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Mark Hoppus of Blink-182 announces a memoir titled ‘Fahrenheit-182’
Mark Hoppus, the bassist, songwriter, and vocalist of the pop-punk pioneers Blink-182, will publish his memoir “Fahrenheit-182” through HarperCollins’ Dey Street Books on April 8, 2025. Dan Ozzi, who previously co-authored a memoir by Laura Jane Grace of Against Me!, also did a chapter in his book “Sellout” where he profiled Blink-182. Mark gave a spoof advertisement to announce the book.
This book has everything. A young man born in the California desert joins a punk rock band and goes on to conquer the world. It’s got skateboarding. It’s got punk rock clubs. It’s got ’90s music. But that’s not all. Pre-order now and we’ll throw in, at no extra cost to you, anxiety, depression, band breakups… loss of self, suicidal thoughts and ideation. And, of course, everyone’s favorite: cancer! This shit gets dark.
“Fahrenheit-182” 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. A memoir that paints a vivid picture of what it was like to come of age 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.
As one of the original members of Blink-182, +44, and Simple Creatures, Hoppus has persevered through three decades of diverse musical experiences. Mark launched pop-punk into the mainstream and has sold over 50 million albums and received billions of streams since rising from tiny clubs to enormous stardom during the “TRL” era. Hoppus also refined his hosting abilities with his “Hoppus on Music” Fuse TV program, and in 2020 he started a weekly radio program with Apple Music. With their most recent album, “One More Time…”, Blink-182 reaffirmed their continued cultural significance by debuting at the top of the US Billboard album list. The group recently concluded its most extensive tour to date, selling out stadiums, arenas, and headlining festivals all over the world. Mark, his spouse Skye, and their son reside in Los Angeles.