Blink-182 rocker explains complex PTSD after surviving a plane crash: ‘I almost died’

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11 Aug 2026 • 1:08 AM MYT
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Blink-182 rocker explains complex PTSD after surviving a plane crash: ‘I almost died’

  • The new documentary Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear chronicles the life, career, and resilience of the Blink-182 drummer.
  • The film highlights Barker's musical journey from age 4 through his work with bands like The Aquabats, Blink-182, and various hip-hop collaborators.
  • A central focus of the film is the 2008 plane crash that killed four people and left Barker with severe burns over 70 percent of his body.
  • Barker insisted on concluding the documentary by boarding an airplane to confront and overcome his post-traumatic stress disorder.
  • The documentary explores Barker's recovery, sobriety, and family life alongside his wife Kourtney Kardashian and his children.

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