Tom DeLonge on Blink-182 Exit: "This Makes Me Really Sad"
Two days ago, a note circulated on the Internet saying that Tom DeLonge, Blink-182 guitarist and cofounder, had left the group. It gave every pop-punk kid cause to freak out—we're pretty sure actual vigils were held in Southern California. DeLonge quickly attempted to clear things up on Facebook, saying he never quit the band, that they'd just always been "dysfunctional." Rolling Stone called up Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker, who were pretty open about the ordeal, saying Tom was "ungrateful" and "disingenuous."
On Tuesday night, DeLonge had more to say, this time in a lengthy Facebook post. "Where to begin? The truth is always a good place. Let’s go there. I love Blink and am incredibly grateful for having it in my life. It has given me everything. EVERYTHING. I started this band, it was in my garage where I dreamed up the mischief."
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