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+44 was an American rock supergroup formed in Los Angeles in 2005.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

+44 (also known as Plus 44) was an American rock supergroup formed in Los Angeles, California, in 2005. The band was founded by former Blink-182 members Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker, with Craig Fairbaugh and Shane Gallagher completing the lineup. It released one studio album, *When Your Heart Stops Beating*, before becoming inactive in 2009.

History

+44 was formed after Blink-182’s hiatus in 2005. The project brought together Hoppus, Barker, Fairbaugh, and Gallagher and operated until 2009.

Music and style

The band was associated with pop punk, emo pop, and alternative rock. Its sound is generally described as a continuation of the members’ punk rock background with a more melodic and experimental approach.

Discography

+44 released one studio album, *When Your Heart Stops Beating*, in 2006. It remains the group’s best-known and only full-length album.

Name meaning

The band name +44 comes from the international dialing code for the United Kingdom. Sources state that Hoppus and Barker were in England when they first discussed the project.

Key facts

  • +44 was an American rock supergroup formed in Los Angeles in 2005.
  • The band included former Blink-182 members Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker.
  • The band released one studio album, *When Your Heart Stops Beating*, in 2006.
  • The name +44 refers to the United Kingdom’s international dialing code.
  • The band was active from 2005 to 2009.

Frequently asked questions

What was +44?
+44 was an American rock supergroup formed in 2005 by former Blink-182 members Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker, along with Craig Fairbaugh and Shane Gallagher.
Why was the band called +44?
The name refers to the United Kingdom’s international dialing code, +44.
What album did +44 release?
The band released one studio album, *When Your Heart Stops Beating*, in 2006.
When was +44 active?
The band was active from 2005 to 2009.
Who were the members of +44?
The lineup consisted of Mark Hoppus, Travis Barker, Craig Fairbaugh, and Shane Gallagher.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/+44_(band)
    Supports: Formation, origin, members, genres, years active, label, and album information.
  2. Simple English Wikipedia — https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/+44_(band)
    Supports: Band formation, lineup, name origin, and breakup timing.
  3. IGN — https://www.ign.com/articles/2006/11/15/44-interview
    Supports: Name origin and formation context involving Hoppus, Barker, Gallagher, and Fairbaugh.
  4. Deseret News — https://www.deseret.com/2006/12/1/19988514/plus-44-sounds-a-bit-like-blink/
    Supports: Alternate name spelling and reference to the UK dialing code.