Mark Hoppus invites you to join him as he shares his very human story about growing up in the 80s only to form one of the biggest bands of his generation in his memoir, FAHRENHEIT-182.
As the bassist, songwriter, vocalist, and founder for renowned pop-punk trailblazers, blink-182, Mark delves into his mental health throughout the band’s rise as well as his public battle and triumph over cancer. Get ready to see a new side of Mark and join him in a vulnerable, funny, and exciting conversation. If you’ve ever wanted to quit but kept going, this book is for you.
Mark will be in London for an exclusive event on Bank Holiday Monday, 5th May at the Savoy Theatre. Tickets to this event include access to a moderated conversation between Mark and a special guest as well as a copy of FAHRENHEIT-182 (£25 value provided by Sphere)
ABOUT THE BOOK:
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.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
As a founding member of blink-182, +44, and Simple Creatures, Mark Hoppus has survived three decades of the ever-changing alternative music scene. From small punk clubs to skyrocketing fame in the TRL era, Mark, alongside blink-182, catapulted pop-punk into the mainstream and has sold over 50 million albums and gained billions of streams worldwide. Hoppus also honed in his hosting skills with his Fuse TV show, Hoppus on Music, and in 2020, launched a weekly radio show with Apple Music. In 2023, blink-182’s latest album, One More Time..., debuted at #1 on the US Billboard album chart and further cemented their enduring cultural relevance. The band have just ended their biggest tour to date selling out arenas, stadiums, and headlining festivals all over the world.