Tom DeLonge is the guitarist, and one of the two lead vocalists, for the American pop punk band blink-182. as well as the guitarist and lead vocalist for the alternative band Angels & Airwaves. He was also the guitarist and lead singer for the post-hardcore band Box Car Racer. Raised in Poway, California, DeLonge developed an interest in punk rock during his teens. After being expelled from Poway High School for drinking at a basketball game, he attended Rancho Bernardo High School where he met both Mark Hoppus & Scott raynor, who as a trio went on to form blink.
Delonge has also pursued non-musical endeavors; he created a social networking website called Modlife, as well as two clothing companies. In 2001, he started Atticus Clothing and Macbeth Footwear with Mark Hoppus. DeLonge sold his shares in Atticus Clothing, and is currently the sole owner of Macbeth Footwear.
Finally he has also released two signature guitars that are meant to be 'perfect' for playing the pop-punk genre. They are extremely simple and leave out many things that regular guitarists would hate to not have. However, the simplicity just reflects the musical ethics of pop-punk. I own one of his signature guitars and I love it.
"I knew exactly how hard I had to work in school. As long as I got that C, I wouldn't try one minute extra to get a B. I just cared about skateboarding and music."
As an extremely well know pop-punk pioneer Tom DeLonge has managed to capture and help to create the aspects which make up the attitudes of the genre; both musically and generally. He is now admired by people worldwide and is seen as an idol & role model to many, including myself. (We even have the same birthday)
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