The American rock band, Blink-182, had been set to kick off their European tour on the significant date of September 1, 2023. However, unforeseen circumstances involving their drummer, Travis Barker, have prompted an announcement that reverberates through their tour plans.
A pressing ‘Urgent Family Matter’ has arisen, demanding Travis Barker’s immediate return to his homeland. Regrettably, this has resulted in the cancellation and postponement of select tour dates. The band, consisting of Barker, Tom DeLonge, and Mark Hoppus, chose the official Instagram platform as their conduit to relay this pivotal update. In their announcement early on that Friday morning, they expressed their reluctance but emphasized the inevitability of deferring several upcoming tour dates due to Barker’s unavailability.
While Travis Barker has yet to publicly divulge the particulars surrounding this ‘urgent family matter,’ the band, in their official statement, assured their audience that a comprehensive update regarding his reintegration into the tour, alongside rescheduled dates, would follow promptly.
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“Due to an urgent family matter, Travis has had to return home to the States, the Glasgow, Belfast, and Dublin shows are being postponed. More information in regards to his return to Europe and rescheduled dates will be provided as soon as available.” The account shared in an Instagram Story.
Remarkably, neither Travis Barker nor his expectant wife, Kourtney Kardashian, has issued public statements regarding this matter. Nevertheless, the gravity of the situation is palpable, despite the elusive specifics. Travis, through recent Instagram Story posts, has offered a glimpse into the somberness of the situation, as evident in his photos from a prayer room.
