This person has been devoted to the band Blink-182 since childhood after hearing their song "All The Small Things" at age six. They have since spent over £1000 on Blink-182 merchandise and collecting items. Their favorite pieces are two flags from Leeds Festival that they had to rush through a crowd to obtain. The first time seeing Blink-182 live in 2014 was a surreal experience. Though the band upsets this person by not touring the UK often and announcing a hiatus, they would thank the members for inspiring them if they could meet them. Blink-182 inspired this person to start playing bass and start a band.

1. How long have you devoted your life to Blink 182?
Erm, since I was a kid really, and I first heard them when ‘All The
Small Things’ was on the music channel, I saw Tom Delonge and said
that I wanted to marry him, I was six. I didn’t start collecting until my
early teens, I started off basic you know with just the cds and shirts,
but it all kind of went skew wiff after that.
Have you ever met them?
Unfortunately no but it is my dream to meet them; I will stop at
nothing until I have done so.
Roughly, how much would you say you have spent on the band?
I would say well over a thousand pounds, they are worth every
penny and I don’t regret a thing. I always joke to my parents and say
that at least I am spending the money on Blink and not drugs.
What is your favourite piece of merch and why?
I would say one of my two UK Blink flags that I got from Leeds
Festival because I had to run through thousands of people in order to
get them and it was a great achievement, they also sold out in ten
minutes so that makes it better. I also caught Tom Delonge’s pick at a
show and I treasure that on a special part on my shelf.
When was the first time you saw the boys live?
August 6th Wednesday 2014 at London Brixton Academy. It was a
special one off show before Leeds Festival and I travelled six and a
half hours just to be there. We queued from 5AM in the morning
also.
How did you feel when you first saw them?

2. A feeling that I have never quite felt before in my life. It was a very
surreal feeling to have in my opinion, the world’s most talented
drummer smashing it on his drums before my very eyes and to
witness the infamous toilet humour between Mark Hoppus and Tom
Delonge in real life was quite amazing. The feeling of the lights
shining in my eyes and nearly blinding me was more than worth it
and I was smothered by people’s sweaty bodies but I did not mind at
all, I felt at home.
Have the band ever done anything to upset you?
Yes very much so, they hardly tour the UK so it is difficult to see them
live in action and the low balance in my bank account makes me feel
sick every time I check it. I was also very upset when the band
announced that they were going into an indefinite hiatus, I still have
nightmares about that day.
If you could meet Blink 182 right now, what would you say?
I would firstly thank them for giving kids who felt like outcasts a
reason to shout every single swear words there is out loud and not
be afraid to do so, I would also thank them for giving me a beautiful
reason to spend all of my money, I would thank each member for
inspiring me to be a better person and I would congratulate them on
inspiring so many people because without them, half of the bands
would exist.
How have the band inspired you on the music front?
Mark Hoppus once said in an interview that ‘I play bass because it is
the easiest thing to play’ and that made me pick up my first bass and
start a band.
Do you have any other favourite bands?

3. Yes I do, Fall Out Boy, Avenged Sevenfold, Joy Division, Neck Deep,
Greenday, Bring Me The Horizon, Pierce the Veil, All Time Low, My
Chemical Romance (cry), A Day To Remember, The Story So Far, New
Found Glory, The Wonder Years, The 1975 and Of Mice And Men, but
Blink will always have the number one spot.
How do your family and friends feel about your obsession?
My mam is very unsupportive as she doesn’t feel I am spending my
time or money accordingly and not to mention that she can’t stand
the band, my dad just laughs at me and asks where I’m travelling to
next week and my sister is forced to pay her way to join me. I have
no friends but that doesn’t matter to me because I have music and
music doesn’t have end in like friends does.