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Travis Barker 'Thankful to Be Alive' After Plane Crash

Former Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker says he's glad to be alive after surviving the deadly plane crash last month in South Carolina, which left four dead, including his assistant, Chris Baker. Barker, who has aerophobia, endured severe burns in the tragic incident, as did fellow survivor DJ AM.

"I hate planes," Barker, 32, tells Us Weekly. "My biggest fear ever is to be involved in a plane crash, so when that happened ... well, I'm just thankful to be alive. I'm just grateful to be here at all."

After being released from a hospital last week, Barker was transported to a burn center in Los Angeles. Still too afraid to fly cross-country, Barker traveled by bus with his father and ex-wife, Shanna Moakler.

"I am doing the best I can possibly be," Barker adds. "I'm so anxious to get out of here. I've just been in surgery after surgery. I have third-degree burns basically from my feet up to my waist and both hands. One of my hands has second-degree burns and one has third-degree burns. I'm trying to have a quick recovery and play the drums again and be able to hold my kids again."

Barker hopes to leave the L.A. hospital within two weeks.

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Chris

I just wanted to say Im an idiot :) LOL

October 08 2008 at 4:35 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Forever His

Prayers are with him and his family.. He is an awesome father, and a kick ass drummer. I hope he has a fast recovery so he can get back to both of the things he lives for..

October 08 2008 at 4:16 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
noexcuse2005

I agree Midouri18rw. No one knows how a tragic accident affects you or your loved ones until it happens to you. My son has had negative comments made about him by coworkers of mine. He was involved in a car accident in March of this year which left him with a c4 incomplete spinal cord injury. He was a drummer in a local band, just finished his second year in college for education. You should'nt judge someone by their appearance or by what they dont for a living but it happens everyday. My prayers are with the Barker family. (By the way, my son has since regained the use of both arms and hands and plans on finishing his education.)

October 08 2008 at 3:53 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Angelica

Wow, when me and my boyfriend heard this we were in utter shock. "Miss you" by Blink 182 was "our song" [don't judge, we were young]

So glad you will be okay. Many prayers to you, Dj Am, and both of your family and friends.

October 08 2008 at 3:39 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
sweetbrwneyes365

My Prayers go out to the families of those who lost lovd ones in the accident I pray you have a speedy recovery so you can get back to your families and children.. :)

October 08 2008 at 3:38 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
lynnbohlander

Best of luck with your recovery. Hold on to your kids tight and don't let go. You are very blesse!!!!!My heart goes out to the ones that were lost and there family.

October 08 2008 at 3:34 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Laura

ALL Haters suck! Idiots should remove themselves from society. Judge not lest ye be judged! Good luck and God Speed Travis! Non-Haters are praying for you and your family! You will be drumming again soon!

October 08 2008 at 3:33 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
tcrick001

I want to put my meat stick in Shanna Moakler...

October 08 2008 at 3:30 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
TAZ\'S SCREEN

I CAN NOT BELIEVE SOME PEOPLE CAN BE SO IGNORANT AS TO INSULT A MAN BECAUSE OF A FEW TATOOS. DO YOU NOT REALIZE HE HAS FAMILY, FRIENDS AND FANS THAT LOVE HIM FOR WHO HE IS, AND ARE HURT BY SUCH LACK OF RESPECT? HE SURVIVED A TRAUMATIC EXPERIENCE THAT HOPEFULLY MANY OF US WILL NEVER HAVE TO GO THROUGH AND HAS LOST FRIENDS IN THIS AND IS NOW SUFFERING BOTH MENTALLY, PHYSICALLY AND EMOTIONALLY. HAVE SOME RESPECT. IF YOU HAVE NOTHING NICE TO SAY, DON'T SAY ANYTHING. DO ONTO OTHERS AS YOU WOULD HAVE DONE ONTO YOU. SO ANOTHER WORDS, DO NOT JUDGE UNLESS YOU WANT OTHERS TO JUDGE YOU. GROW UP AND HAVE SOME COMMON RESPECT.

October 08 2008 at 3:22 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Diane

I still carry the scars from third degree burns I suffered as a child when my night gown caught fire. Although you will always have physical scars I hope that the emotional scars you have will fade so that you can return to a somewhat normal life. You survived so that you can make a difference in this world. I will continue to pray for you, your friends and family.

October 08 2008 at 3:22 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply