It’s ironic: few rock musicians from the past couple of decades have achieved the kind of iconic rock-star status that was once broadly enjoyed by, well, rock stars. You know, marrying movie stars and models, getting endorsements for all sorts of products, and being a household name even for non-rock fans.
The exception to this rule? Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker. Sure, most normies probably think he’s the lead singer of Blink-182. He is the most famous member, after all. But, in fact, he is a drumming rock star in the mode of Tommy Lee—tattooed, full of ‘tude, and married solidly into Hollywood stardom (to a Kardashian—don’t ask me which one though).
Even more incredible is the fact that he has far from rested on his laurels as a cool-looking dude to earn his rite as Hollywood’s favorite punk. Because the man has CHOPS. Easily a contender for one of the best drummers in rock history. Just watch literally any Blink-182 live performance to see what I’m talking about.
And now, you can get a glimpse behind the scenes of greatness. Because Travis Barker has just announced the return of The Official Travis Barker Reverb Shop, where you can peruse (and purchase) drum kits, electronic gear, and even skate and surf gear from the drummer’s own private collection.
Among the featured pieces are a DW drum kit played by Barker throughout the band’s “One More Time” Tour last summer, an Orange County Drum and Percussion Kit (complete with a rototom) that was featured throughout his work with The Transplants, and a Roland V-Drum that Barker used for the programming and production of countless projects throughout his career. Plus lots, lots more—including the aforementioned surf and skate memorabilia.
Below you’ll find a video of Barker talking about the gear in the collection. The Official Travis Barker Reverb Shop is open for browsing from today, Wednesday, April 9th, until it goes officially live one week later on April 16. This stuff is going to go immediately, so make sure you set your alarm.
Hi was wondering Mr.barker back in 2002 I purchased a set of drums that green day would practice on in st Petersburg Florida he was dating and I guess married a girl from st Petersburg could you contact him for me I’d like to see if I could get another set from him for free I think I got the practice set he used I did pay for those had to sell them and other things to get to my daughter’s birth in 2003 12/18 thank you for your time of you have read this