Show Notes
Travis Barker, best known for his work as drummer in the band Blink-182, joins us today on Track Star* to listen to some iconic rap, rock, punk, and hardcore, and break down some of his earliest and most important influences, explaining how the music they made, from Led Zeppelin to the Muppets, changed his life.
Revealing his favorite punk and metal bands, as well as the drummers that inspired him to work hard and play harder, Travis shows us that making great music is an exercise of equal parts joy and dedication.
Telling a complicated life story between drum breaks and hard rock classics, Travis takes the time today to share with us a new perspective on his life and the moments behind the music that defined it.
This Episode's Track List:
Paul Revere - Beastie Boys
Beat on the Brat - Ramones
Aint Talkin Bout Love - Van Halen
Rock and Roll - Led Zeppelin
Super Rad! - The Aquabats!
My War - Black Flag
I’m the One - Descendents
Raining Blood - Slayer
Love for Sale - The Buddy Rich Big Band
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