# Flying Drum Solos Travis Barker of Blink 182 Defies Gravity During Reunion Tour By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2009-07-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drum-solos-travis-barker-blink-182-reunion-tour References: [notcot](http://www.notcot.com/archives/2009/07/blink_182_reuni.php) NOTCOT has released these exclusive photos of Travis Barker of Blink 182 doing a drum solo - while flying. Blink may have been around for years, but it is obvious that they are having no trouble finding new ways to excite and engage fans. The pictures above show Travis kicking off the Blink 182 reunion tour with a bang as he flew around the audience on a stunning flying contraption, giving fans a glimpse of his skills at every possible angle. Check out Travis’ mad skills in the video! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Live Arts](https://www.trendhunter.com/livearts) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Flying Drum Solos:** Drummers incorporating aerial performances into live shows for a thrilling and unforgettable experience. - **Interactive Concert Experiences:** Musicians utilizing innovative technologies and performances to engage and excite audiences in new ways. - **Experiential Marketing in Music:** Brands leveraging immersive and memorable music experiences to connect with consumers and create lasting impressions. ### Who This Affects Most - **Entertainment:** Opportunity for entertainment companies to create unique live experiences that push the boundaries of traditional concerts. - **Music:** Space for musicians to explore innovative and attention-grabbing performances that captivate fans and generate buzz. - **Event Management:** Chance for event planners to incorporate cutting-edge technologies and creative concepts to enhance concert experiences and attract attendees. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Musician-Backed Electric Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fender-1.md) - [Movement-Tracking Air Drums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-drums.md) - [Music-Focused NFT Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travis-barker.md) - [Futuristic Flatpack Drum Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-drum-kit.md) - [Retail Wellness Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barker-wellness.md) - [Inflatable-Orb Stage Set Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whomadewho.md) - [Demure Drummer-Approved Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blancpain-grande-double-sonnerie.md) - [Icon-Backed Blimp Tours](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cube-1.md) - [High-Energy Retail-Focused Experiential Tours](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experiential-tour.md)