Thousands of drummers grew up looking up to him, and his influence is undeniable. Thanks for watching "The Genius of Travis Barker." 🙏 Don’t forget to check out drum-less versions of this song (and 5000+ more) with the all-NEW Drumeo: www.Drumeo.com/new-year/ 💪
I met Travis during his book signing in NYC and told him how much his drumming has influenced me and how blink-182 / +44 has gotten me through a lot of hard times. As I was saying goodbye and walking he shouted, “Hey! Don’t stop drumming!” And it was truly a moment I’ll never forget. Such a nice guy 🙌
I met him in SF at the book signing and brought him a shirt and the first drum! Mag he was on, per the rules no Autographs were allowed, but he was so happy to sign it and I let his kids sign the book too. Such a nice genuine soul.
That's awesome, I was there too! He was super nice and really engaged with the fans. When I told him how long I've been playing drums he said, "Wow you must be really good!" Haha :)
For me it was both Travis Barker and Anderson .Paak. I was already thinking about starting drums. but I got into Paak's music and that's when I started paying more attention to drum parts, and in turn I started to notice how amazing Travis' drumming was, which was something I never paid much attention to before I started listening to Paak. the two of them made me decide to stop thinking about learning drums and start actually doing it.
To me, the thing that really made Blink 182 stand out from the rest of the pop-punk bands in the early 2000's, was the incredible drumming from Travis. Tom's talent for creating the catchiest melodies and amazing harmonies was also a big reason to why they stood out from the rest. Tom, Mark and Travis was probably the most perfect line-up you could have in a band like that.
As a 'classically trained' drummer (jazz, funk, marching) that never really liked those genres but gravitated to punk, TB completely changed my perspective about how those skills/rudaments/fundamentals could be brought to life in the music I actually liked. Completely changed my approach to playing.
@@codechartreuse clearly you don't know punk then, lmao. Listen to Maxwell Murder by Rancid or Betrayed by RKL, they have some of the most insane basslines. Or listen to Stealing Light by Lagwagon and Daggers by Strung Out, some really fucking sick guitar playing. Punk is more than just the stereotype of "people who can't play"
Many people don’t like travis because of the genres he’s been involved in, but to me he’s one of the greatest in modern times. He managed to give 4 chord songs more personality and developed a unique style both visually and sound related. Also, he’s the reason many people play the drums nowadays, a great introduction to this amazing world
Travis is like my mentor. Because of him, i made myself self-teaching drum only by ears listening to his beat. Also, he’s the reason why I’m starting a band and listen to many music genres until today. Whatever people say about the way he drumming, he’s a legend and the legacy still counting.
Travis got me into drumming and is still a huge inspiration on and off the kit as his ambition and affluence is never ending. From listening to the intro of “I Miss You” on the bus in fifth grade and getting hooked into drumming to eating at his plant based restaurant, Crossroads in LA, Travis will always continue to inspire and provide value in my life💯
@@TimmyTickle He has one of the most successful and popular restaurants in Los Angeles that has a returning customer fan base of both vegans and non-vegans...that happens to be also plant based, yes. Stop being such a typical RUclips commenter and making judgments off of zero insight or experience at a restaurant you have clearly never ate at. It makes you look really ignorant.
OH MY GOD I SOOOO AGREEEE! I am always saying this!!! To this day I have no idea what is even going on and I DON'T CARE - it gives me such an adrenaline hit every single time I hear it! Big up
As a drummer one of the things I learn from Travis and I guess was and he still is like my role model, was the grooves and beats he created. The speed that he plays , the changes even how carry a drumstick I learn all of that from him. And is my favorite drummer all the times. And that the reason why I became a drummer besides I like it so much playing drums.
Hey, thank you for making this video! Growing up in the '90s and early 2000s, I was a massive Blink-182 fan. They were my favorite band for several years, and I still listen to them here and there. I always knew that one of the main reasons I loved Blink was because of Travis's drumming. Anyone with a musical ear can immediately tell that Travis was always doing something different from other drummers working within a similar Pop/Punk Rock genre of music. What I did not know prior to watching your video is that Travis came from a background of drumming at a very young age, including playing snare in drum line at school. This absolutely makes sense because you really can hear the drum line roots of his career in a lot of Blink-182 and other band's songs. Thanks for putting this video out there!
Barker's blink 182 grooves are a lot more technical and difficult than they seem at first glance, IMO. None of the other pop-punk bands of the era really come close, even if they match Barker's speed. Barker is a sweet dude, too. He survived a 2008 plane crash, the plane crashed during takeoff, killed everyone on board except for Barker and his bandmate, DJ AM. Barker was covered in burning jet fuel and had burns on 65% of his body, it took him years of grafts and operations to get back to normal. Barker's story is unbelievable, recovering from this tragedy, and still whipping ass, it's really inspirational.
For anyone who has been a Blink-182 fan, you’d know their songs are very simple tunes. Nothing very complicated. Great vocals and style but the tunes have been held up and made great by the fantastic beats that Travis Barker makes. Every song is so unique and every beat is different. Truly an iconic drummer. The beat for Always where he incorporates the cow bell and the whole rhythm is amazing.
4.29 is *THE* message here. Blink182 are great but musically the melodies aren't super complex, and yet there's Travis doing this SUPER unusual interesting drumming over it. It's so unique, I love it.
he's such a creative drummer with such an iconic style. the work he did with blink is nothing short of inspiring and creative. there's a line he said in the mtv duets episode where he was practicing with a fan ( they were playing 'stay together for the kids'), and he said to the kid "play it so i can feel it over here". i dunno why, but that line stuck with me. i think it's because it summarized his playing perfectly. whenever you see him at a live show, no matter what band or musician he's playing with, or even on studio albums, you FEEL the intensity and distinctiveness of the drumming. he's not double-bassing it hard, or turning the whole song into a drum solo, but when you watch and hear him, you really can feel the conviction and imagination of his drumming. blink's TOYPJ was the album that got me into drumming because i'd never heard such unique beats and fills in a pop punk or rock song before. the drummer was always just laying a rhythm, keeping time, but travis turned the set from being just a metronome to an actual unique part of blink. and you add in the fact that his kit is simple as hell, just snare, two toms, and bass, and it's incredible the stuff he's come up with that matches blink's music so perfectly.
Man I won't lie I came in appreciating the doors he opened for drummers, but not really caring for his style. But after this video, I can truly say I see the genius in Travis Barker. As much as I hate to say it, I gotta admit he's inspired me.
The same drummer plays Geronimo (with Trippie Redd and Chino Moreno), Goin Down (with Asher Roth and Nottz Raw), Idiot Box (with The Aquabats!), Whatch The World (with BCR) and Ransom (with Blink 182). The guy is very versatile and creative. I fell in love with drums since the day I heard Enema Of The States for the first time. Your work was great once again. Great series!
See if you can find him jamming with Funkmaster Flex on the turntables. It was Flex's car show but I can't remember the title. I never thought that was possible.
That was a great documentary. I learned a lot about the depth and scope of Travis Barker’s skills and career. He is now included in my list of ‘drummers that inspire me’! Can’t wait to have a crack at some of the grooves that were notated in this segment.
Whether you're a Barker fan or not, there's no denying he's an amazing player. His speed and power are obvious, but his musicality and originality are underrated. I've been playing for 40 years now, and the majority of his stuff is still not easy for me to play without plenty of practice.
Travis got me into drumming as a kid! I got to meet him a few years back at Fun Fun Fun Fest in Austin. He was signing his autobiography for people and he signed my copy! I got to tell him how his music has saved my life multiple times and that he got me into drumming. He was so humble and nice 🥹 he signed “I Love Mallaury” in the book and that small interaction was one of the best times in my life 🖤
I find these deep dive mini documentaries you are doing to be absolutely outstanding. I am not a Travis Barker fan perse, but I had some respect. Today I gained more. I don't gravitate to punk because it all sounds so similar, but seeing how Barker changed it up and found creative ways to make the drums a key part of the composition is amazing. Thanks for doing this. I recommend the drummer for Gojira next - Mario Duplantier :)
Back in high school (2005) a drummer I know played with me and a friend for the school's talent show. We wanted to play Adam's Song as this is my all time favorite. But the drummer said that the verse is the hardest thing ever, and he never got a way around it. We ended up playing Man Overboard on the talent show and landed on the 3rd place. Travis is a beast
He's the reason I started playing drums 20+ years ago. He is a phenomenon all on his own now hence why artist now has him ft his drums on their track for clout, the eyeballs he brings and just how awesome he makes a song sound. Very few if any drummer can say this. He is super successful yet suffered a lot of shite in his life but stays on top! Amazing dude!
I personally always prefer groove over incredibly technical playing and soloing. And man, Travis comes up with grooves that are catchy, interesting and musical in way that I've never heard before. There are just so many interesting things going on! I remember when I first heard Anthem Part II, I thought to myself: Wait, is he playing the same instrument that I play? How can he create all these cool sounds?! His songwriting is just so incredibly creative and unique in the pop-punk world (and beyond). He truly pushes the boundaries!
yeah. and the speed on some of his songs is crazy. i remember when i first started drumming and tried to play first date and rock show, i was like "how is this even possible?!" i was moving my hand as fast as i could and it just wasn't fast enough lol. and of course you have all the creative fills and sounds he comes up with that fit the blink guitars so well
@user-vc5rp7nf8f I honestly think without Travis blink would have never been who they are today. I don't think the guitar and bass is really that good in their songs
Honestly, despite maybe being Blink's least popular album (with Tom, anyway), I think Neighborhoods has Travis' best compositions. "Hearts All Gone" is one of my absolute favorites. It's like Travis managed to write an entire song with just fills yet still managed to not make it sound out of place or too busy.
The reason it’s Blink’s “least popular” is because of 1) the eight-year gap (2003-2011) between its previous album, and 2) the genre wasn’t as prevalent compared to the early 2000s…I think had some really great drumming in “Nine,” as well.
Fresh beats in songs that contain strange yet precise and funny yet melancholic beats. The beats in it are thick, dense with a combination of speed and lots of beats combining several instruments that are played in one measure. And everyone can imitate but not necessarily be able to create and this is what is called the genius of a musician. The simplicity of this drummer is as if he plays without needing any more percussion accompaniment because he has filled everything. if it's in an orchestra, it's complete!!
I've never had much belief in my ability to play drums, so I've never really tried to learn, but I've always adored them. Had so much respect for drummers and love breaking down drum parts as I hear them. Travis is in HUGE part responsible for my love of drums. I'm finally going to actually learn, and you bet your ass he'll be a huge inspiration. The way he uses rudiments is so brilliant and creative, and as much as I'm excited to get on a kit, because of him rudiments is absolutely where I'm starting.
The man who gives inspiration to so many drummers. a world renowned superstar of the instrument, kit or no kit! My biggest take-home from Travis' drumming is incorporating melody on the kit; followed by easily heard accuracy of every single note played. Could list so many great things from his drumming. Thanks for the breakdown Brandon! 🎵🥁
ill never understand why people hate on him when you actually LISTEN to his drumparts they are so creative and different than what could be played, always fits the song too, which is the most important thing.
Because hes mediocre at best...Theres many many other drummers that are much much better to learn from Learn from mediocre and that exactly what you will become........Mediocre
Folks hate on him because he is not actually that good of a drummer but he has managed to build a legend around himself and become his own brand. He is a talented businessman who knows how to latch onto stuff - he has made the pop - punk resurgance possible yet all his new bands sound exactly a like. Blink was huge in the early 2000s which is why you get so many people being like (he inspired me to pick up the drums 20 years ago ) etc. That was just the songs of the mainstream back then.
Fair play, I will hold my hands up and say I've always thought of him as "the drummer from Blink 182". I think that kind of stopped me from listening closely to what he was doing because, to me, Blink have always been this slightly comedic, pop-punk band. Finding out how technically adept his playing is and about his other genre drumming has been a bit of a humbling eye opener...
While I'm not a fan of much of the music he's involved with, I've always followed his work and given everything a listen, because he's one of those guys who is truly a phenom of creativity and skill behind the kit, someone who can always surprise you with some new and exciting, even after decades. Awesome video.
I love this channel. I’ve been playing guitar for 19 years. Starting my drum journey thanks to this channel. Also, Travis is unbelievable. Thanks for this!
He is a part of melody, not just some drum beats to support music, but his drums is a part of music. And it must be like that, if you want to write great songs. I like such drummers and Travis Barker one of my favorite. From USSR with love %)
I'm a 59 year old woman and I've been truly inspired by the drummer genius that is Travis Barker and I'm seeking to buy my own dumming kit. Thank you for this video
Stockholm Syndrome is my favorite blink song and his drumming is one of the reasons why. There's such emotion behind his playing and the technicalities are so good
I think the best thing you can take as a musician is not to limit yourself when coming to musical genres..stepping out of your comfort zone and not judging different tastes. Also i think learning to play more than one instrument is bonus... especially when creating.
I enjoyed every minute of this. I was re-introduced to BLINK 182's music - I liked every song I heard here, I knew them but never was a fan - , I adore the admiration, the spirit, the fun of drumming you guys transport here! And I seriously after 47 years of piano and keyboards musicianship I think of picking up the drums. WELL DONE! Thanx!
The bridge section of the song GO from their self titled album has a paradiddle (I think) that’s always confused the heck out of me. Playing just straight up singles would cause your hands to cross over but he constantly leads the whole thing with his left. Little stuff like that makes him one of the best.
Fantastic video! Travis was such an influence on my drumming growing up. I spent hours listening to the Aquabats and Blink 182 trying to perfect his grooves and fills. One of the greats for our generation
He is a brilliant drummer. He doesn’t play a beat and fills through a song, he writes parts to each section of a song. One of my favorites is anthem part 2.
His energy is next level. I got a long drive tomorrow and I'm going to have to pull up the back catalogue and remind myself of what got me into his music.
Travis Barker and his playing style is what got me playing the drums. Blink 182 songs don’t end up sounding the same coz of his beats. Plus those clips of his drum solos in concerts… jaw dropping.
What I appreciate about Travis is his discipline. If you took formal instruction, I'm sure some of you myself included, I was bored with always practicing rudiments and I wanted to get on the kit and play. I'm older now and I see how important rudiments are and properly sticking.
I’ve never really paid much attention to Travis before this video, but he’s clearly a superb drummer and musician. Someone who really cares about his craft and who really puts in the hard yards to stay on top. Excellent video.
A lot of his drum style is based in derrick plourde. Former drummer of lagwagon. Joey cape tells a history about how travis talked with derrick and how he was a very big influence in his drum style
I remember when I was 5 years old. My family had just moved to a new state, and we didn’t have a lot of money, and we had an old beater for a car, which resulted in me and my dad having to pick up my mom from her job at a hospital, which was far from our apartment. Those drives at night were my favorite moments, because my dad’s custom CDs at the time were full of blink and roses grooves, and I remember singing along while playing the rhythms of Travis and Adler on my lap, on the dashboard, on the window, pretty much every part of the car I could touch, and that was the beginning of my drumming journey, without Travis, drumming would never have appealed to me, and he’s the reason to this day, ive been inspired. Travis Barker made drumming cool
One thing I learned from Travis Barker: everything. 15 years of drumming, and 5 years before that wanting to drum and trying to convince my parents to pay for the lessons, all of that because of First Date intro
i often get upset with myself when i cant play the way or the speed travis does but then i remember that not only is it his full time job, the guys gifted for sure. one of the best of our generation. seeing him live for the first time this summer after trying for several years. a true inspiration
Travis is one of my favourite Drummers of all time. His Creativity, musicianship, attitude, Uniqueness, and style are just out of this world amazing. Grew up listening to him play, and he always inspired me to practice and play the drums. Thank you, Travis, and also thank you Drumeo ❤
A great of example of someone with amazing technique. He still practices to this day with corpmasters and a drum pad. Definitely a great example for any new drummer learning drums today.
When they say Travis doesnt like downtime and is always either practicing or writing I believe it. He's like the Kobe Bryant of drumming, excellence through determination and obsessiveness. Has to be the best drummer of his generation??
As a man that plays bass and being a blink fan - seeing Travis play has always blown my mind. I have NO idea about drums or how to play but dad makes it look effortless.
As far as I'm concerned Travis is the reason Blink is the biggest pop punk band of that era. They would have been successful without him, but with him they rose to the very top.
I can not say that I've started playing drums because of him, but Blink 182 brought the soundtracks of my life and Travis made me definately more drum aware in my childhood. THX man.
Travis Barker was absolutely the most influential drummer on me when I was a new drummer. I was trying to just learn what the heck I was doing but also transcribing note for note fills and grooves by slowing them down in an MP3 player and just learning slowly what he played. If it weren't for him, I wouldn't be half the drummer I am today.
I'm glad y'all talked about Boxcar Racer, that's so some of Travis' best work of all time IMO. Tons of inventive and unique drumming all over that whole album.
Travis Barker and Joey Jordison(RIP) are both such major inspirations for me as a drummer. oh man how bad I wanted to be travis when I was growing up. had my kit set up exactly like him, bought a bundle of his zildjian sticks, A customs, Remo heads, acrylic shells,... etc. hours upon hours spent in my basement learning countless travis songs over and over again. miss those days.
Arguably the most successful drummer ever. He's no virtuoso but he's forever left his mark in the industry with his playing and side ventures. Probably no other name out there that started more young percussionists.
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Thousands of drummers grew up looking up to him, and his influence is undeniable. Thanks for watching "The Genius of Travis Barker." 🙏
Don’t forget to check out drum-less versions of this song (and 5000+ more) with the all-NEW Drumeo: www.Drumeo.com/new-year/ 💪
You guys should talk more about the gear used.
Where is Dave Atkinson?????
He'll be on the show? 🐶
he changed my life
He’s a creative drum god. Him and Danny Carey. The pair of them are unreal
I met Travis during his book signing in NYC and told him how much his drumming has influenced me and how blink-182 / +44 has gotten me through a lot of hard times. As I was saying goodbye and walking he shouted, “Hey! Don’t stop drumming!” And it was truly a moment I’ll never forget. Such a nice guy 🙌
I met him in SF at the book signing and brought him a shirt and the first drum! Mag he was on, per the rules no
Autographs were allowed, but he was so happy to sign it and I let his kids sign the book too. Such a nice genuine soul.
F***! You made me crying ❤
The male groupie!
That's awesome, I was there too! He was super nice and really engaged with the fans. When I told him how long I've been playing drums he said, "Wow you must be really good!" Haha :)
Awwww
He still remains one of the most humble artists to ever be part of the industry too, the man deserves massive respect
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Man idc what everyone says; Travis is the reason I started playing drums and I'll forever be grateful for that.
Same 🤟
Tryna pick up “First Date” when I was 10 forever made want to be as precise & as fast as I can be, made me a better drummer 100%
He’s inspired a ridiculous amount of drummers.
For me it was both Travis Barker and Anderson .Paak. I was already thinking about starting drums. but I got into Paak's music and that's when I started paying more attention to drum parts, and in turn I started to notice how amazing Travis' drumming was, which was something I never paid much attention to before I started listening to Paak. the two of them made me decide to stop thinking about learning drums and start actually doing it.
Ditto 🙌
To me, the thing that really made Blink 182 stand out from the rest of the pop-punk bands in the early 2000's, was the incredible drumming from Travis. Tom's talent for creating the catchiest melodies and amazing harmonies was also a big reason to why they stood out from the rest. Tom, Mark and Travis was probably the most perfect line-up you could have in a band like that.
Marks lyrics. He's a wordsmith, listen to a slow acoustic version of damnit. It's so poetic
Mark and Tom are always the first to say Travis makes the band what it is
As a 'classically trained' drummer (jazz, funk, marching) that never really liked those genres but gravitated to punk, TB completely changed my perspective about how those skills/rudaments/fundamentals could be brought to life in the music I actually liked. Completely changed my approach to playing.
@@codechartreuse nah man they're trying they're just not super good lmao but the SONGSSS
@@codechartreuse clearly you don't know punk then, lmao. Listen to Maxwell Murder by Rancid or Betrayed by RKL, they have some of the most insane basslines. Or listen to Stealing Light by Lagwagon and Daggers by Strung Out, some really fucking sick guitar playing. Punk is more than just the stereotype of "people who can't play"
I grew up on rock and later became classically trained. I appreciate all styles, but I know I’m just a misfit rock n roll and metal drummer at heart
Part of what made The Clash sound so good was that Topper Headon was a jazz drummer.
Adam's Song hits so different, Travis' ability to convey melancholy through drums on that track is just amazing.
Many people don’t like travis because of the genres he’s been involved in, but to me he’s one of the greatest in modern times. He managed to give 4 chord songs more personality and developed a unique style both visually and sound related. Also, he’s the reason many people play the drums nowadays, a great introduction to this amazing world
@Topjunkie What makes you say that?
@Topjunkie what have you done
@Topjunkie what is a genius exactly... just curious...
@Topjunkie He has nothing to prove to you or me!
@Topjunkie not my favorite type of music. I am a gospel person. But, Travis influence a lot of gospel drummers. Bliv me.
Travis is like my mentor. Because of him, i made myself self-teaching drum only by ears listening to his beat. Also, he’s the reason why I’m starting a band and listen to many music genres until today. Whatever people say about the way he drumming, he’s a legend and the legacy still counting.
Travis got me into drumming and is still a huge inspiration on and off the kit as his ambition and affluence is never ending. From listening to the intro of “I Miss You” on the bus in fifth grade and getting hooked into drumming to eating at his plant based restaurant, Crossroads in LA, Travis will always continue to inspire and provide value in my life💯
He has a plant-based restaurant? 🤢🤮
@@TimmyTickle He has one of the most successful and popular restaurants in Los Angeles that has a returning customer fan base of both vegans and non-vegans...that happens to be also plant based, yes. Stop being such a typical RUclips commenter and making judgments off of zero insight or experience at a restaurant you have clearly never ate at. It makes you look really ignorant.
That shuffle he plays in I Miss You will always be unique and very tasty for it's time. I think Travis is SOLID!
My favorite speed fill is in “Time to Break UP” by Blink 182.. in the 3rd chorus… almost solo/fill combo.. absolutely killer.
OH MY GOD I SOOOO AGREEEE! I am always saying this!!! To this day I have no idea what is even going on and I DON'T CARE - it gives me such an adrenaline hit every single time I hear it! Big up
We all know the part. LOL
As a drummer one of the things I learn from Travis and I guess was and he still is like my role model, was the grooves and beats he created. The speed that he plays , the changes even how carry a drumstick I learn all of that from him. And is my favorite drummer all the times. And that the reason why I became a drummer besides I like it so much playing drums.
Hey, thank you for making this video! Growing up in the '90s and early 2000s, I was a massive Blink-182 fan. They were my favorite band for several years, and I still listen to them here and there. I always knew that one of the main reasons I loved Blink was because of Travis's drumming. Anyone with a musical ear can immediately tell that Travis was always doing something different from other drummers working within a similar Pop/Punk Rock genre of music. What I did not know prior to watching your video is that Travis came from a background of drumming at a very young age, including playing snare in drum line at school. This absolutely makes sense because you really can hear the drum line roots of his career in a lot of Blink-182 and other band's songs. Thanks for putting this video out there!
Not gonna lie, this video has definitely given me a better appreciation for him. Well done.
Glad to hear it, Brian!
And why would anybody lie about this? Don’t really need to specify that, do you.
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Facts.
Barker's blink 182 grooves are a lot more technical and difficult than they seem at first glance, IMO. None of the other pop-punk bands of the era really come close, even if they match Barker's speed.
Barker is a sweet dude, too. He survived a 2008 plane crash, the plane crashed during takeoff, killed everyone on board except for Barker and his bandmate, DJ AM. Barker was covered in burning jet fuel and had burns on 65% of his body, it took him years of grafts and operations to get back to normal. Barker's story is unbelievable, recovering from this tragedy, and still whipping ass, it's really inspirational.
Travis was the reason I picked up drum sticks 19 years ago. He was a huge inspiration to my drumming and I even named my son after him
For anyone who has been a Blink-182 fan, you’d know their songs are very simple tunes. Nothing very complicated. Great vocals and style but the tunes have been held up and made great by the fantastic beats that Travis Barker makes. Every song is so unique and every beat is different. Truly an iconic drummer. The beat for Always where he incorporates the cow bell and the whole rhythm is amazing.
he made drumming looks cool and inspired many of us. what a legend.
Drumming ALWAYS looked cool.
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@@jayceasar2661 just wondering what NOTT means.
@@jayceasar2661 fair enough.
@@jayceasar2661 such as?
Nobody mentioned how great and LIVE his drums always sound.
Electric
4.29 is *THE* message here. Blink182 are great but musically the melodies aren't super complex, and yet there's Travis doing this SUPER unusual interesting drumming over it. It's so unique, I love it.
he's such a creative drummer with such an iconic style. the work he did with blink is nothing short of inspiring and creative. there's a line he said in the mtv duets episode where he was practicing with a fan ( they were playing 'stay together for the kids'), and he said to the kid "play it so i can feel it over here". i dunno why, but that line stuck with me. i think it's because it summarized his playing perfectly. whenever you see him at a live show, no matter what band or musician he's playing with, or even on studio albums, you FEEL the intensity and distinctiveness of the drumming. he's not double-bassing it hard, or turning the whole song into a drum solo, but when you watch and hear him, you really can feel the conviction and imagination of his drumming. blink's TOYPJ was the album that got me into drumming because i'd never heard such unique beats and fills in a pop punk or rock song before. the drummer was always just laying a rhythm, keeping time, but travis turned the set from being just a metronome to an actual unique part of blink. and you add in the fact that his kit is simple as hell, just snare, two toms, and bass, and it's incredible the stuff he's come up with that matches blink's music so perfectly.
Man I won't lie I came in appreciating the doors he opened for drummers, but not really caring for his style. But after this video, I can truly say I see the genius in Travis Barker. As much as I hate to say it, I gotta admit he's inspired me.
The same drummer plays Geronimo (with Trippie Redd and Chino Moreno), Goin Down (with Asher Roth and Nottz Raw), Idiot Box (with The Aquabats!), Whatch The World (with BCR) and Ransom (with Blink 182). The guy is very versatile and creative. I fell in love with drums since the day I heard Enema Of The States for the first time. Your work was great once again. Great series!
See if you can find him jamming with Funkmaster Flex on the turntables. It was Flex's car show but I can't remember the title. I never thought that was possible.
the bridge/break before the last chorus in 'i feel so' has always been one of my favorite travis snare chops ever.
His drumming on Anthem part 3 is insanely good. The whole new album is great.
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Hell ya. One of my favorite songs!
Thank you for crediting his box car racer drumming. Such a good album.
Cheers!
I started to play drums because of this guy. Always an inspiration
Same.
I was already playing, but it definitely inspired my playing! Many of the fills I still do to this day came from watching Travis.
Travis Barker and Tre Cool sold me on drumming.
@@AlexFarleyMusic Absolutely man! Taylor Hawkins as well (I've heard that Dave Grohl actually wrote the drum parts but the point is, those parts).
Same!
That was a great documentary. I learned a lot about the depth and scope of Travis Barker’s skills and career. He is now included in my list of ‘drummers that inspire me’! Can’t wait to have a crack at some of the grooves that were notated in this segment.
After Midnight drum intro is one of the coolest beat ever from Travis
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Whether you're a Barker fan or not, there's no denying he's an amazing player. His speed and power are obvious, but his musicality and originality are underrated. I've been playing for 40 years now, and the majority of his stuff is still not easy for me to play without plenty of practice.
Travis got me into drumming as a kid! I got to meet him a few years back at Fun Fun Fun Fest in Austin. He was signing his autobiography for people and he signed my copy! I got to tell him how his music has saved my life multiple times and that he got me into drumming. He was so humble and nice 🥹 he signed “I Love Mallaury” in the book and that small interaction was one of the best times in my life 🖤
Travis is a huge inspiration for me. That Box Car Racer album completely rewired my approach to writing. Elevator is perfect.
I find these deep dive mini documentaries you are doing to be absolutely outstanding. I am not a Travis Barker fan perse, but I had some respect. Today I gained more. I don't gravitate to punk because it all sounds so similar, but seeing how Barker changed it up and found creative ways to make the drums a key part of the composition is amazing. Thanks for doing this. I recommend the drummer for Gojira next - Mario Duplantier :)
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Back in high school (2005) a drummer I know played with me and a friend for the school's talent show. We wanted to play Adam's Song as this is my all time favorite. But the drummer said that the verse is the hardest thing ever, and he never got a way around it. We ended up playing Man Overboard on the talent show and landed on the 3rd place. Travis is a beast
He's the reason I started playing drums 20+ years ago. He is a phenomenon all on his own now hence why artist now has him ft his drums on their track for clout, the eyeballs he brings and just how awesome he makes a song sound. Very few if any drummer can say this. He is super successful yet suffered a lot of shite in his life but stays on top! Amazing dude!
I personally always prefer groove over incredibly technical playing and soloing. And man, Travis comes up with grooves that are catchy, interesting and musical in way that I've never heard before.
There are just so many interesting things going on!
I remember when I first heard Anthem Part II, I thought to myself: Wait, is he playing the same instrument that I play? How can he create all these cool sounds?!
His songwriting is just so incredibly creative and unique in the pop-punk world (and beyond). He truly pushes the boundaries!
When it comes to tasty beats Travis is second to none
yeah. and the speed on some of his songs is crazy. i remember when i first started drumming and tried to play first date and rock show, i was like "how is this even possible?!" i was moving my hand as fast as i could and it just wasn't fast enough lol. and of course you have all the creative fills and sounds he comes up with that fit the blink guitars so well
This comment brought tears to my eyes man. Anthem part II opens up a can of emotions that Take Off Your Pants and Jacket represents to my life.
@user-vc5rp7nf8f I honestly think without Travis blink would have never been who they are today. I don't think the guitar and bass is really that good in their songs
His RUclips lesson is a gem. I watch it & play along with his exercises when I need to up my game.
Honestly, despite maybe being Blink's least popular album (with Tom, anyway), I think Neighborhoods has Travis' best compositions. "Hearts All Gone" is one of my absolute favorites. It's like Travis managed to write an entire song with just fills yet still managed to not make it sound out of place or too busy.
The reason it’s Blink’s “least popular” is because of 1) the eight-year gap (2003-2011) between its previous album, and 2) the genre wasn’t as prevalent compared to the early 2000s…I think had some really great drumming in “Nine,” as well.
I agree!
for me it would be 'reckless abandon'
Yep!! The double highhat into double snare half way through the first verse is probably my favorite bit of drumming ever
Neighborhoods its a masterpiece, its not only the drumming but the melodies and the lyrics, after midnight is one of the best blink songs.
Fresh beats in songs that contain strange yet precise and funny yet melancholic beats.
The beats in it are thick, dense with a combination of speed and lots of beats combining several instruments that are played in one measure. And everyone can imitate but not necessarily be able to create and this is what is called the genius of a musician.
The simplicity of this drummer is as if he plays without needing any more percussion accompaniment because he has filled everything. if it's in an orchestra, it's complete!!
This was an incredible summary of his career, great work. He is one of the best, ever.
I've never had much belief in my ability to play drums, so I've never really tried to learn, but I've always adored them. Had so much respect for drummers and love breaking down drum parts as I hear them. Travis is in HUGE part responsible for my love of drums. I'm finally going to actually learn, and you bet your ass he'll be a huge inspiration. The way he uses rudiments is so brilliant and creative, and as much as I'm excited to get on a kit, because of him rudiments is absolutely where I'm starting.
The man who gives inspiration to so many drummers. a world renowned superstar of the instrument, kit or no kit!
My biggest take-home from Travis' drumming is incorporating melody on the kit; followed by easily heard accuracy of every single note played. Could list so many great things from his drumming.
Thanks for the breakdown Brandon!
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ill never understand why people hate on him when you actually LISTEN to his drumparts they are so creative and different than what could be played, always fits the song too, which is the most important thing.
Because hes mediocre at best...Theres many many other drummers that are much much better to learn from
Learn from mediocre and that exactly what you will become........Mediocre
I’ll never deny his talent, but I get actively grossed out by seeing stuff like him in a Crass shirt walking into a designer boutique
Folks hate on him because he is not actually that good of a drummer but he has managed to build a legend around himself and become his own brand. He is a talented businessman who knows how to latch onto stuff - he has made the pop - punk resurgance possible yet all his new bands sound exactly a like. Blink was huge in the early 2000s which is why you get so many people being like (he inspired me to pick up the drums 20 years ago ) etc. That was just the songs of the mainstream back then.
@@corail53Wrong. Hes definitely a great drummer
Travis is the reason I started playing drums, and I'm forever grateful for him.
Fair play, I will hold my hands up and say I've always thought of him as "the drummer from Blink 182". I think that kind of stopped me from listening closely to what he was doing because, to me, Blink have always been this slightly comedic, pop-punk band. Finding out how technically adept his playing is and about his other genre drumming has been a bit of a humbling eye opener...
While I'm not a fan of much of the music he's involved with, I've always followed his work and given everything a listen, because he's one of those guys who is truly a phenom of creativity and skill behind the kit, someone who can always surprise you with some new and exciting, even after decades. Awesome video.
I realized that I want to have the incredible creativity for unique grooves and fills that Travis has.
I love this channel. I’ve been playing guitar for 19 years. Starting my drum journey thanks to this channel.
Also, Travis is unbelievable. Thanks for this!
First all the Phil Collins/Genesis Videos and now one on Travis? Brandon, you're the best!
Probably my favorite drummer of all time. There is literally nothing you can't like about Travis Barker's drumming. So unique, fresh and technical.
More a Metal fan but Travis really is a hell of a drummer, hes been my main source of inspiration while learning drums
The fact that you listed Aquabats right off the top just made my day.
He is a part of melody, not just some drum beats to support music, but his drums is a part of music. And it must be like that, if you want to write great songs. I like such drummers and Travis Barker one of my favorite.
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agree, like chris alder at lamb of god, absolutely badass
I'm a 59 year old woman and I've been truly inspired by the drummer genius that is Travis Barker and I'm seeking to buy my own dumming kit. Thank you for this video
Master Travis inspires me everyday to improve my drum skills. Love him from my youth years.
I've been hooked on Drumeo lately. Really loving these videos! This one was special as Blink-182 is a huge part of my teenage years!
Stockholm Syndrome is my favorite blink song and his drumming is one of the reasons why. There's such emotion behind his playing and the technicalities are so good
I love how you acknowledge the genius of the “Neighborhoods” album. Some of the most catchy guitar and drum riffs ever!
I think the best thing you can take as a musician is not to limit yourself when coming to musical genres..stepping out of your comfort zone and not judging different tastes.
Also i think learning to play more than one instrument is bonus... especially when creating.
I enjoyed every minute of this. I was re-introduced to BLINK 182's music - I liked every song I heard here, I knew them but never was a fan - , I adore the admiration, the spirit, the fun of drumming you guys transport here! And I seriously after 47 years of piano and keyboards musicianship I think of picking up the drums. WELL DONE! Thanx!
This is one of THE best demonstrations and examples of drumming! Travis is in a class of his own!
The bridge section of the song GO from their self titled album has a paradiddle (I think) that’s always confused the heck out of me. Playing just straight up singles would cause your hands to cross over but he constantly leads the whole thing with his left. Little stuff like that makes him one of the best.
Fantastic video! Travis was such an influence on my drumming growing up. I spent hours listening to the Aquabats and Blink 182 trying to perfect his grooves and fills. One of the greats for our generation
He is a brilliant drummer. He doesn’t play a beat and fills through a song, he writes parts to each section of a song. One of my favorites is anthem part 2.
+1 for Anthem!
One of my favorites from Blink too. So damn catchy.
100% the reason I started playing drums. Not so much a fan of anything new, but will always be fond of the inspirations when starting out.
The King of Pop Punk/Punk Rock Drumming. Say all you want but Travis Barker is still the number 1!
Legend!
His energy is next level. I got a long drive tomorrow and I'm going to have to pull up the back catalogue and remind myself of what got me into his music.
The GOAT. He doesn't play the drum just to give the tempo to the songs, he play the drum like a first instrument, like a first guitar.
Travis Barker and his playing style is what got me playing the drums. Blink 182 songs don’t end up sounding the same coz of his beats. Plus those clips of his drum solos in concerts… jaw dropping.
BIG THANKS to Travis, he id one of my top 3 drummer role model.
2:50 He incorporates the Toms into his drum parts but does he incorporate the Marks?
What I appreciate about Travis is his discipline. If you took formal instruction, I'm sure some of you myself included, I was bored with always practicing rudiments and I wanted to get on the kit and play. I'm older now and I see how important rudiments are and properly sticking.
I’ve never really paid much attention to Travis before this video, but he’s clearly a superb drummer and musician. Someone who really cares about his craft and who really puts in the hard yards to stay on top. Excellent video.
A lot of his drum style is based in derrick plourde. Former drummer of lagwagon. Joey cape tells a history about how travis talked with derrick and how he was a very big influence in his drum style
love this, thank you 🙏
Some of my favorite TB beats with Boxcar Racer, great job Brandon. Thank you!
For individual style and entertaining to watch drumming he's up there with Keith Moon
so true, you can tell it’s him within two seconds just like Keith (or Bonham for that matter)
this is fucking crazy. nothing this guy does is original. he's the biggest fraud in pop punk rock.
My two absolute favorites
Lol... you poor child...
Like Keith Moon?
Not even close.
I remember when I was 5 years old. My family had just moved to a new state, and we didn’t have a lot of money, and we had an old beater for a car, which resulted in me and my dad having to pick up my mom from her job at a hospital, which was far from our apartment. Those drives at night were my favorite moments, because my dad’s custom CDs at the time were full of blink and roses grooves, and I remember singing along while playing the rhythms of Travis and Adler on my lap, on the dashboard, on the window, pretty much every part of the car I could touch, and that was the beginning of my drumming journey, without Travis, drumming would never have appealed to me, and he’s the reason to this day, ive been inspired. Travis Barker made drumming cool
One man band, in a way.
And great job as always, Brandon!
Thanks, Nea!
He has so many unnecessary haters, it's nice seeing videos that giv him the recognition and respect he deserves
One thing I learned from Travis Barker: everything. 15 years of drumming, and 5 years before that wanting to drum and trying to convince my parents to pay for the lessons, all of that because of First Date intro
i often get upset with myself when i cant play the way or the speed travis does but then i remember that not only is it his full time job, the guys gifted for sure. one of the best of our generation. seeing him live for the first time this summer after trying for several years. a true inspiration
Travis is one of my favourite Drummers of all time. His Creativity, musicianship, attitude, Uniqueness, and style are just out of this world amazing. Grew up listening to him play, and he always inspired me to practice and play the drums. Thank you, Travis, and also thank you Drumeo ❤
Glad you enjoyed the video!
With one word: >>>> Genius!!!
More than 20 years listening to his work and still amazed
A great of example of someone with amazing technique. He still practices to this day with corpmasters and a drum pad.
Definitely a great example for any new drummer learning drums today.
Great video....where is that footage from at 1:49 where he has the red shirt and hat??!!
When they say Travis doesnt like downtime and is always either practicing or writing I believe it. He's like the Kobe Bryant of drumming, excellence through determination and obsessiveness. Has to be the best drummer of his generation??
As a man that plays bass and being a blink fan - seeing Travis play has always blown my mind. I have NO idea about drums or how to play but dad makes it look effortless.
As far as I'm concerned Travis is the reason Blink is the biggest pop punk band of that era. They would have been successful without him, but with him they rose to the very top.
I can not say that I've started playing drums because of him, but Blink 182 brought the soundtracks of my life and Travis made me definately more drum aware in my childhood. THX man.
I'm a guitarist. I don't even play drums but I appreciate musicianship.
Travis Barker was absolutely the most influential drummer on me when I was a new drummer. I was trying to just learn what the heck I was doing but also transcribing note for note fills and grooves by slowing them down in an MP3 player and just learning slowly what he played. If it weren't for him, I wouldn't be half the drummer I am today.
Travis is a legend 👊🏻
I'm glad y'all talked about Boxcar Racer, that's so some of Travis' best work of all time IMO. Tons of inventive and unique drumming all over that whole album.
I love Travis barker! He is my favorite drummer in the world!
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Such a killer video, man! Great work!!
Never been a fan of the bands/ music Travis plays but I appreciate his drumming.
Travis Barker and Joey Jordison(RIP) are both such major inspirations for me as a drummer. oh man how bad I wanted to be travis when I was growing up. had my kit set up exactly like him, bought a bundle of his zildjian sticks, A customs, Remo heads, acrylic shells,... etc. hours upon hours spent in my basement learning countless travis songs over and over again. miss those days.
Arguably the most successful drummer ever. He's no virtuoso but he's forever left his mark in the industry with his playing and side ventures. Probably no other name out there that started more young percussionists.
Dude gave me a free copy of Fix Your Face after a blink show in '09 in Vancouver out back by the tour busses. Still in my cd changer today.
Like many others, Travis inspired me to learn the drums and is still my favourite drummer over 20 years later!! I’ve done a few Blink covers too 🤘