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Blink-182's Travis Barker seriously injured in plane crash

Drummer being treated for burns following accident

September 20, 2008 | 12 Comments
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Blink-182's Travis Barker has been seriously injured in a plane crash in South Carolina today (September 20).

The drummer and DJ Adam Goldstein are the only two survivors out of the six reportedly on board.

According to BBC News, Barker is currently being treated for burns after the accident.

The Learjet was attempting to take off, before it swerved off the runway and crashed on a road, according to a Federal Aviation Administration spokesperson.

Since Blink-182 announced their hiatus in 2005, Barker has created a number of high-profile remixes for artists including Flo Rida and Soulja Boy, and drummed for all the performers at the MTV Video Music Awards on September 7 this year.

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hness

Sep 22, 2008

Though im not really up on blink 182 , i know that Travis is a top notch drummer and i hope he recovers, what a terrible accident

coreyislame

Sep 22, 2008

get well soon travis :(

Prophets1791

Sep 22, 2008

I hope he and DJ AM get well soon.condolences go to those who have lost family & friends on board.

beth1

Sep 22, 2008

oh my, i hope he is okay. Get well soon Travis

alzatron

Sep 22, 2008

this is awful. i was never a massive blink fan but there's no denying what a fantastic drummer and seemingly nice guy he is. get well soon travis!

Soundedd

Sep 22, 2008

Travis Barker is a top bloke and an excellent drummer, get well soon Travis and DJ AM. Condolences to those who have lost family members and friends in the accient.

Soundedd

Sep 22, 2008

How do you two pricks (Sven Goran Eriksson and CobbyShambles) sleep at night, theres just some things you just don't laugh at. I never liked Pink Floyds music at all, but still had the decency to pay my respects last week. It's just the right thing to do.

Golfman

Sep 22, 2008

Yep, Sven and Cobbyshambles you are complete fucking pricks. Show some respect for a human being will you. Fair enough if you dont like his music, I dont personally but hes got a loving wife and a little kid so show some respect for human life. Get well soon I say and fuck you Sven and Cobbyshambles.

cobbyshambles

Sep 22, 2008

soundedd and golfman stop adding fuel to the fire.get over it,he's ok so surely he's lucky,a few injuries here or there but it's not like he's dead.

cobbyshambles

Sep 22, 2008

plus, he's divorced golfman.

Soundedd

Sep 23, 2008

Golfman - what a hero!

soph01

Oct 6, 2008

OMG - i was so shocked 2 hear about travis in this plane crash :(I am a massive blink 182 fan and hope that he gets better soonTravis = The worlds best drummer!!!!