A beanie is a head-hugging brimless cap with or without a visor that was once popular among school boys.

Description

Beanies are made by triangular sections of cloth joined by a button at the crown and seamed together around the sides. They can also be made from leather and silk.

Etymology

The term is said to derive from a type of headgear worn in some medieval universities; the yellow hats ("bejaunus," that is, "yellowbill" later "beanus," a term used for both the hats and the new students) evolved into the college beanies of later years. In some countries the term "beanie" may also be applied to a knit cap, also known as a tuque.

History

A larger variant of the skullcap, the beanie was a working hat associated with blue collar laborers, welders, mechanics, and other tradesmen who needed to keep their hair back but for whom a brim would be an unnecessary obstruction. Beanies do sometimes have a very small brim, less than an inch deep, around the brow front. The baseball cap evolved from this kind of beanie, with the addition of a brim to block the sun.

By the mid 1940s, beanies fell out of popularity as a hat in favor of cotton visored caps like the baseball cap although, in the 1950s and possibly beyond, they were worn by college freshmen and various fraternities as a form of mild hazing. Lehigh University required freshmen to wear beanies, or "dinks," and other colleges including Franklin & Marshall, Gettysburg and Rutgers, may have had similar practices. Benedictine College, in Atchison, KS, still carries this tradition for the first week of a freshman's classes. It is the only college in the country to maintain this tradition.

Propeller beanie

In the late 1940s, science fiction fanzine artist Ray Nelson (himself still in high school) adopted the use of the propeller beanie as emblematic shorthand for science fiction fandom, in self-mockery of the popular image of fans as childish and concerned with ephemera (i.e., science fiction); references to it are ironically now used to identify old-fashioned fans, as opposed to more modern fans of media SF. The propeller beanie increased in popular use through comics, and eventually made its way onto the character of Beany Boy of "Beany and Cecil." Today, computer savvy and other technically proficient people are sometimes pejoratively referred to as propellerheads thanks to the one-time popularity of the propeller beanie.

Styles

One popular style of the beanie during the early half of the twentieth century was a skullcap made of four or six felt panels sewn together to form the cap. The panels were often composed of two or more different colors to make them novel. This type of beanie was also very popular with college fraternities as they would often incorporate school colors into the beanie.

Another style of beanie was a formed and pressed wool hat with a flipped up brim that formed a band around the bottom of the cap. The band would often have a decorative repeating zig-zag or scalloped pattern cut around the edge. It was also quite common for schoolboys to adorn their beanies with buttons and pins.

References

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Name	Beanie Sigel
Background	solo_singer
Birth name	Dwight Grant
Alias
Born	March 06, 1974
Origin	South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Genre	Hip hop
Years active	1994–present
Associated acts	Scarface, Freeway, Raekwon, Young Gunz, The Roots, State Property, The Lox, 50 Cent, G-Unit
Label	Roc-A-Fella Records (1998–2009)G-Unit Records(2009–2010,2011–present)G-Unit Philly(2011–present) }}

Dwight Grant (born on March 6, 1974), also known as Beanie Sigel, is a American rapper from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,most recently he was in talks with 50 Cent to sign with G-Unit Records and is a former member/artist of Dame Dash Music Group and Roc-A-Fella Records where he had formed a close association with rappers Jay-Z, Freeway and other former and current artists on the Roc-A-Fella roster. His stage name comes from a street in South Philadelphia, the rapper's former stomping grounds where he worked alongside Senior Durham in the projects. He has sold more than two million albums worldwide. He decided to end his career in middle 2010 when he made his last song, "I Go Off" with 50 Cent who had signed Grant to his G-Unit Records label in 2009, in early 2011 Grant appeared in Travis Barker album Give the Drummer Some, saying that it was the end of his career. In May 31, 2011 Grant apologized to his former boss Jay-Z. But in an interview with DJ Green Lantern, he said that he had never "apologized" to Jay-Z, and that he was still making music.

Music career

''State Property'' (2002-2003)

In 2002, Sigel and much of the Roc roster starred in a Dame Dash-produced movie entitled ''State Property''. Its release coincided with the creation and promotion of State Property, a group of artists signed to Roc-A-Fella that hailed from Philadelphia and organized by Sigel and Freeway. Its members included Peedi Crakk, the Young Gunz Chris,Neef, Oschino and Omilio Sparks. Their first collaboration was for the movie's soundtrack, an eponymous release that featured the original "Roc the Mic" by Sigel and Freeway. They followed up with 2003's ''The Chain Gang Vol. 2'', featuring the single "Can't Stop, Won't Stop" by the Young Gunz; the record was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance By a Duo or Group.

The B. Coming (2005)

In 2005 Sigel finished his 3rd album, ''The B. Coming'', and shot multiple videos, directed by Joe Briscella, before he had to start he got arrested. During this time, Jay-Z ascended to the Presidency of Def Jam Records, causing former business partners Damon Dash and Kareem "Biggs" Burke to split off and form the Dame Dash Music Group. Sigel's ''B. Coming'' was released on DDMG and Def Jam rather than Roc-A-Fella, but contained production from a slew of Roc/Jay-Z-affiliated producers including Chad West, The Neptunes, Just Blaze, Boola and Buckwild. Artists from both sides of the split were present on the record, from State Property members to Cam'ron and Jay-Z; the record spawned Sigel a hit with "Feel it in the Air," sold 131,000 copies in its first week.

Advertising his friendship with the incarcerated Beanie, Dash publicly claimed the artist was leaving the roster with him; during the sentence, State Property was thrown into turmoil, eventually choosing to remain at Roc-A-Fella—apparently against Sigel's wishes. Upon his release, Beanie called the loyalty of his group into question and stated that he was signing with Dame and Biggs courtesy of a stronger casual relationship with the pair than with Jay-Z:

Soon after, he clarified his comments, saying he simply didn't want to be involved in the conflict and electing to re-open talks with Roc-A-Fella instead of moving to DDMG.

The Solution (2006-2007)

In 2006 Sigel resigned with Roc-A-Fella Records & started to recording for his fourth studio album ''The Solution''. On October 29, 2007 Sigel released the first single off ''The Solution'' entitled "All The Above" which featured R. Kelly it debuted on the U.S. R&B; charts at #83. On May 22, 2007 Sigel released ''The Solution'' it debuted on the Billboard charts at #37.

The Classic (2009-Present)

In 2009 after finally getting out of his contracts with Roc-A-Fella & Def Jam. Beanie Sigel released his first Independent album ''The Broad Street Bully''. In 2010 Sigel announced he was working on his fifth studio album entitled ''The Closure'' which was to be released from Universal Republic and G-Unit Records. But on May 31, 2011 Sigel cancelled the album & retired from the music industry. But just after two weeks he later returned and started working on the album again. He then also renamed the album as ''The Classic''.In 2011 Sigel signed with 50 Cent's subsidary label G-Unit Philly and renewed his contract with G-Unit Records from 2009. On July 13, 2011 Sigel released his first single from the album entitled "B-Boy Stance".

Other ventures

Acting career

Beanie Sigel first appeared in the documentary "Backstage" but his first main role was in the hood movie ''State Property'' which spawned a sequel "State Property 2". Sigel released a DVD shortly after his third solo release "The B. Coming" entitled "The B. Coming of Beanie Sigel"in the year of 2005. Sigel also auditioned for the lead role of the 2009 film "Notorious"

Beanie Sigel also appeared in the 2011 film ''Rhyme and Punishment'' a documentary about Hip-Hop artist who have served time in county jail or state/federal prison. The film features an interview with Beanie Sigel where he discusses his conviction and life in prison.

Controversy

Jadakiss

The new millennium also saw various Roc artists, including Sigel, engage in a conflict with artists from ''Ruff Ryders''. Beanie was a forerunner of the beef, publicly decrying Jadakiss, the rest of the L.O.X. and DMX. While Sigel and Jadakiss both denied any violent intent, they continued to send shots back and forth until Beanie put out a freestyle over Jada's hit "Put Ya Hands Up".

Personal life

Religion

Beanie Sigel practices the Islamic faith along with Freeway.

Friendship with Scarface

Conversely, Sigel cultivated a friendship with southern rapper Scarface. Having first appeared together on "This Can't Be Life" with Jay-Z from ''Dynasty'', the two would go on to collaborate on Sigel's first two records, Scarface's ''The Fix'', and later on Sigel's 2007 album ''The Solution.''

Legal issues

In 2004, Sigel was found guilty of federal weapons charges and sentenced to a year and a day in federal prison. In 2010, Sigel was charged with three counts of failing to file income tax returns between 2003-2005 on earnings of over $9.2 million.

Discography

;Studio albums

2000: ''The Truth''

2001: ''The Reason''

2005: ''The B. Coming''

2007: ''The Solution''

TBA: ''The Classic''

;Independent albums

2009: ''The Broad Street Bully''

;Collaboration albums

2002: ''State Property OST'' (with State Property)

2003: ''The Chain Gang Vol. 2'' (with State Property)

2010: ''The Roc Boys'' (with Freeway)

Fimography

;Films 2000 ''Brown Sugar (2002 film) ''Death of a Dynasty'' ''Fade to Black (2004 film) ''State Property 2'' ''Beef IV'' ''Rhyme and Punishment''

Year
	|	Backstage (2000 film)>Backstage''	As himself	Cameo/Documentary
rowspan="3">2002	Brown Sugar'' ||	As himself	Cameo
''State Property (film)	State Property''	Beans
''Paper Soldiers''	Stu
	2003	|	Charles "Sandman" Patterson	Support Role
	2004	Fade to Black'' ||	As himself	Cameo/Documentary
	2005	|	Beans	Main Role
	2007	|	As himself	Cameo/Documentary
	2011	|	As himself	Cameo/Documentary

References

External links

Beanie Sigel page at Roc-A-Fella Records

Official The Playpen Myspace

Official Beanie Sigel Myspace

MTV News

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name	Travis Barker
background	non_vocal_instrumentalist
birth name	Travis Landon Barker
alias	The Baron von Tito (when with the Aquabats)
birth date	November 14, 1975
origin	Fontana, California, United States
instrument	Drums, percussion, bass, synthesizers, guitar
genre	Pop punk, hip hop, rap metal, rap rock, alternative rock, post-hardcore
occupation	Drummer, musician, songwriter, producer
years active	1993–present
label	Interscope, LaSalle/Atlantic, Geffen, Hellcat, MCA, Golden Voice Records, Goliath Artists
associated acts	Blink-182, +44, Box Car Racer, Transplants, Paul Wall, TRV$DJAM, The Aquabats, Expensive Taste, Game, Royce da 5'9, Slash, RZA, Raekwon, Kanye West, Lil Twist, Lil Wayne, Lupe Fiasco, Lil Jon, Kid Cudi , Tinie Tempah, Yelawolf
website	TravisBarker.com
notable instruments	Orange County Drum and PercussionRemo DrumheadsZildjian }}

Travis Landon Barker (born November 14, 1975) is an American musician, producer and entrepreneur, most noted as the drummer for the American pop punk band Blink-182, as well as the alternative rock band +44, the rap rock band The Transplants, and the alternative rock band Box Car Racer. He was a frequent collaborator with the late DJ AM, and together they formed TRV$DJAM.

After the split of his first band, Feeble, Barker began playing for The Aquabats in 1996 as The Baron Von Tito. He recorded one album with them, ''The Fury of The Aquabats!'', in 1997. His career took off when he joined up with pop punk band Blink-182 in 1998. Barker has since established himself as a versatile drummer, producing and making guest appearances in music projects of numerous music genres including hip hop, alternative rock, pop and country. He has gained significant acceptance within the hip-hop community in particular and often collaborates with artists to compose rock-tinged remixes to their songs.

He founded clothing company Famous Stars and Straps in 1999 and LaSalle Records in 2004. Companies such as DC Shoes and Zildjian cymbals have co-designed products in his name.

Barker collaborated with artists (including Game, Tom Morello, Slaughterhouse, Raekwon, RZA, Slash, and other musicians) for his solo debut album, ''Give the Drummer Some'', which was released on March 15, 2011.

Early life

Travis Barker was born to Randy and Gloria Barker in Fontana, California. Barker grew up in a high-crime area, where his father worked as a mechanic and his mother babysat for local kids. When Barker was four, his mother gave him his first drum kit, which was the only one he would have until he was fifteen. Barker began taking drum lessons at age five with jazz drummer Michael Mai, who would expose young Barker to many different playing styles. At this time, he also began taking trumpet lessons. In junior high, Barker learned to play the piano and briefly tried singing, joining the madrigals men and women's choir. In addition, Barker had non-musical aspirations; he also was interested in becoming a professional surfer and skateboarder. However, Barker states that "I always migrated back to drums, though. That was the one thing that kind of felt like I was connected to and I could kind of understand. I could express myself better through my drums than I could anything else."

His mother, who had been diagnosed with cancer three months earlier, died the day before he started high school. She told him to keep playing music and to follow his dreams. Barker attended Fontana High School, where he played in the jazz ensemble and marching band. He gained a lot of experience performing at regional competitions and festivals. During his senior year, he passed up drum corps tryouts to tour with a rock band. Barker gained a lot of experience performing with a few early rock bands. After Barker graduated from high school in 1993 he became a member of The Aquabats. He was nicknamed "Baron Von Tito." Barker did go back to drum corps for his age out year in 1996, to audition with the Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Corps, but was ultimately cut and did not march.

Recording career

Blink-182 (1998–2005; 2009–present)

Blink-182 was formed in 1992 by Mark Hoppus and Tom DeLonge. After recruiting drummer Scott Raynor, the band recorded three early demos and two studio albums: ''Cheshire Cat'' (1994) and ''Dude Ranch'' (1997). Hoppus and DeLonge fired Raynor midway through a U.S. tour in 1998 after a drinking problem became far too prevalent. Hoppus and DeLonge asked drummer Barker of Blink-182's support band The Aquabats to fill in for Raynor for the remainder of the tour, and, after being impressed with Barker, asked him to join the band. Blink-182 released their breakthrough album ''Enema of the State'' in June 1999 to commercial success, fueled by successful singles "What's My Age Again", "All the Small Things", and "Adam's Song". After releasing live album ''The Mark, Tom, and Travis Show (The Enema Strikes Back!)'' in November 2000, the band entered the studio and recorded their fourth studio album ''Take Off Your Pants and Jacket'', released in June 2001. The album continued the band's commercial success and popularity.

After performing with Box Car Racer for much of 2002, DeLonge and Barker rejoined the band to record their eponymous fifth studio album, released in November 2003. The album continued the commercial success that previous albums had endured, as well as being critically acclaimed: ''Blink-182'' represented a more "mature" band than seen in the past, with the band infusing experimentalist elements into their usual pop punk sound, inspired by lifestyle changes (the band members all became fathers before the album was released) and side-projects (Box Car Racer and Transplants).

Tensions arose between the band members as DeLonge expressed his desire to cancel the tour and enter a half-year respite from touring in late 2004, and the band officially announced an "indefinite hiatus" in February 2005. DeLonge formed Angels & Airwaves while Hoppus and Barker continued playing music together in +44. In August 2008, the band's frequent producer Jerry Finn died of a cerebral hemorrhage, and Barker barely survived a plane crash, sustaining second and third degree burns on his lower body and torso. Both events would be catalysts for the band reuniting; in 2010, DeLonge reflected, "If that accident hadn't happened, we wouldn't be a band. Plain and simple. That was fate."

The band announced their reunion in February 2009 at the 51st Grammy Awards ceremony. A well-received reunion tour took place in mid-2009, with a European leg performed in summer 2010. Currently, the band is recording their sixth studio album, entitled Neighborhoods, which is planned to be released in September 2011.

Collaborations/Remixes (2002–present)

Barker has said he has always been interested in many genres of music outside rock, especially hip hop. In a 2002 interview with MTV he said, "I probably listen to more hip-hop and drum'n'bass than I do rock music.". Not being able to explore these interests within Blink-182, Barker participated in two hip hop related side projects during that the time: Transplants and Expensive Taste.

Box Car Racer is a side project begun by Tom DeLonge of Blink-182 in 2002. This project resulted in one self-titled album, which was released that year. DeLonge said he asked Barker to play drums so that he would not have to find and pay a session drummer to come in.

Transplants is a hip hop-induced punk band for which Barker partnered with Tim Armstrong of Rancid and Rob Aston (former roadie for Rancid). Transplants released two studio records as well as a remixed version of their second album, which was chopped and screwed by rapper and hip-hop artist, Paul Wall. The first album released by Transplants was their self-titled album in 2002. The second Transplants record, ''Haunted Cities'', was released by LaSalle Records in June 2005. After the Vans Warped Tour of 2005, the members decided to disband. This was confirmed by vocalist Rob Aston in January 2006 during an interview. In January 2010, Barker announced that the Transplants would reform for new material.

He was best friends with the late DJ AM, Adam Goldstein. Some of his first forays into other genres was on Bad Boy 4 Life by P. Diddy and Back In The Mudd by Bubba Sparxxx (who also toured with blink). Barker has produced or worked on albums with The Black Eyed Peas, Pink and Pharrell. He appears on Bun B's album, ''Trill'' (2005) with Skinhead Rob for the bonus track, "Late Night Creepin'". In 2006 he was a producer on T.I.'s fourth album, ''King''. Also in 2006 he played drums for several songs on Avril Lavigne's third album, "The Best Damn Thing". He also dueted with Rihanna on a remix of her hit "Umbrella", he also appeared in her video. Barker also had a remix with Eminem, on the song 3 A.M.

In late 2005 Barker started a new band, +44, with fellow Blink-182 member Mark Hoppus. +44 only released one studio album, ''When Your Heart Stops Beating''. They played several tour dates with Fall Out Boy, Taking Back Sunday, and Cobra Starship.

Barker made a very well received remix of Soulja Boy's "Crank That". In a similar fashion to the Soulja Boy remix, he has also remixed Flo Rida's single "Low" that was later included within the deluxe version of Flo Rida's debut album. Barker is a playable character in ''Guitar Hero: World Tour'' and his remix of "Low" is available as downloadable content. Barker is also featured on The Game's latest album, ''L.A.X.'', drumming on the song "Dope Boys".

He was the drummer for all of the performers at the MTV Video Music Awards of 2008, including Kid Cudi and LL Cool J.

In November 2009, Barker made a remix with hip-hop artist Drake's song "Forever", featuring Eminem, Lil Wayne and Kanye West.

On April 22, 2010, Barker performed "Stairway to Heaven" by Led Zeppelin on ''American Idol'' along with Mary J. Blige, Orianthi, Steve Vai and Randy Jackson.

On March 1, 2011, Ourstage, Guitar Center and Travis Barker team up to create the unsigned artist discovery program Guitar Center Presents Your Next Record With Travis Barker. The winner gets a 3-song ep produced by Travis Barker at Red Bull Studios in Los Angeles, Travis Barker appears on the winning artists single, $10,000 in new gear from Guitar Center and Worldwide distribution of the winners music through TuneCore.

Business ventures

Barker owns and contributes to several businesses in addition to his musical interests. He founded an accessory/apparel company called Famous Stars and Straps in 1999, which sells street/skate style clothing and gear. Barker has said the brand's trademark "F" for the logo was chosen for its resemblance to a car logo but mainly for the fact that it can stand on its own. Barker is also business partners with famous skateboarder Rob Dyrdek and together they are part of the team that own the clothing label named Rogue Status, and in 2009 another label called DTA.

He co-founded LaSalle Records, a record company to which his band, Transplants, are signed. He has dabbled in the restaurant industry, opening a Wahoo's Fish Taco restaurant in Norco, California.

Barker has developed a shoe for DC Shoe Company called the "Alias Remix" and is endorsed by Orange County Drum and Percussion and Zildjian. He also has his own line of drumming products, sponsored by Zildjian.

Personal life

Relationships

Barker has been married twice. He first married his long time girlfriend, Melissa Kennedy, on September 22, 2001. The couple divorced August 6, 2002, after eleven months of marriage.

Barker married actress and First Runner Up Miss USA 1995 Shanna Moakler on October 30, 2004. The couple had a Gothic-style ceremony inspired by the Tim Burton film, ''The Nightmare Before Christmas,'' which was held on the eve of Halloween. Barker and Moakler have two children together, Landon Asher (born October 9, 2003) and Alabama Luella (born December 24, 2005). Atiana Cecilia de la Hoya (born March 29, 1999) is Moakler's daughter with former boyfriend Oscar de la Hoya. The family appeared in a reality television series, ''Meet the Barkers'', which aired on MTV from 2005 to 2006.

On August 8, 2006, Barker filed for divorce from Moakler after nearly two years of marriage. The couple's divorce was made public as each used their MySpace pages to air their feelings on the matter. During their separation, Barker had a brief fling with Paris Hilton in September 2006.

Despite their pending divorce, reports surfaced in early 2007 that Barker and Moakler were "quietly trying to give it another go" as they were reportedly seen autographing a fan's book, with a heart around their names.

In March 2007, Moakler revealed to ''People'' magazine that she and Barker (still married) were back together, but denied that she was pregnant. This admission came after the couple were publicly affectionate at a surprise birthday Barker threw for his wife in Miami. People.com later reported that the couple had separated again. No reason was given for the split. Barker and Moakler were seen together at the 2007 Video Music Awards kissing and holding hands. However, as of February 11, 2008, the couple's divorce had been finalized.

Barker and Moakler were together during a DJ set Barker was playing with DJ AM in Las Vegas on January 7, 2009. The couple attempted to rekindle their relationship in early 2009 but announced that they were no longer together on April 1, 2009, amid reports that police had been called to their home after a fight; no charges were filed against either party.

Plane crash

On September 19, 2008, Barker was injured when the Learjet 60, which he boarded, crashed outside Columbia, South Carolina. The jet was headed for Van Nuys, California. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the plane was departing the airport when air traffic controllers saw sparks emanating from the plane. It went off the runway, smashed through a fence, crossed a nearby road, slammed into an embankment and caught fire. Barker had performed the night before at an event with Jane's Addiction singer Perry Farrell, Gavin DeGraw and DJ AM. Barker and DJ AM were transported to the Joseph M. Still Burn Center in Augusta, Georgia, where they were both listed in critical condition. Four others were killed in the crash, three males and one female. With autopsies being performed to identify the bodies, two of the deceased were crew members, and two were passengers, including Chris Baker, Barker's personal assistant who often appeared in ''Meet The Barkers'', and Charles Still, Barker's security guard. On September 21, Dr. Fred Mullins, medical director of the Burn Center reported that Barker sustained second and third degree burns on his lower body and torso and was expected to fully recover within a year. Barker stopped his vegetarian diet and began eating meat to increase his protein intake and possibly speed up healing of his burns.

Barker survived the incident, enabling him to return to the recording studio in November 2008 with long time friend and Keys to the Cadillac drummer Mike Barbalaci. On his first television interview since the crash, he said to MTV, "I'm already playing my drums again, and I'm already back in the studio". Elaborating by stating that the return to the studio "was like riding a bike. It was really exciting to know I still have my chops. It still felt good... I still can make it around the kit. Everything felt right, so I'm thankful to be able to play."

Barker sued the plane's owners, Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co., and an airplane maintenance company on November 21, 2008. He sought more than $25,000 in damages "for pain and suffering, disfigurement, loss of earnings, and medical and legal expenses", claiming that the companies had "improperly operated and maintained the Learjet". The lawsuit claims the Learjet's pilots were "improperly trained and should have tried to take off rather than continue down the runway." The mother of Barker's bodyguard, Charles Monroe Still Jr., who was killed in the crash, joined the lawsuit. She sued the companies for "damages including grief and sorrow, funeral expenses and loss of earnings." The court case was settled in December 2009, with lawyer William L. Robinson, who represented some of the companies, saying the terms of the settlement are confidential.

On December 1, 2008, ''TV Guide'' reported that Barker would make his first appearance with DJ AM (Adam Goldstein) since the two survived the plane crash. The duo performed at New Year's Nation's Los Angeles New Year's Eve Party at The Wiltern. Their performance was streamed live on the Internet via New Year's Nation's official site, and broadcast at other New Year's Nation parties across the U.S. Of the gig, Barker told press, "I'm ready to get back onstage with AM and continue to rock the house. I'm very excited to bring in the New Year in my hometown of L.A." DJ AM died on August 28, 2009, of an accidental drug overdose in his New York City apartment.

Equipment

Zildjian (Cymbals) A Series 21" Sweet Ride, 18" A Custom Crash, 14" Master Sound Hi-Hats, 21" K Crash Ride, 18" Oriental China Trash, 10" A Custom Splash,

Orange County Drums and Percussion or OCDP (Drums) 22" x 20" kick drum, 12" x 9" mounted tom, 16" x 14" floor tom, 14" x 7" snare drum, 10" x 6" side snare,

Remo Emperor x (snare) Remo Smooth White Emperor (Batter toms) Remo Smooth White Ambassador(toms reso) Remo Hazy Ambassador (snare side) Smooth White Remo Powerstroke 3 (bass batter) Smooth white Remo powerstroke 3 (Bass reso) Travis Barker Signature Drumsticks. Roland electronic drums/triggers.

Barker is currently sponsored by Orange County Drum and Percussion and Zildjian.

Discography

Album appearances

; Solo albums

Year	Album details	Peak chart positions
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		* Released: March 15, 2011	Interscope Records>Interscope (B0015394)	* Format: Compact Disc

; With [[Blink-182

''Enema of the State'' (1999)

''The Mark, Tom, and Travis Show (The Enema Strikes Back!)'' (2000)

''Take Off Your Pants and Jacket'' (2001)

''Blink-182'' (2003)

''Greatest Hits'' (2005)

''Neighborhoods'' (2011)

; With Transplants

''Transplants'' (2002)

''Haunted Cities'' (2005)

; With +44

''When Your Heart Stops Beating'' (2006)

; With TRV$DJAM

''Fix Your Face'' (mixtape) (2008)

''Fix Your Face, Vol 2: Coachella'' (mixtape) (2009)

; With The Aquabats

''The Fury of the Aquabats!'' (1997)

; With Box Car Racer

''Box Car Racer'' (2002)

; With Expensive Taste

''DJ Skee Presents: Expensive Taste'' (2007)

Solo singles

! Year	! Song	! style="width:3em;font-size:75%"	! Album
	"Can a Drummer Get Some?" (featuring Lil Wayne, Rick Ross (rapper)	Rick Ross, Swizz Beatz & Game)	—
	119
"Saturday Night" (featuring Transplants (band)	Transplants & Slash)	—
	—

Guest appearances

"In Search Of..." (by N.E.R.D) (2001) – drums on the track "Provider"

"Elephunk" (by The Black Eyed Peas) (2003) – drums on the track "Rock My Shit"

"Try This" (by Pink) (2003) – drums on the track "Unwind"

"Trill" (by Bun B) (2005) – drums on "Late Night Creepin"

"King" (by T.I.) (2006) – co-production on "You Know Who"

"Wolves" (by Idiot Pilot) (2007) – drums on "Elephant"

"I Don't Have to Try" / "Alone" / "Runaway" / "I Can Do Better" (by Avril Lavigne) (2007) – drums

"Get Money, Stay True" (by Paul Wall with Expensive Taste) (2007) – drums and production on "Slidin' on That Oil"

"Hardcore 4 Life" (by Danny Diablo (2007) – Drums On "Livin' By The Gun" & "Jersey White Trash"

"The Way It Is" (by Blestenation) (2007) – drums

"It's Whateva" (by the Federation) (2007) – drums on "Black Rosez"

"Dope Boys" (by Game) (2008) – drums, production and vocals contribution

"Goodbye" (by The Centerfolds) (2008) – drums

"OG'z" (by Wale) (2008) – drums

"The G Files" (by Warren G) (2009) – drums on "Let's Get High"

"Stronger with Each Tear" (by Mary J. Blige) (2009) – drums on "Stairway to Heaven"

"Drop the World/Forever" (by Drake, Lil Wayne & Eminem) (2010) – drums and percussion on Live Performance

"Rebirth" (by Lil Wayne) (2010) – production on "One Way Trip"

"Rockstar 101" (by Rihanna with Slash) (2010) – drums on music video

"Outta Control" (by Mams Taylor featuring Jacoby Shaddix) (2010) – Drums and Production

"Electric Gigolo" (by Mickey Avalon) (2010) – Drums on track "Fast Life"

"Heart of a Champion" (by Paul Wall) (2010) – Drums and production on tracks "Take Notes", "Im'ma Get It", "Live It", "Not My Friend" and "Heart Of A Hustler"

"31 Minutes to Takeoff" (by Mike Posner) (2010) – Drums on track "Gone In September"

"Passion, Pain & Pleasure" (by Trey Songz) (2010) – Drums on track "Blind"

"Piece Of Mind" (by Eddie Rap Life) (2010) – Drums and production on tracks "Rock N Roll Memorabilia", "Invisible Ingredients", "Oh Lord" and "Waitin' For The Moment"

"I Am Not a Human Being" (by Lil Wayne) (2010) – Drums and percussion on track "I Am Not A Human Being"

"You Need This Music" (by Nottz) (2010) – Drums and percussion on track "Intro"

"Bad Season" (by Tech N9ne featuring Krizz Kaliko, Nesto & Tonesha Sanders) (2010) – Producer on track "Hard Liquor"

"Femme Fatale" (by Britney Spears) (2011) - Drums on track "Don't Keep Me Waiting"

"Simply Unstoppable (YES remix)" (by Tinie Tempah) (2011) - Drums on remix of the song from the album Disc-Overy used on Lucozade Sport advertising featuring Travis, Tinie Tempah and boxer Katie Taylor.

"Boarding Pass Mixtape" (by Lax Boyz) (2011) - Drums and production on track "Eye Of The Tiger"

"Haute Living" (by Swizz Beatz featuring Lil Wayne & Lenny Kravitz) (2011) - Drums on track "Rock 'N' Roll"

"Success Is Certain" (by Royce da 5'9") (2011) - Drums on track "Legendary"

"When Fish Ride Bicycles" (by The Cool Kids) (2011) - Drums on track "Sour Apples"

"808's" (by Traxamillion) (2011) - Drums on single

"ESPN MLB Theme" (2011) - Drums on Remix to track

"Check Out My Swag" (by Young Dro) (2011) - Drums and percussion on track

Film and television

Travis has appeared in numerous films and television shows, most notably his own reality show, ''Meet the Barkers'', with his ex-wife Shanna Moakler, which debuted in 2005. However, Barker can be found in a brief scene with Blink-182 in the teen movie, ''American Pie''. In 2003, he appeared in an episode of MTV's ''Punk'd'', a ''Candid Camera''-esque television show, in which he took part in a set-up bareknuckle boxing match; he also appeared and spoke alongside Linkin Park-vocalist Chester Bennington on MTV's ''Icon'' show honoring heavy metal band Metallica in May of that year.

In 2006 Barker starred in a Boost Mobile commercial, which was detailed in an episode of ''Meet the Barkers''. He's also played a few guest starring roles such as a rapper on the popular crime drama, ''CSI: Crime Scene Investigation''. In 2001, he appeared with Mark Hoppus and Tom DeLonge in the skit "Leave it to Blink-182", a parody of "Leave It to Beaver", on the late night TV show MADtv.

In a slight departure from his usual genres, he made an appearance on the 41st annual CMA Awards in 2006, performing a medley of songs by country icon Buck Owens with a group of artists including Dwight Yoakam, ZZ Top guitarist Billy Gibbons, and former Byrds bass player Chris Hillman.

; Filmography

Video games

Travis appears as a secret, playable character in ''Tony Hawk's Project 8''.

Travis appears as a playable character in ''Guitar Hero: World Tour''.

Videos

In addition to his own work with Blink-182, Box Car Racer, Transplants, and +44, Barker has made numerous guest appearances. In 2001, Barker appeared, playing drums, in P. Diddy's video, "Bad Boy for Life". In 2003 he played the drums in Bubba Sparxxx's video for "Back in the Mud".

He was featured in the opening sequence of the Dem Franchise Boys music video, "Ridin Rims," in 2006. Travis appeared in Xzibit's music video "Hey Now (Mean Muggin)", T.I.'s video "What You Know", Ice Cube's "Go to Church", New Found Glory's "My Friends Over You", Three 6 Mafia's "Side 2 Side (Remix)" and "Doe Boy Fresh" videos. He was also featured on the Outkast music video "Morris Brown" and can be seen playing drums in The Game's AOL Session.

; Videography

!Year	!Song	!Band	!Notes
1998	"Super Rad"	The Aquabats
	"All the Small Things"	Blink-182
"What's My Age Again?"	Blink-182
"Ziplock"
		Blink-182
"Adam's Song"	Blink-182
		Blink-182
"Stay Together for the Kids"	Blink-182
"The Rock Show"	Blink-182
"Bad Boy 4 Life"
	N.E.R.D.
	"I Feel So"	Box Car Racer
"There Is"	Box Car Racer
"My Friends Over You"	New Found Glory	Appears with the Transplants
	"Feeling This"	Blink-182
"Back in the Mud"	Bubba Sparxxx
"Diamonds and Guns"
"D.J. D.J."
"Violence"	Blink-182	Enhanced CD Version
"Feeling This"	Blink-182	Enhanced CD Version
"Obvious"	Blink-182	Enhanced CD Version
"The Fallen Interlude"	Blink-182	Enhanced CD Version
"Stockholm Syndrome"	Blink-182	Enhanced CD Version
	Blink-182	Enhanced CD Version
"What's Your Number"	Cypress Hill
	The Black Eyed Peas
		Blink-182
	Blink-182
	Blink-182
"Hey Now (Mean Muggin')"	Xzibit featuring Keri Hilson
	"What I Can't Describe"
"Not Now"	Blink-182
"Gangsters & Thugs"
	Blink-182
	"What You Know"	T.I.
"When Your Heart Stops Beating"
"Chapter 13"
"God's Gonna Cut You Down"	Johnny Cash
"Ridin' Rims"	Dem Franchize Boyz
"Side 2 Side"	Three 6 Mafia
	Outkast
"It's OK (One Blood)"		AOL Sessions
		AOL Sessions
"Too Much"		AOL Sessions
		AOL Sessions
"Baby Come On"		AOL Sessions
"When Your Heart Stops Beating"		AOL Sessions
"Cliff Diving"		AOL Sessions
"Lycanthrope"		AOL Sessions
	"Doe Boy Fresh"	Three Six Mafia featuring Chamillionaire
	Rihanna
"Can U Werk With Dat"	QUIK & AMG (The Fixxers)
"I'm Throwed"	Paul Wall
"Crank That (Soulja Boy)"	Soulja Boy Tell 'Em
"155"
	"Dope Boys"
	Flo Rida featuring T-Pain
"Fix Your Face"	TRV$ & DJAM
	"Day 'n' Nite"	Kid Cudi
"Rockstar 101"
	"Jump Down"	Himself featuring The Cool Kids
"Carry It"	Himself featuring Tom Morello, RZA and Raekwon
	"Can a Drummer Get Some?"
"Saturday Night"
"Misfits"	Himself featuring Steve Aoki
"Rock 'N' Roll"	Swizz Beatz featuring Lil wayne, Travis Barker & Lenny Kravitz
"Let's Go"	Himself featuring Yelawolf, Twista, Busta Rhymes & Lil Jon
"Up All Night"	Blink-182

Notes

A. "Let's Go" was not released as a single; it charted due to digital downloads. B. "Let's Go" peaked outside of the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart, therefore it is listed on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.

References

External links

Travis Barker's Official Website Official Website

Cymbal configuration at Zildjian.com

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name	Bun B
background	solo_singer
birth name	Bernard Freeman
alias	Big Boy B, Bunny Bee
birth date	March 19, 1973
death	July 30, 2011
origin	Port Arthur, Texas|
genre	Hip Hop, Southern Rap, Trill
occupation	Rapper, Songwriter, Producer, CEO
years active	1987–present
label	Rap-a-Lot
website	bunb.com/bun_b
associated acts	UGK, Slim Thug, Freddie Gibbs, Jay-Z, The Color Changin' Click, Rick Ross, Drake, E-40, Z-Ro, Ludacris, Lil Wayne }}

Bernard Freeman (born March 19, 1973) better known by his stage name Bun B, is an American rapper and was one half of the southern hip hop duo UGK (UnderGround Kingz). He is also a guest lecturer at Rice University located in Houston, Texas. He recently released his third official solo album Trill OG on August 3, 2010, which received a 5 Mic "Classic" rating in The Source Magazine - the first album in over five years to receive the honor. Bun B is married with two stepchildren.

Solo career

When Bun B's UGK partner, the late Chad "Pimp C" Butler entered a jail sentence on an aggravated gun assault charge in 2003, Bun B made guest appearances on numerous albums by other Southern rappers and released a 2005 mixtape titled ''Legends''. Singles featuring a Bun B guest appearance included "They Don't Know" by Paul Wall, "Gimme That" by Webbie and "I'm A G" by Yung Joc. Bun B also appeared in a documentary titled ''Screwed In Houston'' produced by VBS/Vice Magazine that details the history of the Houston rap scene.

''Trill''

In October 2005, Bun B's debut solo album ''Trill'' was released. Singles included "Draped Up", "Git It", and "Get Throwed". The album peaked at the sixth spot on the American Billboard 200 chart and number one on the Top R&B;/Hip Hop Albums chart.

''II Trill''

After Pimp C died in 2007, Bun B returned to a solo career. In 2008, he released his second album, ''II Trill'' The first single was "That's Gangsta" featuring Jamaican American artist Sean Kingston. It debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200, selling 98,000 copies. Other singles were "Damn I'm Cold" featuring Lil Wayne and "You're Everything" featuring Rick Ross, David Banner, and 8Ball & MJG, the latter of which was dedicated to the late Pimp C.

''Trill OG''

Bun B's third album is ''Trill OG''. In an interview with MTV Live, Bun B stated that 2Pac is set to feature on the album, claiming "It's a brand new verse." The album was released under Universal Music Group after leaving Warner Music Group's Asylum Records. The album was released on August 3, 2010.

Other Ventures

Acting

Bun B recently acted in the Straight-to-DVD movie "Ghetto Stories: The Movie". It is unknown at this time though if he is still pursuing an acting career.

Teaching

At the start of the Spring 2011 semester, Bun B joined the faculty of Rice University as a Distinguished Lecturer. He teaches a course in the School of the Humanities on Hip-Hop and Religion.

Personal life

Family

Bun B is married to Angela Walls with two stepchildren. One of his stepsons is American rapper Young B, who is currently a member of the rap group ''Youngest N Charge.'' Youngest N Charge is currently Bun B's opening act.

Discography

2005: ''Trill''

2008: ''II Trill''

2010: ''Trill OG''

2012: ''Keep It Trill IVEver''

Filmography

Films

''Ghetto Stories:the movie'' (2010)

References

External links

Rap-A-Lot Records

Discography at discogs.com

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Name	Chris Wells
Width	300px
Currentteam	Arizona Cardinals
Currentnumber	26
Currentposition	Running Back
Draftyear	2009
Draftround	1
Draftpick	31
Birth date	August 07, 1988
Birth place	Akron, Ohio
Debutyear	2009
Debutteam	Arizona Cardinals
College	Ohio State
Heightft	6
Heightin	2
Weight	235
Draftyear	2009
Draftround	1
Draftpick	31
Pastteams	Arizona Cardinals (–present)
Status	Active
Highlights	2006 ''Parade'' All-American 2006 U.S. Army All-American Bowl MVP 2007 All-Big Ten first team 2007 Rivals.com Second team All-American
Statweek	17
Statseason	2010
Statlabel1	Rushing Yards
Statvalue1	1,190
Statlabel2	Rushing Average
Statvalue2	4.1
Statlabel3	Rushing TDs
Statvalue3	9
Nfl	WEL350689 }}

Chris "Beanie" Wells (born August 7, 1988 in Akron, Ohio) is an American football running back for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League. He was selected in the first round (31st overall pick) of the 2009 NFL Draft out of The Ohio State University.

High school career

Wells was a highly touted player out of high school, where he played at Akron Garfield High School. His high school running back coach Ben Dunn said that Beanie was one of the most explosive play-makers he had seen in his 28 years at the school. He was often considered the best recruit out of Ohio. Wells played at Akron Garfield High from 2002 to 2005, graduating early in December. He was listed as the top running back and All-American by Parade in 2006.

! Year	! Attempts	! Yards	! Average	! TD
Freshman	43	573	13.6	7
Sophomore	90	900	10.0	15
Junior	212	1,939	9.1	20
Senior	223	2,134	9.6	27

College recruiting

Wells was offered to play at schools such as Michigan and USC, but Wells always knew he was going to play at Ohio State, saying "I think I came out of my mom’s womb wanting to go to Ohio State."

College career

Wells' arrival at Ohio State had been one of the most anticipated running back recruits to come to Ohio State. Beanie lived up to the hype on his first play of his first practice where he bowled over a tackler on a nine-yard rush.

Beanie's number during his career at Ohio State was 28.

Freshman year

During Wells' freshman year, he shared carries with Antonio Pittman but still had a solid freshman year, and was a big part of the 2006 Buckeyes. The highlight of his freshman year came in the Ohio State-Michigan game where he broke a 52 yard run for a TD that put the Buckeyes up for the rest of the game.

Wells' Freshman Stats

! Stat	! Number	! Yards	! Average	! TD
Rushing	104	576	5.5	7
Receiving	2	16	8.0	0

Sophomore year

With Antonio Pittman going into the NFL Draft, Wells became the starting running back and started every game in his sophomore year for Ohio State. He was followed by Junior Maurice Wells in the depth chart. Wells rushed for 222 yards in the annual rivalry game against Michigan, more than any other Ohio State running back against Michigan.

His stats for this season are as follows

! Stat	! Number	! Yards	! Average	! TD
Rushing	274	1609	5.9	15
Receiving	5	21	4.2	0

Junior year

Wells rushed 13 carries for 111 yards and a touchdown in his first game against the Youngstown State Penguins on August 30, 2008. He also suffered a foot injury. After missing three games, he returned to the starting lineup September 27, 2008 against Minnesota, where he rushed for 105 yards on 14 carries. He then followed that performance up with a 22 carry, 168 yard effort against Wisconsin, which included a 33-yard touchdown on the game's first possession and a 54-yard run to start the second half. In the November 15 game against Illinois, Wells leaped over an Illini defender, images of which were re-broadcast widely. He entered the NFL Draft, and was drafted 31st overall by the Arizona Cardinals.

! Stat	! Number	! Yards	! Average	! TD
Rushing	207	1197	5.8	8
Receiving	7	26	3.7	0

Awards and honors

2006 ''Parade'' All-American 2006 U.S. Army All-American Bowl MVP 2007 All-Big Ten first team 2007 Rivals.com Second team All-American 2008 team MVP

31st overall pick by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2009 NFL draft.

Professional career

2009 NFL Draft

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Arizona Cardinals

Wells was drafted 31st overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2009 NFL Draft. He competed for the starting running back job with Tim Hightower.

On August 1, 2009, Wells was signed to a 5 year contract. Later that same day, he was carted off from practice with an ankle injury.

On August 28, 2009, Wells made his professional debut with the Arizona Cardinals in a preseason game against the Green Bay Packers. He ended the night with 7 carries for a total of 46 yards and 2 touchdowns, including a 20-yard score in the second quarter.

On October 25, 2009, in the second quarter against the New York Giants, Wells ran 13 yards for his first NFL touchdown. In that game vs New York, Wells ran for 67 yards on 14 attempts.

On December 20, 2009, Wells ran for his first career 100-yard game against the Detroit Lions. In that game, he had 17 carries for 110 yards and a touchdown.

On January 16, 2010, Wells scored his first postseason touchdown, a 4-yard rush against the New Orleans Saints. He ended the season with 793 yards rushing second best among rookies second to Knowshon Moreno. He also caught 12 passes for an 11.9 average.

Personal

He was born August 7, 1988 in Akron, Ohio and is one of eleven children. His parents are James and Paulette Wells.

;Nickname The nickname Beanie was given to him by his family at a young age and he is quoted as saying, "I got the nickname because when I was young, my big brother said I was skinny like a bean pole."

References

External links

Arizona Cardinals bio

Ohio State Buckeyes bio

ESPN stats profile

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