Travis Barker And DJ AM Critically Injured After Fatal Plane Crash
Travis Barker and DJ AM were critically injured after a small Learjet crashed during takeoff in Columbia, South Carolina. 3 men and 1 women were killed. Officials confirmed to NBC that two crew members and two passengers were killed. The names of the deceased have not been released.
Travis was taken by ambulance to a burn center in Augusta, GA. DJ AM was airlifted to the same burn center. They are both in critical condition.
Last night, Travis and DJ AM performed with Perry Farrell and Gavin DeGraw. It's not known if Perry or Gavin were on the same flight.
A spokesperson for the FAA said the Lear 60 was bound for Van Nuys, CA before midnight on Friday with six people on it. Air-traffic controllers reported seeing sparks. They said the plane went off the runway and crashed on a nearby road.
Condolences to the family and friends of the those who lost their lives. Good thoughts to Travis and DJ AM and their families.
UPDATE: Perry Farrell's manager confirmed to MTV News that Perry was not on the plane.
UPDATE II: Gavin DeGraw's publicist confirmed to People that Gavin was not on the plane. MSNBC reports that the female pilot, Sarah Lemmon, and the male co-pilot, James Bland, died in the crash.
UPDATE III: - MSNBC confirmed that 29-year-old Chris Baker of Studio City, CA was one of the passengers who died in the crash. Chris, who is known as "Little Chris," was Travis' assistant. One male passenger still hasn't been identified.
UPDATE IV: A witness who was driving down the highway saw two men, presumably Travis and DJ AM, taking off their clothes and trying to extinguish themselves. The two men told the witness that four other people were on the plane.
UPDATE V: 25-year-old Charles Still of Riverside, CA has been identified as the fourth victim of the crash. Charles was Travis' bodyguard.
UPDATE VI: TMZ reports that DJ AM's face has been severely burned and is being treated right now. Travis is expected to survive, but was burned from the waist down. Chris Baker, Travis' assistant who died in the crash, was a newlywed and his wife recently had a baby.
UPDATE VII: The National Transportation Safety Board held a press conference and gave a few more details about the crash. They said the jet overran the runway, hit a few lights and an antenna, crashed through a fence and careened across the highway next to the airport. The jet crashed into an embankment where it caught on fire.
I just heard rumors that are flying around that say Travis Barker is Dead, that Gavin Degraw was on the plane, that chris little Chris Baker, Sarah Lemmon, James Bland, and Charles Still were killed. Full details at Special Report
Submitted by Jem on September 21, 2008 - 2:21am.
Incidentally, despite the pentagram being on a Slayer t-shirt, pentagrams weren't always associated with dark arts, as they kinda are now. They were actually a symbol of female protection. I don't see how having them tattooed on your body could mean anything bad when that's what they really stand for :)
....kinda like the swastika was a symbol for peace for millenia before it was perverted by Hitler.
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Submitted by EyeRoll on September 18, 2008 - 7:41pm.
how about you ram it up your rosie red rectum and rotate on it?
Submitted by ryan3.0 on September 21, 2008 - 2:34am.
Pull up your skirt, your delusion is showing.
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wow, I can't believe they said this was " a good occasion to curl up on the couch w some alcohol." not pick up a bible, not live each day to the fullest, but hey, get drunk! That just shows where how the media wheels turn these days. Ain't that grand?
This is so creepy. Before I heard this happened, I had spent the WHOLE day reading about plane crashes, particularly one that happened in 1992 where the plane was completely destroyed but EVERYONE evacuated and survived safely.
Switch on the news, to this! When I first heard it, I assumed it was a commercial jet and everyone olse on their plane had lived (apart from 4) then I realised it was a private jet and they were the only 2 to survive. Waa. I feel SO bad for them and their families, plus all those who died...I feel sick, I hope that they are all coping...
Incidentally, despite the pentagram being on a Slayer t-shirt, pentagrams weren't always associated with dark arts, as they kinda are now. They were actually a symbol of female protection. I don't see how having them tattooed on your body could mean anything bad when that's what they really stand for :)
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Hey guys...please keep Travis and Adam in your prayers...please go to www.myspace.com/luv4trvsdjam and it. It's a prayer group I created especially for them. We <3 you guys and RIP lil Chris =[ We lost a good one!
Submitted by shandi on September 20, 2008 - 11:56pm.
Hey, sorry Shandi, I didn't mean for you to edit. I got what you're sayin, sista, I just wanted to make myself clear just in case you didn't scroll all the waaaaayyyy down for 1Blokes original. I guess that's how rumors get started. Not blaming 1Bloke, maybe he(she?) is just recycling something he heard. I simply wanted to share that masons are not necessarily devil worshippers/occult. I mean, just because I wear a Wham t-shirt doesn't mean that.....
nevermind.
Silly indeed.
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Some of Travis's tattoos include religious art...was brought up Catholic. He has a portrait of Jesus above his left biceps, hands in prayer on the left side of his head and a Sacred Heart.
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Now someone (1Bloke) thinks Travis is a devil worshipper? First of all, that upside down star is part of his Slayer shirt, so it has nothing to do with Travis's beliefs. I doubt if he is religious at all. And lots of musicians wear the pentagrams and skulls, but it doesn't mean anything. I'm not religious at all, but if I wear a pentagram on my shirt, it doesn't mean I worship the devil. Geez.
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Anastasia, I knew it wasn't you who was thinking that and that it was 1Bloke. I just think what they were saying was crazy. I'll go back and edit it. And I'm like you, I don't know anything about Travis Barker. But my guess is, he just puts on a t-shirt and goes and is not trying to imply that he worships the devil. Just silly.
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Submitted by shandi on September 20, 2008 - 11:36pm.
Now someone thinks Travis is a devil worshipper?
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Shandi- I concur with you, but you may refer to 1Bloke's first comment which is vaguely to the tune of if you dabble with the dark side and such, strange things happen. I merely shared my limited info on masons. As for me, I don't know shit about Travis Barker or his life.
But I feel for ALL involved.
Submitted by 1Bloke on September 20, 2008 - 7:02pm.
On a seperate and related note -
Not sure if anyone mentioned this, but Barker is a high hollywood mason, totally into satan/devil/demonic worship. And proud of it, so Im not blurting out anything new. Notice the downward facing pentagram on his t-shirt. Look closely at his tats.
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Someone feel free to correct me, but I remember reading a little on mason or freemason stuff years ago and it's a bit of a misconception that it's demonic and satanic. Yes, they do indeed use alot of symbols(mostly architectural I think), but it's pro religion, any religion, as long as you believe in a higher being,christians, jews, and muslims included. Most believe it's based on brotherhood, and had a tiny bit of impact on the constitution. Ben Franklin and George Washington were freemasons. I could give two bartles and jaymes(kiwi and strawberry flavor please) what people believe in, but it was something interesting I remember reading after a particularly amusing Simpson's episode where Homer joined a similar club.
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thats sad & horrible!!
how depressing
plus travis is a good drummer D;
how sadd.
and his assistant 0mg thats even worse DD;
awww
but you knww it's good that 2 are still alive; and i hope they get better...
that has to hurt like hell, just having a very bad sunburn hurts like h so this must be 100x worse
I just can't believe this happened. I was supposed to go see them play last night. They were doing a free concert for T-Mobile. This happened about 20 mins from my house. I just can't believe it. Makes me feel sick.
those two are so lucky to be alive (flashbacks to Aaliyah) and RIP to those who did not survive and prayers to all their families. Losing a loved one is the hardest road to take in life, even though we all have to walk it!
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Submitted by EyeRoll on September 18, 2008 - 7:41pm.
how about you ram it up your rosie red rectum and rotate on it?
What I find ironic is that DJ AM's compilation with Barker, which was released last month, was entitled "Fix Your Face."
Don't know if this tidbit is true, but I read that they sampled Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire."
Creepy.
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Submitted by Aubrey04 on September 20, 2008 - 9:33pm.
That's what it sounds like to me. Sounds pretty bad to me, hence the coma. You have to be pretty bad off to have them do that. They didn't do that to TB, even though he's burned over 50%.
On an unrelated note, I am currently watching Pirates of the Carribean: Dead Man's Chest. Can anyone give me a good explanation for this? I can't stand Keira Knightley. She talks through her teeth and it drives me nuts.
Hrrm it seems that the more famous people lived but the more 'regular' people died. This is all too wierd.
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Submitted by FritoDorito on September 20, 2008 - 6:49pm.
I just read on one website that DJ Am was in a doctor induced coma. Here's the link:
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/thedishrag/2008/09/dj-ams-and-trav.html
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Oh shit! I wonder if he will have to get skin grafts to the FACE. Damn! That sucks hard.
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that's some serious meat you're packin'...
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This is exactly what I was talking about earlier. Medically induced coma. They do this when the pain is too much to take.
I just read on one website that DJ Am was in a doctor induced coma. Here's the link:
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/thedishrag/2008/09/dj-ams-and-trav.html
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Submitted by putas on September 20, 2008 - 8:36pm.
I dunno if I'd use the word lucky to survive.. I would be so scared of that kind of pain I just think I would rather die. I couldn't handle it.
I hope the media respect these guys later on as they (hopefully will make it.. recover) go about their lives and not harass them and paparrazi follow them. Please don't let that happen.
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It will be a long while before either of them are anywhere that paps can get to them, sadly.
As for living with all of that. I know I wouldn't want it. I have no qualms about giving up my life if it becomes unbearable and makes life miserable for those around me. It's a weird glitch in me, I think. Experiences with death are awful and I'd rather avoid them but if there comes a time when I need to decide to let go - I'm ready to do that. Nothing ever dies anyway - it only changes form....
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Submitted by Aubrey04 on September 20, 2008 - 7:40pm.
I found Travis Barker's assistants, Chris Baker, myspace account. It took me forever to freaking find it but I did:
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Wish I hadn't gone there. He looks like a wanna-be thug. Makes it harder for me to feel sorry for him. But I still feel terrible for his wife.
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I found Travis Barker's assistants, Chris Baker, myspace account. It took me forever to freaking find it but I did:
http://www.myspace.com/lovefastdiefun
Submitted by RJII on September 20, 2008 - 7:20pm.
Oh no! How very sad. So the only reason they were even on that flight was that they were trying to make it back for the birth of Baker's child, and now Baker is dead and his new baby will never even know him. How very VERY sad.
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I dunno if I'd use the word lucky to survive.. I would be so scared of that kind of pain I just think I would rather die. I couldn't handle it.
I hope the media respect these guys later on as they (hopefully will make it.. recover) go about their lives and not harass them and paparrazi follow them. Please don't let that happen.
I can't even imagine what Chris Baker's wife must be going through right now.
Submitted by dramaqueen365247 on September 20, 2008 - 5:20pm.
Putas: I'm not sure. I had to go out this afternoon, & I'm seeing some reports that DJ AM is over 50% burned. I still found it horrifying that nobody said he was expected to survive. But maybe that was because he wasn't as badly burned & it was a given?
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they are lucky to have even survived...Aaliyah and JfK Jr died in their small plane crashes
Update:
Barker and his friends decided to get on that doomed Learjet in South Carolina late last night, and the explanation can only be described as a horribly cruel twist of fate.
It all started some time yesterday, when Barker's assistant, Chris Baker, told the guys that his wife was going into labor. Barker told him that he would do everything in his power to get Baker back to the hospital in time.
The quickest way back to Van Nuys was that Learjet. We're told Barker usually won't fly on private jets, but made an exception for what was supposed to be one of the happiest moments of Baker's life.
The plane crashed shortly after midnight, killing four people -- including Chris Baker. Baker's wife went into labor early this morning. Baker has another young child as well.
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Putas: I'm not sure. I had to go out this afternoon, & I'm seeing some reports that DJ AM is over 50% burned. I still found it horrifying that nobody said he was expected to survive. But maybe that was because he wasn't as badly burned & it was a given?
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I'm praying that DJ AM and Travis Barker make a full recovery but the road will be difficult. And for those who did not survive, RIP; my thoughts are with all family members. Just horrible news:(
@ Drama Queen- I think Travis got more burnt than A.M... right? AM's face and Travis has his whole lower half? Unless I misread the story..So wouldn't that mean AM has a good chance of pulling through?
And whoever said things are looking apocalyptic, hell yes. It's not just all the natural disasters but they are just unrelenting. The hurricanes are all back to back, then the floods, fires. It's scaring me. I need to get my lazy ass up and start going back to church again ha ha.
Just got home and heard the news. This is just awful :( Sounds like Travis and DJ AM are extremely lucky to have survived the crash. I hope they'll be OK.
Best hopes for a full recovery to them, condolences to the families of those that lost their loved one.
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Submitted by angel_i on September 20, 2008 - 4:18pm.
@Karen Flatts:
Thanks for the update, angel. My funeral song is yet to be determined, but I have a few nominees. I'll keep you posted.
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the DUDE! abides...
Sigh. Still no word on DJ AM? It chilled me when they said Travis was "expected to survive" but not the same for DJ AM. I was really hoping to hear something good.
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OMG I worked this morning and then went out with friends...hadn't seen the news all today until I just signed on and saw this. Was hoping it was a hoax but sadly it isn't. I pray for all invovled and their families.
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such terrible news :(
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Submitted by DiamondDawg on September 21, 2008 - 8:07am.
Do any of you guys feel like we're having really weird times lately? like apocalyptic?
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Yes, I do, DD. Glad I'm not the only one who thinks so.
My funeral will be "The End" by The Doors.
Or something by Lil'Kim.
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Submitted by mccullen on September 20, 2008 - 3:44pm.
1Bloke:
i take it you are unfamiliar with the band Slayer, then.
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I was just going to say that!!
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@ 1BLoke- REALLY? Barker is a mason? I never knew that. Not that I know much about him but that he was on his reality show and the name of his last band...
It is true that dealing in that aspect (with the dark side..) is scary. There is always some trade off. Not that I'm a closet conspiracy theorist or anything but um. a lot of high ranking government officials are. Christ, the Washington Monument is 666 feet tall ( it extends underground as well- the measurements of the entire structure above AND below total 666. It ain't a coincidence. But it's funny b/c the number of the devil is really supposed to be 661, not 666 as widely thought. Eh.) And we all know about that crazy satanic ritual shit that goes down at Bohemian Grove. And hell, while we're at it- The Rothschild family? Not their original name, but it means 'red shield'.. anyway their family is entrenched in the dark arts, it's known. And um, they're pretty successful. Even so.. no amount of money or fame would ever be worth going near that crap. NOTHING is worth that.
I'm not sure if Travis Barker really was a practitioner like you mentioned or just liked the edgy appeal of those symbols/tats, etc. BUT even so... even having those symbols around (esp. on your body as a tattoo) opens oneself up for negativity. I suspect a lot of people who wear them just assume it's strictly ornamentation. Nope. I knew a few people in high school who dabbled in black magic and it had immediate and very negative repercussions.
I hope Travis pulls through this regardless of what the heck he was into.. and his family is together soon and he is out of the woods. He has a tough road ahead of him. God bless .
There is a tragic update at TMZ. Apparently they got on the plane because Baker's wife was in labour.
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