Column: Will The Blink-182 Reunion Change The World?
Don’t worry, James, we’ve got you covered. You can blast “Dammit” as loud as you want and we won’t tell anyone! Thanks for the kind words. Read the column here.
Don’t worry, James, we’ve got you covered. You can blast “Dammit” as loud as you want and we won’t tell anyone! Thanks for the kind words. Read the column here.
February 11th, 2009 at 7:34 am
IT WILL CHANGE MY SEX LIFE! That’s all that matters.
February 11th, 2009 at 7:37 am
Lol mark you are the greatest blink fan there ever was! And this article made me cry of course hehe I love you
February 11th, 2009 at 7:41 am
Hi mark I looooove you!!! And I love blink more than this james dude, I never went through a negative disliking blink phase, always been seeing you guys tour and buying the new albums.
February 11th, 2009 at 7:41 am
I think this pic is funnier
http://www.mtv.com/shared/promoimages/bands/b/blink_182/grammys_2009/alt/281×211.jpg
February 11th, 2009 at 7:41 am
It will change the world!
Mark, you’re awesome!
February 11th, 2009 at 7:43 am
COME TO SPAIN MARK,PLEASE COME TO SPAIN THIS YEAR IN THE WORLD TOOUR!
PLEEASEEEEEEEE,PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEE,PLEEASEEEEEEEEEEE,!
February 11th, 2009 at 7:44 am
we have a song called boner jams haha. would be so stoked to share the name with you guys
February 11th, 2009 at 7:48 am
I am so excited for the blink-182 reunion!!!!!!!
You’re amazing, Mark!!!!! :] I can’t read this (can’t read this article now, thou)
February 11th, 2009 at 7:48 am
*though; I’m at school. Haha, blink is more important than school =P)
February 11th, 2009 at 7:49 am
Dude, this is so crazy.
Like everytime you post anything about the Blink reunion I get chills.
I cannot wait to see you guys on tour, I’ve been waiting for SO long.
Thank you, for my life is now complete.
BLINK LIVES.
February 11th, 2009 at 7:52 am
i think it will change the world!
February 11th, 2009 at 7:53 am
He’s not the only one who’s irrationally excited about the reunion
Thanks for the frequent updates by the way, Mark!
Much love!
February 11th, 2009 at 7:56 am
Vengan a Perú
February 11th, 2009 at 7:58 am
I agree with him, make this last forever…and ever.
also, kudos..I was just saying to my friends that if you made an album of farting for 2 hours I’d so buy it.
February 11th, 2009 at 7:58 am
Will the blink-182 reunion change the world? YES it will.
February 11th, 2009 at 8:00 am
Blink have already changed the world
February 11th, 2009 at 8:04 am
FUCK!
February 11th, 2009 at 8:04 am
Blink will save the music industry. I know i’m not going to Download this album.
February 11th, 2009 at 8:08 am
Awesome
I read this earlier. Yes it will change the world. Of course!
February 11th, 2009 at 8:14 am
mark, im so happy you guys are back together.
lets make this last forever.
February 11th, 2009 at 8:19 am
Blink-182 thank you so much for this..you guys worked out your issues.. i cant wait to hear the first single..
DICKIES AND HURLEY T’S HERE WE COME HAHA!
February 11th, 2009 at 8:20 am
I love being a fan
February 11th, 2009 at 8:21 am
Hell yeah!
February 11th, 2009 at 8:21 am
oh it will change the world, i have no doubt about that
February 11th, 2009 at 8:25 am
welcome back boys, we missed you
February 11th, 2009 at 8:36 am
It allready has
February 11th, 2009 at 8:39 am
that is a realy good article. I was 4 years old when i started listening to you guys. hahaa which makes me feel young
February 11th, 2009 at 8:40 am
Everybody loves you! Me especially
February 11th, 2009 at 8:41 am
1st
February 11th, 2009 at 8:42 am
hey gimmie a holler
what kinds of music shall this new record be
old roots more serious
im thinking a +44/AVA/blink-182
pwnage record
oh firsties again?
February 11th, 2009 at 8:42 am
I loved how that gut talked about blink! I started listening to blink with Enema of The State(I was 9 years old). My brother had it. I didn’t know what kind of music it would be. I got curious because of the album cover. So I opened the cd case and found a compilation CD. I listened to it and it had songs from system of a down, korn, puddle of mudd…Other bands my old brother was into. So I said: “Wow!, this guys play just like the original bands. So the first idea I had of you (while checking the cd booklet out), was that you were some kind of imitators. Later on I asked my brother about you, and he gave me the original CD. I listened to you guys and I fell in love with poop(XD) punk! (Blink’s basically)
I listened to you 24/7! and when Take off your pants and jacket came, I totally went crazy!
Your music is my inspiration. I play Bass in a Band. (wish I had yours Mark(Fender PB)….
Anyways, thanks for coming back!
February 11th, 2009 at 8:43 am
That was lovely….
February 11th, 2009 at 8:43 am
blink-182’s reunion has already changed the world. millions of lifes are now complete again
February 11th, 2009 at 8:43 am
gira por sudamerica x)
February 11th, 2009 at 8:47 am
GO SPAIN PLEASE
February 11th, 2009 at 8:53 am
does it mean that you 3 are back?
this would be great.
man i hope so…you would make many people happy, i swear.
sry for my bad language…
February 11th, 2009 at 8:54 am
definitely… everyone is waiting on this cd and they have been for the last four years. even if people say they can’t stand blink-182, this cd will be played in their car at least 3 or 4 times because people are curious about this movement that was started in 1992
February 11th, 2009 at 8:55 am
Wow, that was a very interesting read. Seems like most ‘music lovers’ have been inspired by blink in some way in their lives. It’s awesome coming onto this site, and actually seeing new blogs, it’s filled a page in a day. Your really on top form these days Mark!
February 11th, 2009 at 8:55 am
Thought you might appreciate this… elusive Arctic Unicorns caught on film.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7870300.stm
February 11th, 2009 at 8:59 am
HAHAHAHAH! “Boner Jams!” Mark, dude, you HAVE to call the new album this. Really. At least make it the working title. (Personally I was disapointed when you dropped the “Use Your Erection” title.)
February 11th, 2009 at 9:00 am
Mark!
You are truly a God among men!
From your U.K fan
Alex
February 11th, 2009 at 9:02 am
Awesome article
February 11th, 2009 at 9:04 am
yes. yes it most certainly change the word we know.
February 11th, 2009 at 9:04 am
Hi…you are my inspiration when i’ll buy clothes and when i play my guitar. You centainly changed my life and thousands too…
Comes to Rio de Janeiro – Brazil…Thousands “blinkers” are waiting for you!!!
Mark i love you!!!
p.s: without sex, of course…XD
February 11th, 2009 at 9:04 am
Blink-182 reunion will change the world.
Much love.
February 11th, 2009 at 9:05 am
Certainly will.
As the article says ”let´s make this last forever”
February 11th, 2009 at 9:07 am
I cannot wait to see as many live shows as possible. Damnit must be played at one of them! (anywhere in the northeast or a st louis show i’ll be at)
February 11th, 2009 at 9:08 am
Mark, Tom and Travis have been my hero’s since I was just a young lad of about 11. I still remember having to sneak listen to them so that my mom wouldn’t take them away. And as i grew, so did the band….And then I created my own band because of blink-182 and only blink. This band was tight as hell for 6 years, and just in the last 4 weeks, it’s all fallen apart. But my band helped me through the years blink were gone for…and now, I’m so happy that my hero’s are back, that I cannot even feel any grief over the fall apart of my band because the Euphoria that is bursting inside me just seeing Mark smiling and so happy, seeing Travis not saying …Tom DeLonge ” Ya, Fuck That Guy” ….is amazing. I can only imagine whats going through your guys minds, and I’m for one…SOOOO happy for you Mark, you deserve this, and Travis, you deserve this the most. You’ve had a couple terribly hard years, and I think it’s honestly time that things took a turn for the better for you.
We all know that wether or not people will addmitt it, they have just about every word to All The Small Things, Whats My Age Again, Adams Song, The Rock Show, First Date …etc in our heads….And I believe that it’s songs like this that kept the youth happy and positive. If you look at the way music went after the towers fell in 2001 along with everything else in the world….it went dark, scary, and negitive…and actually, so did blink-182. But now they’re back…Back with a new light, back to entertain our ears and spread a smile on all our faces once more. And I for one, havn’t been this happy, this excited, this…unable to truely express how I feel in a very very very very very long time….I think the last time I was even a little bit as excited as I am now would have been the day Self Titled was released. And I know that blink gets a billion comments saying that they’re life changers for some random kids…and that they’re hero’s of these random kids….but it’s true. You guys changed and touched the lives of so many people in this world that when you left, it took a piece of all of us with you. I couldn’t even listen to blink for a while cause it made me too sad. My old Rhythm guitarist used to sit on youtube and watch video’s and make himself cry and get worked up cause he missed you so much. There is no doubt in my mind, that blink being back…is going to change the world, and kids that are just growing up now that are young, are going to be like…there’s this new band called blink-182…THEY’RE AMAZING, you should check em out. And we’ll just hold up Cheshire Cat with a smile on our faces and say…. ” I pass this onto you “……Because thats what blink was meant to be. The outlet for all emotions good and bad, the pedistal that holds the kids high, and the medicine for the generations past, and yet to come…..it’s not about wether they’re a “pop punk” act….and it’s not about wether or not they “sold out” along the way … It’s about what they’ve done for us, just by being friends….and I’m so happy that the friendship was able to be sewn back together….I sat on the edge of my bed when I heard Travis went down in flames, and I’ll addmitt I shed tears, and I don’t believe in religion or anything like that, and I prayed for him and his family…because I personally… Need blink-182, wether or not they were ever going to be friends again…I just needed to know they were alive and well, cause I for one…..Never gave up the sliver of hope…that the band that changed the world once already….would one day come back to us once more with the style and grace of center stage.
Thank you for coming home guys. I’m so happy that you’re all friends again, and I hope the bond continues to strengthen and fuse more and more over time. This is big, I’ve been asking for this in my head constantly for years….and now it’s here.
We all have faith in you, we all love you, and we all cannot believe that you have returned.
The Ledgends Live On.
Steve Jackson
February 11th, 2009 at 9:14 am
you will definitely change the world , ur so cool guys u been part of my life
im dying to hear new stuff from you guys and i hope you make a tour to south-america!
there are millions of fans here waiting for u! im so excited
February 11th, 2009 at 9:17 am
he’s one of many.
February 11th, 2009 at 9:18 am
blink 182 already changed my world!!
Nice article btw. Let’s make this last forever (and ever). :-]
February 11th, 2009 at 9:26 am
i loved this article so much. i left james a thank you comment lol
this reunion will make the world
im glad you liked it too mark.
a better place. im so excited!!
<3 ash
February 11th, 2009 at 9:34 am
Wow, nice text =]
February 11th, 2009 at 9:46 am
That’s such a good article. Funny how even the people who ‘hated’ Blink 182 were still fans deep down inside.
February 11th, 2009 at 9:52 am
Yeah I completely agree with James, there’s nothing negative about it. XD
I completely freaked out when I saw the Grammy Awards on Monday morning ( 4 a.m. in Austria = 8 p.m in America). I really hope that this will last forever.
Greetings from Austria
February 11th, 2009 at 10:01 am
YES IT FREAKING WILL. :] because…
February 11th, 2009 at 10:21 am
haha, Nice one for replying to him Mark, that article is awesome, hope it shows you how much you guys realy mean to us
Take your time with the album, don’t rush a masterpiece
February 11th, 2009 at 10:28 am
uhm… I guess it’ll surely be as you said!
February 11th, 2009 at 10:30 am
really nice article!
I just can agree to his opinion!
Let’s make something positive Mr Hoppus, Mr Delonge, Mr Barker…
and P.S. come back to Munich, Germany
February 11th, 2009 at 10:32 am
You see, Mr Hoppus, i agree with what the so called cynical journalist is saying. You guys did change the world, and are fiddling with our emotions, in a good way of course.
Its kind of amazing how Blink was able to not only “pleasure the ears of” 12 year old screaming girls that have just started discovering what proper music is like…(*cough* Johannas Brothers, or however you spell them)..but also Uni guys, middle age, or even at the age of 72, like that link you gave us to the guy who still listens to blink at that age…
One thing that astounded me the most was the fact that journalists can actually contact you, and chat to you, and if i were to become any sort of celebrity, i will definately do anything to contact you guys. And by all means not as a freakish fan that devoted his life into meeting his favourite rock band, but as one that has an utmost respect for people who were able to change and affect the lives of millions.
Mr Hoppus, Mr Delonge, Mr Barker, it might be in a decade or two, but i will meet you, so prepare for an intellectual conversation with peaks of immature comments
So, until then..actually its futile to tell you to make good music, you have kind of proved that part very right indeed…well untill then, rock on!
ciao for now,
tak
February 11th, 2009 at 10:33 am
its definately changed my world. I have been sitting here, 32 years old with Blink posters all over the wall, Proclaiming that “it will happen” to everyone I know. Sticking up for you guys at every turn. I never stopped believing. I bought +44, I joined Modlife, but in the back of my mind, all I wanted was to see you guys together again. I am so stoked that you are doing it and I dont have to carry a dead Torch anymore. It is a dream of mine to hear “Voyeur” live. I understand if its too old for you guys to play, But it is a dream of mine. I never got to see you guys play the first time around. Love and endless support to you, can wait to get out to some shows!!
February 11th, 2009 at 10:34 am
Ha nice
February 11th, 2009 at 10:38 am
it certainly will!!!
February 11th, 2009 at 10:43 am
Indeed they will!
February 11th, 2009 at 10:44 am
I actually really enjoyed that article, and I pretty much feel the same way as him.
February 11th, 2009 at 10:45 am
Seriously, for anyone who’s a fan and was seriously affected by the “indefinite hiatus,” this is like The Beatles getting back together.
Blink will change the world. It’s the best thing since Obama winning.
February 11th, 2009 at 10:53 am
Blink-182 already changed the world.. i know it did change mind..<3<3
That’s a very nice article James wrote…We all wanna blast Dammit and all of your songs OUT LOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUD..
Blink For life…<3
February 11th, 2009 at 10:55 am
mark!! i love you guys !!BLINK 182 IS THE BEST EVER !!!! i cant wait for the new album!!!!!!!!
February 11th, 2009 at 11:03 am
I shall read the column there!
February 11th, 2009 at 11:28 am
yeahh blink 4ever and afteR COME TO LATINAMERICA!!!!!(PERU!)
February 11th, 2009 at 11:46 am
yes it will! lolz
February 11th, 2009 at 11:49 am
when i was 14 i started listening to…m&m´s and blah blah blah, nowim 21 and you guys really changed my life im who i am because of you specially you imfrom mexico but i have seen you live twice with greenday and JEW and wow…you really did change my life.
greetings…
arriba mexico
February 11th, 2009 at 11:53 am
Yes ,
Blink 182 will save the music!!!!
February 11th, 2009 at 11:54 am
“lets make this last forever” =)
February 11th, 2009 at 11:59 am
Yes, the reunion will change the world in a good way
it will show how stupid some of us were to listen to some shitty songs instead of the good music that was already out
February 11th, 2009 at 12:07 pm
Of coarce blink 182 will change the world. i know when this news of u guys getting back together, it was a good day for music. finaly an album to go to the record store to buy!
congrats. and work hard to make a great record!
February 11th, 2009 at 12:11 pm
(No homo) but how the hell do u do ur hair so perfect ! can u give me sum pointers lol
February 11th, 2009 at 12:50 pm
hey mark, i have a questions:
there are now 6 arrows on the blink-logo, before the “hiatus” there were just 5. Should the 6st arrow mean something?
and somewhere i’ve read an article about a new “american pie” movie with the old cast. maybe we will see blink too
February 11th, 2009 at 1:01 pm
You changed my world once, lets see if you can do it twice
Your reunion is really an awesome thing though that will be remembered forever I think!
February 11th, 2009 at 1:04 pm
1st
Make some rad Dude Ranch songs again :p
February 11th, 2009 at 1:06 pm
Beacon of L:ight is an ok name… i say call it Boner Jams
February 11th, 2009 at 1:08 pm
i know exactly what he’s talking about when he “was overcome with a wave of positivity, of unbridled excitement.” I just felt this feeling of euphoria. i even teared up a little. weird, i know, but now i can be 100 percent happy again
February 11th, 2009 at 1:10 pm
Can I get a hellz yes?
February 11th, 2009 at 1:18 pm
dude it will definetly change my world!
))
and the whole entire world better be ready for you guys
February 11th, 2009 at 1:33 pm
Oh, Its gonna change the World!!!! Thats if it hasn’t already.
February 11th, 2009 at 1:57 pm
forever and ever!!
what happend to +44
February 11th, 2009 at 2:05 pm
definitely will change the world.
February 11th, 2009 at 2:12 pm
The blink reunion has already changed my world.
February 11th, 2009 at 2:27 pm
to answer the question: of course it will.
February 11th, 2009 at 2:43 pm
It will most definitely change the world.
That guy is smart.
February 11th, 2009 at 2:48 pm
“I distanced myself from them, because Blink-182 were a stupid pop-punk act.” What a prick!
February 11th, 2009 at 2:59 pm
You and Green Day have changed my life for the better. I literally tore down all my britney and nsync posters after getting into these bands. I became a blink fan at the age of 13, and 11 years later never looked back once…and haven’t lost interest either.
I feel you’re giving kids a great message of being individuals and thinking for themselves. The very reasons I became a fan! So yes, Mr. Journalist, Blink will change the world!
February 11th, 2009 at 3:38 pm
Fuck me, reading that just made me think again about how I can’t wait until the new album comes out. Thinking about how I will actually get to see you guys in concert before I die is one of the most incredible things possible. I hope Satan comes back…
February 11th, 2009 at 3:55 pm
well, that was a good story (:
and not pushing the matter…
but you know what would be really nice right now? (yes, besides a blowjob from you mom)
videos of you in the studio… like the ones i believe chettah did back in 03′
it would be really nice to see how you all are working out togather in the studio… and by the monitor station im AM guessing your all in one studio??? right??? it be nice to answer this… but i understand you dont read all the comments… but it’d be nice (:
thanks
February 11th, 2009 at 4:09 pm
This article is really special. Seriously. This music reporter’s life has been turned around because of your reunion. An uptight music journalist has completely changed his ways by a so called “stupid pop punk band.” Though, all the people that say blink are a “stupid pop punk band” dont know what theyre talking about. Theres deep messages in your music that really relates to me. Whenever i listen to blink, it gives me this great happy feeling. I can be in THEE WORST MOOD and put in some Dude Ranch and then feel totally fine. I shouldnt only single out Dude Ranch, because i listen to all the albums, but Dude Ranch has really been at the top of my playlist lately.
Everyday when i drive to high school, i listen to your music. And i never ONCE get sick of it.
February 11th, 2009 at 5:04 pm
I agree with him… lets make this last forever & ever
February 11th, 2009 at 7:22 pm
Mark I am so excited for the reunion. IDK if you have thought about it but looking at the interesting demographic chart of your fans around the country it looks like Boise, Idaho has the most fans so you guys have drop by. You’ll have the sickest time here in the knitting factory…just ask Tom….there’s always the Idaho Center too.. if you don’t like the name Knitting factory concert house :]
February 11th, 2009 at 7:44 pm
Mark,
Just one request: please, please throw in a mention of Josie in one of the new songs. I want to know what ever became of her. I liked the saga, and I loved how you brought her up again in Online Songs; I thought it was really cute–even though it sounds like things went sour. Still, “Josie” is my favorite Blink song. Would love to hear from her again…….
Oh man, and then you could ask Alyssa Milano to do a little cameo in your vid…considering she still looks the same!
Oh, please….!!
February 11th, 2009 at 7:47 pm
Cant read the it because my damn college banned it. Fuck!!! But ths reunion will change the world again. If nobody believe in tht wht else?
February 11th, 2009 at 9:25 pm
OF COURSE IT WILL CHANGE THE WORLD!
BLINK IS THE BEST BAND IN THE WORLD
COME TO CHILE GUYS PLEASE IT WOULD BE AWESOME
February 12th, 2009 at 4:54 am
OF COURSE IT WILL CHANGE THE WORLD…HEY MARK,,BRING TRAVIS AND TOM COME TO INDONESIA PLIZZZZ..TOM HAVE BEEN TO INDONESIA EARLIER..AND HE KNOWS EXACTLY THAT THE INDONESIAN CROWDS ARE THE BEST CROWDS EVER..U HAVE SO MANY FANS HERE..PLIZ COME..
February 12th, 2009 at 5:57 am
will they change the world? honestly at this point Blink-182 is more closer to changing the world than politicians, seriously they dont know shit! the answer to our economic aboution isnt another bailout, its always been the release of another Blink-182 album. everyone in the world will buy the record and no one woul dare download it. if there was a jesus, this is like the second coming of him, Blink-182 is bigger than jesus to say the least…
February 12th, 2009 at 12:54 pm
I got into blink 1st in the beginning of last year, being 16 now, i wasnt really around for any of your earlier stuff, but you guys grew to be one of my all-time favorites. i picked up bass guitar early that year as well and you quickly became my #1 bass idol. what you’ve accomplished musically is what i strive for with my band, and ill always hold you guys with the highest respect. good luck with the new reccord, and if i could offer some advice, try not to make it TOO epic. more down to earth like the earlier stuff. haha i dont know if you actually read these things but thanx if you did
February 12th, 2009 at 2:49 pm
BONER JAMS ALL THE WAY!!!!!
February 13th, 2009 at 2:27 am
it will change the world.. especially if blink 182 will come to israel!!!!
February 13th, 2009 at 10:02 am
blink-182 changed my life, of course the reunion can change the world
February 13th, 2009 at 3:48 pm
Just Done reading it today bcoz of my tight schedule. Whew… If this doesnt change the world what else… Blink will rules again and will change the world again!!! Great article though. Blink is part of me and I’d been enjoying blink music since i was in junior school and it did change me and help me get through my days and years before I came to be the man I am now. Your music and ideas means a lot to me. Without you guys none of ths will happened. You guys really change my life so I believe ths reunion can change the whole world again.
February 14th, 2009 at 12:29 pm
Man, i’ts about time, you know? i cryed when you said “no more blink for you” now i am so happy
i’m crying for the happiness 
February 22nd, 2009 at 3:17 pm
AAHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I LOVE *0*
ERES DEMASIADO FANTASTIKOOOO
Q BUENO Q BLINK AYA VUELTOOOOOOO LO ESPERE X AÑOS xD
JAJAJA
SIGAN ASY CON BLINKKKK OJALA VENGAN A CHILEEEEE ^^
MIL BESOSSSS,ABRAZOSS
CHAUUUUUU
INGRID.
March 25th, 2009 at 6:36 pm
I am the happiest person in the world, to blink-182 is back, what everyone expected, and hopefully come to the tours in Paraguay, we love them. blink-182 is the best band forever and ever! No longer wanting to wait to see them in concert here in Paraguay!
March 25th, 2009 at 6:45 pm
I am the happiest person in the world, to blink-182 is back, what everyone expected, and hopefully come to the tours in Paraguay, we love them. blink-182 is the best band forever and ever! No longer wanting to wait to see them in concert here in Paraguay! ?