For a drummer, the worst nightmare that might haunt them is probably losing the ability to use their hands. Imagine the terror of being trapped in a world where your hands no longer respond to your commands, unable to play the drum beats you’ve spent your life perfecting. A broken finger could be the thing to start this worst scenario, and in a photo he recently shared on his social media account, Travis Barker’s finger wasn’t looking good at all.
In a series of tweets, Barker announced to his fans that he had suffered an injury during rehearsals for their eagerly-awaited reunion shows. In his initial tweet, he wrote, ‘F *ck,’ leaving fans curious and confused. A few hours later, he shared the details of his injury, revealing that he had smashed his finger so hard that it was dislocated and the ligaments were torn. This news has sent waves of worry and concern through the Blink-182 fan community, with many fans wondering if this would impact the tour.
As many of you may know, Blink-182’s reunion tour was one of the most highly-anticipated events in the music world after being on a hiatus for years. Fans were thrilled to hear that their favorite band was coming back together to hit the stage once again. However, the excitement might be short-lived after the drummer revealed a health setback just one month before the tour was set to kick off.
Travis Barker shared on his Twitter account:
“I was playing the drums at rehearsals yesterday, and I smashed my finger so hard I dislocated it and tore the ligaments.”
With their iconic pop-punk sound, and an energetic stage presence, the band had become a staple in the music world, and their hiatus only made fans crave their return even more. When the big news finally came, fans were blown away with happiness. However, with Travis Barker’s injury, the future of the tour is now uncertain. We can just await any updates on the tour, hoping Barker will recover soon.
I was playing the drums at rehearsals yesterday and I smashed my finger so hard I dislocated it and tore the ligaments 🤬
— Travis Barker (@travisbarker) February 8, 2023
