Travis Barker’s COVID-19 Revelation Shakes Up Blink-182’s Portugal Tour
Travis Barker, the renowned drummer of Blink-182, revealed shocking news to his fans during the band’s international tour in Portugal – he had tested positive for COVID-19. In a startling Instagram Story post last Friday, the 47-year-old musician shared an image of his positive COVID test, accompanied by the emojis 🤒😵🥴. This revelation left fans both concerned and intrigued about the fate of their eagerly anticipated tour. Page Six attempted to reach out to Barker’s publicist for comment, but regrettably, there was no response.
The Unforeseen Hurdle
Barker, along with his fellow bandmates Tom DeLonge and Mark Hoppus, had been preparing to grace the stage at the Altice Arena in Portugal on October 2. However, the European tour had already faced a significant delay earlier in the month when Barker urgently returned home. The reason behind this sudden departure? His wife, Kourtney Kardashian, had to undergo emergency surgery for their unborn baby son.
A Message of Gratitude and Resilience
Following the successful surgery, Barker took to Twitter to express his heartfelt gratitude, stating, “I flew home for a life-threatening emergency surgery for our baby that I’m profoundly thankful went smoothly.” He also took a moment to convey his appreciation for everyone’s unwavering support, assuring fans that the band’s tour would promptly resume, and concluding with the words “God is great.”
Looking Ahead
As of the present, Blink-182’s next performance remains scheduled for early October in Portugal. It’s important to note that the band is diligently working on an upcoming album, and they recently united to reflect upon the myriad of personal challenges they’ve encountered before their eventual reunion.
A Journey of Challenges
In a teaser released on YouTube titled “One More Time…,” Tom DeLonge, the band’s vocalist and guitarist, shared a candid moment from his life. He candidly admitted that after departing from the band for the second time in 2015, he never anticipated “playing music” or “touring again.” However, fate took an unexpected turn when their frontman, Mark Hoppus, disclosed in 2021 that he was battling cancer.
Triumph over Adversity
Mark Hoppus’ revelation in 2021 about his battle with cancer proved to be a pivotal moment for the band. The members collectively came to terms with their individual challenges, and Travis Barker, who survived a near-fatal plane crash in 2008, contemplated the enduring resilience of Blink-182.
In a sneak peek of the group’s forthcoming interview with Apple Music host Zane Lowe, Barker posed a question, “Why does it take these catastrophes…for our band to reunite?” He continued to express his unwavering faith in the band’s brotherhood and their promising future, stating, “I always knew that the bond wouldn’t deteriorate or disappear. I genuinely believe that Blink-182 is the three of us, and once we fully embrace that and refuse to settle for anything less, that is our future.”
Travis Barker’s battle with COVID-19 serves as a stark reminder that even in the face of unforeseen challenges, the unity of Blink-182 remains unshakable, holding the promise of a vibrant musical journey for their devoted fans
