Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker’s injury: Here’s what happened

Travis Barker, the Blink-182 drummer, shocked fans when he shared a photo on social media displaying a severe hand injury, presumably sustained during a recent performance.

On Sunday (October 15), the 47-year-old musician posted a mirror photo on Instagram Stories when he was preparing for the band's concert at AO Arena in Manchester, England. He surprised followers with a gruesome image of his bloodied and scraped left hand, which was followed by a picture of blood on his pants. Barker has not provided details about the injury, leaving fans to speculate about the cause.
In response to the image, a fan mentioned witnessing the injury during the performance of the band. The person said on X (formerly Twitter), "Wow! Looked bad last night all the blood on the drums! God help him tonight trying to play!"

Another fan shared the photos with a supportive message, "Sending healing energy #TravisBarker 😩🤕🩹❤️‍🩹🖤."

"One more show @travisbarker heal up…," a different fan commented, hoping for Barker to rest after Blink-182's second Manchester performance on October 16.

The band has a brief break before two more shows in Las Vegas, followed by a tour pause until February. This hiatus should provide ample time for Barker's hand to fully heal before he resumes drumming next year.

In the midst of this, Barker's wife, Kourtney Kardashian, is expecting their first child, with her due date likely approaching.

FAQs

What caused Travis Barker's hand injury?
The exact cause of Travis Barker's hand injury remains undisclosed as he didn't share any specific details about how it happened.

How long will Travis Barker's break be to recover from his hand injury?
Travis Barker and Blink-182 have a brief break before two more shows in Las Vegas. After that, they will pause the tour until February, which should provide sufficient time for Barker to recover his hands.