Travis Barker's Favorite Rudiments

[@DrumeoOfficial]

Learn to play Travis' favorite flams, six-stroke rolls, and paradiddles here: www.drumeo.com/beat/travis-barker-warmup-rudiments/

[@andre.am3000]

He deserves a longer ep

[@StunnerAlpha]

@DrumeoOfficial I think you forgot to pin this comment. 😉

[@MattCanev419]

You can tell Travis is such a genuinely nice dude..when he decides to talk

[@jas_bataille]

It's really refreshing when a celebrity like that decides that they rarely ever get things to say to the public, instead of spending their days yelling gossip on Instagram and TV shows. Respect.

[@VW.907]

100%

[@84jdgregory]

He had an interview on Rogan that was great. A dude that loves music and hates airplanes.

[@muccmaster]

I love when Blink plays live Tom/Mark mess with him and get him to say one word and the crows goes wild.

[@seanlawless8711]

@@84jdgregory he has recently started going on planes again. a huge step for him .

[@leonandmaria]

I recall watching a Blink tour documentary where Travis mentioned that during breaks from touring, he would take on a regular job, like delivering pizza, to remain grounded. He truly is a humble individual.

[@ohalistair]

That interview was during the Untitled era, I believe, or possibly a +44 tour. I feel like they're somewhere in Europe at the time.

[@leonandmaria]

@@ohalistair Yes! That’s the one.

[@ericbert6551]

The fact people say this dude is overrated blows my mind. He deserves all of the praise and accolades he gets.

[@woody4269]

Totally agree. TB is a beast. Such a chill dude too.

[@gregl2138]

He gets praise and accolades for the wrong reasons too. His creativity is off the charts.

[@velhomiguel]

He makes drums interesting in the genre that has arguably the most generic drums.

[@Drumman_GP]

Blink wouldn’t be Blink without him

[@socialsigh]

He's overqualified you mean.

[@jas_bataille]

This man is probably the most famous drummer in the world, one of the only drummers who have actual full celebrity status, but you won't find him gossiping on social medias or TV shows. He does this instead... incredibly chill dude. Great drummer! MASSIVE respect.

[@thebroomcupboard]

It's true. As a huge Blink fan, it astonishes me how my GF and friends only know one bend member by name and it's Travis Barker. Like, how is he more famous than Tom Delonge?

[@LILDIRTNAPX]

he's an incredible drummer but is also a Kardashian affiliate so idk man

[@closinginonclosure]

"Social mediaS" Lol

[@samuelheldilaof6361]

I can´t say I know ANY drummer "Gossiping on Social Medias" TV-shows??, I wouldn´t know of Travis Barker if I didn´t see his tv-show... as his music don't interest me. I´m not saying he can´t play though, far from it and he's got an interesting style of his own, I admit...

[@oddjobsuncle]

He is literally on the kardashian show bro and had his own reality show called Meet the Barkers. Like im a big fan too but you sound kinda silly with this comment

[@jeffreyhyder2429]

Never heard a practice kit sound so good. His playing is so unbelievably clean.

[@themaddrummerofficial]

I don't even want to play "drums" after watching Travis, I just want to pick up a pad and go back to basics, while focusing on the details. A lot of drummers don't enjoy playing on a pad, because it's "boring." But something about Travis just takes that all away. He always inspires me to almost "start over." Again, going back to the basics, and building from the ground up. He's a gigantic inspiration to myself, and so many other players. 🤘

[@doublestrokeroll]

When I was younger I was like that. Never wanted to do my rudiments. But yeah, it is what you make it. At some point, when I decided to take it more seriously, it felt really rewarding to see progress on the pad. Which in turn made me want to do pad work even more. Then the cycle of self reinforcement begins and it becomes as rewarding as playing on a kit.

[@xx_mysticwolf_xx1492]

Dude I had a practice pad that I absolutely loved the rebound on it was perfect

[@lukesuperflyjones]

Couldn’t of said it better 🙏🏼

[@BrandonToews]

Let’s goooooo! Thanks for the great hang, Travis!

[@oskarlindhe4381]

Always love your interviews man!

[@BrandonToews]

@@oskarlindhe4381 - thanks a lot!🙏🏻

[@stevewilcock4767]

Nice one Travis. Cheers Drumeo.

[@themaddrummerofficial]

Thank you for this!!! I really enjoyed it. 🙏

[@311bomb]

If he isn't in the conversation, he NEEDS to be. NEEDS to be in the list of best Drummers ever!

[@everything80spodcast68]

Seeing Travis live is like a masterclass in drumming on every song. I still think some of his very best stuff was on Boxcar Racer.

[@hippiesaboteur2556]

Facts

[@MrDjambronk]

Factos

[@sonareleague]

Tom too

[@justinkendell301]

Agreed. I loved playing drums to that album. Dark and heavy. It was like a full album of songs like Stay Together For The Kids. Wish we got another album, but it being only one album is almost what makes it even more special. Would still love a part 2 tho

[@hellmasker1]

@@justinkendell301 "An album of songs like Stay Together for the Kids." God damn that's exactly what it is. I love that album.

[@tingkagol]

I absolutely hated how gatekeepers always said Travis is overrated, especially back in the day when Blink blew up and young elitist drummers started discovering other technical bands like Dream Theater or something. The slander was infuriating. This guy found his own identity on the kit, earned his money, and inspired a lot of kids to play the drums. He's a legend. I mean, he makes even practice pads sound cool and I won't be surprised he moves some of these units w/ quiet cymbals just from this video.

[@hippiesaboteur2556]

For sure, and yeah I can definitely see that being the case too lol

[@felixjones9198]

Yes, I want quiet cymbals.

[@wolfumz]

I met the Blink 182's attorney in San Diego once, around 2004. He said the band had an LLC that they did business through. Their company was named "poo poo butt, inc." The lawyer's eight year old son thought it was hilarious every time he had to sign a check for the company... he did not find it as amusing.

[@emaheiwa8174]

They are at the gates of bad taste 😂

[@GutiFrags]

not going to lie, im 26 and i was a fan of blink but i did think travis was overrated but i was a child and didnt knoiw music well, after buying a drum kit and learning more about music, this guy is deff a top 10 drummer of all time. as far as skill and influence on the music scene goes

[@joeroeder3742]

Something I love about Travis Barker is that he's so stoic when discussing pretty much anything else, but the second he gets to talk about drums he LIGHTS up!

[@deadwood21plus]

Travis is like gate for pop music fans to more technical music. You can hate or love Blink, but when you first listen to Blink, the drums fill aren't ordinary. Truly Legend

[@ghettostreamlabs5724]

Never was into Blink, but you can't deny Travis's talent. What a beast!!!

[@IkechiUkazu]

We need a full interview! This was so good. He has such a chill presence to him. Legend! He has so much to offer about longevity and working with so many ppl at the top

[@Jcruzer70]

A legit Hall of Fame drummer. Absolutely deserves every one of his accolades. He's earned it.

[@drummertb11]

I learned the whole live album 20 years ago when I basically worshipped Travis to impress my friends. I loved his style of play. He motivated me to be creative on the kit and I'll always have a special place in my heart for this guy. I even used his big chunky custom sticks haha. Much love my dude TB!

[@divineLINEflash]

I did too, they were way too chunky, but I had to check them out! Some cymbals still have the white marks on them.

[@michaelvieregge2257]

Hey mark , im getting sweaty !

[@hippiesaboteur2556]

Bro, me fuckin too... You're talking bout the mark, tom and Travis show, right!?? Absolutely, and not just way back then but still even to this very day, and probably always will be, my all time favorite recorded tracks of Travis's drumming...and not just WHAT he played but the way/how he played everything, it was, very simply & mildly put IMHO, the pinnacle of him drumming for blink. As well as probably the very best his drums & cymbals have EVER sounded to me.... And hell fuckin yeah, when it came to me emulating (at least early) blink, THOSE were always the versions of the songs I turned to & chose. Man... Good times

[@yonatan609]

We need MORE videos with Travis barker!!!!!!!

[@KeonPH]

It goes to show that Travis is really knowledgeable on the drums. Thanks, Drumeo! 🥁

[@leokimvideo]

Travis has a style that he completely owns, his individual fill style is always dynamic and musical. On the Willow song Grow Travis starts the song with a drum fill that no one else is able to play. He's a gifted drummer who keeps evolving. The essence of Blink-182 sound and a drummer who is able to connect with so many other artists with a positive outcome. Has to be up in the top 5 rock drummers who are currently playing. Definitely in a top 10 list of great rock drummers. If he's inspired by Animal well let's make hime No 1 drummer ever.

[@TheOriginalZebrawr]

I love your comment, but I'm intrigued, how come no one else has been able to do the fill on the Grow song? I hadn't heard it before and just gave it a listen. Can't work out why someone else wouldn't be able to replicate it? Thanks for your answer if you do! :)

[@SneakingServant]

@@TheOriginalZebrawr yeah, this comment doesn't make much sense. I love Travis, but that fill has really nothing special to it and Travis himself has played stuff that is way way way more complicated (just listen to The Fallen Interlude).

[@leokimvideo]

@@TheOriginalZebrawr There are videos of Willows band and her bands drummer tries to do the starting drum element to the song but it's nothing like the way Travis plays is on record and the few times he's played the song live. It sounds simple but it's a very technical piece of drumming. When Travis plays that intro it sounds awesome, when Willows drummer plays well let's say it needs much improvement

[@TheOriginalZebrawr]

@@leokimvideo Appreciate you commenting back. Just checked out Willows drummer trying to do it. You're absolutely right he doesn't hit it quite right does he!

[@dcgreen1987]

I bet Todd Sucherman could...

[@nukiolbartes6279]

Travis is still so excited in what hes been doing for all this time. Is very inspiring

[@QuintoV_]

Massively talented and humble. The inspiration of many of us here.

[@jamief.9944]

First off, one of the greatest bands ever, Mark and Tom are legends but man, Travis brings so much talent to their tunes. He's the glue. Seeing em live this weekend, cannot wait.

[@TheStalec]

What I love about Travis is how clean and tight his drumming is. Super drilled and incredibly precise. Big fan.

[@AlejandroSifuentes]

I think a lot of drummers, me included, have a little bit of Travis inside us He has been a huge inspiration for me since the beginning, absolute legend 🔥🥁👏🏻

[@mickcollins1921]

And that's the best way to say it too...if he has inspired us, we do have a little of him in us. That's the power and influence of being inspirational. There will be songs written that he will never hear that will only exist because he inspired someone.

[@RockerGirl]

It was so great to hear how Travis applied everything he learned in blink’s songs! I learned so much from Travis and have covered a lot of their songs, can’t wait until the new album! 🤘🤘

[@morbidmanmusic]

He didn't learn them in blink songs.

[@epicdrums5178]

@@morbidmanmusic She said everything he learned pre blink into blink songs…

[@maxadrums]

People are sleeping on Travis because they’re too busy hating on him, because they don’t want to like him due to the music he’s performed. Seriously skilled musician. We have so much to thank him for as drummers.

[@Rose_19911]

why would they not like him because of the music he’s performed? is it cus blink are a bit of a guilty pleasure

[@maxadrums]

@@Rose_19911 “guilty pleasures” are only for people who have issues admitting or owning what they like. That being said, a lot of people don’t like blink-182 and a lot of people feel a need to hate on anything popular, and therefore dislike Travis by association

[@a.s.henderson483]

Agreed. He’s a great drummer. I appreciate his talent, but wish he played different music. I just can’t stand punk/pop-punk music and culture.

[@seflw9666]

​@@maxadrumsfacts bruh ong

[@deanb.2706]

The tightness of his solo at the end of Ghost on the Dancefloor gives me chills to this day.

[@freddyvelasquez4168]

Blink-182 fan for life. Thank you for being candid about your upbringing.

[@lukeromito]

Travis Barker is probably my favorite drummer, so excited to see this, especially after seeing him live.

[@drummerdude1233]

Awesome! You can tell he really loves what he does. All of the drums parts in his songs are fun and got me to pick up the sticks years ago and probably millions of other drummers. Great interview 🥁

[@hsiaoboi]

I say this as someone who doesn’t know anything about drumming. When I saw Travis play at my first Blink 182 concert it was like watching a god perform. He was the performer I felt enjoyed the stage the most out of all I’ve seen. What a legend.

[@drewjonespdx]

This is the man that got me playing drums fifteen years ago and still love challenging myself to learn his stuff

[@cheapsmoke4096]

yea man , all i ever wanted to play was blink 182 songs when i had my kit and still now

[@rick98765]

Same here but probably closer to 24 😅. And still nowhere near where I want to be.

[@drewjonespdx]

@@rick98765 there will be statues of this man in the future.

[@chrislateano8735]

Travis is a drum virtuoso. Love it that Anthem Pt II got a special mention. Contender for track of the decade imo

[@XCHADHIGGINSX]

It's crazy how influential Barker's playing was to drummers my age (36 years old). This dude changed drumming. It's crazy to think about. His drums are just so fun to play.

[@river2352]

Travis is one of the best drummers of all time. He has his own unique style and his written a ridiculous amount of catchy drum fills and rhythms.

[@critie]

Always drummer of the year, he has kept his speed and consistence over the years. i saw him live and was exactly what i saw and heard in my mind listening to blink all these years.

[@_Julian__]

I’m so glad for Travis. He seems really happy and wonderfully still shredding kits all over the world. God bless, Travis!

[@andyxmunoz]

Saw the GOAT in San Diego a few days ago, insane show. Glad I was able to see them live for the first time at the age of 34. Been my favorite band since I was a kid.

[@vincentbuonora8477]

Travis is really well rounded drummer and plays in marching, rock, metal and cool jazz.a humble guy who could help a lot of drummers…

[@bijikedelai]

6:50 yea boi, I also love Anthem Part 2, it is so fun to play and i think it is one of his best works.

[@bradleyfitzik2447]

I love Barkers drumming! His individual playstyle makes the songs from his band so much better🤘

[@enamlennahc1701]

I'll always remember how stoked my drum teacher was on Travis Barker when I was growing up. He LOVED to dissect songs, write 'em out and teach me them because of how talented Travis was. Travis's fundamental understanding of rudiments is what makes him a fantastic drummer. Favorite "rudimentary" song for me: Always. That opening on rim/ride is so good. RIP Brett, thanks for getting me obsessed with Travis.

[@spinblackcircles]

He’s the lead instrument in the band and his fills are just as catchy as guitar fills in a normal guitar rock song. That’s why he’s one of the best ever

[@hakonstenseng3378]

I honestly could watch just Travis drum on those pads for hours, such a fun interesting and fun style. And he seems like such a humble, caring guy.

[@ROOFEYOOO]

Can’t believe you guys got Travis. What a cool conversation. He is the drummer for my childhood.

[@midwestfischerman]

Happy Father's Day, Travis!!!🙌🏻👨‍👩‍👧 Congratulations on the new baby that's on the way!

[@charlesmdrummer]

Got the chance to see him play live a month ago . Life changing

[@jinmaravilla932]

Thanks for showcasing this living legend. His beats never ceases to amaze. To this day, whenever I listen to Cat like Thief, the pattern change still makes me smile. Best root hammer.

[@born2bleedclothing201]

Whether you're a Blink fan or not... 🔥 Travis Barker is an AMAZING drummer! 👌 Amazing chops, timing, high energy & great to watch! 🤘Steve

[@qd_w]

I smiled the whole way through this video. Travis is a legend and Blink 182 were a huge part of my growing up ❤❤❤

[@BrandonToews]

❤

[@cobb_thedrummer]

I love how this was done! This opens up so many possibilities for your KZbin channel. Would love to see more backstage exposes on drummers while they’re on tour!

[@Sinister_Drums]

Man Travis Barker is a legend! I grew up listening to blink 182 and was always amazing at how quick and accurate his drumming is! I got to practice rudiments way more!

[@jacquesfouche4278]

Love the balance Travis strikes between having that technical/theoretical foundation and improvising/going with what feels right for any given performance - awesome musicianship. Great facilitation by Brandon as well, just asking a question here or there and giving a few prompts for a specific song or 2. Great stuff!

[@devilsden2283]

What a humble and genuine dude...very well versed on the rudimental foundation of drumming which can only lead to success...kudos Travis..

[@GhostFacedrummer]

Travis has been such a huge inspiration to me in my drumming journey! 🤘

[@randerins]

Always loved his symbal tricks. I think that was actually what got me into Blink at first, what really called my attention. Travis is still my fav drummer

[@jantonions]

Love how drumeo turned into such an amazing community and drummer’s statement ❤

[@RamblingRamul]

I always loved this dude more than blink. Blink is sweet, but I thoroughly enjoyed following his drumming on social and his chill vibes. He deserves all the respect. He is a fantastic drummer.

[@jackbradbury2229]

I love how even though Travis is so famous, he is still this down to earth guy who will totally nerd out about playing drums with you.

[@itmeurdad]

This is beyond exciting. I love drumeo content, and Travis opened my eyes to the world of drums. Enema indoctrinated me into punk rock and led me to so much more. As a result helping form the man I am today. So grateful for Travis and for Drumeo.

[@guilherme8930]

Banda pra criança

[@itmeurdad]

​@@guilherme8930 great, I was in 7th grade. Act like an adult.

[@hippiesaboteur2556]

Me too. And fuck that other foreign language speaking tool man. guy probably only spouts retarded, baseless insults like that cuz to me he seems like the kind of weird, creepy, sketch ass fuckin "grown up" who appears to be entirely way too interested in kids... But purely for sick, nefarious reasons which usually end up putting themselves in prison

[@arcadeshift5071]

Travis barely talks in interviews but is clearly energized talking about drums. The passion isn't a put on, and he didn't get his chops any other way than practice and hard work (+ some inate skill, of course). 25 years into his career and he's never sounded better! I'm into seeing more content like this (i.e. drummer warm-ups, practice methods, etc). Most of us need to circle back to the basics and work on our weak areas as opposed to staying in our comfort zone.

[@charbokh]

I always loved his style of drumming. Always liked the 6 stroke roll on the build up of All Small things. It's just awesome. And the way he plays the fast songs like Pathetic or Josie.

[@itmeurdad]

Not sure if you meant to imply otherwise but those last two aren't his parts 😅 He can play the standard fast punk stuff fine, but they're nowhere near as creative as the stuff he's written.

[@muccmaster]

@@itmeurdad He didn't say he wrote them, how he plays them. Either way he puts his only flair on the songs and plays them much better than Scott did. Just like how he made Dammit his own.

[@itmeurdad]

@@muccmaster I think that's my point. When it's a straight forward fast-as-you-can punk beat for 3 minutes there's not really that much he can do to "make it his own" Sure he can add a fill or two on those but it's pretty much indistinguishable from one drummer to another.

[@bendudgeon1831]

I come from a musical background of metal, rock, blues, jazz etc and up until around 10yrs ago I wouldn’t have looked twice at Travis as I assumed he was just a basic rock player……..It blows me away at how absolutely narrow minded I was. This guy is off the charts in every aspect of drumming - technical ability, feel, creativity, theory, practice etc and not to mention the sweetest guy you could ever hope to meet especially as a fan. Nothing but the highest respect for him now - he’s actually in my top 5 favourite drummers 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@tonyadventures3513]

I saw him in LA twice he is just a machine. Freaking incredible.

[@LLAWREN]

I know nothing about drumming, but Travis is such a role model. He's a great producer as well, the album is phenomenal ❤☺

[@Cuatroveintech]

Definitely one of the most influencial drummers of ALL time... like it or not.

[@Ohmargod]

Travis Barker & DJ AM - Fix your face... I've listened to that Mixtape so much that a lot of songs have his drums ingrained in my brain instead of the original. In addition, their taste in music is right up my alley.

[@21nd]

Wow! Drumeo, huge appreciation for inviting Travis! I wish you've got more time for interview and could do more stuff. His rudimental routine, some breakdowns of complicated drum parts i.e. bridge part of "The end with you" by BCR or ending part of "Down" at Letterman in 2006 or 7

[@AlexanderRidgway]

I think that one of the reasons that I love blink 182 so much is the simiplicity of their music balanced with literally insane musicality from the percussion. It feels like legit raw garage rock.

[@ГеннадийДрагункин]

Travis is the last true legend in the hall of fame of drumming. The guy everyone knows and respects, his legacy is priceless. Thanks Drumeo for the rare opportunity to see the explanation from the source🙏

[@BBD-AITB]

The last true legend? That’s a ridiculous statement.

[@DrKnow417]

Travis is one of my favorite drummers. Ever since Dude Ranch, I've told everyone willing to listen how amazing he is. The fact that he seems like such a cool dude is even better.

[@sierramadison1279]

Just watched this after their first LA show earlier tonight. They sounded so amazing. Travis Barker has been the blueprint to my drumming, and getting to see him live made me tear up. This is such an awesome interview because it shows how dedicated and passionate Travis is to our instrument the drum kit. Always reaching, always growing, he inspires me to love working hard as much as playing live. Great video as always, Drumeo! (And on the crazy chance anyone sees this, I would love a video about Karen Carpenter!)

[@damneh8688]

It's so refreshing to see someone so dedicated and genuinely passionate about their craft

[@alexhusko]

Doesn’t matter how many times I hear Travis, I have to retrieve my face off the floor. Top 3 of all time for sure

[@jeffrittenour8202]

drumeo has been huge for years, but having travis on just put you guys through the stratosphere. enema of the state is the reason i started playing 24 years ago

[@jonny555ive]

Travis was always one of those guys that flew a little under the radar for me, I mean I liked blink-182 but I didn't really understand how much of a badass Travis is.... Now I know, the guy is an ABSOLUTE BEAST !!!!! And he seems like one hell of a nice guy, very humble and that's what makes him great, in my opinion. Thanks drumeo for spotlighting such a great artist. 🤘🥁🥁🤘

[@GlazeonthewickeR]

It took me listening to Neighborhoods and falling in love with a lot of those songs for me to get over myself and realize how great Travis is. Seems a remarkably humble dude, too.

[@rhysdbeast5]

I need to see him Breakdown what he plays in “I feel so” from boxCar Racer. The verse drums are insane! And the fill from “ time to Break up “

[@scruffyscruffill]

mannnn 100% facts. Those two songs are fucking amazing

[@Barker3324]

One of my favorite fills all time. So quick so clean, and used at the perfect time. I’ve commented about time to break up a billion times online.

[@jakes5530]

Travis is hands down my favorite drummer

[@christopherjohnson1432]

I've been waiting for this since drumeo started!!!

[@ethanmcdonald3383]

One of the most technically skilled drummers ever and he plays with so much speed and swagger it is insane

[@harku123]

I listen to anything like Blink, Metallica, Gojira, Dream Theater, Children of Bodom etc but Travis is my favourite drummer because he was one of my first main inspirations and his showmanship is something to be admired. I'm not saying he's the best, I don't think any drummer is, but he's fucking good.

[@peterwinkler7178]

So do I!

[@mickcollins1921]

Absolute legend. Incredible skill, unmistakable creativity... And such a good human.

[@MattBakerDrums]

Love the way he incorporates rudiments into beats. When I started playing rudiments felt so boring but knowing you can do this with them makes such a difference!

[@wan9ify]

For me the drums in the song Always is just so so good. Couldn’t get enough of that drum beat. Amazing

[@TimHausteinDrums]

Travis is such a huge inspiration for me and so many other drummers because of special / recognizable beats. So excited for this one 🔥Thanks Drumeo 🙏

[@tonygriffith2164]

I watch his video of a typical practice session on KZbin whenever I need to hone my skills after a layoff. So motivational!

[@blink182Aussie]

This video was such a treat thank you Travis seems like a great guy too

[@jnsrckn]

when i was 12 i would air drum enema strikes back album everyday for about a year until my parents finally got me a full kit and they impressed with how much i already knew how to play i hadn’t perfect them yet but it def helped. travis is my biggest musical inspiration!

[@maidenless_tarnished]

Excellent video! I love the "whatever" as he's going ham like it's nothing😂

[@dswanson2010]

Idk much about drummers but when I drumming with a person it’s always Travis. Legend

[@nickentros]

I personally have never liked Blink 182’s music but Barker’s skill and creativity is unquestioned

[@aarongroh8018]

Been Playing Drums for years. When I first started, Travis and the Drummer from Greenday always caught my interest. Travis is rock solid , with speed and power. He can groove funky as well and swing it , or Samaba it up when he needs. One of the Greatest well rounded drummers in Rock History in my opinion. Keep it Groovin Travis! 🤜

[@danielnikitin6536]

So proud of the level you’ve reached. Thank you and Travis for sharing this with us. I really should pay more attention to he rudiments now

[@unplugged301]

i’m not even a drummer nor a huge rock fan but i always admired travis barkers level of talent

[@bobbydrex5268]

It is just so funny how much better Travis is at his instrument then Mark and Tom, but you put all 3 of them together and that's what makes them Blink. I play guitar because of Tom, and wish I could play the drums like Travis but you gotta be realistic with your skills haha.

[@ericbert6551]

I remember seeing a video back in the day of Travis doing some sick drum line shit and when he was done Mark was like “yeah, I barely know how to play my instrument.”

[@bobbydrex5268]

@@ericbert6551 I'm pretty sure I've seen the same videos lol

[@baltimorebjj]

Mark is an amazing song writer and Tom has a really unique voice so they really bring their own strengths to it. The fact that the drumming is the most musically complex part really works because you can't really have overly complicated harmonies or melodies in punk rock. Adding a layer of depth to the drums elevates the songs without taking away their 'punk-ness'.

[@hippiesaboteur2556]

​@@baltimorebjjthat's actually rather well put, and I have to say I actually agree. Cheers mate

[@itmeurdad]

​@@baltimorebjj so very true! blink just wasn't blink before Travis. He elevated both the other goons in ways no one else possibly could have. Travis is the first drummer I discovered who actually brought the fact that drummers could be musicians too... It wasn't just about being loud, fast, and keeping time. He truly plays the kit like an instrument, which is more than could be said of most drummers. I think a lot of drummers are too focused on rhythm, and tend to color in the lines musically. Unpacking his style opened my ears to an entire world of music there's no way I would have found otherwise.

[@tommy2tuggz]

LOVE Travis!! LOVE Blink 😁😁😁

[@Me_out]

One of my favourite drummers of all time. Love his technicality. So hated for no reason.

[@punkywozza4330]

Now being an old blink 182 fan I will always be greatful to Scott for his early work, But Travis coming into the band he just made them that much more than just another pop punk band of that era and his drumming on Blink 182 and Neighbourhoods was just on another level.