- Has been playing the drums since he was 4 yrs old.
- He and DJ AM survived a horrific plane crash in which the pilot, co-pilot, and his personal assistant were killed. DJ AM would die of an accidental drug overdose at the age of 36 the following year.
- Talking about his wife's pregnancy, Barker told People magazine in May 2005: "Hopefully it will be Christmas Eve. I'm hoping for a girl." His baby girl was later born on Christmas Eve.
- Played with The Aquabats and occasionally filled in for Blink-182's drummer, Scott Raynor. After Raynor's exit in 1998, he was quickly asked to come aboard the Blink-182 ship.
- Has 2 children: son, Landon Barker (b. October 9, 2003) & daughter, Alabama Barker (b. December 24, 2005) with ex-wife, Shanna Moakler.
- Created the clothing label Famous Stars and Straps, known for it's F logo.
- Writes left-handed, but plays drums right-handed.
- Is also a member of the band, The Transplants.
- Made a name for himself playing drums for the wacky ska band, The Aquabats, before leaving for the greener pasture that is Blink-182.
- In October 2021, Barker has been announced his engagement to actress Kourtney Kardashian.
- Teaches drum lessons.
- In February 2005, Blink-182 announced plans for an "indefinite hiatus".
- His whole scalp is tattooed.
- Shanna & Travis reconciled on January 7, 2009, but they split for good on April 1, 2009.
- Collects Cadillacs and old bikes.
- Blink-182 ceased performing together in 2005, but they are now back together. They plan to tour and put out a new album this year. (February 2009)
- Was interviewed on the Kevin & Bean show on KROQ 106.7 in Los Angeles on the morning of January 22, 2018. He revealed he
- A trash collector before becoming a drummer.
- Influenced by Animal of The Muppet Show (1976) to play drums.
- Graduated from Fontana High School in 1993
- Developed a shoe with DC Shoe Company called the Alias Remix
- Opened a new Wahoo's Fish Tacos store in Norco, Calif.
- Owns the record label La Salle Records
- Shanna Moakler gave him a $70,000 Cadillac for his 30th birthday.
- Is one of the Zildjian Cymbal Company's premier artists. He currently has his own signature drum stick, cymbal bag, and stick bag made by them.
- Married Shanna Moakler in Santa Barbara during a Gothic ceremony inspired by their favorite film, Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993). Fellow Blinksters Mark Hoppus and 'Tom DeLonge' were his groomsmen.
- Is one of the Zildjian Cymbal Company's premier artists. He currently has his own signature drum stick, cymbal bag, and stick bag made by them.
- Resides in Riverside, California.
- Is also in the band, Box Car Racer.
- Engaged to girlfriend Shanna Moakler on Christmas Eve 2003 at Disneyland.
- Has a stepdaughter: Atiana De La Hoya (b. March 29, 1999) with ex-wife, Shanna Moakler.
- Former vegetarian. Started eating red meat after surviving a plane crash. He is now vegan.
- Runs Famous Stars and Straps, a belt buckle company specializing in hot rod designs.
- Is endorsed by Orange County Drums and Percussion.
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