Mark Hoppus, bassist of Blink-182 has announced that he’ll be releasing a memoir, Fahrenheit-182, set to arrive on April 8, via Harper Collins Publishing.
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The synopsis reads: “This is a story of what happens when an angst-ridden kid who grew up in the desert experiences his parents’ bitter divorce, moves around the country, switches identities from dork to goth to skate punk, and eventually meets his best friend who just so happens to be his musical soulmate.
“Bassist, songwriter, and vocalist for renowned pop-punk trailblazers Blink-182, Mark Hoppus, tells his story in Fahrenheit-182. A memoir that paints a vivid picture of what it was like to grow up in the 1980s as a latchkey kid hooked on punk rock, skateboards, and MTV; Mark Hoppus shares how he came of age and forms one of the biggest bands of his generation. Threaded through with the very human story of a constant battle with anxiety and Mark’s public battle and triumph over cancer, Fahrenheit-182 is a delight for fans and also a funny, smart, and relatable memoir for anyone who has wanted to quit but kept going.”
The book was co-written by author Dan Ozzi, who is the author of Sellout: The Major Label Feeding Frenzy that Swept Punk, Emo and Hardcore.
Earlier this summer, Blink-182 wrapped up a summer stadium and arena tour through North America. Following the massive success of their colossal global outing and headlining festival performances at When We Were Young Festival, Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge, and Travis Barker hit some of the biggest venues nationwide in recent months.
The 30-city trek included stadium performances at Petco Park in the band’s hometown of San Diego, SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, Citi Field in New York, Fenway Park in Boston, and Rogers Centre in Toronto, along with 25 arena performances.
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