Travis Barker has been in the world of music since he was four years old. While others concentrate much on education, Travis gave much of his time and attention to music and especially to playing drums. Today, Travis Barker is one of the most famous songwriters, musician, and record producer. However, he is a gifted drummer and famously known for being a member of a rock band (Blink-182) as a drummer.
Contents
- 1 Quick Biography
- 2 Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement
- 3 Education, School/College University
- 4 Parents, Siblings, Nationality, Ethnicity, Religion & Political Views
- 5 Married? Relationship, Dating, Affair, Girlfriend, Wife, Children
- 6 Professional Life and Career
- 7 Awards & Nominations
- 8 Travis Barker Net Worth, Income & Salary In 2022
- 9 Rumors and Controversy/Scandal
- 10 Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.
Quick Biography
Travis Barker was born Travis Landon Barker on the 14th of November, 1975. He hails from Fontana, California, United States, and is the son of Randy and Gloria Barker. Travis was not only the last born in their family but also the only boy in the family. While his father worked as a mechanic, his mother was busy babysitting. His mother gave him his first and only kit.
Quick Summary |
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Full Name/Real Name: | Travis Landon Barker |
Age: | 46 years old |
Birth Date: | 14 November 1975 |
Birth Place: | Fontana, California, United States |
Nationality: | American |
Religion: | Catholic |
Parents: | Randy and Gloria Barker |
Spouse: | Shanna Moakler (m. 2004–2008), Melissa Kennedy (m. 2001–2002) |
Children: | Alabama Luella Barker, Landon Asher Barker |
Height: | 1.75 m |
Weight: | 65 kg |
Profession: | Musician, songwriter & record producer |
Net Worth in 2022: | $55 million |
Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement
Travis Barker is in his early 40s but looks younger than his age. He will be turning 46 years old as he was born on the 14th of November 1975. He stands 1.75 m tall, and his current weight is 65 kg. There is, however, no information about his other body measurements.
Education, School/College University
Travis Barker started training as a drummer when he was five years old. He was first trained by drummer Michael Mai who exposed him to different playing styles. He attended Fontana High School (FOHI), which is located in Fontana, California. His mother was, however, diagnosed with Sjögren syndrome (SjS, SS) three months before Travis was enrolled in high school, and she died a day before his enrolment.
Parents, Siblings, Nationality, Ethnicity, Religion & Political Views
Travis Barker is the last born and the only son of Randy and Gloria Barker. He has two sisters whose names are not revealed. He is an American of English, Irish, and Italian ethnicity. He was born and brought up in a Roman Catholic background and is still practices the same to date. He said that he is a Roman Catholic and believes in God but very non-political.
Married? Relationship, Dating, Affair, Girlfriend, Wife, Children
Travis Barker has been in a number of relationships. He has been married twice and divorced twice and dated a few girls in between. His first marriage was with Melissa Kennedy in 2001, but their marriage didn’t last even for a year. Two years later, he met and married Shanna Moakler in 2004 (Miss USA 1995). The couple was blessed with two children Landon Asher Barker and Alabama Luella Barker. The two, however, divorced in 2008.
In 2015, Travis dated singer and actress Rita Ora. Their relationship lasted for just a few weeks before they parted ways. Although it has not been confirmed, there are rumors that Travis is dating TV star, Kourtney Kardashian.
Relationship Statistics |
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Marital status? (single, married, in relation or divorced): | Divorced |
When did he get married? (married date): | 22 September 2001 |
Does he have any relationship affair? | N/A |
Is Travis Barker Gay? | No |
Wife/Spouse? (name): | Shanna Moakler (m. 2004–2008), Melissa Kennedy (m. 2001–2002) |
Kids: | Alabama Luella Barker, Landon Asher Barker |
Professional Life and Career
Travis Barker’s career started off when he received an offer to hold a temporary position at Aquabats in 1994. He worked for this group and was later hired to work for them full time. In 1997, Travis released his first album, but unfortunately, the album wasn’t a success. The biggest breakthrough of his career was in 1998 when he was recruited by the Rock Group Blink-182.
He managed to release three single with the blockbuster group. This became the beginning of his successful music career. Since then, he has released many albums such as Enema of the State, California, Take Off Your Pants and Jacket, and Neighborhoods, among others. He has also released several hit solo singles, some of which include; “Feeling This” and “I Miss You.”
Apart from Rock Group Blink-182, Travis has worked with many other popular bands such as TRV, Transplants, and DHAM. He is also the founder of the +44 band.
Awards & Nominations
Travis is a great drummer, musician, songwriter, and record producer. He has won a number of awards during his career in the music field, and some of these awards are; Choice TV Male Reality Star by Teen Choice Award in 2005. He also won Choice Crossover Artist (Music/Acting) by Teen Choice Award in 2005.
Travis Barker Net Worth, Income & Salary In 2022
Travis Barker’s annual salary is not yet clear. As of August 2022, his net worth is estimated to be roughly $55 million. The main source of his income is from his career as a musician. His net is expected to rise even higher in the near future.
Rumors and Controversy/Scandal
A lot has been going around the media about Travis Barker’s relationship with TV star, Kourtney Kardashian. Although it has not been confirmed, Travis has confessed to being in love with TV star, Kourtney Kardashian, for a very long time.
Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.
His Facebook page has around 2.2 million fan likes, and his Twitter account has around 1.52 Million followers. He, however, isn’t active on Instagram at the same time; he doesn’t have a personal YouTube account.
Travis Barker is a great father to his kids. Although he is currently not living with their mums, he is still very actively involved in the lives of his children. He is also involved in the life of his stepchild (Shanna Moakler’s child Oscar De La Hoya).