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Band 'reconnecting as friends' after four years apart

Ex-Blink 182 star Mark Hoppus has suggested that the pop-punk group could reform in the near future, after splitting up in 2005.

The singer also discussed the recovery of the band's drummer Travis Barker, who recently suffered injuries in a plane crash in which he was one of just two survivors.

Writing on Pickrset.com, Hoppus wrote: "In the midst of everything else that has happened lately, Tom [DeLonge, frontman] Travis, and I have all spoken together. First through a number of phone calls, and then a couple of weeks ago we all hung out for a few hours.

"They've all been great, very positive conversations. We're just reconnecting as friends after four years of not talking," he continued.

"Obviously the first question for a lot of people will be, 'Does this mean a Blink 182 reunion?' The answer is none of us know. We haven't talked about it at all," he added. "Right now it's just good for the three of us to see one another, reconnect, and let the past be the past."

Hoppus also said that Barker was on the mend after the being badly burned in the crash.

"Travis is a brother to me, and since the crash he has gone through more than I can even imagine," he wrote. "From the day after the plane went down, when I saw him in the burns unit out in Georgia, to the hospital here in Los Angeles, to seeing him at home, his recovery is nothing short of amazing.

"Every day gets a little better, and not only is he my brother, but also the best drummer and musician I've ever seen.

"The man was born to play drums, and it is great to see him starting to get back into the studio and behind his kit."

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jeepcat 

Nov 20, 2008

In short: "We have found our friendship again and want to work together again, it's the right time and moment in our lives, we have such a fantastic opportunity etc" .. which means... "Our solo projects are going tits up, we need money and we can capitalise on Travis's recent news coverage"

underclasshero 

Nov 20, 2008

YAY YAY YAY YAY YAY YAYThis made me so happy to hear they are talking again, Blink were like one of my favourite bands, it would be amazing if they got back together.

StockholmSyndrome182 

Nov 20, 2008

It would be fantastic if this was to happen!!

Conor_b 

Nov 20, 2008

I really hope this goes ahead.

bragdad 

Nov 21, 2008

"Enema of the state" tour anyone? They could just play the whole of that album!!

rock2dream 

Nov 21, 2008

its inevitable that they get back together.

StockholmSyndrome182 

Nov 21, 2008

i'd travel anywhere to see them live

gemmacole 

Nov 23, 2008

really??? i dont think toms ego would allow it!

disco-dani 

Nov 23, 2008

that would be awweessoommee!!Im glad that mark and tom are talking again, theyve been friends forever!!tour tour tour!!

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