to hear. I think its makes all the blink fans happy to see that you guys are talking again!
November 18th, 2008 at 11:57 pm
God bless you Mark Hoppus.
November 18th, 2008 at 11:58 pm
awesome, guys. i’m happy to hear that. because life IS too short, and i’ve recognized that in my personal life over the last year. so i’m very thrilled for you all.
God Bless.
November 18th, 2008 at 11:59 pm
Mark you are the best! its nice to know that we three speek paceful again!! congratulations!!, sorry for the lost´s that you have in this months,
im sure that we was the best persons in the world….. is good to read you again my Mark! SMILE !
Gerardo Sordo F.
November 19th, 2008 at 12:00 am
Mark
It’s great to hear that you, Tom and Travis are all speaking again. I hope everything turns out well for you three. Whether blink-182 comes back or not, you guys were best friends for more than a decade and I hope that you can have that same friendship again. The best of luck with everything.
-Sean
November 19th, 2008 at 12:02 am
My condolences for your losses. i feel ya man. My moms boyfriend of 16 years, fell last year and became quadriplegic. That means that he cannot move from the neck down. We have to deal with him and his house and trying to get everything straightened out for him, but my mom has been trying her best and i have had to pick up the pieces. It may not be as severe, but i feel ya man, life has been hell for a lot of people with everything that has happened, from fires, to freak accidents, it seems like everyone has been affected recently.
Its great to hear about you two and Tom, i wish it was through better circumstances but its a step forward. I know many fans will be very pleased to hear the news and i hope the best for you three. Congratulations on the music, I personally cannot wait to hear some new material. Well i’m glad you are back, i know many people have been worried about your own well-being because of your absence, but under the circumstance, i think they understand. Again, congratulations on the music and your singing. and we are glad you are back!
November 19th, 2008 at 12:07 am
that’s really nice you guys are all friends again.
November 19th, 2008 at 12:08 am
I’m so glad that Travis and DJ AM are doing alright. It’s such a horrible thing to see anyone you care about leave us in such an untimely fashion, even worse, in a tragedy. I’m hopeful that you are coping well, Mark.
I can’t even imagine the sorrow in my heart had Travis left us. We all would have lost something. An idol for me, a friend to even more and a brother to you.
I’m eager to get wind of this movie that you collaborated with the score on. Your works have always and always will fascinate me with all of the rich and idealistic sound that ONLY you are able to produce.
I’m really glad to hear the you and Tom and Travis have been able to get together and reconnect, as you say. It’s a good thing to make amends and let the past stay where it lies. I’m hopeful that whatever is said and done you three may prosper musically and personally with each other once more and be able to speak to and collaborate with one another as never before. I wish you the best of luck in the things that you do and where you’re going
Best of luck to you, Mark and may our hearts strive ever forward in light of the loss of your friends and the burden it has set on our souls.
Seattle loves you Mark,
Jansen
November 19th, 2008 at 12:14 am
I can’t believe how happy I am that you guys are talking again!
I painted a picture of travis for my friends birthday, she said it was the best present she’s ever gotten
November 19th, 2008 at 12:15 am
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November 19th, 2008 at 12:15 am
Good to hear from you again. Can’t imagine how u felt the last two months.
Such a good message that tom travis and u finally talked to each other!
November 19th, 2008 at 12:18 am
Take your time guys, good things will happen eventually.
November 19th, 2008 at 12:19 am
Hey
good to hear some news from you!! we were waiting for all this !!
I’m really sorry for Lil’Chris and Che. It’s good to see Travis getting better. And it’s so great to hear that you are talking again to tom. We were missing this..
Cheers
November 19th, 2008 at 12:21 am
I know things have been hard on all you guys lately but I wish you all the best. I’m so glad to know that you and Travis are both now talking to Tom. Sweet news! Keep it sexy, man.
November 19th, 2008 at 12:22 am
WOW.
I cant wait to hear some new music of you and I’m so glad Travis is making it through this rough time !
November 19th, 2008 at 12:25 am
I’m glad you’re workin through all of this mark.
You’re my hero.
November 19th, 2008 at 12:31 am
Good to hear from you Mark, my condolences – very sorry to hear about all that you have been through recently.
November 19th, 2008 at 12:32 am
Hey, glad things are getting better, 2008 has been a bad year.
I understand how you feel about the 3 of you connecting, been thru something similar, its great to hear it though. i always believe friends will be friends, especially in bad times.
glad to hear u back in the studio and singing, look forward to hearing some new stuff, and the next +44 bunch of songs.
November 19th, 2008 at 12:34 am
Im kinda happy that you, Tom and travis finally have spoken together. And Im happy about Angels and Airwaves and Plus 44. But a blink show would be nice ^^
November 19th, 2008 at 12:37 am
Wow..that makes so much sense…but its good to see that admist all the sorrow there is still hope in life. Even if this doesn’t mean a blink reunion (which I hope it does) you guys were still all friends and it would be horrible for all those years to go to waste…good luck mark. I wish you and travis and both your families all the best. You deserve it.
November 19th, 2008 at 12:42 am
I’m really glad to see you and Travis have settled your differences with Tom. It seems to have been needed for you guys. In the end, it’s not about the music anymore — it was about friendship. You’re right, life is too short, and it’s time to leave the grudges and past behind you.
Who knows, maybe a Blink-182 reunion tour will sprout from this, but I’m not going to bite my tongue, nor should the fans… I just think we all should be thankful that a friendship is back, because in the end — that’s all that matters.
November 19th, 2008 at 12:59 am
Very sad about chris and che
My prayers go out to the familes.
Grateful for AM and travis.
And SUPER excited about the last
Paragraph it is very good to here you
Are reconnecting with tom.
I am keeping my fingers crossed
For a reunion. It would be the best
Thing to EVER happen.
Blink forever and after!!
November 19th, 2008 at 1:03 am
Hey so many things going through my head now but can’t find the words, just wanna say good to hear from you again. and i’m glad tom travis and you are talking again, doesn’t matter if there’s gonna be a blink reunion or not as long as you can do what you want, live your life.
with love from holland
November 19th, 2008 at 1:08 am
Blink reunion would complete my life. PLEASSSEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
I’m so glad travis made it out alive, i honestly think it is a sign from god that blink 182 means so much to people and a reunion show would mean the world to your fans.
please!!
&& play going away to college at the show for me;)
November 19th, 2008 at 1:10 am
Thank you Mark for this message,
I’m happy to have your news. Friends are very important in this kind of situation, Misfortune brings people closer. we guess that this last weeks were not obvious for you and your friends. And I guess Chris don’t want to see you unhappy so everyone have to show their smile, take advantage of the life. Now life will have a new taste, with news objectives, ect ect and this is a new challenge. Travis was born to play drums and he can escape himself into his instrument =). Everyone can escape into something they really like in order to feel better. It’s a good news that Tom, Travis and you have met again.
Well take care of yourself
Dydy
November 19th, 2008 at 1:16 am
you better be getting back together
legends
November 19th, 2008 at 1:17 am
thank God Travis is getting better. and thank God the blinks talked together. you just made my day! know that whatever happens, you have my support! greets from Belgium
November 19th, 2008 at 1:19 am
holy cow. the first part is sad, but the last part is the best news i have heard in my life!!! im so glad you guys worked that whole thing out.
November 19th, 2008 at 1:21 am
It’s hard to lose people you love, but it is great to hear that you are taking things up again. It’s also fucking great to hear that you, Tom and Travis have spoken again. The whole world wants to see you three guys together on stage again, but it is not to us to made that decision. I love you, guys, and your music! I listen to blink-182, AVA and plus 44 every single day!
November 19th, 2008 at 1:27 am
hello mark
you havent been on here for ages and ages!
but omg youre all speaking again, thats sooo good!
this will make everyone well happy now !
come to england and play soon so i can come see you
I LOVE YOU!
x
November 19th, 2008 at 1:37 am
gosh. i don´t know what to say. i´m so sorry for your losses and happy for the three of you that you could come together and talk!! hopefully everything will have an “happy ending”.
i think of you every day!!
love, tabea
November 19th, 2008 at 1:39 am
Mark! Being the first (I hope) maybe you’ll actually read this! I feel totally honored! I just wanna say a couple things without taking up too much space.
1: I’m really sorry for your loss, and I’m really glad Travis is ok. I can’t even begin to comprehend how you must be feeling…
2: don’t feel bad for not blogging, I’m sure it was the last thing on your mind with everything that’s been going on.
And 3: I am so glad You, Travis, and Tom are all talking again. You were friends for so long, it made me sad to see the situation. Ultimately, I would love a blink reunion, I feel like it would fill a hole that’s been in my heart for the last 4 years. But honestly, either way, I’m just glad you guys are talking!
Keep it up man! Can’t wait for your next entry!
November 19th, 2008 at 1:44 am
that brought a smile to my face, glad that the three amigos are talking again!
November 19th, 2008 at 1:46 am
Oh my god Mark you makes me cry on Work you and Travis has been talking with Tom again this is the best day after that i did see blink-182 on Reading Festival 2003 22 August =)
I cant take my tears away i am just happy that you are talking together, and i understand that you maybe not do a a reunion but if you do i will the most lucky 23 years Guy in the World.
Your music has been very importent for me, no other bands has get me true hard times in life like your band did.
And i like +44 and AVA but it isnt the same as the best Trio in the world!
Thanks for you made my day!
Best Regards
Anders (Sweden)
November 19th, 2008 at 1:49 am
I am sooooo happy that this reunion has taken place – so sorry that it took something so tragic but I am glad it has happened.
)
Respect to Chris and Che.
And yay for Travis and DJAM.
It’s true life is too short…………….I look forward to the creative musical future of these guys
November 19th, 2008 at 1:50 am
Mark you are a hero!
November 19th, 2008 at 1:50 am
I’m so sorry for your loss…
I’m glad to hear that you, tom and travis are talking again.. friends is everything..
November 19th, 2008 at 1:51 am
great post.
we love you guys. blink, +44, ava. we don’t care if you get back together or not. we just want to experience the music that you guys create. and it helps if you guys start having positive conversations.
we will always remember jerry finn.
November 19th, 2008 at 1:52 am
Mark..thank you so much..its so good to hear this.
November 19th, 2008 at 1:52 am
It must be so hard to go all these horrible things through,…The only one “pisitive” consequence of this fucking situation is that it has made them realise that we do not have as much time as we want to. So Tom Mark and Travis you’ve got an opportunity at the time when Travis could leave that plane alive, and I’m so proud of you, that as I read you can appreciate it.
November 19th, 2008 at 1:54 am
i’m sorry for your losses, as great as the world can be it seems it can seem equally as bad.
this is all great news!
seeems like “change” is already in place and things might be looking up for people.
keep on truckin’ friendo
November 19th, 2008 at 1:58 am
So sorry to hear what happened to your close friends, never a nice thing to chat about, very thankfull travis is still with us! indeed, he is prob the best drummer ever!
glad you guys are all talking, makes me happy!
November 19th, 2008 at 2:05 am
November 19th, 2008 at 2:07 am
awesome…
November 19th, 2008 at 2:09 am
That post brings tears to my eyes. Really. Not just the sad things with jerry and the plane crash but also that you’re talking to tom again.
Hope we’ll hear more from you soon. Don’t let us wait so long again.
November 19th, 2008 at 2:13 am
Life is to short.
Glad things are okay!
November 19th, 2008 at 2:15 am
Hi Mark,
Good to know that you guys finally talked together again. Reading this made me feel strange, but I’m really happy about it. I guess bad times and sad news help going over problems from the past, and help people see what really matters. I’m sure chris and herry would be happy about that.
Good luck for all these exciting projects, can’t wait to hear music from you again, whatever band it comes from.
Greets from France
Etienne
November 19th, 2008 at 2:16 am
glad you’re posting again
hope everything else is going good
November 19th, 2008 at 2:19 am
Great to hear from you again Mark
November 19th, 2008 at 2:23 am
mark you are the best!!reading your words, I am fierce more and more to have you select as sonorous column of my life, because you are a really special person.hear that you, tom and travis have finally met ,it does me a lot of favor, because you together have accompanied me for different years.a regard from an Italian fan:)
November 19th, 2008 at 2:25 am
Hey Mark, I can imagine that everything was a real big chock to you, I hope that everything will be great for now and that you guys can be doing your shows ’cause of course you all love it a lot!
Also hope that everything goes great with Tom, if the band doesn’t work out again, at least you can keep on touch as great friends again!
November 19th, 2008 at 2:37 am
mark you are the best,
November 19th, 2008 at 2:38 am
Greetings from Ukraine. Good news, Mark! Life is too short, all thiese things with Travis, meeting with Tom. Is this a kind of sign?
Good Luck!
November 19th, 2008 at 2:41 am
Hey Mark, good to hear from you again in such a long time How are things? ^^
Anyways, Its good to see, all 3 of you are talking again!
Hope Travis is well soon!
November 19th, 2008 at 2:41 am
Very nice to hear from you again mark, been long time since. good to hear everything seems to start working out for you again, i can imagen what a hard time it most have been.
i wish you the best luck, and i hope we soon will hear from you again forum/music =)
November 19th, 2008 at 2:43 am
nice to hear from you mark. i’mhoping forthe blink reuninon
take care.
November 19th, 2008 at 2:44 am
Hello, Mark and everyone
i’ve been your biggest fan since i was in high school and i’m from China.
My English is not that good. but the important thing is i really want to say, Thank God, Travis is getting better and better and i’m glad that you and Travis and Tom are reconnecting again, Blink182 is just inspirational to me, so does Plus 44 and Angels and Airwaves. The other thing is i’ve seen too much negative things between the two new bands fan bases. ah, basically, those conflicts about who’s responsible for the break up sort of things, these stuff has drove me crazy. It’s beyond me, i just cannot comprehend. but at the end of the day, i would say “hey , mind your own business” you know. i apologize for any offense that might have caused to the two fan bases, after all, this what you guys chose to do. anyway, a huge “Thank You” from the bottom of my heart to Mark, Travis and Tom and everyone who really digs the genuine side behind any bands. You are amazing, “life is too short to pissed off” lol, right ? c ya’
Best regards,
Zhe Wang
November 19th, 2008 at 2:53 am
BTW, I did say prayers for Dear Mr.Jerry Finn and Mr.Chris Baker.
November 19th, 2008 at 2:54 am
hey…… I’m so happy for your renewed friendsip!!!
November 19th, 2008 at 2:58 am
I am really happy you guys are talking agian, and wathever went down three years ago is your buisness and i really hope blink will be back.
November 19th, 2008 at 3:05 am
RIP Chris.
I’m sooooo happy blink-182 are talking now
November 19th, 2008 at 3:08 am
Dude! Oh my god Mark i cant believe everything that has happened over the last few years too it must of been extremely strange with everything that has happened. Im so happy you, Tom and Travis speaking again you cant believe how happy i am right now! it’s my 22nd birthday today (19.11.86) and just finding this out has to be the best birthday present i could ever of dreamt for Mark! THANKYOU!!! – You never know what tomorrow might bring and life is too short, we all make mistakes – after all we are only human!
I hope Travis is getting better and cannot wait for you guys to release a new album – its been a long time coming!! Ive followed you since i was 11 years old – heard dammit in the car on the radio! You changed my life and your such an inspiration to all us fans!
Ive seen you in Cardiff, London, Nottingham man ive followed you everywhere and ive loved every bit of it! Hopefully we’ll hear some new stuff from you shortly but until then Mr. Hoppus take care!
Martin
November 19th, 2008 at 3:17 am
If there is a blink-182 reunion, what would happen to AVA and +44?
November 19th, 2008 at 3:19 am
This is awesome…I’m glad you three are talking again. But please (even though I doubt this comment will mean anything), don’t go back to blink permanently =\ I love AVA and +44 way too much, and I know a lot of other people do too. A blink reunion TOUR would be fucking sick though…just make AVA and +44 your first priorities pleaseee
November 19th, 2008 at 3:20 am
mark thats rad! glad to see and update and find out how travis is doing! all sounds good in that department anyways!
And you tom and travis talking again! thats what every blink fan has wanted to hear for a long time! lets just hope the biggest wish of every blink fan will follow the recent progressions!
keep it up dude and hang in there!
November 19th, 2008 at 3:24 am
Hey,
the last two months was hard for a lot of person I think.
Dat’s very nice u talked to Tom and hang out with him, it’s a great thing.
Hope to see you soon
Bye
November 19th, 2008 at 3:24 am
hey man your right its good just to talk to each other i mean 10 years and to not talk anymore that’s not what i wanted ether i wanted to see u guys in the news just being friends and im glad that’s happening again i mean blink was the definition of middle school so im glad you guys are talking again
November 19th, 2008 at 3:28 am
Fuck yes! Life is too short to let shit like that stand in the way! Heres to mending broken friendships! It doesn’t matter if Blink get back together, but bygones must be bygones.
*HUG*
It’s great to hear that Travis is healing so well, he is one lucky bastard.
November 19th, 2008 at 3:28 am
That last paragraph was the best thing to hear for a while
November 19th, 2008 at 3:29 am
Got no words. Just an hug for you and a moved thought for who ain’t here now.
brian
November 19th, 2008 at 3:31 am
wow. i wasnt expecting that mark. its so good to hear from you. i can only imagine how hard things have been for you and the people that are closely netted around you the last few months. im speechless. im so glad travis and DJ AM are doing well. and im so glad you and travis are talking to tom again.
you’re right. life is too short and to lose connection on things in the past, no matter how much we might not like to think it, close friends (past or present) always leave an impression of our lives. a blink reunion would be so rad. but i am just so happy you guys are talking. whatever will be, will be. i believe things happen for a reason. and as tragic as these last few months have been, there are always positives to every negative. i wish you all the best with everything mark. you’re an amazing musician and i will always support your music whether it be in +44 or even blink-182 in the possible future.
November 19th, 2008 at 3:33 am
its to the utmost importance that we remember the great and wonderful people who lost their lives this year… but im extremely thankful for the survivors and the people who are still with us today (Mark, Tom, Travis). I looked up to your friendship and chemistry you guys had, so im sure that many other people believe that this is a revolution of its own.
November 19th, 2008 at 3:36 am
I wish only the best for Chris’, AM’s and Travis’ families!
I also want to say that we, blink-182, +44 and Mark Hoppus’ fans in general will always be by your side to support you in any situation.
by the way…the last paragraph was such FUCKING AWESOME NEWS!!!! xD
“best friends just won’t leave your side”
mark, tom and travis forever and after
November 19th, 2008 at 3:41 am
with the utmost respect for little chris and che (R.I.P.)
fuck yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 19th, 2008 at 3:41 am
no matter what happens, i hope you know that most of us are just happy beyond words that you guys have found some peace with each other. it’s beyond awful it had to happen because of this kind of loss but three people who meant so much to each other deserve to have at least that. thanks for your music, mark. and my condolences to you and yours.
November 19th, 2008 at 3:42 am
Mark, I really feel you on this one. Life IS too short for someone to just stop talking to a best friend, I’m going through this right now as well. you never know when your time will come, nobody knows. save and enjoy what you can now, being mad isn’t worth it in the long run
November 19th, 2008 at 3:43 am
thats right. life is too short. great for you three.
November 19th, 2008 at 3:44 am
Im so glad to hear your doing so well Mark. To be back at work and getting on with things, is awesome. Especially under the circumstances of the last couple of months. You were always in my prayers.
As for you and tom and travis spending time together, i think thats so great!. And as a Blink 182, Angels and Airwaves, and +44 fan, i honestly think that even if Blink dont get back together, its cool for us as fans to know our three favourite most awesome musicians are finally talking again. (:
Peace out!
November 19th, 2008 at 3:52 am
I’m so happy you guys are talking again!
I cried when blink-182 broke up almost 4 years ago. And you’re right. Life’s too short!
November 19th, 2008 at 3:53 am
Great to see an honest post like this, and ever better to see all of you talking again!
November 19th, 2008 at 3:53 am
holy shit! i knew with all this bad stuff happening with the blink boys something good would happen. almost ctying to hear you guys are talking again, im sure that would have been awsum!
November 19th, 2008 at 3:54 am
Hey Mark
You don’t know how glad i am to hear that Travis, Tom and you are talking together again.
It’s weird cause i’ve never met any of you guys, but hopefully i will one day, i’ve just waited for this day for so long, even though this doesn’t mean you are getting back together, it would a lot to ask for, i guess only time will tell.
.
wether it’s Blink 182, +44 or Angels And Airwaves, i hate to admit i think it’s awesome being able to hear the songs you’ve written, both you and Tom. It shows how genius you are when it comes to song-writing. It’s like getting a really nice present, but instead of a really nice present, you get 2, it’s awesome.
As for now, i guess i’ll have to wait for your new album (+44), i heard some of the studio recordings with you on the guitar and bass, it sounds really good and i’m dying to hear your new album.
Keep doing what you do Mark, cause you’re an inspiration to a lot of people, including me (even though i don’t play any instrument =] )
Oh and one last thing!
I know you’ve been to England and The Netherlands with +44, is there any chance you’ll ever play in Denmark (Copenhagen) ?
Take care dude.
Later
November 19th, 2008 at 3:55 am
i’m so happy for you guys!
xx,
November 19th, 2008 at 3:58 am
i have no words to say about it!
November 19th, 2008 at 3:59 am
Happy to have news about you !
Thanks Mark ! =)
November 19th, 2008 at 4:02 am
i’m so glad travis got out alive. my deepest apologies to the families of the people who died in the crash.
here’s for hoping blink get s together again
November 19th, 2008 at 4:04 am
I miss you guys xD
November 19th, 2008 at 4:10 am
It’s good to hear Mark is back on track.
“in the midst of everything else that has happened lately, tom, travis, and i have all spoken together. first through a number of phone calls, and then a couple of weeks ago we all hung out for a few hours. they’ve all been great, very positive conversations. we’re just reconnecting as friends after four years of not talking. it’s a good thing. obviously the first question for a lot of people will be “does this mean a blink-182 reunion?” the answer is none of us know. we haven’t talked about it at all. right now it’s just good for the three of us to see one another, reconnect, and let the past be the past. the events of the past two months supersede everything that happened before. life is too short.”
That’s the best news I’ve heard in years. The three of them have been everything for me.
November 19th, 2008 at 4:11 am
hey mark, if you’re happy, i’m happy.
im just glad you can be together again!
November 19th, 2008 at 4:12 am
This note is mixed emotions for me.
The first part is so terrible, and i’m still wishing anybody to never lost a friend or a member of is “familly”.
Anyway, the last message is a such good news. I remember one of my friends saying once month ago “the bad news (about Jerry Finn) will maybe create a meeting between Mark Tom & Travis”. At that time, i think i’ll be cool…but i don’t remember to believe it could be true.
I’m happy and sad, because it needs a some of really bad news to have one very good. But you’re true, life is so short.
November 19th, 2008 at 4:13 am
omg, this is the best blog post i have ever read
i hope you guys are doing great
November 19th, 2008 at 4:15 am
good to hear :]
November 19th, 2008 at 4:15 am
that’s really great that you are talking again to one another, it makes me smile, and i’m also really thankful that travis and dj am made it out of that horrible conundrum.
on the topic weither you get back together for a long or short reunion, i myself think that that would be a benefitial thing to your friendship, weither it be touring or just jamming it up at a few small places, either way it’s important that you have fun with it….
by the way, blink-182 happened to be my favorite band growing up and i still love it, so you can guess what i would do if you got back together for a bit, haha
best wishes to you,
Jesse the KID
November 19th, 2008 at 4:23 am
it’s good to see you all as friends again, and it’s not easy to don’t think about a blink182 reunion.
You guys are the best, let the past be the past, stay together for the kids!
November 19th, 2008 at 4:26 am
I’m sorry for the lost of your friend, it was such a bad thing that accident, but thankful Travis and DJ AM are getting better now!!
And you always working hard, and I believe that everything that comes from you, it’s a good thing and the best ones!!
I’m so happy that you three have talked again, as you said, life is too short to let some good friends in the past for something that doesn’t worth it.
Congratulations for all your work
November 19th, 2008 at 4:26 am
It’s good to hear from you again Mark, and it’s really great to know that everyone else is doing well.
November 19th, 2008 at 4:31 am
Sorry to hear about your loss,
Maybe you should just keep on bringin’ the awesome in each and every day, in each and every way:)
November 19th, 2008 at 4:32 am
November 19th, 2008 at 4:32 am
oh my sweetheart, i can’t image how hard was these 2 months for you.
travis is so strong and with friends like you near him, he’ll get better sooner
“let the past be the past” i have no words to say what i’m feeling,
Love you :*
November 19th, 2008 at 4:32 am
oh my god!!!! i can’t believe man!!….it’s amazing!! the friends reunion! *——–*
November 19th, 2008 at 4:34 am
It’s very sad what happened for the past few moths. I really wish it all didn’t happened. Jerry Finn was definetelly my favorite procucent and not only for blink recods which I could die for. But it’s a very great news that You guys [Mark, Tom & Travis (show)] finally talked together. Hopefully it would lead to blink reunion which would make lots and lots of people really happy. Do it for Your Fans Mark. We Really Love You Guys, but only Together You’ve got Great Power. Daniel.
November 19th, 2008 at 4:37 am
Hello… Mark I’m sorry for your friend.
but i think that now i’m the happyest man in the world. what a news. You talked to Tom:D thank you. I wanted this. thank you.
November 19th, 2008 at 4:37 am
im so happy
November 19th, 2008 at 4:37 am
This is quite amazing I say, I’m sorry that a lot of your close friends have gone. They’re great friends, I can already see that, but it’s great that your working on the new +44 album. I can’t wait to see it.
Something that struck me today was that you actually talked to Tom and hung out with him. I wasn’t expecting that to ever happen. It’s terrific that everyone from blink-182 is back to talking to each other and having fun. Remember you only on a indefinite hiatus so that means the band could come back together anytime.
I wonder what will happen. I wish you all the best.
-Zach
November 19th, 2008 at 4:38 am
thats the best news iv heard in ages that you are all talking again, Iv had health problems for the last few years and your music has always helped me get out of bed in the morning. And when non of you where playing your old music it was like it ment nothing and it left me feeling empty inside. It’s not so much the band that is important but when i used to watch the 3 of you mucking arround having fun it reminded me what my life use to be like and it brings back a lot of good memories. Stay friends guys because life is way too short.
November 19th, 2008 at 4:39 am
hey mark come on Peru!!
November 19th, 2008 at 4:43 am
interesting date you chose to release this statement on. i’m glad that travis and you are doing well, and hope that things continue to go that way.
November 19th, 2008 at 4:44 am
God, you really have had a hard few months Mark, i really feel for you.
It’s good to see that you, Tom and Travis have been talking, cause you guys are LEGENDS to me.
Hope that travis gets better soon, herd that it may take up to a year.
November 19th, 2008 at 4:46 am
greeeat post *-*
November 19th, 2008 at 4:46 am
wow
November 19th, 2008 at 4:49 am
YES, finally…at least you talkingt o eachother makes even me feel better! And all the best with the sad events that came by last months. all the best, stefan
November 19th, 2008 at 4:50 am
I dont care if blink comes back (obviously i do, but thats not the most important thing) but im so ******* happy that you all talked and will probably be good friends again! Im gonna cry lol
November 19th, 2008 at 4:52 am
good to hear u guys are hanging out..hopefully there is a blink.
November 19th, 2008 at 4:52 am
I’m very happy that you are friends again!! It’s great! The friendship is most important thing than music. Mark, thanks that you told us it all.
November 19th, 2008 at 4:53 am
This last part is just awesome.
November 19th, 2008 at 4:54 am
hi, i’m sany. i’m from Indonesia. i’m a huge fans of blink-182 and you.
good to see that you wrote again after 2 months and i relieved that all of you (you, tom and travis) got reconnect again.
and i believe it was the start of something amazing…
sorry my english is bad…
TX
November 19th, 2008 at 4:56 am
Mark Tom & Travis talking together again!!!!!!!! awesome news
November 19th, 2008 at 4:56 am
wooooooooooooooww happy for you guyyss, you’re together agaiiin, well i guess this is growing up!
if you play like blink again, i gonna tripp the world to see you, from argentina to everywhere you play xP but the most important thing here, is that you are reconnecting as friends.. its great.. lets cheers ! xD
saludos markk, saludos a travis, y a tom x)
November 19th, 2008 at 4:59 am
I HOPE UR COPING WITH ALL THATS HAPPENED TO U LATELY MARK,IM SO GLAD TO HEAR TRAVIS IS GETTING WELL WITH EVERYDAY
ALSO ITS GREAT TO HERE UR FRIENDS WITH TOM IM SO HAPPY WITH THAT! UR RIGHT LIFE IS TOO SHORT!
UR BIGEST FAN
LAURIE XXXX
November 19th, 2008 at 5:00 am
mark everything seems to be gettin better for you and all of your families….I can’t imagine everything that has happened. You,Travis, and tom are an inspiration to millions of people. Keep doing what you’re doing… It doesn’t matter if blink gets back to together*please god) but as long as you are all happy that’s the best thing a fan could ever ask for. Stay strong!
November 19th, 2008 at 5:09 am
Holy shit! I missed your posts, dude! good to hear that the crash also had a silver lining (back in touch with Tom, eh?) It would be awesome if you guys reunited for one last album and tour, but I don’t think that you should make it a full time thing, since you aren’t 16 or 21 anymore, you are all in awesome new bands, it would be a shame if +44 and AVA would break up for a blink reunion.
cheers, Jacob
November 19th, 2008 at 5:11 am
This is the best news ever!
November 19th, 2008 at 5:12 am
I can’t possibly imagine the craziness you’ve been through these past 2 months. I’m certainly glad to see you, tom, and travis all talking again. Whether this means blink will ever jam as a band again or not, I’m just glad you guys are becoming friends again.
November 19th, 2008 at 5:13 am
Great to have some of your news. Keep going Mark!
November 19th, 2008 at 5:17 am
Nice to hear that your getting back to your normal self mark. give all my wishes to Travis and his family aswell as your own. I cant wait to see travis back behind his kit. He is my true drumming hero. And wicked awesome that you and tom are talking again.
wish you all the best mark.
steph
November 19th, 2008 at 5:23 am
I am really glad that you guys are starting to feel better in the midst of this horrible tragedy. I can’t even begin to imagine how horrible this must have been. At the same time, i’m overjoyed that even after three years, you and tom and travis can finally talk again. I recently watched the Urethra Chronicles, and at the end you guys all talked about your friendship. After i watched it, i couldn’t help but think, “they just can’t stop being friends.” Blink was there before i was born, it’s been there forever for me, and the friendships have been there just as long. You are great guys, and i wish you all the best of luck. At this point, i don’t care about a blink reunion. Sure it would be great, i could finally see you guys in concert. For me, i’m just glad you guys can be friends again. thanks blink-182, i know you guys will be friends until the end of time. everyone has a few bumps in their friendship, but in the end, everything gets better. i think i can understand the importance of friendship a bit better now. blink the band may have lasted only 12 years, but the blink in all of our hearts has lasted forever. Thank you.
November 19th, 2008 at 5:29 am
Thanks for the update mark!
Glad to hear that you guys are burying the hatchet!
November 19th, 2008 at 5:30 am
Hope everything will get better in your life!
I’m glad u and Tom talked together!
ROCK ON!!!
-Guido
November 19th, 2008 at 5:31 am
Really glad to see that no matter what you guys can all still be civil above anything else. I know i’m not in a band or anything of that caliber but i’ve had so many people in my life pass away since i’ve been 18…..the sad part is most of them have been childhood friends. I remember 3 years ago a friend of ours passed away and one of my closest friends (who i was in a band with). Came up to me hugged me, and we both said to one another whatever reason we were mad at each other it had to stop. To this day we are pretty civil and we hang out ever so often but its amazing that hes back in my life….
its we’rd how Tragedy can bring people together, just cherish the moments you have and live with no regrets! Keep your head strong!
November 19th, 2008 at 5:31 am
**…weird not we’rd haha!
November 19th, 2008 at 5:33 am
dude, I check this site every single day. Now that I got my iPhone, I often find myself checking it during class. I can honestly say it’s been a very dull month, or two, without these awesome posts. I’ve wanted some insight on the crash ever since I heard about it, but we don’t get much US media coverage. I’m very sorry for your losses, and at the same time very grateful that Travis & DJ Am are okay. (sorry for getting so personal, goes to show how much I love everything that you are acquainted with. And let me say HOLY FLAMING MONKEY BALLS, I can’t believe you guys talked. I have to go, I have English. Make sure you keep us updated!
November 19th, 2008 at 5:35 am
Good to hear that everything is getting better..
I blink-182 reunion!! that would be rad.
November 19th, 2008 at 5:35 am
Awesomeeee!
I’m proud of you all 
November 19th, 2008 at 5:36 am
THAT’S the goodest stuff I could ever hope you to write, mr Hoppus. I’m glad Travis is fine and I’m glad you talked with Tom.
Chris RIP
Come to europe with +44 or blink.
November 19th, 2008 at 5:36 am
Mark, you totally made my day today
and looking forward to your new projects and hope to hearing from you soon again,
I’m verry happy to read from you again, it was a long time.
I’m so glad Travis is doing better. I was so shocked, when I heard about the crash. Since then I was thinking of the injured almost every single day, but I just can imagine how horrible it must be to be involved in such an accident or/and to lose such good friends.
It’s great to hearing form you, that you are producing again. But most of all, I’m so happy that you, Tom and Travis finally talked together again. The silence between you guys may hurt some fans (including me) more than the actual break up. All in all, I’m happy again
best wishes
November 19th, 2008 at 5:38 am
must be hard man when i herd about travis i was pretty shocked, its great to hear your talking to tom again
cant help but laugh at you guys in this vid
November 19th, 2008 at 5:38 am
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=0k_j-ZnCvKo
November 19th, 2008 at 5:42 am
The way I see it is with every loss comes a reconnection or a new beginning.
November 19th, 2008 at 5:43 am
You guys are great! Hope you bring blink back ! I can´t say i how i feel! i love u!
Patrick, germany
November 19th, 2008 at 5:43 am
this is so great to hear. yesterday was pretty shitty for me, and just knowing you, tom, and travis have all talked together recently made it pretty much the best day ever.
November 19th, 2008 at 5:44 am
Good to hear that you guys are talking. Doesnt matter if blink has a reunion.
The close knitted friendship you all showed throughout the blink-years is what defined blink182 as a band
November 19th, 2008 at 5:46 am
you’ve been through a tough time.
i can’t even imagine how hard all the things that happened to you.
but i’m glad that blink182 got together again. you guys are my hero.
i always support blink182.
FROM JAPAN WITH LOVE
November 19th, 2008 at 5:46 am
November 19th, 2008 at 5:48 am
WOW…
deep.
erm… i love travis & you & Tom
me and my mband aspire to B-182’s music.
your devoted fan
Sophie xxxxxxx
November 19th, 2008 at 5:55 am
GOD BLESS YALL!
November 19th, 2008 at 5:55 am
I..m glad that travis and dj am survive the crash, but I also feel bad about thoso who couldn..t make it =/ RIP… I..m also facinating with travis recover its tooooooooo fast =)
“the best drummer and musician i’ve ever seen” i think like that too =]
“it’s good to be singing again” and its good to know it for sure!
about you and the guys talking again dude you have no idea how I feel about it its just amazing… you were friends since ever passed to a looot together shound..t stop talking no matter what… I..m happy to know its all good too =)
tak care
xoxo
Laura
November 19th, 2008 at 5:58 am
finally. i am happy u are finally able to speak about it. i have always said i dont care if blink comes back. i mean they r my fav band but wat ive wanted is for u guys 2 talk again. i hope there is a blink-182 reunion cause i never got to go to a show. but im happy u r friends again.
November 19th, 2008 at 6:00 am
Dude, Mark this is so amazing. when I read this last night and woke up this morning I honestly thought it was all a crazy dream. but I am so happy that you guys are able to just kinda reconnect and pick up where you left off.
November 19th, 2008 at 6:00 am
this goes to show that their is a god and his is good
really people have wanted this to happen now for years
relax take ur time mark tom and travis and then write the awsomeest songs ever
November 19th, 2008 at 6:01 am
These two months were horrible..I hope that you and all your crew will go on…i’m so happy that travis came back into the studio, he’s the best not only as drummer, but as person. And I am so happy for you Tom and T-ravis. You are friends, first of all, i will be happy of a reunion of the band, but i think that is more important to reconnect to each other. After all of this, some good news for you and also for us. See ya Mark!!!
Frdy
PS
I’m italian and I could have done some errors…please forgive me!XD!
November 19th, 2008 at 6:04 am
Mark that is awesome. Im glad Travis is doing well, he is the best drummer ever. I think I speak for most Blink fans when I say that the fact that you, Travis, and Tom have all talked together and hung out again is nothing short of amazing and whether or not a Blink reunion happens, the only thing that really matters is the reconnection as friends because that was, at least to me, the worst part of the break-up, that the friendship all 3 of you had together fell apart. This is wonderful news.
November 19th, 2008 at 6:04 am
AHHH <3
November 19th, 2008 at 6:05 am
I’m speechless.
November 19th, 2008 at 6:07 am
I <3 you guys. We all saw this coming.
November 19th, 2008 at 6:11 am
THE LEGENDS WILL RETURN WELCOME BACK GOOD FRIENDS ITS BEEN TO LONG!
Long live Blink-182!!!
November 19th, 2008 at 6:11 am
i wrote the wrong website adress!!fix it please!!
November 19th, 2008 at 6:12 am
i think it´s realy good.. i hope than tom travis and mark will be speak together and i´m realy happy
i love their xD
November 19th, 2008 at 6:16 am
I am so glad that Travis is alright, and I’m sorry for your loss. However, I’m very excited that you hung out with Tom, even if it doesn’t mean Blink 182. You guys have been through too much not to be friends. You’ll work it all out.
November 19th, 2008 at 6:16 am
Im so glad that Travis has recovered and is getting back to his kit. He is the best drummer in the entire world, he inspires me everyday to get behind my kit and practice, practice, practice! Blink-182 inspires me everyday aswell, ive listened to each and everyone of your records countless times this week while ive been studying for my exams, and no matter how boring the studying was, blink helped me through it, blink has always helped me, there is a song for every moment of my day.
I’ll never be able to write such brilliant music as you!
You guys are amazing musicians, i wish all three of you the best.
November 19th, 2008 at 6:17 am
yeah i agree life is just too short for grudges and all.Live and let live, hope this will be a new chapter for all you guys. Obviously the bonus would be a blink 182 reunion..haha rock on!
November 19th, 2008 at 6:18 am
Well, im here like all the time of this 2 months, looking for a post and video, youtube, action182.com and anothers. And Mark, im so scared about everything but im sure now the things will be better, but its true … life is too short. :/
cya.
November 19th, 2008 at 6:20 am
You’ve got my support Mark, wherever you decide to go.
November 19th, 2008 at 6:24 am
Great to hear from you, Mark! God bless you and all your friends with what you’ve been through. Keeping you in my thoughts + prayers. Stay awesome!
November 19th, 2008 at 6:26 am
Really sorry about the loss of your friends Mark. I really hope you, travis and everyones families get through this.
I am glad to hear that you, tom and travis have spent time together and put your differences aside. Im proud of you. Whether blink gets back to gether or not …… it doesnt matter. its just a band. Just stay friends
.
November 19th, 2008 at 6:28 am
Great to have you back online Mark!!
OH MY GOD!! I dont mind if there is no blink reunion just to hear you and tom are talking again is the greatest news ever. A tour with +44 and AVA would be awesome!! But please if there is any form of tour…. come to IRELAND!! Hoppus you are a legend!!
November 19th, 2008 at 6:30 am
OMG.. THX GOD.. IT WAS FUN HAVING THEM TALKING WITH EACH OTHER.. FOR MY HEROES MARK, TOM, TRAVIS
BLINK 182 lives ong
November 19th, 2008 at 6:35 am
man, its all good just move on right?
November 19th, 2008 at 6:40 am
also, i cant describe how amazing it is that you guys are at least talking. whatever happens with you guys im happy.
November 19th, 2008 at 6:40 am
things will get better, they always do.
November 19th, 2008 at 6:42 am
i got a billion goosebumps
just you guys talking is wonderful.
November 19th, 2008 at 6:42 am
Mark. This kicks SO much ass. An insane amount of ass: kicked.
November 19th, 2008 at 6:43 am
We’are waiting for you Mark!Life’s short,but you are strong,We’are with you ”FRIEND”.
From Argentina,Lookie
November 19th, 2008 at 6:44 am
These things are reasons for enjoy our lives because we don’t know how tomorrow will be.
I hope see Trvis and Plus 44 playing soon.
All the best!
November 19th, 2008 at 6:45 am
Hey Mark, Still praying every single day for Travis. It’s great he’s recovering so well and great that you’re keeping busy. Looking forward to hearing some new tracks from you even if they’re from a movie or tv show. Life is short and I’m so glad that Tom’s back in communication. All of you take care of yourselves. Peace and God Bless.
November 19th, 2008 at 6:46 am
tom, travis, and i have all spoken together. first through a number of phone calls, and then a couple of weeks ago we all hung out for a few hours. they’ve all been great, very positive conversations. we’re just reconnecting as friends after four years of not talking. it’s a good thing. obviously the first question for a lot of people will be “does this mean a blink-182 reunion?” the answer is none of us know. we haven’t talked about it at all. right now it’s just good for the three of us to see one another, reconnect, and let the past be the past. the events of the past two months supersede everything that happened before. life is too short.
BLINK BLINK BLINK!
I want blink!:D
November 19th, 2008 at 6:47 am
Well. Fisrt, I read it on a fan french website. And, I verify it and it’s FUCKING TRUE!!!
I’m so happy to know that you’re now friends again.
You made (and make again) my music-life together and it gives me a smile each time I sing your songs!
Now, I’m sure that I’ll keep it for a long time again!
PS : I speak french, so sorry if it’s hard to read. ^^
November 19th, 2008 at 6:48 am
I’m so glad you guys got back together!
November 19th, 2008 at 6:49 am
Mrs. Hoppus
you don’t have idea how your words sounds like music in my ears.
okay, you don’t know me and i don’t kwon speak english very well [i'm brazilian], so I’m sorry for all the mistakes that I probably will do. since i saw your old band playing “feeling this” on brazilian MTV i realised that something more stronger that any other band can do, your band did. blink 182 is until today my favorite band. i listen their cds every single day, they made me a person more happier.If its a sad time, i listen blink and the things stars to get better,if its a happy time, blink made this more complete.
since t 2004, even when comes the hiatus, I made your songs be my soundtrack.
even with +44. plus had the power to give me rest. to keeps me calm.
i know that thousands of people do texts so much better than mine, but i just would like to say that wherever you, tom and travis had been, there an asshole brazilian girl keeping her fingers crossed to you.
i don’t know with you believe in heroes, but you’re mine.
November 19th, 2008 at 6:53 am
It’s great to hear from you again, Mark. Thank you for giving us some insight in to what’s been going on behind the scenes. We, the fans love all you guys, Tom included. Thanks for taking the time to talk to us during such a difficult time in your life. God bless Little Chris and Che. My thoughts and prayers go out to their friends and families. I can’t imagine how hard it is for you and them, even now. Switching gears, I think I speak for everyone when I say that we’re excited to see what the future holds for Plus 44, Angels and Airwaves and possibly blink-182. Take care, Mark.
November 19th, 2008 at 6:54 am
You Travis and Tom spoke together that’s awesooome!
You guys are truly the best!
I LOVE YOU
November 19th, 2008 at 6:54 am
I am glad you’ve back Mark, greetings from Chile.
Life is too short!.
November 19th, 2008 at 6:55 am
HOLY FUCK NO GODDAMN WAY
even the slight remote possibility that blink-182 will ever play again gets me so amped
this is the best news ive heard in ages
November 19th, 2008 at 6:57 am
Blink-182 Re-Unite!!
November 19th, 2008 at 7:03 am
‘tom, travis, and i have all spoken together.”
*-*-*-*
November 19th, 2008 at 7:06 am
It’s the best news, I’ve ever red. I’m from Poland and I hope you guys will play togheter as a Blink 182 in my country someday. Thank you for all!
November 19th, 2008 at 7:06 am
Do it!
November 19th, 2008 at 7:09 am
Mark, your my hero.
November 19th, 2008 at 7:09 am
this is the best day of my life.
November 19th, 2008 at 7:10 am
Mark ! I´m so glad that You , Tom and Travis have spoken . I have thought that everybody will talk about Blink now, but I know that the reunion thing isn´t that easy as it seems .
Best wishes man !
November 19th, 2008 at 7:11 am
Very cool to read, moving as well. A very close friend of mine just lost two of her family members in a plane crash last weekend. It impacts me as its super hard to watch your friends go thru anything of that measure. Blink whether it gets back together or not will always be special. I think in my heart its meant to happen again, if even for another record, or tour but if it doesnt, im stoked with knowing that if it werent for your band, i would never have chose a path in life that allowed me to see the world making music. I have 2 bands on my floor right now as im not on tour and just talking about the things that music has enabled us all to do is such an incredible thing and im incredibly thankful for those moments. thanks for sharing
November 19th, 2008 at 7:12 am
awesome!! mark you’re the best!!
November 19th, 2008 at 7:13 am
HOLY SMOKES! First of all, my condolences, Mark. Sounds like you’ve had a rough few months. Secondly, that’s amazing you guys are back together (as friends). Totally awesome. Thanks for sharing and I look forward to your future no matter what it brings.
Jeremy
November 19th, 2008 at 7:14 am
nice to hear your take on everything that’s happened, defitely been a long two months..it’s good to know that atleast some good came out of this with you guys talking to tom again, as a huge blink fan thats awesome to hear..anyways good luck with everything
November 19th, 2008 at 7:16 am
First comment? Anyways, it’s great to hear from you again.
I’m sure things have been very hard for you the past couple months, but I’m glad it all seems to be working out for the better. Send Travis support! Anyways, I hope you’re doing fine now- Remember to just relax and make time to just chill. 
Good Luck!
November 19th, 2008 at 7:16 am
Its real good to hear that everything is alright
Hope everything gets alot better
Whatever happens, either Blink Reunion or another Plus 44 Cd,
I’m with you guys til the end
- Daniel Ramirez
November 19th, 2008 at 7:18 am
Hey dude, hope you’re feeling better now.
Good to hear the three of you are speaking now, but I don’t think a reunion would be wise at this point!
And anyway, big fan of the two post-Blink bands.
Looking forward to whatever you put out!
November 19th, 2008 at 7:19 am
My condolences on the losses Mark. A lot of people were shocked by the plane crash. I hope Travis makes a full recovery soon. Glad to hear that you guys are talking to Tom again.
November 19th, 2008 at 7:21 am
wow…
Hopefully the future will bring only good news and bad times are over!
Mark, I know you love to be a producer, but i miss your voice and it’s awesome to hear that there will be a new song with your beautiful voice
It’s fucking awesome that you guys have spoken together and I hope that there will be an reunion. But I also think, that (+44) and AvA should never be seperated, because i would miss both bands sooooo much… you guys rock!
Blink 182 is the best band ever, but (+44) and AvA too!
Blinky.
November 19th, 2008 at 7:21 am
Hi mark, I’m sorry for what has happened to you in last 2 months. Hope you are better now..
but firs my dream is still that you get together again with blink 182
love ya
November 19th, 2008 at 7:23 am
It’s great to hear from you again. It’s good that you’re feeling well enough to post. It’s better to hear you’ve been working. And amazing to hear that you guys are hanging out again. I hope things keep getting better for you.
November 19th, 2008 at 7:24 am
Oh my god….. none of you know if that mean a blink 182 reunion???? then, there is a posibility to reunify blink????
So exciting….
November 19th, 2008 at 7:25 am
In the word’s of Borat: “Very naiiiiicccceeeee!”
November 19th, 2008 at 7:25 am
hey mark. yeah i cant even imagine how hard it must have been for you guys the last few months, but im glad ur pulling through man
btw so happy to hear you and tom are starting to rebuild your friendship, that really made my day
and you’re right, life is too short to stay angry at people..especially your friends.
have a good week dude
-daniel
November 19th, 2008 at 7:27 am
Tom, Mark and Travis hanging out.
Good shyt… Very good shyt.
BEZ
November 19th, 2008 at 7:34 am
you, travis and tom talking together…just…WOW…
November 19th, 2008 at 7:36 am
Mark ur so awesome, you are liek my hero and even my god!
I feel for you that your going through all these hard times, but you’ll pull through, ur just too cool dude!
And its unbelievable news that your talking to tom again! :O
I hope it will work out, you 3 guys are the trio to ever walk the planet, no wait… Universe!
I just wanted to leave you a comment so that i can kinda make contact with you lol
Your just my biggest biggest hero ever, hope to meet you one day, come back to glasgow!!
Keep on rocking
Lucy
xxxxxxxx
November 19th, 2008 at 7:37 am
“in the midst of everything else that has happened lately, tom, travis, and i have all spoken together.”
epic. A sign it’s gonna be a great day.
November 19th, 2008 at 7:38 am
I hope you feel better about the last 2 months mark. =]
but im really glad to hear about all of your success with producing. ill definitely look for fired up haha
im soo glad you and tom are working towards being friends again, i hope you continue creating amazing music. Its would be pretty amazing to see a blink-182 reunion though. Personally i would travel across the country to see it. cya mark.
November 19th, 2008 at 7:40 am
Great news. I’m glad you’re doing good.
November 19th, 2008 at 7:41 am
Hey Mark!
For first, it’s truly amazing to hear from you again! I’m sorry for everything that has happend and im happy to hear that it’s getting better!
Also it’s great to hear that you and Tom started talking again, since i think that you three are probably the most adorable group of people EVER.
For the record, if Estonia starts using “bringing the awesome” then you have to thank me,
And If you’re coming to Europe with plus-44 anytime, it would awesome if you could come near Estonia somewhere Ssweden, Finland etc). Im dieing to see you guys live.
November 19th, 2008 at 7:44 am
hey mark, yh first entry,i think its amazing tht u tom and travis are tlking its gd u have put it all in the past and desided 2 be friends again!
and i understand y u didnt post any thing 4 ages,i hope there is a blink 182 reunion there my fave bandof all time but if u want 2 sick with +44 and tom with ava thts fine there all gd bands. hope travis gets better soon
November 19th, 2008 at 7:45 am
Hi again Mark!
I’m so pleased to hear from you! I worried!
Since the Travis’s accident, I just see every day on this blog hoping to find news … so thank you very much!
These last two months have to be very hard for you, I sympathize with you, we must take every second of life, not wasting one…
It is also a pleasure to see that you’ve talked to Tom, I am not expecting at all! But I also think it is a very good thing for old friends (4 years without talking …).
Very soon I hope!
Regards, Jeff from France.
November 19th, 2008 at 7:49 am
Thank god everything is going well for travis and u…
We… the fans… we will wait patiently… and we will always be there!
woudnt be a blink reunion the best thing ever? (sorry lol)
November 19th, 2008 at 7:52 am
Blink and Mark FOREVER!
November 19th, 2008 at 7:53 am
<333 much love to you and may the best happen to you all.
November 19th, 2008 at 7:57 am
I can only imagine how tough it’s been on all of you, Mark. You, Travis, and Tom all hanging out is amazing news and it makes me extremely happy to hear bad feelings are being turned into positive ones. Hope to hear more from you soon! Take care.
November 19th, 2008 at 7:59 am
this is really great to hear. I hope that the three of you can heal any wounds that were there. and i hope that you can heal from the deaths of your friends. We’ve all lost someone dear to us, and it just takes time and prayer,
November 19th, 2008 at 8:00 am
Heey!!
I must say you made me so nervous..
I know what you all have been through..
Hope now your life turn better.
kisses.
aNDee
November 19th, 2008 at 8:00 am
amazing how it takes a tragic accident to bring all 3 of them together again. Hope to hear some new music from Blink or +44 soon! Great to hear from you Mark!
November 19th, 2008 at 8:03 am
wow that’s really amazing..:)
November 19th, 2008 at 8:05 am
November 19th, 2008 at 8:07 am
no comments? wtf? man that’s great it made my day! yeah im feeling this!
November 19th, 2008 at 8:08 am
Greetings from Norway!
Great post, Mark. Nice to see all three of you are talking together finally.
November 19th, 2008 at 8:10 am
blink!!blink!!blink!!
November 19th, 2008 at 8:10 am
My thoughts and hopes are with you mark, and i understand how hard things must have been, its unimaginable.
I have the upmost respect for you for pulling everything together, you’re an inspiration.
hope +44 is going well, if there is one.. i hope to see you in Manchester England
as for tom, thats great news. i feel most peoples thoughts about everything was for you all to be friends to relieve the tension, not just to reunite blink-182, thats not as important. aslong as you all do what you love.
thanks for your time and the post, mark, good luck with everything
November 19th, 2008 at 8:11 am
Just the fact that you guys are all talking is enough to make tons of people happy:) Bizarre how much your friendships mean to people….
November 19th, 2008 at 8:12 am
glad to see things are getting better for everyone
November 19th, 2008 at 8:13 am
i am so sorry about everything that has happened.
i’m glad you are okay though, and travis and DJ AM,
when i read the end of your blog i realized this is gonna be a great day, i’ve been waiting for this such a long time. you definately did the right thing to talk to eachother again, life is just way too short.
i love you, keep on being awesome <3
love jenny from sweden
November 19th, 2008 at 8:15 am
great story…. especially the end
November 19th, 2008 at 8:18 am
thats so sad what happened to chris,che & the best producer in the hole world jerry finn.
but awesome how travis is doing… hope ur fine too
love ya rock on
November 19th, 2008 at 8:18 am
It so great to hear from you again, Mark. You are trouly a great friend of Travis and AM and i pray for Chris every night. And it is so great to hear that you, tom and travis has spoken together again. i know it sounds wierd, but this is one of the best news ever. look forward to hear from you soon again!
November 19th, 2008 at 8:19 am
I was just thinking about how I miss the Hi, my name is Mark podcast yesterday.. Must of been some sort of sign.. Life is crazy and short. We’re not here for a long time, so it better be a good time. Glad to hear the three of you are talking again. I myself and a bunch of others miss your entire crew and some will be forever missed. Wish you all the best. -shea
November 19th, 2008 at 8:19 am
I´m sorry about that people who died however past is past but its nice to be friends again.
November 19th, 2008 at 8:19 am
Mark! Finish the Plus 44 album and then get back with tom to give us some classic blinkness.
November 19th, 2008 at 8:20 am
Marky! Im so glad to hear about you guys working it out. I have to say this news has made my day! Im glad you are able to write again and let us know whats going on.
November 19th, 2008 at 8:21 am
I love you mark. I saw alot of this coming.
Thank you, tom, travis, chris, everyone..
Thank you guys for giving me and I’m sure millions of other people the best years of their lives.
I’ll never forget you. And I’m glad that you’re starting to see better days..especially after the last few horrible ones.
I love you.
Thank you.
November 19th, 2008 at 8:21 am
cool, good luck for you, travis and tom.
From Argentina, that listen your music since blink
November 19th, 2008 at 8:24 am
It’s been a long time since we heard from you and it’s completely understandable. Life is too short and sometimes I think people don’t realize this until it’s to late…
November 19th, 2008 at 8:27 am
i haven’t gone through exactly what mark and everything there has gone through, but i battled cancer for almost 4 years and so i have definitely learned the idea that you need to really just make the best of life because it really is too short. i can’t imagine how hard it must be to lose those people close to you in such a short span of time. it seems like you’re doing better with it all, my prayers are with all of you. congrats to travis for being so strong and getting back to doing what he loves. the thing that bummed me out the most about the blink break-up was seeing these best friends that i looked up break apart, it makes me happy to see that all of you are talking and hanging out again. I wish all of you the best and hope that more great things are on the horizon for you all, reunion or no reunion, it doesn’t matter, your friendship and your own lives is most important, good luck with everything.
November 19th, 2008 at 8:28 am
srsly the last part was the one that feels me like im in heaven…. it took time but im so lucky right now
November 19th, 2008 at 8:30 am
holy crap! every single hair on my face rose when i read the last paragraph. Adter listening to every track on the Blink myspace yesterday, i can only remember the good times. YOu’re a genius mark! you spent about ten minutes talking to me one day after your last show as blink in dallas and it was a conversation that was epic. My band recently got back together after 3 years of not talking at all. we couldn’t even stand to look at each other. but we let the past be in the past and we have been more productive than ever before. after hearing the self titled album i was for sure that blink would never stop; unfortunatel it did. i wish you the best of luck in all your future endeavors whether its getting back together or putting out more albums as (+44). I’m there for you man!
~brendan
November 19th, 2008 at 8:32 am
Great news! A fan from Spain Hope that you will come back blink-182!!! Go mark
November 19th, 2008 at 8:34 am
I’m sad for his friends. But I am so happy to know that you (Tom, Travis) are fine. That news left me very happy. I and more than 9 million Brazilian fans expect a return of Blink 182.
November 19th, 2008 at 8:36 am
Nice to hear you and Travis talking with Tom again
November 19th, 2008 at 8:37 am
Even through all the tough things that have happened, thankfully travis will be able to fully recover and be there for his friends & family. also, whether blink ever plays music together again or not, it’s great to hear you guys have all been able to reconnect after being friends for so long
November 19th, 2008 at 8:38 am
holy crap… ic ant believe this might be happening… and mark, its good to hear from you again x.
November 19th, 2008 at 8:41 am
You’re right Mark, life is too short. That was a fuckin’ awesome post man. No one can imagine what you guys have gone through in the past few months. Jerry, Chris and Che sound like awesome people and I’m so sorry for the loss of them. I really admire Travis’ progress and his determination to get better. As for the positve stuff, it’s all fuckin’ awesome! TV and movie scoring, that kicks ass, can’t wait to hear ‘em!
And as for Blink talkin’ again, that’s just amazing. I knew that all that would happen would get you guys talking again. Pity it had to be these events that sparked it, but at least ye realised how precious and awesome life is and how ya gotta savor every moment. Good luck Mark, Travis, Tom, Chris and everyone else and R.I.P. Jerry, Lil Chris and Che. Keep fightin’ the good fight everyone. 
November 19th, 2008 at 8:42 am
You will make it through, dear. And everything is gonna be alright, be strong and believe!
I’ll be here for you even I know that you don’t know that I exist =)
xoxo
love you
and I’m happy that you Travis and Tom are reconnecting.
November 19th, 2008 at 8:43 am
Wow this message went from sadness to an unbelievably big smile on my face,
who would have thought that you and travis would talk to tom again. I’m happy for you. I watched one of the ending scenes of uretha chronicles 2 (I’m not sure wich one it was) Yesterday. And I gotta tell you, you three look so cool together.
and now you are having a new chance to work on a old friendship together. Friends keep you up, so every friend you get or get back, is awesome! “a long road of awesomes ;p”
November 19th, 2008 at 8:43 am
im sorry for your lost
but im so happy to hear that you and tom talking again
November 19th, 2008 at 8:44 am
woow, that’s great Mark =D
suahsaushauss [always i ask this u.u, and I wont quit u.u]
finally you appeared here \o/
i love you so much u.u
it’s awesome that you,travis and tom had reunited *-*
blink 182 forever ?
come to Brazil
;*
November 19th, 2008 at 8:45 am
heyy i guess we all sort of miss lil’ chris he seemed to be an awesome dude!! good news awesome news from this post: travis getting back in studio, you singin again & the 3 best dudes ive ever seen. blink wasnt only good music or good musicians, it was also that energy that we could feel million miles away & even if there’s no blink-182 reunion (which i want more than everything) just to know youre having good times together again makes my world sunnier than yesterday!! hope youre back in studio for anything, from +44 to (i hope so) blink-182
November 19th, 2008 at 8:47 am
wow. I don’t know what to say except stay strong
November 19th, 2008 at 8:50 am
You lost some friends, but you regained another
Good luck with all your projects!
November 19th, 2008 at 8:53 am
It’s awesome to hear your getting back in touch with Tom. Let the past be the past. You all have so many fans that love you guys to let past actions affect the future.
I also need a new pair of pants.
November 19th, 2008 at 8:53 am
This is great mark, I hope everything is ok and I hope you find peace in your life again, you definitely deserve it. I pray for you, travis and especially the families of Che and Chris. Amazing stuff you have written here mark.
November 19th, 2008 at 8:55 am
Glad to hear that you guys are doing well and iam especially happy about relationship between you guys and Tom, hope to see you back toghether.
November 19th, 2008 at 8:55 am
i am so thrilled about the last paragraph.
i know it doesn’t mean that there is going to be a reunion or anything,
but still it’s really good to hear some positive good news.
i am a fan from Taiwan.
if possible, please do consider playing here.
November 19th, 2008 at 8:56 am
it’s nice to see a blog from you again mark.
November 19th, 2008 at 8:57 am
Mark its so great to hear from you! Glad to hear that Travis is recovering well and great to hear about you, Tom and Travis back on speaking terms!:D
November 19th, 2008 at 8:58 am
thank you mark for a great update, just know that all of your fans thoughts are with you travis and families of lil chris and che, glad to hear you and travis met with tom and its great you have reconnected and you are right life is way too short
November 19th, 2008 at 9:00 am
Thank you for being who you are.
Congratulations on everything that has captured and sorry for my bad English.
I love you.
Come to Brazil! *–*
Bruno Moura
+55 11 22429848
+55 11 72270913
November 19th, 2008 at 9:00 am
I’ve never met you and the closest i could say is through your music, but after reading your post i could, well not entirely say i felt your pain. Even though i’m only 15 ive had a childhood friend since we were 3 that has recently passed away, him and I did it all together from getting expelled from school for skating and (almost) starting a band that would of been amazing, but life falls short for some and no matter how hard it is you have to live thorugh it, well after reading your post i felt some sort of inpsiration to go on and to look for the better things in life and all i have to say is good look with your future work and hopefully you and Hot Pants will become close again.
November 19th, 2008 at 9:01 am
totally understandably delay
November 19th, 2008 at 9:06 am
REUNION !!!!!!
BRING BLINK BACK (:
WOULD BE BEST DAY OF MY LIFE TO HEAR BLINK 182 HAVE REFORMED
:D:D:D:D
November 19th, 2008 at 9:07 am
FIRST COMMENT &Hearts;
mark, this honestly made my life.
i’m crying out of happiness.
i recently met tom in september in toronto, and i was wearing a blink shirt, and he got the biggest smile on his face and he told me he liked it, i thought THAT was amazing.
but reading about thiiisss is making me so happy.
if you guys even did a reunion tour for your fans who never got to see you when you were togehter, that would be so amazing. you have no idea how many people want you guys together.
:):):):):)
you three being friends again is like a miracle, this is the happiest ive been in awhile.
and i love you
November 19th, 2008 at 9:08 am
Great to have you back!! Missed you like crazy!
November 19th, 2008 at 9:12 am
Man, i almost cried reading this. i hope you get past the emotional struggle and stress. it’s nice to hear Tom is back in your life. and I’m super happy that Travis is getting better. how’s his playing coming along? if you don’t mind me asking. i as just wondering how much the crash has hindered his drummer for the time being.
November 19th, 2008 at 9:13 am
btw. mark.
i love you.
lovelovelove you.
November 19th, 2008 at 9:15 am
it’s nice to hear from you again, mark! and it’s great that the three of you are talking again.
i hope you’re all doing well.
love and respect from manila, philippines
November 19th, 2008 at 9:17 am
Hey Mark. It’s funny and of course tragic how events like what has happened to you and people you care about in the last few months can put things in perspective and help you realize what’s really important in life. I’m sorry to hear about your hard times, but glad to hear you’re getting back to music. One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain. (I love that saying, it’s Bob Marley, right? I first heard it from Sublime though.)
Keep doing what you’re doing, brother.
November 19th, 2008 at 9:17 am
That’s so awsome you guys are all meeting again, even if it is just as friends. WHat the three of you brought together in blink was so special and amazing you shouldn’t lose that!!!! Man, those last two months sound completely crap!! At least Travis is improving and getting back behind the drum kit. Hope +44 go on tour asap though (or maybe even…blink-182!!!!)
x
Thanks for the update,
Tom
November 19th, 2008 at 9:19 am
So after reading this.. I had the most incredible dream ever..
You guys and AVA are both working on your next studio albums.. your albums release around the same date with you being a guest in one of the AVA songs.. and Tom being a guest in one of your +44 songs.. then you guys go on tour together.. one of you opens.. then one of you guys goes second.. then the third band comes out.. and its BLINK 182! That would be an incredible concert.. and it would sell out everywhere. It’d be a huge money maker.. and most importantly please the fans more than anything.. also you would be making history because I don’t think that’s ever happened in the music industry..
badass..
think about it Mark.. chit chat with your bros about it
(it feels good to say that again)
-Matthew from WARSAW, IN
November 19th, 2008 at 9:19 am
yes, life is too short, i am glad you are friends now
November 19th, 2008 at 9:20 am
Mark.. i’m crying like a baby after i read your last words, it’s just… you, tom and Travis talking again.. i’m speechless! I love you guys so much!!!
Bring Blink back Mark, you can do this man!!! I love you guys!!!
Edu.
November 19th, 2008 at 9:20 am
Wow,
This is the best thing since blink’s last tour.
November 19th, 2008 at 9:21 am
Aww man that’s awsome I’m so happy for them cos’ like knowing someone for over 10 years then not speaking to them that’s not cool so it’s so RAD you guys are speasking again and i SO hope Travis gets better soo.
R.IP chris, che and Jerry Fin (wicked cool producer)
November 19th, 2008 at 9:24 am
bad times bring everyone closer together, glad to hear your getting through it all ok and wowee awesome to hear you guys are talking again x
November 19th, 2008 at 9:24 am
wow mark thats relly awsum u 3 are alll talking togeather agen take ur time guys!!! just plz get blink on the road agen! ly all
November 19th, 2008 at 9:28 am
it’s really sad.
you know thet we will always support you.
November 19th, 2008 at 9:28 am
yay!
November 19th, 2008 at 9:29 am
wow. thats bitchin’
November 19th, 2008 at 9:29 am
Nice one mate, see you on stage soon!
November 19th, 2008 at 9:31 am
hey mark yh first post!, its so rad 2 hear tht u and tom are tlking again and theres a chance of the return of the best band ever but if u dnt thts fine cause there are still 2 gr8 band plus 44 and AVA. hope travis gets well soon!
November 19th, 2008 at 9:38 am
I’m so glad to hear that things are gettin better again…and that you, Travis an Tom are in contact again… that’s awesome
November 19th, 2008 at 9:39 am
First of all I would like to say that all of your fans really sorry about Chris, Che and Jerry.
Then I would like to just thank you for bringing back your friendship with Tom, I know that this things aren’t easy, but just the start, justo to know that your friendship aren’t over its just, unbelievable. You just don’t know how I feel about know, that the best trio ever is together again, even thus you aren´t with Blink, its just great !
November 19th, 2008 at 9:42 am
please get back together i will make love to you in all ways i can think of!!!! i love you but not in a gay way
uk tour’s on the cards mate
November 19th, 2008 at 9:47 am
I feel for you after the losses you have had but i think its great that you three are talking again!! not because of blink and that but because you guys used to be so funny together as friends and i know you will have funner times again now you are talking!!
Wish travis all the best!!!
November 19th, 2008 at 9:49 am
Thats awesome blink is talkign again
November 19th, 2008 at 9:55 am
wow what a horrible few months it has been! The loss of friends is never easy to get over, but at least some good has come from it, in the shape of old friendships being healed!
It is great news about travis and his recovery (and everybody elses!) and i hope that it cotinues!
All the new studio work sounds exciting and its good that things slowley starting to get back to normal, not that it will ever be the same totally!
November 19th, 2008 at 9:55 am
blink plsssssssssss come back!!
November 19th, 2008 at 9:57 am
That news that you guys are talking has put a huge smile on my face!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Really am so happy!
November 19th, 2008 at 9:58 am
i love you mark im glad to see you back in action take care of yourself! i cant wait for your new record i know it will be nothing short of amazing
November 19th, 2008 at 9:59 am
great to hear from u mate
hope ur ok and all is kool
tis well kool bout tom ect
hurry up and come back to london soon
cheesballs!?!?!
November 19th, 2008 at 10:01 am
good news! I’m excited for the future!
November 19th, 2008 at 10:03 am
wooow mark it’s just great. your reunion with tom has totally made my day. take care
November 19th, 2008 at 10:04 am
Cool news Mark,
BLINK BLINK BLINK. Just get to the UK if you guys talk about the band
Thanks so much for letting us know dude !
November 19th, 2008 at 10:04 am
I cannot express how glad i am to hear of Travis brilliant recovery so far. The last few months mustve been absolute hell for you and your friends having to see so many negative things go down right in front of your eyes. Jerry Finn was THE producer! His legacy will be remembered with nothing but positive outlooks. The music will live on forever and kids through the years will look on the back of some of the best cd’s ever prodced and see his name. : )
On hearing that you, travis and tom are speaking again is the best piece of news ive heard in quite awhile. Born of a terrifying event but nonetheless it can only mean for a positive future : ) Only bring back Blink when everythings ok….im sure itl happen..and when it does you’l be able to cheer the world up again.
R.I.P Chris, Che, Jerry.
November 19th, 2008 at 10:06 am
i miss blink-182…
November 19th, 2008 at 10:07 am
thats great news
November 19th, 2008 at 10:12 am
these 2 months were really hard. i wish you luck. i hope everything will be ok with you.
your words about conversation with tom and travis…and about blink-182…my heart starts beating faster…
*sorry if I have some mistakes in my post..i’m from russia and my english is not so good).
November 19th, 2008 at 10:14 am
I wish you guys all the best and would love to see Blink as the 3 three best friends you always were more than a band! A new album/ tour would just be a bonus.
It’s great to hear Travis is doing well!
Take care of yourself and your family, I hope things get better with time!
x
November 19th, 2008 at 10:16 am
i’m so sorry for chris and che….. but is fine that travis gets better and you,him and tom talk again….
November 19th, 2008 at 10:16 am
and tomorrow is my b-day!!..
November 19th, 2008 at 10:17 am
Sounds amazing,, i like tom, travis and you talked again,, i hope more =)
November 19th, 2008 at 10:17 am
and viva l’italia ….ciao mark
November 19th, 2008 at 10:18 am
OMG!! I can’t believe that last part!! I’m so happy you guys are reconnecting, I hope this keeps going and you guys can be friends again.
November 19th, 2008 at 10:18 am
first of all mark, I know how is to lose a brother, and I really know he is now looking and taking care of you. Life puts things in our life to make us stonger, and you man, you are the best people on stage i’ve known
about travis you are wright he is the best drummer ever
and about blink 182… you should think it twice, second parts are good, but if you’ll do it just to make everyone happy.. then dont do it, do it because you want to be happy, and it will work great
your number 1 fan in Mexico
Juan Mendoza
November 19th, 2008 at 10:20 am
holly fucking crap … the news that you guys found together is the fucking greatest news ive ever read in my wohle life !
November 19th, 2008 at 10:22 am
I was wondering when and if we were ever going to hear your thoughts on the events that have transpired recently. I’m so glad to hear that you all are pushing ahead through the tough times and are back to doing what you do best. You realize that mentioning speaking to Tom is going to spark hope from thousands (including myslef) for a Blink 182 reunion. As great as that would be I can very honestly say that whether it’s Blink or +44, I don’t care. My wife and I love both tremendously and both spin regularly on our IPOD’s and car steroes. We have been waiting ever so patiently and just can’t wait for the day when we can hear the sound of Mr. Hoppus’s amazing voice and Mr. Barker’s thumping beats come roaring back through our speakers again, and this post has given us HOPE WE CAN BELIEVE IN.
Bring the awesome, Mr. Hoppus. Bring the awesome.
November 19th, 2008 at 10:22 am
Thats great news that you guys are talking again. I wish the new +44 cd would come out because my pants are wet just thinking about it lol
November 19th, 2008 at 10:23 am
Holy frick! BLINK!
November 19th, 2008 at 10:27 am
It must have been a hard couple of months for u guys
im realy happy to hear about you and tom speaking again
woooo blink 182 – +44 – Angels and airwaves all kick ass bands:)
November 19th, 2008 at 10:28 am
that last bit is the best thing ive ever heard!
you guys are amazing
November 19th, 2008 at 10:29 am
Im so glad you guys are talking now… hopefully blink 182 will be back
I love blink 182 as much as my life
good luck guys
November 19th, 2008 at 10:29 am
Glad to hear Travis is getting better. Heres hoping for a blink-reunion!
November 19th, 2008 at 10:33 am
I’m really happy to hear that things are looking up, regardless of whether there is a reunion or not.Take care!
November 19th, 2008 at 10:41 am
I’m so sorry for all that has happened lately Mark! I think you’re one of the most awesome guys in the world, and was so relieved when I found out the worlds greatest drummer had survived the crash!
Jerry Finn is defiantly a huge loss, a lot of my favorite records were produced by him!
And if Chris and Che command that much respect from you then they must be worthy of everyone elses.
I couldnt be happier you and Travis are patching things up with Mark, the fans all want a blink-182 reunion, I don’t know anyone who doesn’t! I know it hasnt even been mentioned yet and will be a long way off but the fact its a possibility makes me a lot happier.
Glad you feel better, and stay strong dude.
November 19th, 2008 at 10:49 am
Your totally right mark…. Lifes too short…. Well said Mr. Hoppus.
November 19th, 2008 at 10:50 am
Wow this is an intense post. rest in peace to those we have lost. Mark tom and travis, my 3 idols…. Blink 182 will always be my favourite band, and yes the past is the past so let’s hope for a great future and more good news to come
November 19th, 2008 at 10:56 am
Nice to hear from you again. Sad it had to be after all those things that have happened. Keep on going Mark! Btw, fantastic news that you “blink” guys have started to rebuild your friendship again. It’s so sad to see really good friends like you split up and loose contact with eachother in a way like that.
Peace!
November 19th, 2008 at 10:56 am
Hi Mark,
I agree that life is too short! And i think it would be great if you as Blink 182 had a reunion tour!
If so please, please, please come to Manchester in England because all my friends love your music and my nephews do too.
Also, i know that now everything is all very fresh to you but time is a great healer. you may not think that now and you may even think ‘well, what do you know?!?!?’, but i’ve lost people dear to me. i lost my son whilst giving birth to him and i never thought i could live another day sane without him. the pain of loss is always there but slowly it fades away. some people say things happen for a reason, but i say things happen. there may not be a reason for it. i hope you can look at the positive memories and be comforted by the fact that he was there in your life.
Love Marian
November 19th, 2008 at 10:57 am
Mark, you are very courageous
November 19th, 2008 at 11:00 am
That’s really cool Mark
November 19th, 2008 at 11:05 am
RIP chris and che
and its awesome that you talked with tm again
November 19th, 2008 at 11:06 am
I’m Mike Silvero, from Paraguay. I entered your blog every day for two months hoping to read something and I am sincerely grateful that Travis is well and that you too (with Tom) can contend your differences and find yourselves as friends.
In my native language: Aguyje peeme. That means “Thanks to you” in Guarani.
Your music…your acts, your life can impact in others life. Thanks again.
November 19th, 2008 at 11:07 am
Im glad to hear that you, Tom and Travis finally have spoken.
And blink reunion, no ! I dont want Angels and Airwaves or Plus 44 to break. I just want a Blink tour to really finish it
Im so glad Travis doing so well, and I am sorry about Jerry and Chris. I really am.
November 19th, 2008 at 11:08 am
that is way cool i wish i could have been there for the convo that u guys had … and this was very well put together please post more often
November 19th, 2008 at 11:09 am
oh my god, this news has made my entire year.
i am so happy!
November 19th, 2008 at 11:14 am
wow. just wow. of course everyone is like we want a blink reunion but besides that im glad that travis is making such progress ive met you and trav numerous times and you guys are always nice and your music has been influencing my life since i was a little kid from the transplants to blink to +44 im glad that trav is making a quick come back and im glad that you guys are staying busy. friendship is always number one
November 19th, 2008 at 11:14 am
I am so glad that you guys putting the past behind you and have come together. Even if this means that there will be no blink reunion right away, I am glad to hear that you guy’s patched things up.
November 19th, 2008 at 11:15 am
Hello, very nice that all is OK, hope to hear some new stuff by Plus 44, and who knows, mby some Blink 182 tours? But it’s just dreams, hope to see you in Estonia
. You’ve never been here. Sorry for english, Bye! 
November 19th, 2008 at 11:19 am
hi mark , i am happy for your because you talk again tom. It is sure that I would like blink-182 back together but I think that is most important to return your Leisure
November 19th, 2008 at 11:20 am
Mark, it´s so good have here again.
I really prayed and send good vibes to ur families.
We´re all toghter.
Stay well
November 19th, 2008 at 11:22 am
Sorry to hear about the loss of Jerry, Chris and Che… they will be missed, I still can’t believe that this happened to them
I’m glad you talked to Tom though, you guys have been best friends like… forever and you need to hold your friendship!
Mark, you truly bring the awesome
November 19th, 2008 at 11:24 am
hi mark! i´m feel with you it´s really hard time for you and for people witch do with them but this is life
…. on the other side i´m happy that travis tom and you speak together again 
…you were very good friends and i hope that stay it like now to long long time in future 
and i say hello all in the studio 
November 19th, 2008 at 11:25 am
That was really touching to read Mark. Alot of people were sad to here of Jerry Finn’s passing as well as the horrible accident Travis was in. My respects to your friends who lost their lives. It was pretty shocking to hear about both. When I first heard of the plane crash, It actually shocked me because travis is my favorite drummer. I’m glad to see that yourself,travis and Tom have been speaking. You have no idea how much that means to a true Blink fan, even if you guys aren’t playing together in a band, that does’nt mean that Blink doesn’t exist. Blink was not just a band, Blink was Travis, Tom and You, 3 people who were amazing friends and created something that changed more lives that the 3 of you could ever know. All these people who are bitter that Blink broke up arent true blink 182 fans. And when one door closes, another door opens, and you guys walked through that door and created something else, which is a big step from playing in a band for that long and then having it end. Plus-44 and Angels and Airwaves are both Truly great bands. Its like splitting the cookie into 2 peices. Thanks to the 3 of you and your other band members for giving me music that I can listen to everyday and not get bored. You guys rock!
-Oakley
November 19th, 2008 at 11:26 am
I’m glad to hear that the Blink guys are talking again… I’m happy for all 3 of them. I’ve looked forward to this day since the end of 182, and just to know that they are talking again with positive attitudes, well I’m really glad, it’s all I wanted to see happen
Good luck on the revived friendships Mark, Tom, and Trav.
November 19th, 2008 at 11:27 am
i don’t think any one could be happier
November 19th, 2008 at 11:27 am
I know I speak for many of your fans when I say everyone was in our prayers after the accident. Without personally knowing Travis, I know that he is a great person. We’re all lucky to still have him around. It’s wonderful to hear some positive news in light of this…life is definitely too short. Best of luck in working on the new album, I’m sure it’s going to be totally rad. Live long, and prosper
Jay
November 19th, 2008 at 11:28 am
Thank you. I’m very, very, very fucking amped that you three are talking again. This makes me so happy, after the break-up, it’s all I wanted. I just want you guys to be there for each other again. Good for you guys. I’m so happy for you three. You three do what you need to do, sort everything out. Thank you guys for being mature about this. Life IS too short, and I’m glad this has happened. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
November 19th, 2008 at 11:28 am
well, at least something good came out from all of this.
Brazil loves you, Mark!
November 19th, 2008 at 11:31 am
reading this,its probably da happiest moment in my life,sure it doesn mean blink will deffo b bak,but i think da thing dat upset me nd most ppl was dat mark nd tom wer so close nd never did talk…..until now!!!!!!im ao pleased for em
November 19th, 2008 at 11:32 am
yayy! i’m so happy to hear you guys are becoming friends again
and i am very sorry about your friend chris…it sounds like he was an incredible person. my thoughts and prayers go out to you and travis – you guys are my heros. i started listening to blink 182 when i was seven years old on cassette tapes, and i still have dude ranch on cassette tape and it actually still plays! your music is the sound track to my life i love you guys, tom included
November 19th, 2008 at 11:33 am
Ah Mark my man! I’m really sorry for all that happened those last months and it’s good to hear from you again, I read hope!
The other day I was feeling quite low and I fell on the new fall out boy video,
seeing you in it was a cool surprise and it cheered me up right in the face!
Thanks for being an inspiration =)
November 19th, 2008 at 11:33 am
Mark,
im glad to see your making it through this, and im glad to hear that you and tom and travis fianlly realize that life is entirely to short to fight and not get along, i hope every thing works out for you!!
ooo and whats up with that fraud lawsuit?
-SAGE
November 19th, 2008 at 11:33 am
Put’s foi melhor presente qe ja ganhei de aniversarioo !
vlw
November 19th, 2008 at 11:35 am
Cooooool!!!!
November 19th, 2008 at 11:37 am
Really the hardest time for you, but i am really happy that Tom is talking with u guys again
November 19th, 2008 at 11:42 am
incredible.
November 19th, 2008 at 11:45 am
Great!
November 19th, 2008 at 11:45 am
Its so good to hear from you man.
I cant imagine what youve been through and how tough things have been.
We were all behind you all the way
look forward to hearing from you again soon
and to hear you tom n travis have been hanging out has made my day.
November 19th, 2008 at 11:47 am
BEST NEWS EVER, I’M SO HAPPY, I LOVE YOU ALL SO MUCH!
November 19th, 2008 at 11:49 am
Mark I swear to God a blink-182 Reunion would mean the world to me. I never got to see you guys live, and it’s awesome to hear that you guys are putting everything behind you.
November 19th, 2008 at 11:50 am
Words can’t even explain how happy I am right now.
November 19th, 2008 at 11:50 am
Hell yeah
You three will be friends forever
- “anything thats dead shall be regrown”
Stay fly
November 19th, 2008 at 11:52 am
glad to see you back , hope things will get better for you !
November 19th, 2008 at 11:54 am
thank you.
November 19th, 2008 at 11:58 am
HELLO MARK I’M HAPPY TO HERE YOU ARE PICKING UP. CHANGES CAN SLOW US DOWN AND SOMETIMES IT’S SO HARD TO GET BACK UP, ALSO I THINK THAT YOU GUYS TLKING IS THE BEST NEWS EVER RIGHT KNOW. HOPEFULLY IT WILL IMPROVE AND WE CAN SEE YOU TOGETHER AGAIN MORE IMPORTANTLY HERE YOU TOO LOVE NICOLE
November 19th, 2008 at 11:59 am
i think i just pissed myself
mark i fucking love you and the fact that you and tom and travis all talked together is the best thing that could happen to be( besides a full blowout reuinion) i love you dude i have all the the music youve ever made according to wikipedia and a couple other sites
you changed my life through music and even go me through the toughest times ever
hahha have fun
November 19th, 2008 at 12:00 pm
holy shit!
November 19th, 2008 at 12:01 pm
dude you changed the course of my life (for the better)
with your music
i just got revived
November 19th, 2008 at 12:02 pm
my girlfriend is a freak, and she cried when she read that you, tom, and travis were all talking again. Good to see that things are working out for you guys.
November 19th, 2008 at 12:11 pm
thats awesome that you guys are actully talking
November 19th, 2008 at 12:13 pm
Mark, I’m so glad you posted again. You’re truly an inspiration to my life everyday and in every sense of the word. Thank you for being so strong in these times, it makes me know that I too have it in me to be strong during my tough times in life. Take care and I can’t wait to see what’s next for you and the art you create.
Disappear
Sincerely,
Joey P.
November 19th, 2008 at 12:14 pm
If Blink 182 had a reunion tour it would probably be the greatest thing that has happened in the music world in decades.
November 19th, 2008 at 12:19 pm
OMFG -> tom, travis, and i have all spoken together.
Oh yeah…Tks god!
November 19th, 2008 at 12:20 pm
Wow Dude!
I don’t even know what to say.
I am glad Travis is doing well and behind a kit again
and I’m obviously stoked on the 3 of you talking.
You have influenced and changed my life in more ways
than I could ever begin to tell you.
Keep making music man! Good luck with everything.
*I have your last album art tattooed on my left arm*
Stay Gold,
Wayne
November 19th, 2008 at 12:20 pm
i love u tom i miss blink:(
November 19th, 2008 at 12:21 pm
Dude you made my day… so glad u are friends again.
Hope to hear some new +44 news soon
wish you an awesome day
November 19th, 2008 at 12:25 pm
cool im happy for you guys
November 19th, 2008 at 12:27 pm
I really can’t believe it!
In my opinion blink needn’t come back,but it’s good,you are talking again
good old friendships couldn’t be on ice forever
November 19th, 2008 at 12:28 pm
I love when you guys talk! it makes me and anill smile big.
November 19th, 2008 at 12:32 pm
i’m glad you’re all doing better. best of luck to everybody
November 19th, 2008 at 12:33 pm
Sooo happy you guys are talking again!!
You went through so much and just to have you 3 being civil and talking means so much
November 19th, 2008 at 12:34 pm
this news just made me day
November 19th, 2008 at 12:34 pm
this news just made my day
November 19th, 2008 at 12:36 pm
Holy crap. I just woke up and shat my pants reading this!
If blink-182 is back together, I WILL run around school naked!
SO EXCITED!
November 19th, 2008 at 12:36 pm
wow, its great to hear from you. Its also great that blink is talking again. Its cool if you dont have a reunion anytime soon, you probably are cocentrating on your own projects. Life is too short, and its great that you guys are reconnecting. When I was reading this I never thought to read that last paragraph. I was so happy and excited. You guys were so close and that one of the reasons I loved you guys. I’m so happy to to see things are getting better.
November 19th, 2008 at 12:39 pm
Great to hear from you again!
I’m very sad about everything that have happend the past mounth, but it is sure good that you and travis have talked to tom.
Must feelt good
Greetings / Dennis (swe)
November 19th, 2008 at 12:43 pm
Hi Mark,
glad to finally hear from you again. I’m sure you realize that the past tragic events also affects your fans, so it means the world to me (as I’m sure it does for many others) that you took the time to post this blog. I was shocked to hear about the plane crash, and I was so glad to hear Travis would recover. I also felt selfish, as I noticed I was worrying about +44 never finishing up the album you’ve started. And I also felt ashamed, as I suddenly realized I hoped this tragic event might lead to you reconnecting with Tom, and maybe even a blink-182 comeback tour……
Well, I hope you, or anyone else for that matter, don’t judge me for the fact that I love the music you make, and that I feel it would be an additional tragedy if you would not keep on recording and releasing albums. Be it blink, +44 or Boxcar….. I simply need your melodies in my life…
I hope you will be able to grow stronger as a band and as friends after this, so that at least (in a small scale, of course) something good will come out of the past events. The fact that you and Tom are talking again is great to hear. I have had falling out’s with former bandmates myself, and it’s allways good when you reconnect.
Anyways, be strong Mark…
p.
November 19th, 2008 at 12:43 pm
Sorry to hear about all the sadness that has happened in the recent months, but I am glad to hear that Travis is getting better and making music again after surviving that terrible crash. I also am glad to hear you and Travis are also talking to Tom again, I hope your friendship is rekindled despite the tragedies that have brought you back together as friends
November 19th, 2008 at 12:45 pm
thankyou.
November 19th, 2008 at 12:46 pm
i think IF blink get back together u should dour first show in Dublin seeing asthe last 1 b4 the split was there . plz?
?
November 19th, 2008 at 12:47 pm
hello mark… i’m brazilian… i’m here because i read it that you posted.
you have many fans in Brazil because you aren’t just a musician but one man that if it matter with others….
you are de best! one day try visit us with some projetcs… taht you have or will have…h heauhaehh
thanks for your attencion!
November 19th, 2008 at 12:57 pm
I happt for you guys, that you are reconnecting
Glad to hear your finally back!
Stay stong about everything
Your awesome!
November 19th, 2008 at 12:58 pm
Hi Mark…
I need tell you that I dream about you
every night …
and…I know you from somewhere that is not today and not yesterday …Please,come to Brazil…
I love you so much,and you is my hero,you is
my dad…
November 19th, 2008 at 1:01 pm
I’m the happiest person alive i’m gonna cry ! I just cant belive my favorite guys on earth are friends again !!! this is freaking AWESOME !!!
I love them so much, if they are getting back togeher it will be the best thing in the world !
November 19th, 2008 at 1:03 pm
is a beatiful day
November 19th, 2008 at 1:03 pm
I Whould Put a banner up In The city centre and put “BLINK 182 THE GREATEST BAND IN HISTORY ARE BACK!”
November 19th, 2008 at 1:09 pm
this is the best day of my life!!!!!!!
come you guys just need to reunite blink 182!!!!!
i am so happy right now you have no idea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 19th, 2008 at 1:10 pm
Great to hear from you, Mark. My best to you, your family, Travis, Tom, and their families.
November 19th, 2008 at 1:11 pm
Hey Mark,
It fucking blows with all the shit that happened and I send my condolences to all that were effected. On the brighter side of things, it’s real rad that you, Tom and Travis are all talking again. You guys were (and still are) the fucking coolest, together or apart. You guys all made some sick music together and even when you weren’t together, you guys have always been tearin’ it up in the punk scene. Anyway, reunion or no reunion, I think it’s really cool that you guys are all talkin’ again. It’s professional and really friendly and even if there’s no Blink reunion it still brings a good end to that story. Although I’m saying all this… might as well fall in with the crowd. PLEASE DO A REUNION!! There, now I look like just about everyone else on the comment page! But I actually mean it, a reunion would be one of the best things in my entire life. Hopefully you guys do. If not, I’ll still be happy knowing you’re all talking again. It’s really cool.
Your butt monkey,
Travis
http://www.myspace.com/wwkband
November 19th, 2008 at 1:14 pm
ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh … very happy
…the dream continues !!!
November 19th, 2008 at 1:15 pm
I swer that i cry
November 19th, 2008 at 1:17 pm
oh my god!!!!!!!!!!!!!
its the one best days in my life,
first i play with my friends so much time
later come back to my computer and saw this
oh man….
November 19th, 2008 at 1:19 pm
Mark,
well, i think god writes straight with crooked lines, maybe the whole Travis thing comes as a spark of a new realationship, a new perspective of life, not to reunite, but to change you guys, in the meaning that, of course, life is too short, and maybe if you wouldn`t reconcile, who knows when it would be, or if it would. sometimes people just want you to get back as blink, but as human beings all of these past events can be forgiven, and the things that have been happening lately has to be a god thing, a masterplan for you to be friends again, and some people would be glad if you guys just start talking again, restart your friendship, as you said, life is short, you never know when it comes to an end. of course, people expects blink to get back again, but this is not as important as LOVE, love for your equals, your friends, this maybe hidden for some time, but it never disappears, love can come back, and what we see now is a great thing.
November 19th, 2008 at 1:19 pm
Hi Mark…Please,come to Brazil..I need see you…
is a dream…I love you so much,I know you from somewhere that is not today and not yesterday …you is my hero.you is my dad !!!
I was very happy to know that you and Tom are talking again, because the friendship of you was beautiful *-*
I really dream with the return of Blink 182 and to meet “personally” you, it would be possible?
well … I think I am a girl who loves you very
and I would like to maintain some contact … *-*
E-mail : baby_like.no.other@hotmail.com
I love you…..?
November 19th, 2008 at 1:24 pm
this is why you guys are my heroes.
November 19th, 2008 at 1:26 pm
Mark that is the best thing i’ve ever heard!!!! can not believe i just read that, but im not gunna lie it made my day, my year, my life. can not to hear more. That reunion tour sounds realllllyyy good
November 19th, 2008 at 1:33 pm
this update just about made my life. thanks.
November 19th, 2008 at 1:34 pm
Hi Mark. First off I just wanted to say that I’m sorry to hear about the deaths of Jerry, Chris, and Che. They sound like amazing people and their memories will sure live on!
I was also happy to hear that DJ AM and Travis survived the plane crash and are recovering, all the best to them!
Blink 182 was the first rock band I ever got into (back in 2002) and the first music that I was amazed by. I remember sitting in my room, listening to Enema of the State and Take off Your Pants and Jacket, and just being amazed by the music I heard! 5 years ago when the untitled album came out, I picked it up the day it came out and had a great time listening to it!
While I understand that bands break up all the time, it was hard to imagine that you and Travis were no longer friends with Tom. I knew that you would all be talking again eventually, and it’s awesome to hear that you’re all on good terms again! I know it’s asking a lot, but as you know, millions of fans around the world would like to see Blink 182 reunite!! I hope you can do everything you can to reunite the band. Even if you tour and don’t make records that would be amazing, since I’ve never been to a Blink 182 show. I say that Tom cancels his plans for the 3rd AVA album and that Blink 182 reunites!
Thanks a lot for the update, all the best!
November 19th, 2008 at 1:35 pm
Lol, when I read this, I came a little.
Those four paragraphs left me speechless.
Good that you, Tom and Travis are all talking together again. Not that you might reform blink-182, but that you are friends again, and talking, although not in the best of circumstances. I would rather you become friends again, and don’t reform blink, rather than don’t talk at all.
(: Cheer up Mark, everyone goes at some point, it’s life. It was their time to go, and all we can do is wish them the best.
November 19th, 2008 at 1:37 pm
Made my day
Best wishes for Mark, Tom and Travis.
November 19th, 2008 at 1:38 pm
mark u just made my life a way bit more intresting sorry 4 ur loss btw but on the subject of a posseable blink reunion? FUCKING RAD
keep updating man meeens a lot
November 19th, 2008 at 1:42 pm
Hi Mark…Please,come to Brazil..I need see you…
is a dream…I love you so much,I know you from somewhere that is not today and not yesterday …you is my hero.you is my dad !!!
I was very happy to know that you and Tom are talking again, because the friendship of you was beautiful *-*
I really dream with the return of Blink 182 and to meet “personally” you, it would be possible?
well … I think I am a girl who loves you very
and I would like to maintain some contact … *-*
E-mail : baby_like.no.other@hotmail.com
I love you…..?
November 19th, 2008 at 1:43 pm
OH YEAH
November 19th, 2008 at 1:46 pm
Great to see the 3 of you are talking and that Tom didn’t ignore Travis’s condition like everyone thought. I have a new found respect for the guy now.
November 19th, 2008 at 1:50 pm
i am so so happy right now.i am jumping up and down in joy.that was the best thing i have ever read.im so glad that your talking again.YAY
November 19th, 2008 at 1:50 pm
hi…
condolences & praise (not being the right word)
that shits just as bad as mine.
and i’m glad B-182 are talking.
i love you guys.
me and my band aspire to your music.
i really do hope you do a comeback tour or gig.
YOU ROCK.
keep posting… your funny =]
devoted fan…
Sophie xxxxxxx
November 19th, 2008 at 1:51 pm
thanks for posting this to let us know whats been going on. im excited for all the projects your working on, and im really really happy that you, travis, and tom all got together. you guys had, above anything else, an amazing friendship, and im really happy that you guys were able to talk. good luck with everything mark! your amazing and i love hearing from you! i hope these next few months will be an improvement!
much love!
rip chris baker
November 19th, 2008 at 1:53 pm
hi mark! it’s really made my day to finaly hear from you again, especially after Travis accident and stuff. Glad to hear that everything is working out great and that we’ll soon be kicking some new amazing music from you guys! and seriously, think about heading out for a nostalgic blink tour some day in the future
it would be so awesome, not just for us, the fans, but i think it would do a great thing do you and the two friends of yours! / Thanks from Sweden
November 19th, 2008 at 1:57 pm
OMFGOMFGOMFGOMFGOFMGOMFGOMGOMFGOMFGOMFGOMFGOMFGOMG!!!
i have been waiting sooo long to hear that
i love you guys <3
November 19th, 2008 at 1:58 pm
WOOOOOOOW I can’t believe just what i’ve been reading !! omgggggg this is simply incredible omg i’m so fucking happy right now !!
November 19th, 2008 at 1:58 pm
bring.blink.back.
November 19th, 2008 at 1:59 pm
OMFGOMFGOMFGOMFGOFMGOMFGOMGOMFGOMFGOMFGOMFGOMFGOMG!!!
i have been waiting sooo long to hear that
i love you <3
November 19th, 2008 at 2:00 pm
I LOVE YUO MARKKKKKKKKKKKKKK
YOU IS MY HEROE
BLINK FOREVER AND EVER
BRAZIL LOVE YOU
FOREVER IN MY HEART BLINK FOREVER YAHHHHHHHHHH
November 19th, 2008 at 2:00 pm
“A little death makes life more beautiful.”
though, the deaths in the plane crash are deffinitely not considered ‘little.’
Chris and Che will be missed forever. RIP.
November 19th, 2008 at 2:03 pm
OMFG !jsuis si contente pour toi !: )
Im so happy for you : ) !
November 19th, 2008 at 2:06 pm
I knew that when you posted the next blog, it would be great news, but GOD DAMN! I never thought it would be THIS damn good. This was the best written, best blog I ever read for many reasons. I’m sorry for the loss of the two friends of yours Mark…it’s def. a hard thing, this i know from past deaths with my friends and family….
on a positive note, i’m glad you tom and travis are talking…even if a reunion isn’t in order for anytime soon…this is the best news to hear regardless
November 19th, 2008 at 2:08 pm
BLINK 182 WILL GET BACK TOGETHER IN MY PANTS
November 19th, 2008 at 2:21 pm
Hello,
I am so sorry for your loss and that you have been going through such a hard time. On a lighter note, I am glad that Travis is recovering. Best wishes to all of you. It is hard to put into words how glad I am to hear that you, Tom and Travis have been spending time together and trying to forget the past. You guys have millions of fans so you probably hear this all the time but I just want to say that Blink-182 is my favorite band of all time. You three are amazing musicians and song-writers and performers. Your music has inspired me so much and there is not a single blink song that I dont like. I love your music but I also loved how you guys were all such good friends within the band and knew how o have fun. You guys are hilairious! I really like +44 too, but it s just not the same. I was so sad to hear that Tom had not been on speaking terms with you and Travis because I couldn’t believe such a harmonious group could fall apart. I don’t know if the Blink reunion is just a rumor, but if there is any possibility I strongly support it! All of my friends love you guys and you have zillions of fans!!!!!!!! I think a blink reunion would be a giant success and I am so excited at the idea of new music from your guys although your albums from the past never get old for me your music is truly timeless.
Thank you for the music you have made in the past and I hope to hear some new Blink stuff in the future.-Devin
November 19th, 2008 at 2:26 pm
this made my day..this is seriously the BEST news I have head in months, no joke
I love all of you and am devastated to hear about your loss.
As for you three all talking again..that is so incredibly awesome.
-Isaac
November 19th, 2008 at 2:28 pm
A Blink reunion would be ideal, but for now I think that true Blink fans can overlook that and just be happy that you guys are back to being friends.
November 19th, 2008 at 2:31 pm
mark i’m from chile and this december i go to USA to work
i’ll like to know if you can contact me.. to this way i can see you in USA =(
you make me this day.. the best day ever!
November 19th, 2008 at 2:34 pm
im so happy when i read this blog.
i luv tom mark travis so fuckin much…..
bring blink back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LETS GO DONT WAIT THIS NIGHT IS ALMOST OVER!!!!!
November 19th, 2008 at 2:44 pm
mark im so happy you and tom are talking again
November 19th, 2008 at 2:53 pm
It’s a miracle that Travis made it out alive I think that the Accident was a sign that God wanted the three of you to reconnect, I mean if Travis would have died Tom wouldnt have had the chance to patch things up with him and live the rest of his live knowing that. like you said lives too short to hold a grudge and 4 years is a REALLY long time and besides, everyone knew you and Tom couldn’t keep your hands off eachother for that long because of these,
“everyday I have to talk to Mark and if I don’t, it’s just not the same day”- Tom
“If anything bad crazy, or exciting happens Tom’s the first person I want to call”-Mark
those arent the exact words but something like that! <33 love you.
November 19th, 2008 at 3:03 pm
This brings tears to my eyes, and goosebumps.
November 19th, 2008 at 3:04 pm
I can’t be happier.. You are friends again.
November 19th, 2008 at 3:05 pm
damn, most commets ever *gg*
November 19th, 2008 at 3:06 pm
Hopefully all goes well with you guys!
x]
November 19th, 2008 at 3:09 pm
Man, good to hear that. im deeply sorry for your friends, you know the whole world is waiting for your music. more mature music maybe as obviously we all are a bit older, im 21 and i started to listen to blink when i was 13. first of all, thank u for being such a good person, live your life and plz give me the chance to see a blink 182 show, i live in spain and i couldn’t in the past. this time ill go to the states so hopefully ill see u. hope travis the best. take care
Ian
November 19th, 2008 at 3:09 pm
Man Mark.
You don’t understand what some of us are feeling after hearing that there is the slightest possibility that Blink might be reborn. You don’t understand how much those albums have helped all of us. And we still NEED that music. You are all such great influences, i beg you to make us feel those feelings and help us.
You’re a fucking genius and I’m sorry about the hard times you’re going through, you and your friends are in our thoughts.
Thank you for everything.
November 19th, 2008 at 3:16 pm
hey mark i know its been harsh times for u
but im glad everything its getting back to the beat
thats all
greetings from colombia
and sorry 4 my english xD
November 19th, 2008 at 3:17 pm
Man, ju have just opened the Pandora box …
and for the kid who said those where the most amazing paragraphs he had ever read,
KID, READ A BOOK, YOU CAN GET TEM IN THE LI-BRA-RY!!!!!
November 19th, 2008 at 3:20 pm
Mark, I’m so sorry for all the terrible things that went down. What happened was a tragedy but I’m still glad the Travis was able to make it out. This world would be incomplete without him and his incredible skills. Your friends will remain in my thoughts.
As for you and Tom speaking again, I’m astonished! I can’t believe it yet because what happened seemed very… final. I’ll try and suppress it but this gives me unparalleled hope for a Blink reunion of some kind. I hope Tom could get on board for something like that, you and Travis too! I hope you know how important your music is to me and thousands of other kids all over the world. Without Blink I do not know what I would be like now. Blink will always be my favorite band, forever.
Your pretty much the most amazing person on the planet sooo… keep it up?
Thanks for the optimistic hope!
Michelle
November 19th, 2008 at 3:21 pm
This is the best news I have heard in a very, very long time. I work at a record store called Newbury Comics (in Boston) and I had a dream three nights ago that you guys did an in-store performance……creepy, yet very coincidental. You guys should totally go on a reunion tour!
November 19th, 2008 at 3:24 pm
MARK PLS READ THIS
MARK PLS READ THIS
MARK PLS READ THIS
MARK PLS READ THIS
MARK PLS READ THIS
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MARK PLS READ THIS
MARK PLS READ THIS
MARK PLS READ THIS
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I’m getting a tatoo tomorrow that says this date…. because you blink talks again.
On my wrist. I love you. I dearly do. Nothing in this world compares to the love I have for blink and your friendship. You are my best friends, although I don’t know you. I love you more then anything in this fucking crazy and corrupted world.
Since the day you brocke up I wasn’t myself anymore. Now, I don’t wanna sound sentimental. but I cried when I read this blog entry. I cried like I never cried before. It was tears full of happines.
You are my idols. My friends. My everything
Lot’s of Love, Blecky (Germany).
A fan that will support you forever. Of that you can be sure.
November 19th, 2008 at 3:31 pm
Im sorry to hear about the hard times your going through, your all in my thoughts. <3 im soooo glad Travis recovered so well & of course nice and quickly. Bloody best drummer in the world, no doubt about that.
…that last paragraph actually made my heart beat so fast, oh my gosh!!!! You are all absolutely incredible, i can never think of the right word to say about you, Tom and Travis because the word i am looking for is just too fucking great to even have a word for…it all makes sense
Anyway whatever you do, i’ll ALWAYS support and i want to thank you all for such great music you have given to my life.
Rachel x
November 19th, 2008 at 3:39 pm
OMFG YOU GUYS TALKED TO TOM!
AWESOME!
im really proud of you guys
rip lil chris, che, and jerry finn
November 19th, 2008 at 3:41 pm
YAY im happy that everyone was talking together and that you are back talking to us, im kind of new here:-)
November 19th, 2008 at 3:48 pm
Wow! I am sooooooo excited and very happy. It is nice to know that everything is good now. And it’s good that you introduce All Time Low. I am still very HAPPY!
November 19th, 2008 at 3:50 pm
Loved the clip of you on the red carpet with Motion city!!!
hope you had fun!
http://embed.mtvu.com/mark-hoppus-and-motion-city-soundtrack-on-the-red-carpet-at-the-woodie-awards-2008/
November 19th, 2008 at 3:52 pm
Hey Mark,
My heart goes out to you for your loss. I’m glad to hear Travis is recovering well. I like most of your fans here, am thrilled just to hear the possibility of Blink-182 reuniting. I have been a fan for a long time.. Blink-182 is my all time favourite band! As weird as it sounds, listening to Blink reminds me of some great teenage memories. I hope everything works out for all of you.
I have my fingers crossed for a future reuniting of Blink-182.
November 19th, 2008 at 3:56 pm
its amazing…..
I have been waiting for almost four years….. for at least you guys to talk to one another all i really wanted was for you guys to still be friends. (Even though a reunion would be awesomeley awesome)
-and i am eager to hear new stuff from you! it brings a smile to my face each time i hear your voice on a new song.
November 19th, 2008 at 3:57 pm
OMG ;O
thats GREAT!
love u guys!
November 19th, 2008 at 3:58 pm
Oh my god!1 i can’t stop smiling! i Can’t believe this day has actually come!!
You guys are talking again! This is like super exciting!
November 19th, 2008 at 4:03 pm
Hey Mark, it’s great to hear from you again. I really can’t imagine how rough the past few months must have been, my best wishes go out to you for the good friends you have all lost recently.
As for your last paragraph, it seriously made me so happy (and I can’t deny a wee bit emotional as well haha!), I read it before work this morning and I definitely left the house grinning! Honestly though, a Blink reunion is the furthest thing from my mind at this point, more than anything it’s just brilliant to know that you’re all making the effort to mend some bridges, but I think we can all agree that these things take time.
Anyway, thanks for updating… take care.
Clare
November 19th, 2008 at 4:06 pm
IM CRYING RIGHT NOW! TRAVIS,TOM AND MARK FRIENDS AGAIN! I CANT BELIEVE THIS! FUCKK! I LOVE YOU SOOO MUCH!
THINK IN COME BACK WITH BLINK 182, STAY TOGETHER FOR THE KIDS, IS NOT A BAD IDDEA!
I REALLY LOVE YOU(L
A182
November 19th, 2008 at 4:11 pm
Mark,
After everything that has happened Im glad to see that everything has been getting better. You guys are my heroes. Your music is my therapy for EVERYTHING. so thank you for that. I hope one day Blink can get back together. I missed you guys in concert then, I wont miss it again, not for anything in the world!!! my boyfriend loves you guys and his band loves you, and they introduced me to blink. i dont know how i lasted so long without your music.
im praying for you travis
<3
November 19th, 2008 at 4:16 pm
it’s great to hear you guys talking again. friends should always be friends…it’s funny too as i first visited this site yesterday wondering when you would post again and surely enough you did. thanks for the update
November 19th, 2008 at 4:21 pm
i’m so sorry about your loss mark.
i’m glad that you, tom, and travis are talking again.
November 19th, 2008 at 4:24 pm
I love blink-182 I love you guys…
please God, Please God we want blink back!!
November 19th, 2008 at 4:31 pm
Today on my drive into work I was listening to the Blink 182 album thinking about how freakin sweet it would be if you guys all did another record…. I am sure all of you feel the same way.
When times are tough, thats the best time to bring the awesome!!
November 19th, 2008 at 4:34 pm
OHMYGOD I CANT BELEIVE IT MARK! THE BEST NEWS IN THE WORLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SO GLAD
♥♥♥
November 19th, 2008 at 4:40 pm
Holy god… that was… orgasmic
November 19th, 2008 at 4:40 pm
I am so fucking happy that you’re all talking, you guys are role models to millions and now you’re all talking again its just fantastic, ive had a really bad few days but this cheers me up so much.
ily all.
November 19th, 2008 at 4:41 pm
This was a truely epic post Mark. You explained to all your fans just what’s been happening in the last 2 months. I felt so bad for you and then heard you were talking with Tom. That’s amazing news, I’m really happy for you. I’d love to have been there when you met him. Now you need to answer some questions like,”is it awkward in any way between you two?”
I don’t know if blink will reunite, I never got to see you live even though your last concert was in Ireland! It killed me for so long but now I have hope I’ll get to see you. I remember you once said that blink would never make a record that wasn’t produced by Jerry Finn(Tales from beneath your mom) and I just watched the album launch and saw how much he actually meant to the band.
I would give you a kidney to see you play on stage with Tom and Travis back playing drums! I’d give you a kidney anyway,just to say that mark Hoppus has my kidney, it would look cool on my CV!
November 19th, 2008 at 4:42 pm
Hello Mark, first let me say that I was very happy to learn of the recovery of Travis, he is a strong man and all we knew that would happen. As you said at the post, we are asking us if the Blink-182 will return, I ask you to send any news on this fact to your fans because we are hopeful and anxious in relation to Blink-182; The Blink-182 was a sensational phenomenon. I and thousands of fans hope a day we can see you together again. A big kiss.
November 19th, 2008 at 4:46 pm
MARK FOR PRESIDENT
November 19th, 2008 at 4:48 pm
Mark!
I’m sorry about your losses but I’m way glad you’re getting through it and I’m glad that Travis and DJ AM are doing good. I can’t imagine how intense and overwhelming what you’re going through would be.
I’m so stoked about you, Tom and Travis talking again! I read this this morning before I left and it definatly made my day.
Cliche time! :
I wouldn’t be who I am today and I wouldn’t have met such amazing friends if it wasn’t for you and Blink. Thank you so so much.
Like my friend Devin said, I’m really excited for the new +44 and New Found Glory records!
Your fan,
JR (:
November 19th, 2008 at 4:55 pm
if i had one concert to go to, out of any band that there ever were.
damn straight itd be fucking blink 182. Im not ganna get my hopes
up but i will wish you good luck for the future. great post mark
youre the shit!
November 19th, 2008 at 4:57 pm
oh my god! i read this half an hour ago and my pulse has still yet to slow down!!
please blink 182 get back together!!! gahhhh i can promise you i would dedicate my life to seeing every concert! screw the aquabats, +44, AVA, boxcar racer, the transplants and any other band i’m forgetting! they aren’t blink-182!! DAMMIT we ALWAYS want you to STAY TOGETHER FOR THE KIDS, we’re all FEELING THIS possbility of a reunion after this ROLLERCOASTER of a break up. I MISS YOU guys and ALL THE SMALL THINGS you guys try to come up with just don’t stop my CAROUSEL of a had from spinning DOWN into sadness, so SHUT UP and let’s get you guys back together!
November 19th, 2008 at 4:57 pm
today is my 17 bday and last year i wished that blink would be friends again. and a year and one day later it came true i can’t believe it
November 19th, 2008 at 5:01 pm
the best news!!!!! im so so so happy, thanks !!!!!!
November 19th, 2008 at 5:01 pm
Hello mark… it is too grate read that maybe blink can be together again…
blink is the best thing than could be in my life..
sorry, but i dont know how to speak in english.. so.. you dont understand me..
here ir argentina we have a FORO dedicate to blink… so..
http://www.thiscantbetheend.foroes.net
you can see that we love you and blink and we wont really really you come back.
CATU
November 19th, 2008 at 5:10 pm
mark, you’re amazing. reunion or no reunion i’m glad you guys are talking again – life is too short. good luck with everything and i can’t wait to hear the new stuff!
November 19th, 2008 at 5:13 pm
Man
we all love you
cheers from Brazil
hope everything’s get better o/
November 19th, 2008 at 5:18 pm
Thanks Blink-182, you made me dream!! S2
November 19th, 2008 at 5:19 pm
WOW! this is fantastic! just the thought of you guys talking again makes me so happy. It would be the best thing ever if you just start blink again or something. by now, i’m so excited that you are reconnecting as friends, as you said it Mark. It was a pitty that you didn’t talk to each other, knowing the WONDERFUL things you said about each other some years ago.
November 19th, 2008 at 5:21 pm
ummm OMG after know blog for two months this is awesome!!! MArk you should totally get plus 44 on modlife or move himynameismark to modlife..That would be bad ass..Im soo happy for u guys being friends and talking again.
November 19th, 2008 at 5:22 pm
wow!!!!!!! bring back blink!! emm sorry i don´t speake english very well!!!!
blink need come back!!!
everyone wants blink back!!!!!!
i love you!!!!! tom travis mark!!! wow!!!!
plus is good ava is good but blink wow!!!!!!
amaranta182!!!!!!
November 19th, 2008 at 5:31 pm
wow.
brought tears of sadness to my eye.
then
brought tears of joy.
<3 AOS
November 19th, 2008 at 5:36 pm
Hey Mark, first time I have commented on here, but I have read your blog now and then.
Its a nice feeling when old friends come together again, hope Travis gets behind those drums soon =]
Being a bassist myself, I aspire to a guy like you but its real nice when you see someone appreciating what they have got.
Take care dude =]
November 19th, 2008 at 5:51 pm
Mark! Ive Just Read 4 Of The Best Paragraphs I Could Ever Read.. I Feel For You With Chris And Che.. R.I.P
Im Amazed To Hear Blink Are Talking Again =]
They Were And Still Are My Favorite Band.. I Hope One Day To Meet You Guys.. Your All My Idols And I Couldnt Wish For Anything More Than For My Heroes To Reunite And Take Over The World Of Music Once Again..
Im Pretty Much Obsessed With Blink And I Would Love A Reunion & A UK Tour
Kyle.
November 19th, 2008 at 5:52 pm
OMG this is the cooolest thing ive heard in 3 FUCKIN YEARS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 19th, 2008 at 5:53 pm
Please get back together. Leave the past in the past. And do this so my life can finally be complete.
November 19th, 2008 at 6:00 pm
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WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW
It makes me so happy
LOVEEEE YAAAAAAAAAAA
:$$
sabri_blinkera_182@hotmail.com
http://www.fotolog.com/sabrii182
http://www.b182.com/sabrina
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November 19th, 2008 at 6:02 pm
First of all, my sympathies go out to you and Travis, for the loss of your friends. I can only imagine how hard this is on all of you, and you have my condolences. Second, it’s great to hear you guys are talking with Tom again. Regardless of whether or not this means a reunion, it’s so good to hear you’re all staying connected.
Never stop being amazing.
November 19th, 2008 at 6:08 pm
Wow, I’m really really bummed about what happened to Jerry, “Che” and Chris. I want to send my condolences to their families. I was horrified when I got the news but I’m glad that Travis doing well. And DJ AM, I don’t really follow him but I’m glad he’s doing well too. As far as the “you getting back into the recording studio” thing, that’s dope, I’m stoked that you’re getting back into the swing of things, because that’s the only way to do it. Even if your life takes a turn in the wrong direction, the only way to recover is to get back on the road, and that’s what you did so that’s sick. And oh my god, I was smiling a mile wide when I read that you, Tom and Travis were talking again. I’m so happy that you guys are hanging again. Grudges are stupid and the more people you know, the happier you are, so why let a feud rid you of a friend? Again, I’m sorry for the bad news, happy for the good news and I’m glad everyone’s getting back on the road.
Peace,
Kevin
November 19th, 2008 at 6:12 pm
This made me cry.
I have no words as well.
<3
November 19th, 2008 at 6:13 pm
so, pretty sure you just made me day. thanks
November 19th, 2008 at 6:19 pm
Something was always going to happen to make you guys talk again, i just feel so sorry for you all that it was something so tragic. The fact you guys are talking shows that you’ll always be friends, and its fantasic to hear Travis is on the road to full recovery.
Now i can’t wait to hear the new +44 album!
Your such an insperation Mark.
I hope to see you three out together laughin and joking, just like the good old days huh?
November 19th, 2008 at 6:28 pm
Mark, this is truly amazing.
Even if blink isn’t reunited, just the image of you three hanging out again in my head makes me wanna smile.
Maybe the more you guys hang out, the more ideas you’ll get or the more you’ll miss blink…all I know is don’t lose touch with Tom or Travis. It was honestly amazing to hear this. It’d be disapointing if all this hype and thinking we’ve come a long way for believing was for nothing.
I have a lot of love for all three of you and I’ve never had this much happiness in a while.
From 6th to 11th/Now grade I’ve been a big fan and still listen to “not now” on a daily basis.
I wish luck to everything you, tom, and travis do from here on out.
And my thoughs are with your friends who passed away
November 19th, 2008 at 6:29 pm
MARK-
i am so happy to read this.
i used to think, i really wish they would reunite, and though a reunitement would be amazing, i really just want you all to be friends.
i was thinking, wow.. a lot of horrible things have happened lately, Jerrys death, which i am very sorry for, the crash, i was wondering you guys could not talk at all through it all
i screamed with excitement when i read this, you may not be best friends again, but it still just makes my day forever. as long as we hear you still talk and are friends, you will be making people happy.
i’m just ecstatic
i’m really happy you guys are talking!!
keep talking, too
i love you mark!
-Megan
November 19th, 2008 at 6:33 pm
God bless you, Mark Hoppus. God bless you!
i have no words to express how i feel about these past months, but i am so glad for all of you.
this past months have not been too good for me too, but if we can learn something in this life is that every day is the last one till tomorrow comes.
you probably won’t read this, but all i wish is that you’ll and your family and friends get the best out of this experience we use to call life.
it’s great to hear that tom, travis and you have spoken. this mean a lot to me (it is hard to comprehend why – i am your fan since last decade, and you never saw my face or anything). This is what i call platonic love (hey, not in a gay way…)
be happy, mark. i’m fucking happy for you. lets see what tomorrow brings to all of us.
man, i know this could sound lame… i live in brazil, i’ve never watched you live… but i really wanna talk with you… by mail ou something. you know, its just a silly dream of silly guy. but who would not like to be friend of its idols?
best wishes,
Leandro
November 19th, 2008 at 6:42 pm
man im soo sorry to hear about all the hardship and loss youve been through, it sucks hard cause you really dont deserve it at all
and dont worry about all theese people yelling at you guys to get blink back together, take it one step at a time. you guys where the best of friends, and i hope that a least some good can come in the form of re-uniting as friends through bad times
best of wishes,
your the man mark,
Scott.
November 19th, 2008 at 7:01 pm
Man… why are all these crazy people saying they don’t want a blink reunion? That would be the greatest thing the music industry has ever experienced. AVA isn’t that great. And none of the spinoff bands will have to break up if it does happen. Plus44 has to put that new album out first though…. the demos you put up sound awesome. Warped Tour 09! Ten years since your last big warped tour with blink. Keep bringin the awesome Hoppus!
November 19th, 2008 at 7:04 pm
ZOMG ZOMG ZOMG
this is exciting
November 19th, 2008 at 7:06 pm
thats BEAUTIFUL!
im smiling from ear to ear… =D
God bless you!
November 19th, 2008 at 7:09 pm
You must hear this all the time but Blink 182 is my favorite band ever. I mean I love +44, Angels and Airwaves and TRVSDJAM, but there is no substitution for Blink.
I am happy to hear Travis is on his way to recovery, and it is amazing to hear that you and Travis are speaking to Tom again. I wish the best of luck to you with all your projects and reconnecting with your best friend.
I understand you probably will not read this, but thank you for making music and being such an inspiration to musicians everywhere.
November 19th, 2008 at 7:10 pm
MARK IM SORRY ABOUT JERRY, I JUST LAST MY FRIEND IN A CAR CRASH A WEEK AGO FROM TOMORROW. AND @ MORE WERE SENT TO THE HOSPITAL THE OTHER NIGHT, ITS JUST A BIG MESS AND SEEING YOU GO THROUGH IT INSPIRES ME TO
STAY STRONG THROUGH HARD TIMES.
i just wanted to sat thanks man,
and we are all glad that you tom and travis are talking again
November 19th, 2008 at 7:11 pm
That’s some excited news! I am happy for you guys! Other than the fact that you lost some loved ones
I hope you feel happier about the whole situation 
Can’t wait for the future either!
November 19th, 2008 at 7:12 pm
i’m very sorry for you’re loss. However, this news about Mark, Tom, and Travis becoming friends again HAS MADE MY YEAR. i cannot begin to explain to you how happy i am. Blink-182 is my favorite band and i’ve been checking this site everyday for updates and i think this one takes the cake. Thank you mark, tom, and travis. we all love you guys
November 19th, 2008 at 7:13 pm
wow mark. seems like alot is going on in your life right now. i am glad to hear that travis is doing better and that you guys are talking with tom again. keep your spirits up dude.
November 19th, 2008 at 7:14 pm
Mark, you are amazing, and super strong.
You have been an amazing friend to both Travis and Tom….
I am so glad that you guys have spoken again, even if there isn’t Blink-182 again,
It is good to hear you will be friends once more. :]
<3
best of luck to all of you,
and give my best to Travis :]
xxxx
November 19th, 2008 at 7:15 pm
Fuuuck yeeaaaaah!!!
thaats fuckiin greaat!!
i wannaa fuuck a fuckinng horse!
November 19th, 2008 at 7:17 pm
Mark, i have to say that you are the man. My hero and my idle and a HUGE inspiration to me. and i am very sorry for your lost and you have my sympathies… And it’s incredibly awesome that you, Tom and Travis sat down and talked, that has made my day! (I will try not to get carried away and get excited that there is a possible reunion)
When i heard about the plane crash, and that Travis was in it..i totally freaked out, he is the best drummer ever. EVER lol. You wrote some really great paragraph’s. I’ll be sure to pop on here every now and then to see you updating the site, Now i am gonna go listen to Enema of The State really loud, then some +44.. peace, take care.
Stephen
November 19th, 2008 at 7:17 pm
MODLIFE FOR +44!!!!
November 19th, 2008 at 7:18 pm
once again, we need you.
November 19th, 2008 at 7:20 pm
this could possibly be AMAZING
November 19th, 2008 at 7:24 pm
I am sorry for all of the hard times that have happened lately for you. It is always tough to lose someone, but more than one in a short time, plus seeing loved ones get hurt, gosh, I cannot even imagine.
I like to hear that travis is getting better. At first news of the plane crash I was afraid I would never get to hear the talent of travis barker behind a drum set again, but luckily, he was able to survive the crash and from such news as he is getting better, any fan has a reason to be overjoyed and thankful to hear such great news on a bad situation.
As far as you two finally talking to Tom again, i think that is great. I always knew there would be a time that you three would end up in the same room together as friends, but is unfortunate the circumstances that had to occur to bring this about. I hope that all really can be left behind and this friendship is not temporary as only while travis recovers. As you said in Urethra Chronicles, you said that tom was your best friend and you had to talk to him everyday. That is the kind of friendship I hope returns between you two. Since ‘92 you guys have kicked it, make it stay that way.
Lastly, I am really pleased to see the quote:
““does this mean a blink-182 reunion?” the answer is none of us know. ”
Even though it doesn’t say yes we will be having one, this is a positive statement. Everytime i have heard any of you three talked about blink 182 getting back together, it has always be a guaranteed no, but to see there a wavering decision, it shows that you guys have obviously thought about it, but not necessarily talked yet. I don’t know what you guys have planned for the future and i may be getting overexcited about something, but i really am excited to think there is a possibility to have a get together.
good luck with the upcoming music and hopefully the song is approved, NFG album is a sucess when it comes out, and +44 can get back on track soon.
Get well soon travis,
and life is too short, so live it to the fullest
-bret
November 19th, 2008 at 7:25 pm
a blink reunion would be completely legendary, I would camp out for days and travel a ridiculous distance to see that. and im only one of millions who feel that way, it would probably be one of the best things ever in music history!
November 19th, 2008 at 7:29 pm
u guys rocks again…
keep on rocks mark!!!
November 19th, 2008 at 7:33 pm
My heart is happy. That’s all.
November 19th, 2008 at 7:48 pm
im mexican and iam very hapy to hear this blink4ever&ever…..
November 19th, 2008 at 7:51 pm
that my friends is what makes friends friends. the ability to settle ones differences with another is the meaning of true friendship. Take your time with a Blink reunion, cause you know every mother fucker out there will be waiting for it no matter how long it takes. We love all three of you no homo. God Bless You Guys. oh and ps. if you guys ever get like bored i know some kids that would go nuts for a concert from you guys.
November 19th, 2008 at 7:53 pm
dude, Mark.
your such a cool guy. seriously
made me happy for some reason to hear you & tom talking again:)
Enjoy life<3
November 19th, 2008 at 7:55 pm
when i read this earlier today i was in class and wanted to start crying.
on top of all the crappy stuff that has happened within the last 2 months, i think you’re heading in the right direction.
you’re right, life is too short, you shouldn’t hold grudges your whole life against someone who was so close to you in the past.
blink 182 was/is my favourite band of ALL time. they’ve changed my life, no fucking joke. they were so much more than a joke band to me. i can’t even express my feelings for this band in words.
it doesn’t matter to me if they ever come back to playing another show… just the fact that you’ve talked and can possibly become friends again made my day, fuck, made the 4 years all the better for me.
god bless you mark, i hope travis & dj am continue to get better… and we’ll never forget jerry&chris&che
xox
November 19th, 2008 at 7:58 pm
A tour based on the Untitled album and any newer work would be awesome!! if by God’s miracle blink does come back………
The Untitled album will probably be the greatest album I’ll ever hear for the rest of my life. (unless blink comes back…I’m sure you’ll make something greater if so).
The best thing about the Untitled album is that it still captures the spirit of blink, but at the same time it’s darker and more serious. Whenever people tell me that blink is just about f ing dogs, I tell them to listen to the Untitled album. It was perfection….and it’s strange that perfection came from 3 people who wanted different things. But as Tom once said…that’s what made blink so grand.
November 19th, 2008 at 8:06 pm
The more important is that u guys are friends again. I hope u can be friends as before, with or without blink!!
November 19th, 2008 at 8:20 pm
Whether or not a reunion will come out of you talking again, I’m just glad your talking. Fighting with and not talking to a close friend for a few weeks is hard and I can’t even imagine going four years. And if a reunion comes out of it…well, look for me in line at the closest venue to wherever I may be.
November 19th, 2008 at 8:30 pm
Hang in there.
November 19th, 2008 at 8:32 pm
It’s really good to hear that you guys are talking and good to hear the travis is iin the studio
and to the people yelling BLINK 182 IS COMING BACK just shut up maybe they come back maybe they dont. I love blink 182 ( and i love +44) but i wouldnt want them (blink) to get back together only cause of pressure from fans
if they areready then ok if they arent thats cool to the big picture is that the friendship is back and that way more important
November 19th, 2008 at 8:48 pm
Tough times often put things in perspective. I can’t wait for what’s next from you and Travis (and hopefully Tom).
November 19th, 2008 at 8:51 pm
OH YAAAAY! I LOVE YOU MARK <3
:]
haha
this made my day, my week and my month!
November 19th, 2008 at 9:01 pm
Sorry to hear about all of the horrible things that have happened in the past couple of months, but I am glad to hear that you, Travis, & Tom are all talking again. Good to hear that Travis is getting better everyday and I’m wishing him a speedy recovery.
November 19th, 2008 at 9:04 pm
i dont really care if you mark, read all these comment but i really want to leave mine!!
im super glad of you three people who for almost fifteen years made magic and still doing by separate!
thanks for so good news!!
i say HI and LOVE YOU SO FUCKING MUCH from ARGENTINA, south america..
November 19th, 2008 at 9:14 pm
well, what can I say. I’ glad u guys r talking again. I met Tom at the warped tour and he seems to be a really nice person. and well, what really matters isnt blink 182, but you guys talking again, as good friends. hope someday i can meet you, im just another brazilian reading your post, that you probably wont read the comment i left here.
wish you the best
xoxo
November 19th, 2008 at 9:17 pm
i cried a little. everything is so heavy. best to you and everyone in your life…
i remember when blink broke up.. i remember what i was doing. what i was wearing and who i was with when i heard. music almost died for me that day. and music is all i have. so to hear that you guys are even just talking is making my life a little bit better.
i cant believe what loss you have suffered in the past 2 months. its awful. to lose a close friend is as hard as losing a family member. My band mates are my family, and the thought of losing one of htem tears my heart out. again. best to you and everyone in your life.
“live life like every day is your last, and when the reaper creeps up on you be ready… because you gotta kick him in the balls and run away!”
November 19th, 2008 at 9:48 pm
WOW! YOU, TRAVIS, AND TOM TALKED!!!!!!!!!! AWESOMNATING!!!!!!!!!!! I don’t really see blink-182 getting back together though (that would be awesome) but I would like to see the three of you in public again. It just makes me feel happy knowing that you are talking. After 4 years of nothingness, I’m glad you’re talking again. You had to have a break. Maybe know that you have had it, you’ll become good friends again.
I can’t believe that Chris and Che died either! It’s a shame that the tragedy happened. Same with Jerry Finn. R.I.P. all three. You all had good lives.
Sorry for the shitty months, they will get better.
Lots of love and best of wishes,
Anabelle
November 19th, 2008 at 9:52 pm
holy backlogged comments. dumb now I feel like a total idiot. lol
November 19th, 2008 at 10:00 pm
Words Cant express how stoked i am and every one must be to hear this!
Mark everyone is behind you 100%
November 19th, 2008 at 10:03 pm
OOOOOO MY GOD
ITS SO GREAT
blink back :$
hugss MARK:D
November 19th, 2008 at 10:13 pm
Mark,
My deepest and most sincere condolences on your losses.
Just wanted you to know that the reason why my growing passion for music exists is because of you three lads.
It trips me out asking kids about music nowadays and they have no idea who blink 182 is, when many years ago at their age, all I knew was blink.
It puts a smile on everyone’s face to know that you and Tom have put the past behind you and come to terms that the three of you are brothers.
Kudos,
Andrew
November 19th, 2008 at 10:26 pm
Something good coming oout from something aweful? I just want to cry happytears ..because just the words that you guys are talking again even if it doesn’t mean that there will be a reunion makes me happy .. but man I would be happy if one happend
November 19th, 2008 at 10:44 pm
It is so good to hear from you again and it’s good the hear that you’re doing quit alright, i can’t imagine what you went through the las couple of months and still are, i am happy that in this difficult time you and tom are talking again and that it’s going well, i wish you all the best and i think this is really good time for me to forgive tom, maybe im even going to listen to angels & airwaves, see if i like it. I wish you all the best and its really great to hear from you and it’s great that in this difficult times you can talk to tom again.
I would be great if blink were reunited though i don’t care for it that much, im just really happy that you’re al hanging out, that the most important thing.
Love Hannan
November 19th, 2008 at 10:54 pm
HOLY SHIT
i’m about to cry…..
November 19th, 2008 at 11:06 pm
what an insane couple of months. when i heard about the plane incident i was blown away, i was so bummed out about what happened. i’m really sorry for your losses man. and thankfully travis and dj am made it!
and on a happier note, i can’t believe that the news of three dudes hanging out, is enough to make me jump around and call my friends to spread the news. haha but it was the such a relief to finally know that you guys can all talk and be friends again.
good to see everything getting better,
and blink reunion or not, you guys will always be my idols.
chad
November 19th, 2008 at 11:25 pm
Blink-182 is one of our favorite bands of all time!
We hope you guys find your way back to eachother and decide to make wonderful music once more!
/David and friends
November 20th, 2008 at 12:05 am
Wow.
I know its tough times for all, but the good has overbalanced the bad. Tom, Mark & Travis are talking again. and if blink doesn’t reunite, we still have the fact that you guys are talking.
RIP CHRIS AND CHE.
i knew trav and am would recover. i just knew it.
The Enema Strikes Back.
November 20th, 2008 at 12:20 am
See Mark, blink 182 changed the world man ..
That band affected the way we all grew up, and it made every single person posting over here the way they are.
I don’t know if that means anything to you, but it means a lot to me. Growing up, I always told people that you guys were my heros, even though I never knew you personally.
You guys made me into the person I am.
I’m not saying bring blink 182 back, because thats between you and your band and all your guys’ issues.
But I know for sure if blink does come back together, it will never hurt anyone. And, millions (really millions) of people would feel something inside that they’d be speechless.
That band wasn’t just a band. It was an outlet for us kids (who were kids back then) to let our emotions out to, and to relate to. It was a band we could relate to and have fun with. When school, and girls, and the world would mess me up inside, I turned to music and blink 182 to make me happy.
Like I said before, Mark, your my hero. God bless you man. I don’t know if your religous or not, but I pray for you. I pray for all three of you in blink, and for your current band.
You never EVER know what the future will bring. I think you know that now. God’s working in very mysterious ways, and something amazing is going to happen.
Take care. Keep doing what your doing. It’s meant to be.
November 20th, 2008 at 12:34 am
sorry for your loss mark. extremely glad blink is talking again, id love to see a reunion! you guys are amazing. hope everyone gets better and things go back to the way they were. love you guys
November 20th, 2008 at 12:35 am
well…maybe we schouldnt celebrate yet…but if blink make a comeback i would cry tears of happiness
November 20th, 2008 at 12:46 am
Hey
I cannot imagine how difficult it must be for you at this time. But I am glad to know that Travis is doing well and that you are keeping yourself busy.
And although the thought has crossed my mind, I really don’t think it would be the time at the moment to get blink back together, with all thats happened…and tom still has angels and you still have +44. It’s nice to know that you are on speaking terms.
thoughts and prayers
hannah
from australia
November 20th, 2008 at 12:52 am
i pretty much completely understand what youre going through right now. and i totally feel for you. these last 2 months for me have been pretty shit too, actually VERY shit. because someone who i really looked up to died. :[
its good to hear you tom and travis are at least speaking in person now. im not gonan beg for a blink reunion. all im gonna say is, take your time and do what you guys feel is right. if thats not blink, then so be it. we’ve lived without it for 4, 5 years. im sure we’ll all survive.
best wishes,
Majella.
November 20th, 2008 at 1:24 am
Mark,
Good to hear from you again. I’m so sorry for your losses. I have been dealing with my own for the past 2 years, and it knocks the hell out of you bigtime. I don’t have the magic answer…at all. I just know that I always turn to music, and your music is certainly on the list. Has been for years.
Last night I needed to try and laugh, so I watched the “Josie” video and “What’s My Age Again” video…and one hour later, I had gone through almost an entire Blink concert from years ago. When I need to cry, It’s “Lillian” and “Weatherman” and “Interlude”. The bottom line is that you are there for me without even knowing it, or knowing ME. Now, let your fans be there for YOU.
We are glad to hear of the reconnection of you, Trav and Tom. Take your time, please; don’t let us or anyone else pressure or force you guys into anything other than just communicating right now. Of course we would be thrilled to have Blink back one day, but it’s not only about that–it’s bigger than that. Just keep Blink in the back of your minds, and keep talking. Talk it out. We love you guys.
-Nicole-
November 20th, 2008 at 1:30 am
I’m so glad that you guys are talking again, this really made my day
I’m so sorry for your loss. You shouldn’t forget the past, but I really think that you should push it aside for a while. Better times are coming! Once again, I’m so happy to hear that yall talking again. Love you all three, I’ve been growing up with your music and I’m so thankful for that. Your music has made a huge influence on my life, believe it or not, but it’s true.
“Scott” is absolutely right, dont worry about the pressure getting blink back together, on step at a time!
Thank you Mark, Tom and Travis, thank you for your music, thank you for getting back together as friends, thank you for everyhting
.
// Anton Hillblom, Stockholm, Sweden
November 20th, 2008 at 1:40 am
Mark,
One more thing I forgot to say earlier:
I know it doesn’t make any sense, and NOTHING will ever make these things “fair”, but I wonder if, when you lost Jerry in the summer, if he was going over to prepare a place for Lil Chris and Che? Strange things like this do happen. I’m not a religious person, but I have a sort of spiritual sense. A dear, dear friend of my family passed away in June of ‘07, and he was pretty young and not in extremely horrible health. He was such a funny, awesome dude, and he was very close with my mother. Well, my mother passed one month later, almost to the exact day, and through my agony and depression (which continues today), I had to stop and think that maybe he went early to prepare a place for my mom. He ALWAYS looked out for her in life, and was very special to her. This is something that he would do–he just passed so suddenly, as did she.
I dunno, Mark. I think things like this can and do happen, and maybe that’s what Jerry did. Hope that lightens load even just an ounce for you.
Take care,
Nic
November 20th, 2008 at 1:44 am
HALLELUJAH!!!!
November 20th, 2008 at 1:48 am
Mixed emotions…Around 4 years ago i lost a dear friend to me,lost my job,girlfriend cheated on me in a space of 4 days,it’s so easy to become apethetic and show no emotion at all,but who knows what kind of person you wil become.Instead i remember these emotions and feelings i had and use them to inspire me on what i want to become,so i will never sweat the small things and smile for the memories.Thank you.
November 20th, 2008 at 2:11 am
”I know that everything, know that everything, know that everything
everything’s gonna be fine”
I would do everything to make blink reunite
‘I’d even walk naked through the deserts of Tatooine.’
But it’s not that We want it now. Do it when the time is right for You guys…
November 20th, 2008 at 2:13 am
i was so sorry to hear about chris, on the last +44 UK tour we went to every date and met you and the band most days, we met all the guys that set up and everyone that was walking in and out of each venue. (we also went into soundcheck at Southampton? i dont know if you remember) everyone was so friendly, we got so much free fsaf stuff! even your tour bus driver gave us some placebo (!?) hoodies cause we looked so cold in southampton. anyway you have an incredible tour team, see you on the next one xxo
November 20th, 2008 at 3:10 am
dude,
look at the amount of responses you got for this blog, it should tell you something..you have connected with a lot of people through your music n we are all stoked that there might be the smallest chance of a blink reunion.
your right though, nothing compares with what you have delt with of late, theres a stadium full of people here in australia to suppurt you!
all the best mate.
November 20th, 2008 at 3:27 am
thanks Mark, hope to hear / see you soon, as well as Travis & Tom…
November 20th, 2008 at 3:29 am
HELLO MARK,TOM AND TRAVIS
i’m victor from brazil !
thank you guys,for taking back all the things that you builded for years
you finally heard the kids,you hear the message that everybody should sayed or writed
’stay together for the kids’
thanks thanks thanks
i still don’t believe so much on this,it’s so unreal to me,it’s a dream ,a dream that happens
i’m happy about that the friendiship of you guys,is coming back
take a photo with tom,travis and you , and show us !
I LOVE YOU ALL GUYS THANK YOU ALL
MARK TOM AND TRAVIS FOREVER
November 20th, 2008 at 3:35 am
Just bringing the AWESOME like always! I LOVE YOU Mr. Hoppus
November 20th, 2008 at 3:39 am
This is in no way on the same level as what happened between you guys in your band, but my band fell out with our drummer really badly at the start of this year. It sucked loads and while we’re just unknowns as opposed to a hugely successful entity, I guess we’re all human beings going through losing friends at the end of the day.
I sympathise, is I guess what I’m trying to say – between us we always said we liked making music with the people who were closest to us and that friendship had to come first. It’s great to hear you’re all at least talking again and if you get to the stage where you’re once more with two other people who you want to make music with, hey that’s no bad thing for the world.
The past is only the future with the lights on.
- Ben
… we just started talking to our drummer again
November 20th, 2008 at 3:41 am
Hope everything works out Mark
Glad things are sorting themselves out, hope all those connected with the incident are getting their heads back together too. Got goosebumps reading the post, just cool you guys are speaking again. Grew up listening to you your still my fav band by a million miles, we’re recording out EP in a month and got our 1st gig 19th December and we’re covering Carousel and Everytime i look for you 
Hope you guys become as good friends as you were before, forgive and forget!!!
November 20th, 2008 at 4:23 am
… wow. im amazed. you have gone through alot, but im pretty sure you have enough people to get you through it, you’re a hero to sooo many people, myself included. you, tom and travis, inspired me to do almost everything ive done in that past like 4 years. sadly i became a massive blink fan after you guys broke up, so i never got to see you guys, this news about you guys talking again almost made me faint, i watched urethra chronicles like every day when i was going through a hard time and it would just make me happy. like u guys rock!!!! even if use done officially get back together as “blink 182″ just rock your old songs out all over the world with a new name, haha! peace
November 20th, 2008 at 4:52 am
eat. sleep. blink.
November 20th, 2008 at 5:12 am
man… I am sooo happy… I just have no words to express this
November 20th, 2008 at 5:17 am
Get back together at last dudes!!!!!!!!
November 20th, 2008 at 5:27 am
I had goosebumps the entire time I read this.
November 20th, 2008 at 5:32 am
Hey Mark,
I’m sorry that you lost some really good friends. I can’t possibly imagine the hurt you must be going through. Yet I salute you for being very brave with everything that’s been put in front of you. Even updating this blog would’ve been a hard step, I’m sure
I’m glad you, Travis and Tom are talking again. About the whole prospect of a Blink 182 reunion, don’t let fans pressure you into doing something of this magnitude this quickly. It’s you three to decide. Not us. We have no say in this. We can only express support whatever you decide.
I love Blink 182, and I really do love +44. So whichever direction you take after this, your fans will support you no matter what. I will support you no matter what.
November 20th, 2008 at 5:38 am
I feel so sorry for all the pain you must have feel.
Its very hard to losing friends.
And nice that you’ve been talking to Tom.
Does the recording for +44 is going on?
best of wishes
xYvet
(sorry for bad englisch…)
November 20th, 2008 at 5:53 am
BRING BLINK182 BACK AGAIN. I KNOW YOU ALL GUYS WERE MUCH MORE HAPPIER BACK THEN.
I really hope Tom realize that, cuz when you are together, nothing can stop you guys.
November 20th, 2008 at 5:53 am
OMG!! this is the best thing I never read!!!
November 20th, 2008 at 5:58 am
I hope blink gets back together, and i hope that +44 and ava stay together aswell, then my world will be perfect and i will be a happy boy. Blink 182 made me who i am today, i started playin guitar cause of them. FUCK YEAH
Love Sean
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November 20th, 2008 at 6:06 am
Fuc yeah glad to kow yguys are talking again you guys were like best of freinds and it must have been hard and i send spethy to yound your freind ver the deaths of your freinds good luck i hope you guys can be as close as you were
November 20th, 2008 at 6:07 am
hey mark,
a lot of shit happend the last weeks.
But I´m so happy to hear that you, tom and travis spoke together =)
I hope Travis gets better and he can finish the record with u.
greets from germany
rock on
November 20th, 2008 at 6:11 am
Mark Hoppuuuuuuuus!!
My All time Favorittttttte!!:d
God Bless you for posting this, God Bless you big time..
Its really really great that Travis is doing great… and ur back to the studio doing what ur abosluetlyyyyyy great at:D
And im terribly sorry for the loss of Chris and Che..
AND I SWEAR i happy danced for 2 hours when i read that u and travis are talking with tom again after all this years.. u just made my day:d… maybe there won’t be a blink<3 reunion but its good that u guys are reconnecting again and let what happened stay in the past!!
Best of wishes…
Can’t wait for the new +44 albuuuuuuuuuuuuuuum!!:d<3
November 20th, 2008 at 6:29 am
Hei Mark, we are with you and Travis! We are very happy that Travis is recovering wery well and he is coming back to the drumkit.
You are one of the hero of our adolescence and you are still an hero for us, we love you like a brother!
We are also happy that you and Travis meet Tom, I think it’s the greatest news for all of us after years.
We still love you all, guys!
Little chris is in a better place now.
Love from Italy Mark.
We’ll be always with you.
Mike
P.S: sorry for my terrible english! XD
blink-182 reunion……….Only talking about it sounds EPIC……
November 20th, 2008 at 6:42 am
the last paragraph is very positive and exciting…..life is too short and thats why we need more blink albums to make the good times that much better
November 20th, 2008 at 6:44 am
It is so nice to hear it that You and Tom speak with each other!
Nice!
November 20th, 2008 at 6:45 am
Finally!!! Blink tour id spend it all
November 20th, 2008 at 7:00 am
i fuckin’ love the dick!
LOVE it.
oh yeah, good to hear about travis and tom.
November 20th, 2008 at 7:03 am
HEY MARK ALLAN HOPPUS! YOU ARE ARRESTED!! ehaueuahueahueaae
STOP WHAT YOU’RE DOING AND GO DRINK SOME COFFEE.THAt’S A PAUSE.
OK TOM, MARK AND TRAVIS. A PERFECT UNION. COME BACK AGAIN!! OR I KILL YOU!
KISSES
November 20th, 2008 at 7:23 am
Hi Mark.
I’m one of the (numerous!) french fans of Blink-182 and +44.
I never wrote anything on your blog, but I think that it’s time for me to let you a comment.
First because I wanted to tell you that i’m so sorry for what happened. No one deserves to die, and it’s even crueler because those guys were ones of the best.
You’re right: life is too short, we have to make the most of our time. Death can hit everybody, but often hits wrong…
Those guys were your friends, and it’s a terrible loss for you and for many people… ‘Cause we mustn’t forget their families. Hope that the pain will decrease, for you as for them, even if I know you won’t forget them.
But (thanks to God!) Travis survived, and I saw in his blog that he is getting better and better everyday. And that’s cool… When I read in this french review, “Travis Barker, his plane crash”, I thought that he was dead and I couldn’t accept it. Fortunately he’s still alive; but I was really anxious for a while.
I kept the best for the end…
You, and Travis, are talking again. I had a very bad day yesterday, and when i saw your last paragraph, i was like “Hiyaaaaaaaaaaaaa : DD”. My day got a little better, and that is thanks to you.
The idea of you, hanging out together is so cool. I think I’m talking for all your fans, ’cause you know that you’re part of our life.
Your songs follow me since the morning to the evening. I wake up with “I miss you” (the more beautiful song ever), I take my bus with “Dammit”, I do my homework with “Carousel”, I hang out with my friend with “Aliens exist” or “The Rock Show”, and the evening I fall asleep with “What’s my age again” and “Adam’s song’… And between this, First Date, Not Now, Mutt, All the Small things, Dumpweed, Always… Everytime, everywhere.
You changed my way to see the things, to see the world. Yeah I know it sounds pathetic but I wouldn’t be who I am without you.
Yes, i’m aware that “talking together” doesn’t mean “Blink182 is coming back”, but it’s a beginning, and I hope there will be a sequel. And I’m not the only one to hope so.
For the moment I’m just glad that you’re friends again. Take care of this friendship; make it grow as it was in the past; a “bunch of fucking assholes”. You were so close to each others…
I never had the chance to see you on stage. Maybe one day, I will…
(I know that you will probably never read this, maybe someone will do it for you, but I just wrote it with my heart. And with my icy fingers – November is so cold in France… I want to live in Californiaaaaa!)
Take care of you;
Lots of love.
You’re the best.
Iris.
November 20th, 2008 at 7:33 am
Wow.
Im so glad that travis is recovering.
For all Plus 44 and Blink Fans its been a wierd time.
First The plane Crash which was truelly horrible to hear and im sorry for your loss.
Then this bombshell that you guys are talking.
Its kind like a dream come true for a lot of you just to be friends.
And although a reunion isn’t been talked off yet but if it does happen i will be the first to scream from the roof tops how happy i am.
November 20th, 2008 at 7:38 am
BRING ON THE REUNION !!!
November 20th, 2008 at 7:47 am
Lets be honest here, ive listened to a couple of interviews of Tom’s about the whole break up and I understand why he did it with his whole family. Lets be real though if u felt like they were pressuring you to be away from your family, you should have stood up and said something and not go through your manager. Tom i love you to death support you beyond anything, i’ve been a long time fan even before dude ranch seeing you guys play in small shelters and own your sig guitar even though ill never play it. AVA is super emo, even for you. Probably was a way to express yourself, I can’t really say through your recent music you’re happy inside. I hope to god that for all of us that not having that absence of Mark or Travis not there anymore will bring back your positive music about getting walked all over yet you can still laugh and be happy. God bless you all and i hope the best for all three of you and hopes to see a new blink album
November 20th, 2008 at 7:52 am
blink 182 rules
mark do you have probes thats you tom and travis talk?
i mean i want to see the conversation?
November 20th, 2008 at 8:02 am
yeah. I posted this yesterday like 5 minutes after it came up..but here it goes again.
Mark…it’s amazing how much you’re friendships with travis and tom mean to us all.
Even though millions of people want blink-182.. I don’t think that most people realize..that millions of people..the same millions of people.. are happy as hell.that you guys are friends.
You’re friendship is the same as our life. If you’re apart..we’re apart within’ ourselves.
This is more than a band, it’s more than music, it’s more than an experience..it’s the foundation and epitome of so many peoples lives..including mine.
I’ll always continue to love, blink, +44, AVA, etc… and all of you individually.
But it means all the world and more that you guys are friends and don’t hate each other.
Blink-182 reunion..awesome if possible..
but even without it…it makes so many peoples day and life..just to know you’re not hating each other.
Love.
November 20th, 2008 at 8:08 am
i know how it fells… and thats way too hard… im glad to hear news from you, and even if i was way to far from travis and i just knew things abt the midia, i freaked out when my friend called me and said about the plane crash, i cried and prayed every single day for them to get better… and they will. And im sure, that if theres heaven, chris and che are there. and im so fuckin happy to hear that you, tom and travis are talking again.. i mean, when blink split up i was ok, but i couldnt understand how best friends didnt talked for a year or more… im happy for you mark,,, seriously. i like to say that best friends will be always best friends no matter what happens… im mean, we’ll always have a part of this person, and remenber good things that you did together for the rest of our lifes,,, well, thats it!
we love you.
November 20th, 2008 at 8:09 am
like ‘JR’ said.. “I wouldn’t be who I am today and I wouldn’t have met such amazing friends if it wasn’t for you and Blink. Thank you so so much.”
thats really true, i know the best people and have the best friends ever most cuz of blink
November 20th, 2008 at 8:13 am
Mark,
I have tears of joy running down my face with this news. I hope these conversations lead to Blink getting back together the way it is meant to be.
November 20th, 2008 at 8:31 am
Mark. I’m… just so happy to hear (or technically read) that.
Thanks for making my week
November 20th, 2008 at 8:39 am
That is great that you guys are talking on a positive note! You guys were my role models growing up! and I think that is awesome that you guys are talking again. I send all my condolences to you mark hope times get better for you!
November 20th, 2008 at 8:51 am
The past is the past, true and it is great that you havent thought about the band yet. Friendship means 10 times more to than a band.
November 20th, 2008 at 9:00 am
Hi there Mark
My name is Alex Roberts and I have never left you a comment before. I’m from just north of Bristol in England.
I am so happy to hear that you guys have finally spoken for the first time since. It has been my dream since I first became a serious fan of Blink to see you guys all perform live. Unfortunatly i became a fan about a week after you went on hiatus…just my luck.
I know it’s a long shot to expect a reply to this comment, but i would just like to thank you for everything you have done for me. When i first heard the ‘Carousel’ bass introduction, I fell in love with music. Because of it I have every single one of your albums, even all the demo’s and unreleased songs. I am a huge fan, not because Blink was musically the best (I think even you would admit you weren’t the best musically sounding), but because you had the passion for music. I now play bass guitar, electric guitar and ukulele (!) and am in a band with our first gig coming up in January. Music has become such a big part of my life and it’s all because of you. These past few months have been difficult for me also, but for other personal reasons. But because of the love of music you have given me, I have been able to cope even on the worst of days. You have helped me express myself in different ways and have given me a part of my life I may have never found before listening to your music.
I hope for the best for you in the future weeks and coming months. I wish Travis the best of luck with his recovery.
I hope for a reply to this comment, but will not expect one. I just want to say thank you to you again, Mark. You’re my idol and, gonna sound lame, but my saviour too. Music, especially your music, has guided me through my life, even if it was ‘The Party Song’ or ‘Transvestite’ it has helped me so much.
Thank you so much Mark, for everything.
You’re most thankful fan in the U.K
Alex
November 20th, 2008 at 9:03 am
Nice to hear you again, Marky n_n.
I almost reduced to tears when I read the first paragraph (considering i didn’t actually know Lil’ Chris), it was incredibly moving (can’t remember the other word i was actually looking for). I especially like the bit about the way Lil’ Chris would walk into the studio and introduce himself and crack some jokes, a brilliant way of remembering a friend, both he and Che will never be forgotten.
Moving on, I wish ‘Get Well Soon’ to Travis and its awesome to hear that he’s playing the kit again (grins in pure happiness)! Woo!
Lastly, my comment on the ‘blink-182 reunion’. Yes, it would be awesome, though the music wouldn’t really sound like blink, but then again, creativity stretches farther than the end of the universe, so the music can sound however you want it to, heh. Anyway, i’m just gonna sit and wait for what comes next.
………… Okay… I’ve creeped myself out now… I’m being reminded of this drawing I did, soully based on Baby Come On’s lyrics ‘the past is only the future with the lights on’, and basically it has three boxy things (lets just call them that for now… o.O”) one’s the past (with the words ‘the lights are on’) with blink-182 and random guitars being burnt to symbolise the split, the second is the present with random (+44) -based drawings and quotes from the songs, and the third is the future basically two dudes’ eyes in the dark with question marks above their heads, anyway, the point i’m trying to make is, that there’s a question above the third boxy thing that says; ‘What Comes Next, Weatherman?’ and both the second and third boxy things, along with the question and drawings of Misters Hoppus and DeLonge (heh you thought i was gonna call you Mrs Hoppus and DeLonge now didn’t you?!?!), is leading up to the question of blink-182 reuniting…. ¬¬ i should really stop thinking so much…. (as what you think will happen according to one of my teachers).
*sigh* now i must end my rambling…
Touching and amazing post, Mark.
_Logging off as_ Lupin X
November 20th, 2008 at 9:06 am
omg Mark Hoppus that is so amazing but also very sad about Chris and all. you’re such a great person Mark and I love you.
Im just really happy that Travis Barker and DJ AM are ok but it is also very sad about Jerry Finn and little Chris. I didn’t know little Chris was there when blink was a band. I never really knew about little Chris and what you said makes me sad because he is a great person and it very sad that he died. but it’s so awesome that you Tom and Travis are talking again and it’s like a whole new experience for me to see that. it’s so awesome man and Im so happy for you although I am sad that Jerry Finn and little Chris died. they will never be forgotten. Jerry Finn is a producing legend and I wish he was still alive but these things happen sometimes and he won’t be forgotten. but seriously I am really excited that you’re talking again with Tom seriously this is so awesome. it’s like I was in high school again somehow I dunno it just makes me feel that way. when I heard that you, Tom and Travis were all talking again on the radio it made me so happy and I am so happy for you Mark and I love you. 
I hope that you will come to Toronto soon and make us all happy because we all love you. 
and omg it’s snowing and it makes me so happy. my birthday is coming up in december and seriously this is the best birthday present I could ever ask for. 
seriously I will be happy til the end of time because of this. I love you, Tom and Travis so much and for this to happen it’s seriously the best thing ever especially at this time of the year which was when blink split up. it’s so awesome that you’re letting the past be the past and moving on. this makes me so happy. Im not even thinking of blink reuniting right now either Im thinking about how awesome it is that you guys are talking again. 
and hopefully Tom will write a few songs with you for +44 and you could write a few songs with him for AVA just like it was before. and hopefully you guys will both write songs again together with hopefully blink someday. but this is very awesome and yeah if +44 and Angels an Airwaves could tour that would be the best thing ever. 
that would be like blink getting back together. I love you Mark more than everything in the world. and I am so happy that you Tom and Travis are ok because that makes me so happy and the fact that you’re talking again makes me very happy as well. love you. 
November 20th, 2008 at 9:10 am
i’m so happy right now, that you 3 guys talked to each other again. i dont execpt any records in the next month. I’m just happy that you mark and travis had talk to tom.
November 20th, 2008 at 9:33 am
hey mark
im happy to hear from you again. im glad you are doing ok and that travis is getting better and better every day. i also want to say that jerry, chris and che are in my memories, aswell for the other victims in the plane crash.
and i think its good that you and travis are reconnecting with tom. like you say, life is too short. i was very happy to read that you guys are having contact again
love,
els.
November 20th, 2008 at 9:34 am
Oh my god!
I was so happy when my best friend told me about this blog.
So glad to hear that you three are speaking again, it’s actually made my day.:)
I can only hope that someday you guys will reunite and Blink would come back forever.
November 20th, 2008 at 9:39 am
Whoa – when you do a reunision tour together and come to UK can you PLEEEEEEEAAAASE come to Norwich? i only got to appreciate music a year after you broke up, since then ive had dreams about going to a blink concert – now a concert with all 3 of you in would be awesome – i know you probly dont want to reunite as a band, but a blink concert, would be the best day of my life so far probably
reading this made my day too – thanks loads
November 20th, 2008 at 9:48 am
Hey Mark, fico muito feliz em aber que vocês estão conversando… muito legal mesmo…
espero que no ano de 2009 possamos ver o Blink 182 novamente…
Mark você é Rei… muito foda mesmo…
Todos os fãs do BRASIL estamos muito felizes…
= ~
Valeu…
November 20th, 2008 at 9:58 am
hmm
i heard about this
it’s so nice that you guys are getting together agian
i would say first finish your project and all that other S***
i am sorry for your lost Mark but the world isn’t perfect
but if Blink 182 rejoins that would be awsome but still… finish your project first
maybe the the assholes to companies will sue you and give you a bad start
anyway
Good luck and Keep up the Great work dude
Best wishes Kenta
P.S do you have a dead-line fpr the new album from +44??
November 20th, 2008 at 10:05 am
OMG
:D:D:D:D
That’s an awesone new beginning for you guys
Our dreams will come true
I can feel it!
November 20th, 2008 at 10:20 am
Yo MArk! thats Wicky Sick, Bring Back BlInk-182!!! WOOOOOO.
November 20th, 2008 at 10:24 am
OMG !!
THANX A LOT U MARK :-* LINDA
Hey Mark, greatest post !!
It´s so amazing to read this. I AM SO HAPPY !!
Hope that Blink will get together in time …
All 3 together … you are best dudes x)
WITH LOVE, KISS AND JOHOOOOOOU
November 20th, 2008 at 10:28 am
Hi Mark…Please,come to Brazil..I need see you…
is a dream…I love you so much,I know you from somewhere that is not today and not yesterday …you is my hero.you is my dad !!!
I was very happy to know that you and Tom are talking again, because the friendship of you was beautiful *-*
I really dream with the return of Blink 182 and to meet “personally” you, it would be possible?
well … I think I am a girl who loves you very
and I would like to maintain some contact … *-*
E-mail : baby_like.no.other@hotmail.com
I love you…..?
November 20th, 2008 at 10:31 am
it’s great to hear from your meeting. i every day listen to blink and think about the past. it’s also always very interesting to browse youtube for blink clips and see the good old times.
if i listen now to blink, the sound will be even better than it is anyway, because i know you don’t have trouble.
if the band really reunite, i will be very happy. and if you once again play conserts, please come to switzerland.
peace
oli
November 20th, 2008 at 10:34 am
FRIENDSHIP LASTS FOREVER…
November 20th, 2008 at 10:38 am
Best news in a long time. Hey Mark I am now 25 years old. I have been playing Dude ranch for 10 years. The album never gets old. Enema is good too. Not to take away from your other albums but I really like the more skate punk stuff alot more than anything else you have done. The blink s/t was a good alternative rock album. Plus 44 was pretty good. But nothing beats your early days with blink. Never in my life has an album had such staying power and replay value as dude ranch. I feel like there is a huge void in music because nobody really plays that style of music anymore. Blink 182 used to be so FAST and Catchy, I miss the old blink 182! I would be so happy if blink 182 gets back together and gets back to their roots. Blink 182 is my favorite band of all time, can’t wait to see you on tour again, hopefully someday!
November 20th, 2008 at 10:41 am
Mark, I just want to say that I’m so sorry about the friends that youve lost, I know it must be extremely hard to get over. I remember listening to you guys talking about/with lil chris and its such a shame that hes not here today. Great to hear you guys are talking to tom again, it was so sad that you guys were on bad terms after always seeming to be the best of friends. Blink inspired me to play music, and I just want to thank you guys and wish you the best.
P.S. I touched your hair at the London +44 show.
best of wishes,
Dillon
November 20th, 2008 at 10:43 am
Mark you have gone through so much, much more than alot of people go through in their lives. I can’t even think about all the pain that you have gone through in the past couple months. It seems like you are doing much better though. I can easily say that you, tom, and travis have changed my life, and are still to this day my favorite band. its awesome to know that you guys are talking again, thats the only thing that matters. you are a great individual and i wish for the only the best for you
November 20th, 2008 at 10:44 am
that`s the best news i´ve heard in a long time, i was really worried about travis, and i knew Tom was not that bad person not to go and see travis, i hope the reunion thing really happen cuz to be honest angels and airwaves and +44 (not sayin i dont like em) are not like the best band ever blink 182, i really miss blink sometimes i really cry, cuz so many of their songs happend to me
November 20th, 2008 at 10:51 am
that’s plenty great, mark. I think this will mean a lot in the future.
November 20th, 2008 at 10:52 am
Hey Mark …
Well .. I’m sorry for the accident of your friends, I particularly know how losing a special person … I confess that I cried when I was very aware of Travis … he is the best drummer I have ever seen in my entire life … I got a terrible fear that something worse could have happened, I think most of my begging so many prayers to God every night so that evil will never happen to any of you, He heard me …
Know that when you’re wrong, I will be here …
“Please stay until I’m gone
I’m here hold on to me I’m right here
Waiting and take
My one last breath, and do not forget
That I will be right here
Waiting ”
whenever you need me I will listen and will complement any vacuum that may appear … I was even Brazil can be great friends, and maybe find us … not think that I am only more
a crazy fan looking to rob you of skie, because I find it lovely and I think its beautiful son Jack a brother to me … I left you my e-mail if you if you need a friend … I am here .. waiting … I love you …
baby_like.no.other @ hotmail.com
November 20th, 2008 at 10:54 am
It’s great to have you guys talking again. I hope you’ll get back together and make more great music.
Jaap
November 20th, 2008 at 11:18 am
LIFE IS TOO SHORT, DOOD!
November 20th, 2008 at 11:18 am
seriously, this is the happiest thing that has happened to me recently, i don’t care if my girl was trying to cybersex me, i fuckin screamed, i was happy out of my MIND….
WOW
holy shit….
thats al i gotta say.
i’m so damn happy.
so much.
thankyou
yours faithfully,
tak
November 20th, 2008 at 11:24 am
You’re right Mark, Life is too short. Blink-182 reunion or not, it’s great to hear you guys are all talking again and on good terms. Whenever I’m bummed I remember your show at Shred Central in Toronto in the summer of 99. That show changed my life. That’s the power of music, your music. 9 years later I still draw strength from those experiences. Through your music, you guys have done so much for so many people. Thank you and best wishes!
November 20th, 2008 at 11:31 am
Wow.
Omg.
Sweet.
November 20th, 2008 at 11:35 am
Please do the right thing!
November 20th, 2008 at 11:47 am
totally inspiring….I’m at a loss for words
November 20th, 2008 at 11:51 am
ALL OF THE BEST!
November 20th, 2008 at 11:53 am
mark, i’m so glad to hear things are getting better.
i hope all goes well with anything and everything upcoming.
kudos to reconnecting as friends with tom, life isn’t promised, so make the best of it<3
November 20th, 2008 at 11:54 am
I watch Urethra Chronicles 2 the other day and it was so sad to see you guys talk about being friends forever then coming back to reality and realizing you guys haven’t spoken in a while. It reminded me of my friends and friendships i’ve made. I’m so glad you guys are talking again and i know you know deep down in your heart that you guys will always be best friends. Your friendship had put a lot of other bands to shame, you guys just seemed like the best friends i’ve ever seen and I hope you guys are connecting like old times and just remembering the times you guys had together. You were just three dudes who really loved each other and loved making music. I was hoping with with all these terrible things that would happen you guys would find each other again and realize what really matters, your friendship and the people you care about. I know this message probably wont be read by you and i know i rambled on and have never met you but you guys were my idols from chesire cat to Blink 182, whether you guys ever play Blink again or not just stay friends and keep the spirit alive. I love you guys.
November 20th, 2008 at 11:56 am
if you will be blink 182 again, come to russia!
November 20th, 2008 at 11:58 am
I’m so glad that the three of you from Blink were able to reconnect, but saddened it had to happen this way. I hope one day the three of you will be able to come back together and recreate the magic you made with Blink182! The truth is, none of you are as awesome alone as you all are together, even though you’re all pretty great individually.
THE WORLD MISSES BLINK-182! They way things are in this country, we all need your music back in our lives! It’s still in mine every day, lifting me up when things are tough and making me smile when nothing else does. For the sake of your fans, please do one more CD together!! YOU ARE ALL AMAZING ARTISTS who will be part of MY LIFE forever, no matter what happens.
November 20th, 2008 at 12:01 pm
Mark,
I’m glad to hear you and tom are able to speak again…
I hope you are able to deal with your losses…
(if you and tom get back in the studio ever again… that would be tight if you could re record some songs… like “girl next door” and 21 days… and maybe some of your stuff on flyswatter)
feel better soon…
November 20th, 2008 at 12:07 pm
hey
I don’t even know if you’ll read this but I feel like I’ve gotta write it anyway.
first of all I just want to say how much I admire you for your strength through the past few months. you’ve obviously been through a hell of a lot but you haven’t let it stop you from continuing to do what I think the people you’ve lost would’ve wanted you to do- to inspire people, to help people and to generally make life way more bearable for so many people around the world (:
I wish you the best of luck with everything you hope to achieve this year, next year, every year.
I love all the songs you guys created in blink and obviously I would give anything to go to see you live- was born around 5 fucking years too late! but, at the end of the day, no matter what we all say, its going to be your decision and I think anyone who’s ever been a fan will respect that. you’ve got to choose what’s best for you, Tom and Travis. I think its enough that you’re all talking again and I hope that maybe one day you can have the same friendship you once had.
thank you for all the unbelievably amazing music you’ve made and the fact that every time I listen to it, no matter how shit I’m feeling, I feel like everything’s alright and that someone out there understands. thanks also for the reminder that ‘life’s too short’. made me think about what I’m doing with my life (not much!).
so yeah, I guess I’d better shut up soon. I hope things get better for you and I also hope this didn’t sound TOO much like I’m some kind of obssessed fan-girl :/
Clare
November 20th, 2008 at 12:08 pm
im sooo amazed!!
cant believe it!!
gonna cry i guess!!
best new this year!!
November 20th, 2008 at 12:11 pm
A Blink reunion would be the best news I could get! I wish it does happen… if not… then I’m still glad you’re talking to each other and being good friends again…
I really hope everything gets back to normal for you guys… I really am looking forward to see you 3 hanging out and smiling again.
Best of wishes for you and the guys. =)
Take care, love you, Mark<3
November 20th, 2008 at 12:15 pm
omg! im so happy rait now!!!!!
I LOVE BLINK 182 SO MUTCH!
omgomgomgomg!!
i love you mark. ^^
November 20th, 2008 at 12:16 pm
STAY TOGETHER FOR THE FANS. v
November 20th, 2008 at 12:19 pm
Well, Mark.. I’m always by your side! I will be happy if you 3 guyz will get back together.. but.. it’s just up to you.. I can’t live without your music! The world cannot live without it!
November 20th, 2008 at 12:24 pm
Hy!
and i really hope u will be friends again
Wow
i m happy for all u
and it was afwul what happend with Travis:/ sad…but yeah he is lucjy guy:D
November 20th, 2008 at 12:32 pm
Wow, i got teary eyed when i read this, finally i can feel peace with all of this.
Im really sorry about the bad things that have happened lately.
Im had mega faith you guys would talk again.
This is the best news ive heard in a while.
November 20th, 2008 at 12:33 pm
Did i mention you guys mean the world to me.
November 20th, 2008 at 12:35 pm
this is just awesome!
November 20th, 2008 at 12:36 pm
I know it might be complicated to arrange a reunion with +44 and Angels&Airwaves being your guys’ main bands now but if there is ANY possible way to work that out you guys should go for it. I never got to see Blink live and I think it’d be awesome to do a tour even for a little while. You guys could even start a charity organization of some sort that the concert proceeds could go toward dedicated to chris and che.
STAY TOGETHER FOR THE KIDS!!
November 20th, 2008 at 12:39 pm
I figure maybe now is the time to write this. First off I am saddened by the loss of your friends and I hope you’re all doing ok.
When I read that Mark, Travis, and Tom were talking again it honestly was some great news and gave me goosebumps. Sure, I’m just some 30 year old dude, but I grew up with Blink 182. I was only a kid when I got their first album and Blink was really the only band I followed without fail.
I kinda feel like they’re my friends too. The music has been with me through so much of my own life and the life of my friends. When Blink split up it was like watching your own friends. I’m not going to lie, I would love to see Blink reform, but more importantly I am simply glad that they have gotten past what happened and are talking again.
Mark, I’m not sure if you read this, but if you do then know that I am truly glad you’re connecting with Tom again. It’s strange, but even if you guys never pick up your instruments together again, it feels good to know that you guys are talking again. I wish you guys all the best and as corny as it may sound, you have my support.
Jeff
November 20th, 2008 at 12:48 pm
awesome!
please come back and come to spain or an european tour
November 20th, 2008 at 12:49 pm
i love you mark
November 20th, 2008 at 12:50 pm
wow., id be the coolest thing ever if blink 182 got back togeth.
biggest Blink 182 fan ever.. like rele no homo..
November 20th, 2008 at 12:52 pm
i would give just about anything to see you guys play live together again
you are amazing
i am so sorry
i love you like water
regards
November 20th, 2008 at 12:54 pm
hold those you love close
give love grow peace
November 20th, 2008 at 12:57 pm
Good, Im happy blink is talking again
November 20th, 2008 at 1:01 pm
Hi Mark.
i am very sorry for your losses i can almost understand what you feel as I have lost my Dad when i was 9, so losing someone close is a big blow,and i am sure he will be missed.
Also the part about blink were the greatest and happiest sentances I have ever read in my entire life since blink182 broke up.
take care
Ben
November 20th, 2008 at 1:08 pm
I was sooooo happy
I made a youtube vid
took me freeking ages
but was worth it xD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4-IMw_y0_k
November 20th, 2008 at 1:10 pm
mark, i’m sorry for chris and of cause for jerry.. when i got to know about travis i worried so much and i’m so happy that he is alright and getting better every day. you’ve influensed my life, for real.. blink-182 will always be in my heart. and now i’m so glad to hear that you three are talking again. it’s so great just to know this and it’s so inspiring. you’ve made my day and tomorrow and all next week =) even if there is no blink-182 reunion.. though it would be the most unbelievable happiness that has ever happened in my life.
can’t wait for new found glory’s record, i love them really really much, it’s so cool that you’ve produced them. i’m sure it’s gonna be an amazing record!
best wishes from russia
November 20th, 2008 at 1:20 pm
well if you get back together teach tom how to sing normally again:)
November 20th, 2008 at 1:30 pm
I lissten to blink every day,I watch videos on youtube of you three every day,and blink don’t tire me,if you will be blink 182 again, come to spain pleasee..to madrid,barcelona,everywhere as you want,but pleaseee COME TO SPAIN,!
I love you guys!
I love you so much!
And I love blink too,,the best is BLINK. not ava or +44(is good too) but the BEST BAND IN THE WORLD EVER IS BLINK!,,and always will be!..
November 20th, 2008 at 1:31 pm
(!)
I cannot believe that this day has finally come. Of course all the fans want Blink to reunite but that’s not the most important thing right now it’s that you guys are at least talking again and on good terms. I cannot express the way you, tom, and travis have changed my life through your music. One day, of course, I’d love to see you guys perform together again. Because you were great together, and because one of my greatest regrets is not ever having the chance to see you guys perform together before. But right now, this spark of hope and just the fact that you guys are on good terms, is amazing, and it’s enough for now. I so admire you for how strong you’ve been through these past hard months, I cannot begin to imagine how it must have been for you. I was beginning to lose hope in Blink 182 (HOW COULD I ?!) and then I go on your website and I saw this post. I regain 100% of my hope for a reunion now. And even if not, I won’t be disappointed, because for me, the only thing that was maybe worse than the actual break up of Blink, was the fact that you and Tom were no longer talking. I know I sound the same as every adoring fan right now, and I know I probably won’t ever actually get to talk to you, and you might not even read this, but all I can say is thankyou. Thank you for Blink 182, thankyou for your amazing music, thankyou for allowing me to listen to it and feel like everything will be ok, thankyou mark, thankyou travis, thankyou tom. Thankyou so much for talking again. And thankyou for changing my life.
November 20th, 2008 at 1:34 pm
mark. I cried throughout everything you said. I was reading everything, and everyday I think about chris and how hard it must be for you and travis. (hope you sent him everyone on here’s well wishes!!!) Then, as I reached my way down to the last paragraph, I couldnt believe I saw the word tom there. I truley thought it was a mistake. I’m so glad that you all are friends again, and maybe someday can get blink back together for a “family reunion” heheh. But Just so you know, blink 182 has really made me the person I am today. I have grown up listening to your music, and some of your songs have really helped me get through hard times. You and Tom’s friendship was something I always looked at and thought of how amazing that was. I want to thank you, and I wish you the best. <33
- courtney, MA
November 20th, 2008 at 1:36 pm
That was amazing….
November 20th, 2008 at 1:45 pm
sorry to hear about ur losses……
but i creamed over that blog lol……so happy u guys r tlkin
November 20th, 2008 at 2:02 pm
i’m glad that travis is recovering and that Tom and you has spoken=)
get back together for the world!:)
November 20th, 2008 at 2:05 pm
hey there… i am very happy to hear that you are actually working on a new album. There was barely any news about +44 .
however, i hope you guys will prdouce some more hits, whatever the team might look like
November 20th, 2008 at 2:08 pm
i knew part of travis making it through was being able to reconnect with tom like you are. i’m so happy you’re talking again, you have no idea. not even for blink. it’s just sad that you used to be best friends. anyway, i’m sorry for the losses. hopefully, what happens next will make it hurt less.
November 20th, 2008 at 2:11 pm
hey mark, dude that is so rad that you guys are talking again. if you guys ever came out with another cd i would buy 17 copies and give them all to my friends whether they like blink or not. lol. im lost without blink.
November 20th, 2008 at 2:20 pm
omg omg omg omg, we NEED photos of that reunion please, i am soo excited,
November 20th, 2008 at 2:21 pm
miracles exists apparently! the last paragraph made me happier than almost anything else could make me. i’m so fucking excited
)))))))
November 20th, 2008 at 2:26 pm
Mark, you are truly inspirational. The fact that you take the most negative times and find positives through music is what makes you who you are. I’ve been listening to the three of you’s side projects and try to listen to the other members of the bands that you’re in and the music they play, but the truth is nothing can compare to the three of you together. I know you’ve all grown up and the acts you used to put on might seem juvenile, but for the fans and yourselves as you said Travis was meant to be put on a drumset. The three of you were meant to play music together not seperate. Music and especially rock music and the punk/pop scene needs a revival, and Blink 182 is the solution. Please for us, and for yourselves do what god put the three of you were meant to do and play music together. Blink 182 together would be the greatest thing for music in a hell of a long time.
November 20th, 2008 at 2:29 pm
This is the best new I ever saw!
God, I’m so happy!
DD
Im gonna cry of happines,
I really love you guys, so please get back, and keep doing the best music ever!
blink-182 <3!
November 20th, 2008 at 2:35 pm
belive me when i say that these are the most important news i’ve ever heard.
November 20th, 2008 at 2:45 pm
Lol dude, you are fucking awesome, i’m sorry for the losts, and so happy for you guys getting your friendship back! its the most important now, how i love your way to act, and Plus 44 is a great band to me, as blink was.
I’m Killing myself to write in english to say what i’m feeling now, the best News i’ve heard this year is that u guys are speaking again, you MADE my year!
I listen to blink/Plus 44 every day, since i discovery it, in my work, in my home,everywhere, i put in the school to everybody listen, by myself you guys will never be forgotten!
Sorry for my bad english and i wish all the best in world to you Guys!…
Regards, Kibe!
November 20th, 2008 at 2:46 pm
Hey
all blink 182,+44,and AVA fans
join this site
http://www.blink4ever.forumotion.com
November 20th, 2008 at 2:50 pm
HOLY POOP!
November 20th, 2008 at 2:51 pm
Great post, and I am really sorry for the loss and what you have had to go through.
And about blink 182, I really don’t know if I want them back together. After all, two great bands came out of the breakup, and would them getting back together really be the same old blink? No. The musical styles seem to have changed, and blink getting back together wouldn’t be the same band as far as I can see.
November 20th, 2008 at 3:00 pm
I dont think anyone could have said it better the that..Life Is Way To Short we should all learn from this…
November 20th, 2008 at 3:01 pm
First and foremost, I’m sorry for your losses and everyone else who had to go through this. It’s tough and truly surreal. It’s good to hear that Travis is back on the drums, certainly where he belongs; he is one lucky bastard. Nice to hear from you too, been a while. Whether you guys decide to have a reunion or not, it’s great that you guys are back on speaking terms. Hope to see you in the windy city soon, whether it’s with +44 or Blink. Have a good day Mark Hoppus… you old scoundrel.
November 20th, 2008 at 3:04 pm
It’s great to hear things are turning around for you. The loss of friends in the past couple months for you is something I can relate to you because I lost a dear friend as well in early October. Life rolls on though right? Also hearing how Travis is behind the drumset again is great nothing gets in his way. To hear that you, Tom and Travis are all 3 speaking again is awesome. The “hiatus” situation was not a healthy way to end things it seemed like and its great to hear you guys are finally speaking to each other again. A renunion would definitely be epic cause music isn’t the same without blink!
With condolences, best wishes and prayers,
Jeremy
November 20th, 2008 at 3:08 pm
OMGGGGG im so happy for you guys that you’re talking again and that everyones getting better i hope you’re ok you have always been my favourite member of blink and i respect you and all your accomplishments and i will definetly second that travis IS the greatest drummer and we all love him and give him all our regards.you have been my hero since i was 11 and i still love you and all your bands and musical accomplishments we’re so proud of you and travis
and we love you and support you
November 20th, 2008 at 3:11 pm
man, thats all we wanted, for you guys to talk again.
but seein you have done that, you may as well get back together now eh
November 20th, 2008 at 3:19 pm
There’s no word to express such a feeling.
To me, blink-182 was gone when the friendship faded away. Now you’re seeing each other again and trying to e the friends you were..blink is already back to me, Thank you for that. I know it’s none of my business, but it’s all i’ve been wishing for the past 3 years and a half. No matter what comes next now, blink-182 was Tom, Mark and Travis having good times together, the music being part of the fun.
I just hope you can get the good times back and hold don to them!
As for all those tragic events, may the force be with you Mark.
November 20th, 2008 at 3:21 pm
Do it for America
November 20th, 2008 at 3:45 pm
seriously if you guys become friends again, a reunion tour would be the best thing to do. I’m not saying write a new album, i’m saying make millions of people go apeshit over you guys again and raise billions of dollars. donate it to charity, donate it anything, you could make so much money and do greater things
November 20th, 2008 at 4:00 pm
hi mark!!!!
damn you are my idol!!!
i don’t care if you are with blink, +44 or with another band…YOU ALWAYS ROCK!!!
im so happy!!you are friend of Tom again!!it’s a very nice notice..
blink 182 it’s the best band ever!!!
and +44 rock!!
kisses from Argentina
November 20th, 2008 at 4:02 pm
Mark,i feel bad that u lost good friends in ur life.R.I.P Jerry Finn,Che.,and Chris.Im glad Travis is recovering and very happy that u,travis,and Tom are speaking after blink’s break up.I hope that blink would do a reuinon in a near future.but im prettu mcuh sure that u and trvais must work on plus 44 and tom must work on AvA.So i guess tats that for now,Rock on guys!
November 20th, 2008 at 4:15 pm
hi there! it would be nice for us, the blink 182´s fans, to see mark tom and travis together again
just forget what happenned in the past, we all wanna seeyou together.
we wanna see blink-182 again!!!!!!!!!
November 20th, 2008 at 4:23 pm
It’s so good to hear that you’re talking agian. Thats what sucked the most…that you weren’t talking.
November 20th, 2008 at 4:23 pm
hi!!!!!
yeah!!! its great to hear that everything it’s going to be ok!!!!, when i read this i kick my brother so hard that he cry…well i don’t care!!!!
but just make some noise again!!!
we need blink back!!!!
and remember all your mexican fans, yeah!!!
rock,dirty, fun, drunk, blink!!!
blink rules 4 ever!!!
November 20th, 2008 at 5:01 pm
wow, the best news ive heard in so long.
i had thoughts that they would never talk again and maybe something wierd happen and they meet one day and not like each other,
but wow there talking.
this is great.
they probably willt ake there time though and not rush
coming back because AvA’s success.
hopefully im wrong and they do it soon, ill jsut be happy if they do it
no matter what.
November 20th, 2008 at 5:08 pm
nada po genial
bien x ti
ojala puedas entender algo de lo que escribo ajja
saludos
November 20th, 2008 at 5:18 pm
First of all, I’m really glad that finally you guys are friends again, it really makes me happy, and if blink comes back, it will be HUGE, you guys have grown up so much as musicians, I can’t even imagine the Monster record you guys could put out right now, if you started recording together, Plus 44 is great, AvA is also very cool, but Blink is Blink,
Blink 182 had so much impact in so much millions of people, If it wasn’t for you guys, I don’t think I would be half of what I became as a person.So thank you, And I really hope you guys can continue to do what you were doing, because that last record was one of the MOST amazing records ever, and it’s just sad if you don’t do a few more for you and for us.
November 20th, 2008 at 5:38 pm
blink or no blink, that is pretty cool that you guys are reconnecting – best wishes to all of you, now more than ever
November 20th, 2008 at 5:47 pm
Hey Mark,
First of all, im wicked sorry to hear about your friends and my heart was broken when i heard the news about the plane crash. Im wicked glad that Travis is ok. My deepest condolences for your friends.
Secondly, I’m wicked excited to hear that you three are talking again. I found blink the year you guys broke up so i never had a chance to see u live, but on every single album you guys put 110% into it. I’ve seen every filmed performance i can get my hands on and theyre great, but i still need to be able to see u guys rock out on stage. So if my opinion holds any sway at all, Please please get back together and if it isnt too much to ask, could u also play the Tsongas Arena in Worcester Ma?
Thanks,
Tom
November 20th, 2008 at 5:49 pm
thank you for this excellent update. losing a friend is such a hard thing, and i am, along with everyone so sorry for the loss. i hope you three are doing well, and news of a possible reunion is awesome! the support of all your fans is clear with this page alone.
eat. sleep. blink.
November 20th, 2008 at 5:50 pm
FAMILY REUNION.
November 20th, 2008 at 6:04 pm
This post made me warm and fuzzy inside. I’ve been a long time fan and supporter of both +44 and AVA and I always hoped you boys would reunite again. Funny how things work out. I’m just glad you’re talking. And whatever you guys do the fans will be with you.
November 20th, 2008 at 6:12 pm
Probably one of the happiest moments of my life since I discovered Blink. I am so sorry for the losses. It’s terrible how you’ve had to go through all of this. Thank God Travis and DJ AM are OK. Mark, I think it’s amazing that you 3 are talking again. Make some music, and cherish the talents and love you all have for music and each other.
November 20th, 2008 at 6:24 pm
Hey Mark!
My condolensces go out to you as well as chris’ family and friends. God bless always…
Secondly, it would be great to hear about a possible Blink-182 reunion. There would be nothing more ecstatic than the fact that my favorite band in the world will be getting back together. Not just for me, but for all the loyal fans out there. Hopefully, we will hear good things in the near future, but in the mean time, it’s good to hear that you tom and travis are talking again.
God bless
November 20th, 2008 at 6:25 pm
It’s nice to see that the three of you are friends again, although I will admit that it’s sad that the deaths of your friends was the catalyst for this. I would have much rather this have happened by a chance meeting in a grocery store.
November 20th, 2008 at 6:26 pm
Mark nao sei nem oque dizer…estou mto feliz em saber que o power trio estão se acertando novamente…espero que dai saia coisas boas…voCês tem que voltar a amizade de antes. tava vendo aqui como vcs aproveitarão a vida…a new found glory veio para o brasil…e claro não pude perder…. ganhei até uma palheta do chad.. imaginei vocês aqui…
um abraços
i love you Blink 182
November 20th, 2008 at 6:32 pm
I nearly cried…
November 20th, 2008 at 6:42 pm
This is the best news I’ve heard in a while. Whether or not Blink gets back together, you guys are awesome, I’m glad you’re talking again. Friends..good friends..are proclaimed family and spending time with them definitely makes the world go ’round.
November 20th, 2008 at 6:59 pm
man the message of the reunion between the three of you guys make me so happy…!!! bring back blink 182!!
November 20th, 2008 at 7:26 pm
Cool. Glad Travis is okay, and that your friends with Tom again. I started listening to blink AFTER they split up, so maybe I can listen to them when blink-182 is back.
November 20th, 2008 at 7:43 pm
This made ma all giddy.
so i listened to, allot of blink
c’mon guys…!
November 20th, 2008 at 7:47 pm
I’m so sorry for everything that happened. It must be really hard, and you’ve all shown how strong you guys are. I hope you’ll feel better Mark, and It’s so nice to see you’re back in the studio. About you, Tom and Travis, It’s so nice to see you talking again. Even If there’s not a reunion, your friendship was meant to last forever (: ~
November 20th, 2008 at 7:55 pm
THIS IS ALL AWESOME!!! LIKE A NEVER ENDING ROAD OF AWESOME!!!
If blink gets back together and tours, my life is complete. I hear +44 is doing Warped Tour this year. Any truth to that? That would be orgasmic.
November 20th, 2008 at 8:08 pm
thought this day would never come…..
November 20th, 2008 at 8:35 pm
Horrible things can bring the best out in people, all my support from CHILE my dear mark.
November 20th, 2008 at 8:45 pm
I am so glad you guys are all reconnecting again during these times. As a fan of Blink for so many years, I would love to see you guys play together again, since I never got the chance to see it in person. However, I am just thankful that you guys are talking again and that everything is going well for Travis. Love you guys!
November 20th, 2008 at 9:14 pm
Im sorry about the loss. all you can really do is move on and see what lifes got for you next. Hopefully something good yea.
You really do motivate me man. If it wasen’t for Blink-182 i would have never picked up a guitar in the first place and the started my own band. My band is everything to me and living in New Zealand i know it’ll be harder to be heard overseas but hopefully one day we’ll be playing alongside you. We don’t have much on the net about my band yet but we’re adding a hell of a lot about us soon to our pages we got – Mega Fly. Keep an eye out for us in the future!
Its good to hear you guys are talking again. Best of luck.
Tom
November 20th, 2008 at 9:24 pm
Where do i start?…
I am so sorry for the loss’s you suffered recently…
On another note, this could all bring about a fresh start with blink-182…
Blink was and still is the craziest narliest fucking beand I have ever listened to..you tom and travis are my role models and as for me there has not been a day in the last 2 years where i have not listened to Blink-182. When i want to loose my fucking mind…Blink
When im drunk as SHIT!!…Blink
When im just chillen on the long ride to school thinking about my shitty chem teacher…BLINK!
And when i want to see some funny shit…MARK AND TOM!
Im sure by now you and mark have seen and heard so much about Is Blink going to get back together and your just want to punch the guy giving you the interview in the face…BUT!…
Just give it a shot dude!, Tom isnt getting back in the studio until January, you and plus 44 havent been recording or it doesnt look like it…plus you guys have a fucking rad time chilling together on tour
As you said in your track “no it isnt” it said that you burned down something beautiful (Blink 182)…Its time to put the peices back together and return to the band that you must have fucking loved and your fans as well…can you believe the number of blink fans still beggining you guys to get back?…Mark this is the PERFECT time for a reunion…you and tom and travis have got to talk…im glad to hear travis is ok…my favorite drummer in the world…
He got in a crash on my birthday ironically…that whole day the thing that was most on my mind was that plane crash
Maybe by some crazy chance you will read this…
November 20th, 2008 at 9:29 pm
Feel better soon mark….I’m a huge fan of Blink 182 it’s good to you3 to reconnect, i hope Blink 182 together again and make music together again… i’m growing up with blink 182 music, ever since in junior high school till now, i keep listen to blink 182 everyday.
November 20th, 2008 at 9:37 pm
This is the best thing that I could hear, I really hope good things come from this. I grew up loving this group and I would love to hear more out of them in the future.
November 20th, 2008 at 9:44 pm
RUNNNIIIIIIIOOOOONNNN ISSS A MUUUSSSSSST COME TO TORONTO!!!!!!!!!!!
November 20th, 2008 at 10:05 pm
hey mark, pretty chill that tom spoke with you and travis, u must have been happy. hopefully you three will keep hanging out together. sorry if i seem a little too forward….but…….GET BLINK BACK IN THE STUDIO.
November 20th, 2008 at 10:08 pm
ohhh and TRAVIS GET BETTER DUDE, my best wishes
November 20th, 2008 at 10:12 pm
you guys should at least tour together….like +44 and AVA, and blink182 kinda solves everything. tom can create the music he wants to, the fans get blink back, you guys get alot of quality time, plus44 and ava wouldnt break up, blink gets back together, and well if blink regroups i can die happy
November 20th, 2008 at 10:22 pm
Yea great to see you guys back togethers bring back the blink
November 20th, 2008 at 10:36 pm
Mark, you are so right! Life is too short! Travis went through something so tragic, none of us could imagine what he had to face. It just makes you want to go home and hug your wife and kids. Life is way to precious. It’s amazing how a life and death experience can give someone a whole new perspective on life. I was so glad to hear that Trav is back behind a kit. You’re right..he was born to play. I’m also glad that Tom got to reconnect with him as well. You guys need to understand, the world is a better place when you guys are on stage together. You guys affect so many lives. The world can be a dreary place for some people, yet your music can inspire millions. I’m just glad to hear you guys are moving past well…the past. Life is too short. Make the best of what time you have here on earth. Love your family and friends and make some music that will last for future generations.
November 20th, 2008 at 11:54 pm
im so glad travis is recovering well. glad to hear about the new album, looking forward to that! you guys should bring yourselves over to new zealand sometime.
also, at the part where you said you hung out with tom i shat myself.
November 21st, 2008 at 12:59 am
I am so sorry about your loses; I send my wishes to their families and you and I hope Travis and DJ AM recover soon.
but, I cannot hide the happiness I felt when I read the last paragraph. When I’d found out Travis was in the plane crash, I’d been quite upset until I found out he was going to be okay. Then I started wondering if this would be enough to bring Blink-182 back together…and for a while, nothing happened, and I was pretty down. But I am so happy that you are talking to each other again! I hope everything goes well and you guys can become as close as you once were.
Best of wishes.
November 21st, 2008 at 1:16 am
best news ever
November 21st, 2008 at 1:44 am
Do you realize Mark, that you posted this EXACTLY 5 years after you guys released your last album? It’s destiny.
November 21st, 2008 at 1:56 am
=] I love you guys and I never lost hope.
Mark, you are BEYOND awesome. I’m glad Tom is back, I missed him.
November 21st, 2008 at 3:14 am
Please get Blink back in the studio, i want to see you guys live just one time pleaaaase
November 21st, 2008 at 3:18 am
the last part were in swedish newspaper(:
November 21st, 2008 at 3:33 am
“Life’s too short”… well that sums it all up doesn’t it.
Again, like everyone else, we are sorry for your loss, and we are glad that you guys are communicating again. It’s nice when old friends re-connect.
I hope Travis is doing well, and you are too.
Ignore what everyone else thinks about Blink – all these people saying you gotta get back together.. do what’s right for you guys.
I’m sure you have some pretty powerful lyrics that have cojured up after these events, and I’m sure you will do something truely remarkable with your next record – be it Blink 182 or Plus 44.
Stay safe bro x
November 21st, 2008 at 3:49 am
Hey just like everyone else I’m glad to hear that you’re both talking to Tom, but, more importantly; I’m so sorry for the loss of your friends. It’s also good to know Trav’s on the road to recovery. I can’t wait to hear new material- whether it’s Blink or 44
*Fart*
Jordan \m/
November 21st, 2008 at 4:11 am
awesome its good 2 hear that u and blink 182 inspired me and ur music touched me it helped me get through difficult times in the past i hope 2 c blink 182 return as it is my one dream to meet you guys. me and my friends remind me ov u guys where just so like u guys in so many ways personality wise, i was watching the uretha chronicles 2 the other day and i pointed my friends owt as tom and travis aand i was u lol coz ov the silly insane stuff we do like u guys blink 182 will always live on for me ive got one ov your sweatbands and i vowed never 2 take it off ever until blink 182 returns ur the best band ive ever seen and heard and ur music is so moving it makes me cry it pulls at my heart strings and i love every song u play i hope u guys get back together as u r the best band 2 have ever played i hope u could write back as it would mean alot 2 me thank you for being a part ov my life luke x
November 21st, 2008 at 4:33 am
Would be great to have blink back! It doesn’t matter if you guys are out of jokes, or that your music taste has changed a bit. Not that I know:P I just really want you guys back. Remember that even in Norway, there are many thousands of blink fans.
November 21st, 2008 at 4:51 am
thats awesome that you guys are talking. its good to reconnect with old friends!
good to hear travis is doing better, that was really shitty when that happened.
get him back behind those drums!
lmao. best wishes!
November 21st, 2008 at 4:58 am
best wishes to all of you! &i love the update.
November 21st, 2008 at 5:07 am
Remember it is very important that you do not reunite blink 182 just for the hell of it.
Do it if it feels right. If not id much rather u guys just be on speaking terms, then get into another disagreement,
November 21st, 2008 at 5:24 am
Oh my gosh, this make me cry.
This is the best news I’ve heard in a while. I’m so happy, that you’re talking again.
November 21st, 2008 at 6:37 am
aw man, it’s just so awesome to hear that you guys are at least talking to each other again. This is really a fortunate matter for you. Good luck for the three of you!
November 21st, 2008 at 6:40 am
sorry about the past couple of months Mark. its been the worst few in a loooog time. good to hear your indulging in music though and that the three of you have finally gotten the chance to reconnect
wishing you all the best <3
November 21st, 2008 at 6:51 am
Hi Mark, I’m happy to read your blog again…
What a bad period, I’m really sorry but you have to be strong and to believe. Yeah, life’s too short and unfortunately it’s not everyday easy. ItR