SubscribeWhy did Travis Barker take a private jet, not a commercial plane?
Why did Travis Barker, pictured at right, and DJ AM take a private plane back to Los Angeles after doing a free concert in South Carolina?
Barker reportedly doesn't like to fly in private jets, preferring commercial planes.
According to a TMZ report, the wife of Barker's business partner Chris Baker was about to give birth. That information has since been disputed.
A rep for DJ AM released the following statement Saturday evening: "Chris Baker did not ask for a jet to meet his wife in delivery because she's not even pregnant. A private jet had always been chartered as DJ AM had a private engagement today in Los Angeles."
The private plane crashed shortly after midnight, critically injuring DJ AM and Barker and killing four others on board, including Baker.
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Thankyou for this little bit of info.....
This is a sad day, Travis, my drumming Idol and Influence was/is close to death as can be. I wish I was there and not in Australia....
RIP to those lost,
Get well soon Travis and Adam
Posted by: Fitzy | September 20, 2008 at 09:49 PM
my hearts go out- i am a family friend of the Barkers they have helped us through alot!!I pray for all involved- I just had a baby and omg i am in the same boat- oh lil chris u will be missed!
Posted by: kendra parra | September 20, 2008 at 10:18 PM
that's so terrible to hear of such things happening. :[ i am very sad
Posted by: rob | September 20, 2008 at 10:32 PM
Dear God above...
Please grant mercy and healing upon both Travis and DJAM. This is definitely a sad day for those lost in this horrific accident and for the 2 men critically injured.
My thoughts and prayers are with all the families involved.
Wishing you a healthy recovery...
4four1ones
Blogger from Houston, Texas
Posted by: 4four1ones | September 20, 2008 at 10:34 PM
Life sucks get over it. Things in life happens. Get over it. Yeah it is a shame that people died. Are they more important then the people in our own lives? Next time you write an article don't ask why, ask, why are they more important? Musician, DJ, not the first to be in a airline accident, normal ordinary people, same. But next time you see CNN report that these two celebrities, which was told by name, are mentioned and four others, who names are not mentioned, ask why? Society sucks, life sucks, we all live and die. But wondering why this dippies took a private plane instead of a commercial is just "plane" stupid. Nice reporting.......
People are people all the same! We treat each other with the same respect.
"Why did DJ AM and Travis Barker take a private plane back to Los Angeles after a doing a free concert in South Carolina? " Who gives a crap. Love people for who they are....people not celebrities. Try to report actual news next time, not one person who was on TV for 1 year was hurt. I guarantee if Mike Edmonds passed on now one would care (look em up). How about Karen McNaulty, or Johnson McCrane. Dicky!
Posted by: Porter | September 20, 2008 at 11:06 PM
I am not a fan of Barkers ... at all. But do not wish pain, suffering or death on anyone. My heart goes out to those who actually lost their lives. Death is no joke.
Posted by: Q | September 20, 2008 at 11:17 PM
Why on Earth is Travis' decision to take a private jet instead of a commercial flight being questioned at this time?
Surely there is a much more important issue here, that being his health condition. I sincerely hope he gets better and back to his performing best soon!
To those that were unfortunate enough to perish in the accident, RIP.
Posted by: Alex | September 21, 2008 at 04:05 AM
chris's wife gave birth to the first son 6 or so months ago.
that child is now fartherless.
Posted by: belinda | September 21, 2008 at 04:47 AM
May God Be With Them
Posted by: sharon | September 21, 2008 at 05:11 AM
so so sad, hope these guys will pull through
i true barker fan all the way
Posted by: kelly | September 21, 2008 at 05:30 AM
My heart skips a beat everytime i hear of a fellow human being hurt I'm sorry for the loss of the recently passed and wish Travis and adam a speedy recovery. Music is my life.
Posted by: Jon Penn | September 21, 2008 at 07:03 AM
was never a huge blink fan... and never heard of AM.. but as a drummer.. i repect Barkers talent. Was shocked and saddened yesterday as the news hit. May God speed their healing and comfort them on the LONG and painful road to recovery they have ahead. RIP those who lost their lives too!!
Posted by: dave | September 21, 2008 at 07:15 AM
Travis is my hero. What does it matter if he flew private? If you believe in fate, then it would have been a bigger plane that crashed and more people dead.
I'm praying for Trav and AM. At least these two 'celebs' are celebrated for being fantastic at what they do.
My thought go to anyone effected by this horrible accident
Posted by: FSAS | September 21, 2008 at 07:21 AM
I'm praying for Travis and AM and for the families of those who did not survive. This is such tragic news. I'm a fan of Travis and pray for the day that we can once again see him doing what he loves and that is playing his drums.
Posted by: Cindy | September 21, 2008 at 08:27 AM
Quote from first comment, "my drumming Idol and Influence was/is close to death as can be. I wish I was there and not in Australia...."
ummmm....what would you do, sit outside the hospital and cry. LOL
Posted by: Seaborn | September 21, 2008 at 10:01 AM
R.I.P
Posted by: Lisa | September 21, 2008 at 02:07 PM
Travis is a true musician, I've admired him for years, I was shocked and saddened hearing about this.
Love & prayers to everyone involved. My sympathies to the people who lost loved ones.
I wish Travis and DJ AM both strength to pull through and hope they can return to making music some day.
Posted by: Jaclyn | September 21, 2008 at 02:27 PM
My hearts are with the families, and them, of course! Get well soon Travis and DJ AM!
Posted by: steph | September 21, 2008 at 03:28 PM
People say often it is gods way...which is not true i think he was the first to weep.....may all those who suffered whether it be in death or injury in this tragic accident find peace. Here on earth and up in heaven.And i wish the families the best.
Posted by: jennifer | September 21, 2008 at 05:09 PM
To the man who wrote "Life Sucks"....if you had read other article about this story then you would know that the names of the deceased were acknowledge in just about every other write up. It looks to me that this was just an update. I have never been a fan of either of the survivors however they are both walking miracles. Even the Doctors said anyone who survived a plane crash like this is a walking miracle....so it appears that life doesn't always sucks. These guys will recover and hopefullyuse their experience to help others. Maybe one day they will help you! God is good all the time....even when we don't understand. My heart goes out to all the families in mourning. Jesus is the Answer!
Posted by: Ash | September 21, 2008 at 05:33 PM
There is no death. Souls don't die, they just change form, and they are always around us. This is a miracle, and it will change their lives forever. Glory be to God.
Posted by: Fan | September 21, 2008 at 06:05 PM
I met Travis coming out of Pure some time last year,as i was employed at Caesars. I was lucky enough to have his arms around me, as we both hugged, and tell him how good he smelled. Now i ask that God above embrace him and DJ Adam to a speedy recovery and put a smile on their face, like he had for me and many others. Just wanting to send love from Vegas! Love, V! xoxox
Posted by: Vanda | September 21, 2008 at 09:22 PM
may god bless those who passed and travis and djadam who must be in a tremendous amount of pain.we all are praying for them. travis loves his kids so much,i hope shanna and him find true love out of this tragedy and bring there family together again.
Posted by: linda | September 22, 2008 at 09:57 AM
Porter, Calm down, weido!
Posted by: Tucker | September 22, 2008 at 11:04 AM
just let them be.
no one cares at this moment if they took a private jet or a normal airplane..no one could know what would happen if they get in to this plane..who cares.
i just wish trav & dj am all the best..and get well soon.
if you don't like trav..let it be.
i think he's one of the coolest guys on earth.
i love his music..and his person. and i always loved blink 182 the most.
in loving memory of the people who lost their lives in this crash..lil chris and the other three..rest in peace.
Posted by: nic | September 23, 2008 at 02:21 AM