2009 - the year in music

Blink 182 were lucky to be intact at the end of 2009, after drummer Travis Barker was almost killed in a plane crash. Friend of the band DJ AM also survived the crash, later in the year dying from a drug overdose. Photo: PA Photos

• Blink-182 have announced they are to reform for a tour and new album. The band, who have been on hiatus since February 2005, released a statement on their official website Blink182.com confirming that all three original members - Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge and Travis Barker - are currently in the studio together. "To put it simply, we're back," the statement said.
• Added: Feb 17, 2009

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