Thomas Matthew "Tom" DeLonge, Jr. (born December 13, 1975 in Poway, California, United States) is an American musician, singer, songwriter and entrepreneur. He is best known as the former guitarist and co-lead vocalist of the American rock band Blink-182, in addition to his work with Angels & Airwaves. DeLonge grew up in the suburbs of Poway, California, where he embraced skateboarding at an early age. DeLonge received his first guitar shortly thereafter and began writing original punk rock songs.