Travis Barker encouraged his son Landon Barker to think carefully before accepting an opportunity to appear on The Voice. During a recent podcast conversation, the Blink-182 drummer explained that he wanted Landon to consider whether a televised singing competition matched the kind of music career he hopes to build.
Barker said the discussion was less about the show itself and more about artistic direction. In describing the advice he gave his son, he pointed to musicians such as Kurt Cobain, whose careers developed outside the talent-competition format.
Landon has been building his own identity as a musician while growing up around one of rock’s most recognizable drummers. He has released solo music and has also worked creatively with his father.
The exchange offers a glimpse into how Barker approaches his role as a parent in a musical family. Rather than choosing a path for Landon, he encouraged him to consider how each opportunity fits with his long-term goals and the artist he wants to become.