Tom DeLonge Biography: Wife, Age, Kids, Net Worth, Blink-182, Songs, UFO Research, Movies

Tom DeLonge is an iconic American musician, songwriter, and entrepreneur best known as the co-founder, co-lead vocalist, and guitarist of the pop-punk band Blink-182.

With his distinctive nasal voice and energetic stage presence, he helped shape the sound of 1990s and 2000s punk rock with hits like All the Small Things and What’s My Age Again?.

Beyond music, DeLonge’s ventures into filmmaking, writing, and UFO research through his To The Stars Academy have made him a multifaceted cultural figure.

Profile

• Full Name: Thomas Matthew DeLonge Jr.
• Stage Name: Tom DeLonge
• Born: December 13, 1975
• Age: 49 years old
• Birthplace: Poway, California, USA
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: American Musician, Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer, Entrepreneur, Author, Filmmaker, and Actor
• Height: 6 feet 3
• Parents: Thomas DeLonge Sr. and Connie DeLonge
• Siblings: 2, Shon DeLonge (older brother), Kari DeLonge (younger sister)
• Spouse: Rita Marie (married 2021–present); Jennifer Jenkins (married 2001–2019, divorced)
• Children: 2, Ava Elizabeth DeLonge (daughter, born 2002), and Jonas Rocket DeLonge (son, born 2006)
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $70–$90 million

Early Life and Education

Tom DeLonge was born Thomas Matthew DeLonge Jr. on December 13, 1975, in Poway, California, to Thomas DeLonge Sr., an oil company executive, and Connie DeLonge, a mortgage broker.

Growing up in a middle-class suburb, Tom was the youngest of three siblings, with an older brother, Shon, and a younger sister, Kari. His childhood was marked by a passion for skateboarding, which he started in third grade, and music, sparked by a trumpet gifted at age 11 and a beat-up acoustic guitar received in sixth grade.

Influenced by punk rock bands like Stiff Little Fingers and the Descendents, he dyed his hair purple and practiced guitar in his bedroom.

Tom’s parents divorced when he was 18, a pivotal moment that influenced his songwriting.

He attended Poway High School, where he was crowned Homecoming King but was expelled during his junior year for drinking at a basketball game. He transferred to Rancho Bernardo High School, where he met Mark Hoppus and Scott Raynor, forming Blink-182 in 1992.

An average student, Tom prioritized skateboarding and music over academics, later saying, “As long as I got that C, I wouldn’t try one minute extra to get a B.” His ethnicity is a blend of Mexican, English, and German, and his family followed Christianity.

Career

Tom DeLonge’s career began with Blink-182, formed in 1992 with Mark Hoppus and Scott Raynor. Their debut album, Cheshire Cat (1995), gained local popularity, while Dude Ranch (1997), featuring the hit Dammit, marked their rise, released via MCA Records.

With Travis Barker replacing Raynor in 1998, Blink-182’s Enema of the State (1999) sold over 15 million copies worldwide, driven by singles like All the Small Things. Albums like Take Off Your Pants and Jacket (2001) and Blink-182 (2003) cemented their global success.

DeLonge’s side project, Box Car Racer (2002), explored post-hardcore sounds, but internal tensions led to Blink-182’s hiatus in 2005.

Post-hiatus, DeLonge formed Angels & Airwaves, releasing five albums, starting with We Don’t Need to Whisper (2006), blending alternative rock with spacey aesthetics. Blink-182 reunited in 2009, releasing Neighborhoods (2011), but DeLonge left again in 2015, citing his focus on extraterrestrial research.

He returned in 2022, contributing to One More Time… (2023). His solo album, To the Stars… Demos, Odds and Ends (2015), showcased his versatility.

Beyond music, DeLonge is an entrepreneur, founding Atticus Clothing (sold in 2005), Macbeth Footwear, Modlife (a digital platform for artists), and To The Stars Academy, which explores UFOs and fringe science.

He has authored children’s books (The Lonely Astronaut on Christmas Eve, 2013), novels (Poet Anderson …of Nightmares, 2015), and comic books (Poet Anderson: The Dream Walker, 2015). His filmmaking includes directing Monsters of California (2023) and producing documentaries like Unidentified: Inside America’s UFO Investigation.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @tomdelonge
• Facebook Handle: Tom DeLonge Official
• Twitter Handle: @tomdelonge

Personal Life

Tom DeLonge lives a vibrant life balancing music, family, and his fascination with extraterrestrial phenomena.

He married his high school girlfriend Jennifer Jenkins on May 26, 2001, in a ceremony on Coronado Island, San Diego, with Jimmy Eat World performing. They have two children: daughter Ava Elizabeth (born 2002) and son Jonas Rocket (born 2006).

After 18 years, they divorced in 2019. DeLonge married Rita Marie in May 2021, and they reside in Rancho Santa Fe, California, with pets including a German Shepherd (Grey) and a Labrador Retriever (Chloe).

A lifelong skateboarder, DeLonge’s punk rock style and UFO obsession define his public persona. He has discussed government disinformation and UFO community infiltration, notably on the Joe Rogan Podcast, reflecting his commitment to To The Stars Academy.

Despite controversies, like his 2015 Blink-182 exit, he remains optimistic, often sharing quotes like, “When we realize how little we mean to the universe, we realize how important we are to each other.”

Filmography

• American Pie (1999) – Cameo
• The New Guy (2002) – Cameo
• Poet Anderson: The Dream Walker (2014) – Short Film (Writer/Producer)
• Unidentified: Inside America’s UFO Investigation (2019) – Producer
• Monsters of California (2023) – Director/Producer

Discography

• Blink-182 Albums: Cheshire Cat (1995), Dude Ranch (1997), Enema of the State (1999), Take Off Your Pants and Jacket (2001), Blink-182 (2003), Neighborhoods (2011), One More Time… (2023)
• Box Car Racer: Box Car Racer (2002)
• Angels & Airwaves: We Don’t Need to Whisper (2006), I-Empire (2007), Love (2010), Love: Part Two (2011), The Dream Walker (2014)
• Solo: To the Stars… Demos, Odds and Ends (2015)

Net Worth

Tom DeLonge’s net worth is estimated between $70 million and $90 million, derived from his music career, entrepreneurial ventures, and creative projects. His earnings include Blink-182’s album sales (over 50 million worldwide), tours, and royalties, plus income from Atticus Clothing, Macbeth Footwear, Modlife, and To The Stars Academy.