Mark Hoppus joins Jimmy Eat World at Hollywood Bowl

Blink-182 member Mark Hoppus joined Jimmy Eat World on stage at the Hollywood Bowl on November 7 for a performance of 'A Praise Chorus'. Jimmy Eat World were playing their 2001 album 'Bleed American' in full as part of its 25th anniversary celebrations, and Hoppus made a surprise guest appearance for the record's second track.

Jimmy Eat World supported Blink-182 on their 2001 'Take Off Your Pants And Jacket' tour, before joining Blink and Green Day on the 2002 'Pop Disaster Tour'. Jimmy Eat World performed at the wedding reception of Blink guitarist and vocalist Tom DeLonge when he married Jennifer Jenkins in May 2001.

Hoppus said in a 2020 episode of Jim Adkins' Pass Through Frequencies podcast that Jimmy Eat World's influence inspired Blink's choice of producer. Hoppus said Blink worked with producer Mark Trombino because Jimmy Eat World had worked with him and Blink loved the way their album sounded.

Jimmy Eat World have been touring throughout 2026 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of 'Bleed American', which spawned singles including 'The Middle', 'Sweetness' and 'A Praise Chorus'. Jimmy Eat World kicked off the anniversary shows at Colorado's Red Rocks Amphitheatre in June, performing the record in its entirety.