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Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus Announces Tour for New Memoir, ‘Fahrenheit-182′

Blink-182 co-founder, bassist, and vocalist Mark Hoppus will release his Fahrenheit-182 memoir on April 8.

Mark Hoppus of Blink-182 performs onstage during Lollapalooza at Grant Park on August 4, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.

Mark Hoppus of Blink-182 performs onstage during Lollapalooza at Grant Park on August 4, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.

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Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus is hitting the road this April, though this time he’ll be promoting his new book instead of a new record.

The bassist and vocalist of the enduring Californian pop-punk band announced in late 2024 that he would be releasing his forthcoming memoir, Fahrenheit-182, on April 8. Co-authored with Los Angeles-based journalist and author Dan Ozzi, the book takes an in-depth look at Hoppus’ storied life, detailing his childhood in the ‘80s, a formative obsession with punk rock, skateboards and MTV, and how it all led towards his co-founding Blink-182 in August 1992.


“Threaded through with the very human story of a constant battle with anxiety and Mark’s public battle and triumph over cancer, Fahrenheit-182 is a delight for fans and also a funny, smart, and relatable memoir for anyone who has wanted to quit but kept going,” a description reads.

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“This book has everything,” Hoppus himself said in a promotional clip for the book. “A young man, born in the California desert, joins a punk rock band and goes on to conquer the world! It’s got skateboarding! It’s got punk rock clubs! It’s got ’90s music! But that’s not all! Pre-order now and we’ll throw in with no extra cost to you: Anxiety! Depression! Band breakups! Loss of self! Suicidal thoughts and ideation! And of course everyone’s favorite: cancer! This shit gets dark.”

Now, Hoppus will be taking the book to the people, announcing a seven-date tour which will see him in conversation with a moderator as he discusses its writing and contents, and pairs it all with his trademark humor. The tour launches in New York City on April 9, and visits Somerville, MA; Washington D.C.; Philadelphia and Chicago, before wrapping up with two dates in California as he visits El Cajon and Los Angeles.

Tickets for Hoppus’ tour are on sale as of Feb. 21, with the musician urging audiences to buy up to ensure they “don’t miss out on all the small things.”

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Hoppus’ tour comes following a busy couple of years for Blink-182 which saw them touring the world in support of their ninth studio album, One More Time…. The record was their third to peak atop the Billboard 200, and their first to feature co-founding guitarist and vocalist Tom DeLonge since his 2022 return, having split with the group for a second time seven years earlier.

This week also saw Hoppus announce the impending auction of a rare Banksy artwork that he acquired in 2011. The painting will go under the hammer at Sotheby’s in London on March 4, and is expected to sell for up to $6.3 million.

Mark Hoppus 2025 Book Tour Dates

April 9 – Brooklyn Paramount, New York, NY

April 10 – Somerville Theatre, Somerville, MA

April 12 – The 9:30 Club, Washington D.C.

April 13 – The Fillmore, Philadelphia, PA

April 16 – Park West, Chicago, IL

April 18 – The Magnolia, El Cajon, CA

April 20 – The Wiltern, Los Angeles, CA

This article was originally published by Billboard U.S.

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Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam performs live on stage at Moody Center on September 18, 2023 in Austin, Texas.

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