Condition Update -- Barker and DJ AM

TMZ has learned Travis Barker has been burned from the waist down, but he is expected to survive the plane crash. DJ AM's face was severely burned and is being tended to right now.

We're also told the tragedy is all the worse because one of the passengers who died, Chris Baker, Travis' assistant on "Meet the Barkers," was married recently and has a new baby.



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241. I am amazed at some of the vile grandstanding being posted here. Two, fellow human beings have been seriously injured and four others have lost their lives.
Consider the fact that they are loved, individually, as sons, brothers, father and friends.
Imagine having to endure the physical and psychological pain these two men are facing, Have respect. We are all lost souls living in a fish bowl.
Namaste to Travis and Adam ... From someone who has never met you but wishes you well.

Posted at 4:19AM on Sep 22nd 2008 by Rayna

242. chris was also mourning the loss of his step brother .... as of about two weeks ago.... its truley a very sad time.. his mother idolized him. and she is going to need all the prayers she can get....
i am sure god has a special place for all.....

Posted at 11:30AM on Sep 22nd 2008 by DEANNA

243. This is so sad and shocking. You never hear about celeb air crashes anymore. Travis changed blink 182 from punk to more mainstream. People think that after he came they sold out. I kind of think so too, but not as much as Green Day did. Both Green Day and Blink were better in their earlier days. Before Travis, the drummer was Scott Raynor also from San Diego, Barker is from Fontana, CA. From 93-98 they had Scott who was more of the punk music type drummer that sounded a little different from Travis. I like the new era Blink a little bit, but not as much as the original Blink. Most people think Travis was their only drummer, he was their second. They just got more famous with him.

Posted at 11:44AM on Sep 23rd 2008 by I'm Travis too

244. I live an hour from Columbia SC & 2 from Augusta,GA. The doctors have made public statements here that both have some 2nd & 3rd degree burns, but are both doing much better and have been upgraded from critical. Go to wspa.com and you can get pretty good coverage,including a dash cam video of the two during the accident, taken from the cars of one of the patrolmen that was first on the scene. It is difficult to listen to though.I do know as a retired medical personnal that has experience withthe Augusta Burn Center's capabilities, that they are in one of the best burn units in the country!It is also right there with the Medical Colllege of Georgia,so they are in really good hands.I hate that this had to happen at all, but being that close to that unit was the best thing that could've come to them in form of treatment. If I hear anything new that isn't on here,I will post it. Check out that web sight though & they will have pretty much what you need.
God Bless to the families of the four other victims.

Posted at 1:24AM on Sep 24th 2008 by reesev5

245. This is very sad... It's hard to believe...

Posted at 1:01PM on Sep 24th 2008 by sammy3738

246. This is so Bad!!! All 6 are in our thoughts here in the UK! God Bless everyone involved!

Posted at 3:26PM on Sep 23rd 2008 by Aaron - UK

247. ..WE Never EVER know what is going to KILL us and WHEN..I wonder where the 4 will spend ETERNITY??? How painful for all..The man has a handsome face..barkker must be in terrible pain..I hope they HELP others now as this ordeal changes them 4 ever..I take things 4 granted all the time not meaning too.. I am not familiar with either man..The names mean nothing to me..well barkker because of the Miss teen gal..What did she see in that guy anyway?????I wonder if his manhood was burned OW yeooowww 2 goons living life in the fast lane..WELL --NOW WHAT..What did THEY DO for Mankind huh???? Play drums and records.

Posted at 1:50PM on Sep 25th 2008 by TINA

248. Well, what have YOU done for 'mankind' Tina? Sit on your computer and criticize people who have accomplished far more than you ever will, right. Their music has brought entertainment and happiness to millions of people, again, WHAT have YOU done?

Posted at 2:45PM on Sep 26th 2008 by nsaustin

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