Blink-182 is a group.
Blink-182 ( often stylized as blink-182 ; pronounced `` blink one eighty two '' ) is an American rock band formed in Poway , California in 1992 . In its early years , Blink-182 toured heavily behind the band 's debut , Cheshire Cat ( 1995 ) . The eponymously titled Blink-182 followed in 2003 and marked a stylistic shift for the group . Blink-182 is considered a key group in the development of pop punk ; the band 's combination of pop melodies with fast-paced punk rock featured a more radio-friendly accessibility than prior bands . Blink-182 is the fifth studio album by American rock band Blink-182 .