Travis Barker back behind the kit after plane crash
"I still have my chops," he reveals
has reported that Travis Barker is back in the studio after being
involved in a plane crash in September
.
Speaking to MTV News, he revealed that he is on the mend. He thanked everyone for their support and said: "I'm already playing my drums again, and I'm already back in the studio. It was like riding a bike. It was really exciting to know I still have my chops. It still felt good. I still can make it around the kit. Everything felt right, so I'm thankful to be able to play."
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