# Watch Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus join Jimmy Eat World for ‘A Praise Chorus’ at The Hollywood Bowl

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/watch-blink-182s-mark-hoppus-join-jimmy-eat-world-for-a-praise-chorus-at-the-hollywood-bowl/
- Published: 2026-11-08T10:35:36+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-08T11:24:07+00:00
- Original publisher: NME
- Original article: https://www.nme.com/news/music/blink-182-mark-hoppus-jimmy-eat-world-a-praise-chorus-hollywood-bowl-3975382?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=blink-182-mark-hoppus-jimmy-eat-world-a-praise-chorus-hollywood-bowl
- Topics: Entertainment, Film, Music

## Key points

- Mark Hoppus joined Jimmy Eat World for “A Praise Chorus” at the Hollywood Bowl.
- The guest appearance was part of *Bleed American*’s 25th anniversary celebrations.
- Hoppus has credited Jimmy Eat World as an influence on Blink-182.

## Summary

Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus made a surprise appearance with Jimmy Eat World at the Hollywood Bowl on 7 November, joining the band to sing “A Praise Chorus”. The performance took place during Jimmy Eat World’s celebration of the 25th anniversary of their album *Bleed American*, which they played in full.

The bands have a long-standing connection: Jimmy Eat World supported Blink-182 on tour in 2001 and joined Blink-182 and Green Day for the 2002 Pop Disaster Tour. Hoppus has said Jimmy Eat World influenced Blink-182’s music and their choice of producer Mark Trombino. The anniversary shows also feature songs from around the album’s era, as well as rarities and B-sides.

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