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3 unusual facts about Blink


Blink-182 / No Doubt Summer Tour 2004

Blink-182 / No Doubt Summer Tour 2004 was a concert tour co-headlined by American rock bands Blink-182 and No Doubt.

Blink-182 discography

The band recorded three demos, including the commercially available Buddha, before signing to San Diego-based independent label Cargo Music in 1994.

Dáithí O'Cléirigh

Other Irish artists he has composed and performed with include such luminaries as Eamonn Dowd and The Racketeers, Bird, The Funky Souls, Loose Booty, Greg Pearle, Blink, and The Keltic Posse.


Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre

In the last few years it has hosted major international acts including the likes of blink-182, Rihanna, Jay-Z, 50 Cent, The Killers, Hey Ocean, Katy Perry and Paramore, as well as comedians as Frankie Boyle, Ricky Tomlinson and Peter Kay.

Abigail Mavity

She was nominated for a Young Artist Award in 2003 for her role as Kathy Martin on the series Haunted with Matthew Fox, and Mark Hoppus from the group Blink-182.

Blink comparator

The Projection Blink Comparator (PROBLICOM), invented by amateur astronomer Ben Mayer, was a low-cost version of the professional tool.

Blink dog

Blink Dogs appear as an early encounter in the D&D based web-comic Table Titans (written by Scott Kurtz).

In the German roguelike game Ancient Domains of Mystery (ADOM), blink dogs are monsters that can be killed, eaten for a valuable ability to control player teleportation, or used as companions.

Blink element

While Bert Bos of the World Wide Web Consortium has produced a Document Type Definition that includes syntax for the blink element (defining it as a phrase element on a par with elements for emphasis and citations), the comments in the DTD explain that it is intended as a joke.

Colonel Blink

Colonel Blink (tagline: "The Short-Gighted Gink") was a fictional character in a comic strip in the UK comic The Beezer, first appearing in November 1958.

Don't Blink

"Don't Blink" is a # 1 Billboard country, top 40 hot 100 single written by Casey Beathard and Chris Wallin, recorded by American country music artist Kenny Chesney.

DRUM! Magazine

It was the first magazine to feature artists such as Tré Cool (Green Day), Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Travis Barker (Blink-182) and others on its covers.

Honey, I'm Homely!

Prior to recording Honey, I'm Homely!, DHC toured with bands such as Blink-182 and The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, and a host of Epitaph punk bands.

Hurley International

A major part of the company's success has been the endorsement of pop-punk bands such as Blink-182 and All Time Low.

In the Blink of an Eye

In ictu oculi, a Latin expression meaning in the blink of an eye

Last Nights Vice

Last Nights Vice's influences include all sorts of bands such as Tower of Power, Blink-182, The Temptations and Pantera.

Live from Uranus

The EP features a note from the band, which reads: "This stuff was recorded in Rochester, New York during our "Race Around Uranus" tour with blink-182 and Frenzal Rhomb. Anyway, everyone in LTJ is in love with Japan and can't wait until we can visit and play for you. Our shows are about silliness and free stuff. Tons and tons of thank yous go out to everyone who supports us and got our record! Hugs & Kisses, LTJ"

Mark Middleton

Despite the success of their singles "Take Me There" with singer Mýa and rappers Mase and Blinky Blink, "Girlfriend/Boyfriend" with Janet Jackson, and rappers Ja Rule and Eve, and "Think About You", the album couldn't live up to the success of their 1994 debut and 1996 second album Another Level.

Music for the Divine

Music for the Divine was mixed by Ryan Hewitt, who has also worked with Red Hot Chili Peppers, John Frusciante, Blink-182, Alkaline Trio and many others.

Newsboys Strike of 1899

The events of the 1899 strike later inspired a 1992 Disney film Newsies, including a character named Kid Blink (who wears an eye patch).

Night sky

Aircraft are also visible at night, distinguishable at a distance from other objects because their lights blink.

Ray Clay

For example, he guest starred in a 1993 episode of the sitcom Married... with Children and had roles in the films Blink and He Got Game.

Rock Show

"The Rock Show", a song by Blink-182 from their 2001 album Take Off Your Pants and Jacket

Santa Susana High School

KROQ outfitted the event with beach decor, snacks, Stryker as DJ, and a 2-hour long set by Blink-182.

Soma San Diego

At this downtown location some well-known San Diego bands such as Rocket from the Crypt, blink-182, Unwritten Law, Stone Temple Pilots, and Buck-O-Nine built a strong local following before moving on to tour nationally in the mid 1990s.

Sonya Dyakova

Blink, Cut + Repeat: joined show with Victoria Bean, Asli Kal, Sam Messenger, Sam Winston and Ian Wright.

The Outlets at Bergen Town Center

Due to highly restrictive blue laws in effect in Bergen County and more restrictive limitations in place in Paramus, The Outlets at Bergen Town Center is completely closed on Sundays, except for Bobby's Burger Palace, CVS Pharmacy, Cups Frozen Yogurt, FrozenPeaks, Miller's Ale House, Pei Wei, Potbelly Sandwich Shop, Qdoba, Ulta Spa, Blink Fitness, Massage Envy, Miller's Ale House, Bahama Breeze, Olive Garden, Red Robin, and Whole Foods Market.

Thomas Nelstrop

In 2007, Nelstrop was chosen to play Ben Wainwright in the critically acclaimed Doctor Who episode Blink, alongside Carey Mulligan and Lucy Gaskell.

Three-date rule

The Blink-182 song "Wendy Clear" talks about the three date rule being stale (by the 90's).

Worcester Palladium

Artists that have performed at the theater include: Blink-182, Evanescence, Fall Out Boy, Four Year Strong, My Chemical Romance, Jimmy Eat World, Chelsea Grin, Wiz Khalifa, Rob Zombie, Kanye West, Ensiferum, Nightwish, Sonata Arctica, Straight Line Stitch, and more.

Yelawolf

In August 2012, Yelawolf announced the long-awaited joint EP with Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker, titled Psycho White.


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