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+44 in 2006
Background information
Origin California
Genres Pop punk
Alternative rock
Years active 2005 - 2009
Labels Interscope Records
Associated acts blink-182

The +44, also known as Plus 44, was a rock band that started in 2004. It was formed by Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker, who were also in the famous band Blink-182. They were joined by Craig Fairbaugh and Shane Gallagher.

The band's name, +44, is actually the telephone code for the United Kingdom. The group stopped making music together in 2009 when Blink-182 got back together.

Who Was in +44?

The band +44 had four main members:

  • Mark Hoppus played bass guitar and sang.
  • Travis Barker played drums and keyboards.
  • Craig Fairbaugh played rhythm guitar and also sang.
  • Shane Gallagher played lead guitar.

Their Music: Albums

+44 released one album during their time together:

  • When Your Heart Stops Beating (released in 2006)
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