blink182 article

BLINK IS BACK
By Allie Fernandes
So by now it is likely old news that blink182 presented an award at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards Ceremony on March 8th. It was the first time that the trio has shared a stage since they last toured in late 2004. Months after their tour ended the band announced to their fans that they would be entering a new area for the band: indefinite hiatus. All of that was ended at the Grammy’s.
Back in 2004, fans were understandably upset to find out that the band would not be recording or touring again for some time, if ever. Formed in 1992, the pop-punk band has gained millions of fans by using a mix of simple melodies, humor and angst that fans loved. They had several hit singles through their years together such as “What’s My Age Again?,” “the Rock Show,” and “I Miss You”. During their 12 years together, blink (as they are often called) released 5 studio albums to much acclaim. Then what was seen by many to be the worst thing imaginable happened, they announced to fans that they were taking a break.
While on break, the members of blink182 have gone on to form new bands. Guitarist Tom Delonge started Angels and Airwaves while bassist Mark Hoppus and drummer Travis Barker created the band Plus 44.
Years have passed and a hope of the band reuniting has dwindled for many. That is, until now. The announcement that they will present at the Grammy’s sparked rumors of the trio planning on touring again or even that a new studio album may be in the works. Then finally, after years of waiting, at the Grammy’s the band confirmed all of the rumors. They have reunited after an almost 5 year hiatus. Blink is back my friends. Blink is back.