Scott Raynor (born May 23, 1978) was a founding member for Blink-182, until he was replaced by Travis Barker after the Dude Ranch album. He was an avid Metallica fan in his youth. He became a drummer when he joined his first band with some friends because they called all the "good instruments" before Scott could choose. is the 143rd day of the year (144th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar). ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Punk Pop or (Pop Punk) is a musical style which emerged at the on-set of punk rock in 1975 with Americas answer to the Englands Sex Pistols, The Ramones. ... Alternative rock (also called alternative music or simply alternative; known primarily in the UK as indie) is a genre of rock music that emerged in the 1980s and became widely popular in the 1990s. ... Post-punk was a popular musical movement beginning at the end of the 1970s, following on the heels of the initial punk rock explosion of the mid 1970s. ... “Instrumentalist” redirects here. ... A musical instrument is a device constructed or modified with the purpose of making music. ... Bass drum made from wood, rope, and cowskin A drum is a musical instrument in the percussion group that can be large, technically classified as a membranophone. ... The title given to this article is incorrect due to technical limitations. ... is the 143rd day of the year (144th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar). ... The title given to this article is incorrect due to technical limitations. ... Travis Landon Barker (born November 14, 1975) is an American drummer, who achieved most of his fame by drumming for the band, blink-182. ... Dude Ranch is the second studio album by Blink-182, released on June 17, 1997 by Cargo Music/MCA. The album contains the songs Dammit and Josie, which helped the group gain mainstream popularity. ... Metallica is a Grammy Award-winning American heavy metal/thrash metal band formed in 1981[1] and has become one of the most commercially successful musical acts of recent decades. ...

When asked about his expulsion from Blink-182 in an interview^[1], Scott said the following:

I think the greatest misconception was that I was fired for drinking. I received a phone call from Mark, Tom, and Rick (manager), one afternoon after a recent tour. They gave me an ultimatum to quit drinking and go into rehab. I didn't think I needed to go to rehab so I asked for the weekend to think about it, they agreed. I went out and got drunk. After that weekend I realized that I had a drinking habit that I needed to break, I told them I would go to rehab and they said they didn't trust me. So I asked if there was anything I could do to stay in the band and they said no. So I was never given a reason. Another misconception is that I am somehow upset or bitter about this. When they said they wouldn't trust me to quit drinking I realized that I was not in the company of friends. And I wouldn't have wanted to be in a band whom [sic] are not my friends.

– Scott Raynor, CRogalski.com

After that there were some reports that Scott Raynor was shot dead in 2003, following a dispute with his new band Grimbly. This turned out to be a hoax. He said on his message board that he is alive, but a homeless urchin from San Diego was apparently killed in incidents linked to the rumor. Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Alternative sources claim Scott Raynor's departure from Blink-182 had nothing to do with his drinking habits. A fan web page^[2] claims Scott left the band in pursuit of his college degree. None of the band members have recently spoken about Raynor, hence rumors and hearsay constantly floating about.

Some suggested the lyrics of the song "Man Overboard" off the live album The Mark, Tom, and Travis Show (The Enema Strikes Back!) were directed at Raynor, but Mark Hoppus denied this rumor when he guest presented Loveline. The Mark, Tom, and Travis Show (The Enema Strikes Back!) is Blink-182s only live album released worldwide. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Adam Carolla and Dr. Drew, in a guest appearance on Dawsons Creek Loveline is a syndicated radio call-in program in the United States, Canada and Mexico, offering medical and relationship advice to listeners, often with the assistance of guests, including actors and members of popular bands. ...

What's also interesting to note is that the new album from Angels and Airwaves, the new alternative rock band created by Tom Delonge was released on May 23, 2006, sharing the occasion with Raynor's own birthday. Some critics claim this release date is a message for Raynor, although it is more likely to just be a coincidence, considering Tom's reluctance to be associated with Raynor since his departure. Λngels & Λirwaves (AVA) is an alternative rock band that was formed by former blink-182 and Box Car Racer guitarist/vocalist Tom DeLonge after he left blink-182. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... is the 143rd day of the year (144th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

On August 14, 2006, b182.com released an exclusive interview, in which Mark Hoppus answered 20 questions, for which fans had been seeking an answer, since the hiatus of Blink-182. When asked about his thoughts on Scott Raynor, Mark said he would prefer not to answer, and that Raynor had discussed the matter of his own will in interviews. ^{[citation needed]} is the 226th day of the year (227th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

Around the time of the blink-182 breakup, a rumor was floating around claiming that Travis Barker would not have enough time for blink-182, and would be too busy with side-projects. More to the rumor was that either Mark Hoppus or Tom DeLonge had said in quote, "We will be back. But this time with an old friend." Many fans thought that Mark and Tom would re-hire Scott Raynor back to his old position at drums, and that Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge, and Scott Raynor would once again be friends. This rumor was proved to be false.

Discography

Blink-182

• Flyswatter (1993)
• Buddha (1994)
• Cheshire Cat (1994)
• Dude Ranch (1997)
• Music for Dummies (2003)

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References

External links

• Another interview with Scott Raynor
• Scott Raynor's Biography by aliens-exist.net