I hung out with Travis Barker at the 1996/1997new year's eve show at the San Diego Sports arena. He came up and watched one of the band's play. Didn't realize who he was. That's how awesome he is haha. Thanks Travis. Coolest dude ever. Next thing I knew he was up on stage playing with the Aquabats.
Travis just loves music, and playing drums. I remember once reading, or seeing an interview in the early 2000s where Travis said, as a kid, he met Bob Barker, who was such a douchebag to him as a young fan, that when he started to become famous, he vowed never to be like that and always take time for his fans.
I’ve literally never seen a clip of Travis Barker giving any less than 300%. And nothing feels better to a musician than to go back and play the stuff you played as a young pup. He’s loving it here.
and even better, you can tell the band is loving it, Im sure the drummer they have is solid, but they havent had someone like travis barker behind them on the kit in a long long time, probably feels pretty awesome.
i can't explain why i love the Aquabats so much but seeing/ knowing Travis barker played drums for them is just crazy. The Aquabats had a damn TV show and Blink 182 needed a drummer what a time to be alive.
@@stevenglansberg4448 yeah, Eric Wilson, the bass player. I was so sad when the drummer Bud Gaugh quit over the name not feeling right. It's not the same without him, so I stopped following the band.
Ok, I was very pumped and happy to see Travis perform on stage for this song... But what really made my jaw drop, was when I noticed Cat Boy on stage also!!!!! I'M SO HAPPY I AM WATCHING THIS TODAY!!!
I like how even though he's wearing a costume you can tell it's Travis because of how he always bobs his head and has his sticks super high every time he drums.
I had no idea Travis use to play in the Aqauabats. I loved blink 182 for Travis and now its come full circle seeing him play in the Aqaubats again even just for one song.
@@RealityNonSequitur he joined in 1997, not sure who the OG drummer of Aquabats was lol but Barker made the band ten times better, just listen to the different versions of the song idiot box and you'll know what i am talking about. Barkers version is on the fury of the Aquabats and the original drummer is on the return of the Aquabats. the drum styles are insane. made me a fan of Barker
I wish we had more aquabats/blink182 shows. This song brought me back to when my friend first downloaded it and it was instantly our new favorite ska song lol
...after living a year in Oxford, England--end of April, 1998...I saw my family in LAX for twenty minutes--flew straight into Oakland and went to Henry J. Kaiser to see Madness, DHC, Blink-182--with Travis drumming for the first time, still wearing his Aquabats suit...who opened the show.
People seem to think Travis Barker up and joined Blink 182 from some garbage unknown band but the Aquabats were actually quite highly regarded at the time. Their previous album at the time released in 1997 charted at 172 on the Billboard 200 list so switching bands wasn't totally without risk for him. Clearly it worked out for everyone.
@@westyboi1845it charted higher due to the fact that fire met lightning with Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker. Blink 182 actually sucked before that. - because Tom sucks tbh lol
@@ThatOneGirlThatPlays What? Dude Ranch didn't have Travis Barker? Some of there best songs are on dude ranch eg Dammit, Josie etc. It charted better here in Australia and did ok in America. Even before dude ranch they had Carousel, M&m's
I never forget that travis is about as good as they come, but every once in a while I see him do shit like this and it hits me just how good he is. the man is a literal drum machine
I can see how the quirkiness, originality and energy of Yo Gabba Gabba came from. All of their songs are fun and irreverent, you just can't resist in dancing to it!
ITHINK I SAW THE AQUbata at a earth day show in fullerton where i net my my nowwwife ! When we have all died from wHAT WE HAVE DONE TO EARTH THE PLANET WILL BE JUST FINE AND BACK TO NORMAL!
I'm most impressed that Travis doesn't just shatter every drum on every song. Dude has no mode other than "hit the dang heck out of it." This is not a complaint or criticism.
@@edgarbanuelos6472 He deserves way more praise as a drummer. He's also a consummate businessman and it might be why people like to ignore or rag on him. But anyone dissing his playing is deaf or retarded.
This reminds me of the first time I saw Blink 182 with Travis.... Holy moly... On the way we were saying how it was messed up Scott was no longer in the band, needless to say our minds were changed.
Interesting because musicians are still big for knotts. They're mostly part of boysenberry festival or summer nights. Although just bands playing covers.
This is the coolest thing ever. Props to Travis for never forgetting where he came from - a goofy ska band trying to land a kids tv show
Yeah this is awesome, he's a genuinely great dude from every interview I've ever seen him in. Long live The Aquabats!
Totally agree
I hung out with Travis Barker at the 1996/1997new year's eve show at the San Diego Sports arena. He came up and watched one of the band's play. Didn't realize who he was. That's how awesome he is haha. Thanks Travis. Coolest dude ever. Next thing I knew he was up on stage playing with the Aquabats.
Nailed it mate
Travis just loves music, and playing drums. I remember once reading, or seeing an interview in the early 2000s where Travis said, as a kid, he met Bob Barker, who was such a douchebag to him as a young fan, that when he started to become famous, he vowed never to be like that and always take time for his fans.
The Aquabats should do a show with all former members… yes that would mean 50 people on stage, but it would be Super Rad!!
I mean if there's not 50 people it ain't a real ska band 😂
SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY!!
Might be old school at this point but I want that DVD of the live performance!
Yes, please.
I’ve literally never seen a clip of Travis Barker giving any less than 300%.
And nothing feels better to a musician than to go back and play the stuff you played as a young pup. He’s loving it here.
100%*
Started playing in a 90s cover band it's rad playing all the songs I loved as a kid and most I already knew!
It’s impossible to give 300%
and even better, you can tell the band is loving it, Im sure the drummer they have is solid, but they havent had someone like travis barker behind them on the kit in a long long time, probably feels pretty awesome.
@@opaljk4835 yes, the video proves😂
i can't explain why i love the Aquabats so much but seeing/ knowing Travis barker played drums for them is just crazy. The Aquabats had a damn TV show and Blink 182 needed a drummer what a time to be alive.
Hahaha!!!!! Life is good !!!!!
*God Bless Gloria Barker for telling her son to NEVER give up drumming! .. Mom*
Seeing travis wearing a shirt is rare
Right?!
yep when morons call me an idiot lol when he drummed on a ska album
@@vinceswaney6196 wwww
Back then it wasn't
CAN I SAY
Man the Aquabats are legends
yea they are
I'm hulk hogan i am losing all my...oh wait wrong song. Lol that's skankin pickle.
The legend is true
The world needs more like the AquaBats.
This was a fun night! Goldfinger and Sublime with Rome in Huntington Beach. I took my kids they had a blast. I miss precovid times.
Doesn't sublime with Rome only have like 1 original sublime member, if that?
@@stevenglansberg4448 yeah, Eric Wilson, the bass player. I was so sad when the drummer Bud Gaugh quit over the name not feeling right. It's not the same without him, so I stopped following the band.
I will never forget the day I found mr. Bonkers on my older cousin’s iPod mini.
I love this band and the happiness they bring to the stage.
Barker might have hated the outfit but damn, he looks so right in it!
Travis is secretly thinking "Yeah, this is really fun, but I'm also kinda glad I don't have to wear this stuff anymore!"
Which ones him?
The money he has made since 98 probably doesn't hurt either...
and the band is secretly thinking, "man this is the best we've felt on stage in years"
Yeah, he always used to take off his mask lol
Imagine how slipknot feel?
Ok, I was very pumped and happy to see Travis perform on stage for this song...
But what really made my jaw drop, was when I noticed Cat Boy on stage also!!!!! I'M SO HAPPY I AM WATCHING THIS TODAY!!!
I think Chainsaw was there too
What about prince Adam he was there to
Catboy is back btw
Don't know how i made this far in life without hearing these guys. Late to the game but glad I found it. Love that hop, skip step the commander does.
Travis has to be thinking, "why did I give this up?" Then he remembered the suits lol
Id keep doing it
I like how even though he's wearing a costume you can tell it's Travis because of how he always bobs his head and has his sticks super high every time he drums.
Fyi..they are super high because he's banging the fuck out of them
I had no idea Travis use to play in the Aqauabats. I loved blink 182 for Travis and now its come full circle seeing him play in the Aqaubats again even just for one song.
I'm today years old when I found this out
Crowds were better before cell phones
i think he was practically of the original members
Remains to be one of my favorite music fun facts. shits super rad
@@RealityNonSequitur he joined in 1997, not sure who the OG drummer of Aquabats was lol but Barker made the band ten times better, just listen to the different versions of the song idiot box and you'll know what i am talking about. Barkers version is on the fury of the Aquabats and the original drummer is on the return of the Aquabats. the drum styles are insane. made me a fan of Barker
I wish we had more aquabats/blink182 shows. This song brought me back to when my friend first downloaded it and it was instantly our new favorite ska song lol
...after living a year in Oxford, England--end of April, 1998...I saw my family in LAX for twenty minutes--flew straight into Oakland and went to Henry J. Kaiser to see Madness, DHC, Blink-182--with Travis drumming for the first time, still wearing his Aquabats suit...who opened the show.
That's awesome! Thanks for sharing your story.
People seem to think Travis Barker up and joined Blink 182 from some garbage unknown band but the Aquabats were actually quite highly regarded at the time. Their previous album at the time released in 1997 charted at 172 on the Billboard 200 list so switching bands wasn't totally without risk for him. Clearly it worked out for everyone.
Yeah but dude ranch charted way higher and had global reach, it was a no brainer
In an interview he mentioned hope much he wishes he could still be in the band and how much he loved playing ska beats.
@@westyboi1845it charted higher due to the fact that fire met lightning with Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker. Blink 182 actually sucked before that. - because Tom sucks tbh lol
@@ThatOneGirlThatPlays What? Dude Ranch didn't have Travis Barker? Some of there best songs are on dude ranch eg Dammit, Josie etc. It charted better here in Australia and did ok in America. Even before dude ranch they had Carousel, M&m's
Dude I was tripping on mushrooms that day and got a tooth knocked out in a Streetlight Manifesto mosh pit.
I'll never forget this day ❤️
Streetlight is fire
Catch 23*
streetlight rules
I never forget that travis is about as good as they come, but every once in a while I see him do shit like this and it hits me just how good he is. the man is a literal drum machine
Thanks for coming back home Von Tito!! Even if it was for a minute We love you AQUABATS!!! 2022
I can see how the quirkiness, originality and energy of Yo Gabba Gabba came from. All of their songs are fun and irreverent, you just can't resist in dancing to it!
It looked like a super rad show
This song should be celebrated far more than it is, so great!!!
My favorite Travis era Aquabats song was Powdered Milk Man.
No way super rad is the jam
Never forget where you came from. Travis is a genuine legend!
Man what I wouldn't give to see The Aquabats live!
Not only playing with them but dressing up. Amazing!!!!!
..he WAS them
Respect to Travis for bringing it. Captain Hampton is my favorite but this is one of the iconic Aquabats songs.
Travis inside "I wish I was shirtless"
Loved that show on Netflix my kids watched episodes over and over
skanking in the sand to this was sick
The Aquabats were and are still awesome. I don’t give an F what anyone says. Oh and SKA should make a come back…
The world needs ska
Love this band and song! Rock on!
Once an aquabat always an aquabat
Travis I recognize but mark and Tom look so different in those outfits
mark and tom are not in this video, only travis. this was travis’s old band
@@jaclob_ dude he's joking
The joke wins
they bring so much energy to the crowd
Dude is a MACHINE! Such a cool thing, thanks for uploading!!!
The world Kind of sucks right now, thanks Aquabats for the much-needed laugh.
Takes me back to seeing them in 90's at the old San Diego Soma. Good times...
There was an old Soma San Diego? I thought the current location was the first
Yes, there was an old soma. What you know as soma now is v2.0
@@adamlitke8871 damn, that’s crazy. Where was the first one?
ITHINK I SAW THE AQUbata at a earth day show in fullerton where i net my my nowwwife ! When we have all died from wHAT WE HAVE DONE TO EARTH THE PLANET WILL BE JUST FINE AND BACK TO NORMAL!
Love that! Fist bump from two awesome drummers 👊🥁
I'm most impressed that Travis doesn't just shatter every drum on every song. Dude has no mode other than "hit the dang heck out of it." This is not a complaint or criticism.
Wow! I had no idea this happened! So cool to see the Baron Von Tito back!!
He’s in better shape than the rest of them lol
To be fair Travis Barker is highly disciplined by nature.
@@edgarbanuelos6472 He deserves way more praise as a drummer. He's also a consummate businessman and it might be why people like to ignore or rag on him.
But anyone dissing his playing is deaf or retarded.
Travis owns his own restaurant line of health foods
Bat commander has always been chubby though
Ska is all about being rad and eating pizza
This is actually really good especially being outdoors best flavour of bubblegum ever onya boys peace and love lloydy
Long Live The Aquabats!!
My then, 5 year old went ape shit crazy
when Travis came out. This was such a fun day on the beach.
This reminds me of the first time I saw Blink 182 with Travis....
Holy moly... On the way we were saying how it was messed up Scott was no longer in the band, needless to say our minds were changed.
I heard they had a cool pool party after this.
imagine being a person filming this on a phone instead of skanking your brains out during this.
I first saw these guys in 1997 at Knott's Berry farm when I was 18.
Interesting because musicians are still big for knotts. They're mostly part of boysenberry festival or summer nights. Although just bands playing covers.
I still don't see Travis Barker in this video... just the Barron...
Such Madness 😀
As a former (mediocre) drummer myself, I'll state the obvious. Travis Barker is one of the best.
Cool guys. My booth at Warped was next to them one year. Had a good time at every show. Rock on guys 🤘🤘
C 7 clothing for life !!!!
This is the aquabats supershow here we go.
THIS IS THE GIT’s TITTS! I smell at least 12 Oscars!
Keeping up with Barkers
Watching this is like watching Travis perform from Enema of the state era.
My wife and I were there
I remember when he left in 97 (maybe 98)😂 damn I’m old.
I needed to see this ;)
We need this.
Travis rocked the shit of this one
That bassline 🔥
I love how an amazing drummer can change the sound of a band. Other versions of this without Travis are good but not this good.
Definitely looked hype here
This could be the only band on earth and we would get by just fine maybe even better
Last time I saw them live was 1995 😛
Bam margera is looking rough
lilly ramsey Lmao
I love that Travis wasn't too cool for the uni!
LMAO!!! What a G hahaha
*Epico concierto.*
Ahí estuve, fue mágico!
when people call me a moron that he drummed for the aqua bats and people think he only drummed for blink
Travis > rest of blink
Epicccc
There's 8 cameras on stage and 7 of them are on Travis the entire time.
Aquabats are the shittttt!!!!!!
Good times
Travis definitely brings more explosive energy. Ricky brings consistency.
He literally beat the living crap of that beatiful Ludwig set LOL
damn rad homie!
Travis with a T-shirt?
What else? Tom singing tuned?
Sick AF
This is kinda like when Zach Hill was the drummer in Wavves
thats a gorgeous ludwig
So, finally, after 20 years, blink-182 finally returned baron von Tito back to the Aquabats
Is that chainsaw on guitar? doesnt look like eaglebones
Yes, but you can also see Eaglebones at 3:17 on the far left.
Note: last night I carried the zero./ Across the street. Best bit of my life. 11 month s.
I forgot about them..yo gabba Gabba!
joss traviss
Aw the sound is lagging with the audio..still awesome to see
Yo Gabba Gabba!
He is Baron Von Tito !!
I was there!
y despues de la tocada los aquabats se regresaron en una van vieja y Travis en su rolls royce
They want you as a sponcer.
I AM SUPER RAD!!!!
This sounds like Daly City Train of Rancid.