Scott Raynor

Scott Raynor

Scott Raynor (born May 23, 1978) was a founding member for Blink-182, until he was replaced by Travis Barker after the Dude Ranch album. He was an avid Metallica fan in his youth. He became a drummer when he joined his first band with some friends because they called all the "good instruments" before Scott could choose.

When asked about his expulsion from Blink-182 in an interview[1], Scott said the following:

I think the greatest misconception was that I was fired for drinking. I received a phone call from Mark, Tom, and Rick (manager), one afternoon after a recent tour. They gave me an ultimatum to quit drinking and go into rehab. I didn't think I needed to go to rehab so I asked for the weekend to think about it, they agreed. I went out and got drunk. After that weekend I realized that I had a drinking habit that I needed to break, I told them I would go to rehab and they said they didn't trust me. So I asked if there was anything I could do to stay in the band and they said no. So I was never given a reason. Another misconception is that I am somehow upset or bitter about this. When they said they wouldn't trust me to quit drinking I realized that I was not in the company of friends. And I wouldn't have wanted to be in a band whom [sic] are not my friends.

— Scott Raynor, CRogalski.com

After that there were some reports that Scott Raynor was shot dead in 2003, following a dispute with his new band Grimbly. This turned out to be a hoax. He said on his message board that he is alive, but a homeless urchin from San Diego was apparently killed in incidents linked to the rumor.

Alternative sources claim Scott Raynor's departure from Blink-182 had nothing to do with his drinking habits. A fan web page[2] claims Scott left the band in pursuit of his college degree. None of the band members have recently spoken about Raynor, hence rumors and hearsay constantly floating about.

Some suggested the lyrics of the song "Man Overboard" off the live album The Mark, Tom, and Travis Show (The Enema Strikes Back!) were directed at Raynor, but Mark Hoppus denied this rumor when he guest presented Loveline.

What's also interesting to note is that the new album from Angels and Airwaves, the new alternative rock band created by Tom Delonge was released on May 23, 2006, sharing the occasion with Raynor's own birthday. Some critics claim this release date is a message for Raynor, although it is more likely to just be a coincidence, considering Tom's reluctance to be associated with Raynor since his departure.

On August 14, 2006, b182.com released an exclusive interview, in which Mark Hoppus answered 20 questions, for which fans had been seeking an answer, since the hiatus of Blink-182. When asked about his thoughts on Scott Raynor, Mark said he would prefer not to answer, and that Raynor had discussed the matter of his own will in interviews. [3]

Discography

Blink-182

• Blink-182 – Flyswatter (1993)
• Blink-182 – Buddha (1994)
• Blink-182 – Cheshire Cat (1994)
• Blink-182 – Dude Ranch (1997)

External links

• Another interview with Scott Raynor
• Scott Raynor's Biography by aliens-exist.net