boxelder Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 A smart, funny, and refreshing memoir from Mark Hoppus, the vocalist, bassist, and founding member of pop-punk band blink-182. This is a story of what happens when an angst-ridden kid who grew up in the desert experiences his parents’ bitter divorce, moves around the country, switches identities from dork to goth to skate punk, and eventually meets his best friend who just so happens to be his musical soulmate. Bassist, songwriter, and vocalist for renowned pop-punk trailblazers blink-182, Mark Hoppus, tells his story in Fahrenheit-182. A memoir that paints a vivid picture of what it was like to grow up in the 1980s as a latchkey kid hooked on punk rock, skateboards, and MTV; Mark Hoppus shares how he came of age and forms one of the biggest bands of his generation. 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. 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxelder Posted September 15 Author Share Posted September 15 immensely excited for this. dan ozzi wrote that great book sellout a few years back about the 90s punk explosion. i was surprised to see a ghostwriter considering how voracious of a reader mark is, but i suppose it will only make his story better. it's 400 pages according to the listings which is pleeeeenty of room to get into his story. i love the cover art and how it harkens back to the untitled colors but also the sex pistols sort-of imagery. and i think the title is truly hilarious -- it couldn't be better. so excited! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott. Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 Can’t wait for this. Any idea when it’s out? edit - fuck me it’s in the title 🤣 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elite Takes - this is jan Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 1 hour ago, Scott. said: Can’t wait for this. Any idea when it’s out? edit - fuck me it’s in the title 🤣 Throwing a here, but probably next Spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allsystemsgo Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 I'll get a copy. Never did finish Travis's book, I dunno something about it rubbed me the wrong way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elite Takes - this is jan Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 1 hour ago, allsystemsgo said: I'll get a copy. Never did finish Travis's book, I dunno something about it rubbed me the wrong way. Travis craves attention like a high school girl these days. Think It rubs anyone the wrong way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedo Posted September 16 Share Posted September 16 4 hours ago, allsystemsgo said: I'll get a copy. Never did finish Travis's book, I dunno something about it rubbed me the wrong way. It was just sanctimonious and trashy. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M!ke Posted September 16 Share Posted September 16 Will definitely be reading this on day 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghent Posted September 16 Share Posted September 16 I actually enjoyed Travis’ book quite a bit, but he went out of his way to galvanize the image he wants people to have of him (understandable, but I just happen to find that image cringe in a lot of ways). His personal general audience is different than the average blink fan. I think this has a chance to be a much deeper and relatable story and should have a lot of stories and random tidbits we haven’t heard. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paparazzi Magnet Posted September 16 Share Posted September 16 I wasn’t interested in Trav’s book. If Tom wrote a book I’d probably be into it but skim a lot of the To The Stars crap. This actually seems like it would be interesting from start to finish, so I’ll definitely be going out of my way to read this. Mark’s just full on blink-182 and a super relatable guy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedo Posted September 16 Share Posted September 16 I still hate his stupid looking haircut. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghent Posted September 16 Share Posted September 16 3 minutes ago, Speedo said: I still hate his stupid looking haircut. It’s been accepted, at best, but never embraced 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thongrider Posted September 16 Share Posted September 16 Haircut is fine. Suit and tie, however. 😡 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elite Takes - this is jan Posted September 16 Share Posted September 16 The haircut was just super cool around the +44 days, he just decided to never stop. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thibaut182 Posted September 16 Share Posted September 16 Are we finally going to get the real story on Scott's departure ? Hoping for some rare pictures too! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elite Takes - this is jan Posted September 16 Share Posted September 16 8 hours ago, Ghent said: I think this has a chance to be a much deeper and relatable story and should have a lot of stories and random tidbits we haven’t heard. I feel like we’ve said this about Mark so many times and it just rarely happens anymore lol. Happy to be surprised now, but not holding breath it’s not largely surface level. Hearing about the old days will be fun regardless. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedo Posted September 16 Share Posted September 16 Mark is the most PR friendly of the three, I doubt there’s gonna be much inside controversy to any of it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Champ182 Posted September 16 Share Posted September 16 Hell yeah! Dan Ozzi is great as well, I think this will be fascinating. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knapppers Posted September 16 Share Posted September 16 Pumped for this but it not being out till April sucks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kay Posted September 16 Share Posted September 16 15 hours ago, Speedo said: It was just sanctimonious and trashy. Basically hard agree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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