The Blink-182 was formed near San Diego, California around 1992 with
guitarist/vocalist Tom Delonge, bassist/vocalist Mark Hoppus and
drummer Scott Raynor. Originally known as simply Blink, the band 
debuted in 1993 with a self-released EP, Fly Swatter. After releasing
the album Buddha in 1994, the trio signed to Grilled Cheese/Cargo and 
released Cheshire Cat the following year(1995). The threat of a lawsuit
 from a similarly named Irish band forced them to change their name
 to Blink-182. Cheshire Cat expanded the group's audience and won the attention
 of major labels. Blink 182 ended up signing with MCA, who released 
the band's third album, Dude Ranch, in 1997. Right before their fourth album 
  Enema of the State(Released in 1999) was to be recorded 
 Scott left the band. Their new drummer Travis Barker filled the 
 spot. There have been many rumors about why Scott left the band but 
 the reason is that he left the band so he could go back to college.