Blink-182 postpones tour as Travis Barker offers with ‘urgent family matter’
Although no particulars have been disclosed relating to the drummer’s household state of affairs, the 47-year-old is at present anticipating his first youngster with spouse Kourtney Kardashian.
The news of the postponed dates broke simply hours earlier than their gig at Glasgow’s Ovo Hydro.
Following their Glasgow present, they have been on account of carry out at Belfast’s SSE Arena on Monday (September 4) after which Dublin’s 3Arena on Tuesday (September 5).
An announcement shared to Blink-182’s social media accounts reads: “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.”
It has but to be confirmed whether or not they may play in Belgium subsequent Friday (September 8).
While Blink 182 followers have been disenchanted on the news, many shared messages of help to the expectant dad.
One penned on X, previously often known as Twitter: “Get everyone healthy and happy and we will see you soon!”
“My thoughts are with Travis Barker and his family,” one other wrote. A 3rd added: “Damn it but hope Travis and that are fine.”
While one other fumed: “Already had to spend an extra £200 for this weekend for a hotel and train due to the strikes, now this. Good weekend.”
Kourtney Kardashian, who shares three kids with ex Scott Disick, publicly announced her pregnancy at a Blink-182 concert in epic vogue earlier this 12 months.
Barker pictured with spouse Kourtney Kardashian in 2022
/ AFP by way of Getty ImagesThe 44-year-old actuality star, who married Barker in May final 12 months, posted an Instagram video displaying her holding up an indication at his band’s LA gig saying: “Travis I’m pregnant.”
In the clip, bassist Mark Hoppus can also be heard saying: “Let’s hear it for Travis, someone’s having a baby”, earlier than Barker is then seen getting off the stage, and kissing Kardashian.
The second is in reference to Blink-182’s music video All The Small Things, by which the musicians mocked numerous boy bands and performed in entrance of a crowd with somebody carrying an indication saying: “Travis I’m pregnant.”
Barker has been married twice beforehand, first briefly to Melissa Kennedy after which to actress and former Miss USA titleholder Shanna Moakler, with whom he shares two kids.