Wow. It’s the best word that I could come up with when I was watching the Grammy Awards last week and witnessed some old friends reuniting. Ladies and gentleman, if you have not yet heard, the stars have aligned and BLINK 182 are giving it another go.
I now know what it felt like when my parents were excited that THE EAGLES were getting back together. I now understand the hysteria behind THE POLICE reunion. (Note: In no way am I comparing the talents of the Eagles and the Police to blink 182, let’s not get silly.) At certain points in each of their careers, it was thought that they were done. Finished. Never to be heard from again. Sure, some reunions are for money. Some are for fame. At this point, I don’t even care. I am just excited for another chance.
It was (and I cannot believe this) ten years ago that I was introduced to Mark, Tom, and Travis. I, like every other 15 year old, was going through the phase where I was trying to identify with other people. I had no cares in the world, I just wanted to have fun. I was trying to figure out who I was, and at the time I related best with thousands of other kids in the middle of a mosh pit in the heat of the Ohio summer.
I am not the same person I was ten years ago. I have grown up. I have new friends, a new zip code, and new responsibilities. The good part is: so have they. Mark, Tom, and Travis are different people than they were ten years ago. They are married and have families. They have grown up.
So what should we expect from all of this? After all, the guys parted on not such good terms. Will it last? Will egos get in the way? Can they recapture the chemistry that they once had? I am going to be realistic – I’m not expecting a repeat of their early days. I am not expecting perfection. I want to reminisce. I want to channel my inner-teenager again. I just want to have fun. When it comes down to it, they are just three friends doing what they love. And after all, isn’t that what is all about?
A little nostalgia for your ears…
blink 182 – I Miss You
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blink 182 – Reckless Abandon
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