Travis Barker

Barker in 2011, photo by Prphotos

Birth Name: Travis Landon Barker

Place of Birth: Fontana, San Bernardino, California, United States

Date of Birth: November 14, 1975

Ethnicity: English, Irish, Italian

Travis Barker is an American musician and producer. He is the drummer of the pop punk band Blink-182. Blink-182’s members also include/have included Tom DeLonge, Mark Hoppus, and Matt Skiba.

Travis is the son of Gloria Marie (McCarty) and Randall L. Barker. He has two children with his former wife, model, actress, and reality television personality Shanna Moakler.

Travis’ paternal grandfather is Randall Leonard Barker (the son of Cecil G. Barker and Annie/Anna J. Craighead). Randall was born in Pennsylvania. Cecil was born in Pennsylvania, to English parents.

Travis’ maternal grandfather likely is Solomon McCarty. Solomon was born in Oklahoma. The surname McCarty is Irish.

Travis’ maternal grandmother likely is Maria Caminiti. Maria was born in Illinois. The surname Caminiti is Italian, usually from Sicily.

Sources: Travis’ paternal grandfather, Randall Leonard Barker, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Travis’ paternal grandfather, Randall Leonard Barker – https://www.familysearch.org

Death record of Travis’ mother – https://familysearch.org

Likely Travis’ maternal grandparents, Solomon McCarty and Maria Caminiti, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org