That ladies and gentleman is a man who is relaxed and confident in his element.
@FromHerotoZero8 жыл бұрын
+Plausible Deniability Couldn't agree more!
@oatlord7 жыл бұрын
For sure. Makes braces look cool.
@FromHerotoZero7 жыл бұрын
+Oat lord Agreed 😃👍 / Sebi
@TheJaxsonjack3 жыл бұрын
"I don't care if peoples' attention spans are reduced. That's their problem.". Awesome!
@richardclark68582 жыл бұрын
Can’t say I ever listened to the darkness.. not my cup of tea, but really like this guy and his KZbin channel..
@FromHerotoZero2 жыл бұрын
Many thanks 🙏
@ryantinker8598 Жыл бұрын
Dude, you should dig in to their catalog. So many great songs. Start with “open fire”. They rock!
@richardjames9091 Жыл бұрын
Same here
@mr.logicpants28354 жыл бұрын
The Darkness is one of the few bands that is actually a really great rock band. I just wish they would play their stuff in america more. Keep rocking boys!
@KowankoMusic3 жыл бұрын
I'll always show up for an interview with this guy. Dead smart and the drollest wit in the land.
@thedevilinthecircuit14142 жыл бұрын
Check out his KZbin channel: Justin Hawkins Rides Again.
@kenthomson86542 жыл бұрын
Justin. What a charming man.
@bassmastafunkawesome8 жыл бұрын
He is just awesome. I've loved The Darkness since middle school, and love them now.
@FromHerotoZero8 жыл бұрын
+bassmastafunkawesome Same here. We've loved The Darkness since their early days and might love them even more today B-)
@whatsupfashion30778 жыл бұрын
I saw The Darkness recently and it's the best live performance I've ever seen in my entire life. Such a great interview with an extremely talented man. Justin seems very calm here, only a great interviewer can make someone feel so at ease, well done! :)
@FromHerotoZero8 жыл бұрын
Thanks a ton for watching and for the kind words on this interview. We really appreciate (^_^) It was a mutual thing. Justin was great on- and off-camera as well, a true gentleman, authentic from head to toe. And that evening, we were able to witness a phenomenal The Darkness gig. Definitely one of the best shows I've seen in recent times. I like the band before, but after talking with Justin and seeing them live, I'm a fan now! /Sebi
@tootless8 жыл бұрын
great job sebi!!
@FromHerotoZero8 жыл бұрын
+Tom Marsh Thank you very much, Tom. We really appreciate your kind comment and you taking the time and watching our interview with Justin. /Sebi
@tootless8 жыл бұрын
you really have a great demenar..and youve done your homework>>kudos sebi
@macker80174 жыл бұрын
Looks bad is he ok
@deViIle2 жыл бұрын
Years late i know, but you’re a great interviewer here - really interesting topics and nice to hear informed questions. Vacuous (and giggly) interviews are so tiring, your style is really refreshing, thank you!
@FromHerotoZero2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for watching and for the compliment🙏 I really appreciate.
@Some1.2ear4 жыл бұрын
Wow the last part of this Interview Justin blew my mind. Absolutely bang on accurate account of what went wrong with the music industry. Pure, perfect, elequant observation 👌
@DeanWuksta8 жыл бұрын
what a great attitude Justin has, embracing all the imperfections of a live show, not playing the set to perfection, but enjoying individuality of the night. Great interview, so nice to see the artist set free to chat without interruptions, well done guys.
@FromHerotoZero8 жыл бұрын
+Dean Wuksta Thanks a bunch for watching and the kind words, Dean. It was refreshing and very interesting talking with Justin in that setting. I think The Darkness set up their business in a smart and effective way. Kudos to them. /sebi
@PhoenixWright1018 жыл бұрын
"People in comas listen to Sam Smith..." Brilliant! Fascinating and drily funny interview. Thank-you
@FromHerotoZero8 жыл бұрын
+PhoenixWright101 Thank 'You' for watching this. It was absolutely great meeting an talking with Justin and the others. Great professionals and great people.
@1sonofabiscuit8378 жыл бұрын
The prodigal rock n roll son is still alive! great 5-star interview glad Justin is still alive, well, and here in the rock world!
@FromHerotoZero8 жыл бұрын
+Nicholas Jetty Many thanks for watching and the kind words, Nicholas. It was a great pleasure talking to Justin and getting to know his point of view. He is a living legend, imho. /Sebi
@dennisrees96153 жыл бұрын
His point about charts was very worth hearing. I believe chart eligible should be record sales as well
@patterjak4 жыл бұрын
Like the interview, Justin wasn't takin the piss out if interviewer for a change . Still releasing sublime albums, still shockingly good live, I just saw them in Manchester & there was a mosh pit.
@allicafilms24676 жыл бұрын
I remember I was absolutely obsessed with The Darkness back in 2004 & when Permission To Land was released I was just blown away with them... I saw them live when they reformed back in 2012 & just released Hot Cakes & man they were insane live
@FromHerotoZero6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing that. I have only seen The Darkness love once, but that gig was top notch. Didn’t expect them to blow me away like they did. Awesome live band! / Sebi
@billhart98327 жыл бұрын
Discovered The Darkness in ..... Saudi Arabia! Justin Hawkins is a very clever, witty guy, with stage Ownership like very few! He and the band really are "The Last of Our Kind"! More please!!!
@FromHerotoZero7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing, Bill. I completely agree with you. Justin’s and the band’s phenomenal stage presence and entertainment factor blow me away everytime I see them live. Looking forward to the new album and European tour this fall. /Sebi
@petercaron37994 жыл бұрын
Im watching this from riyadh now :)
@williamweiss61284 жыл бұрын
Exactly!! One reason I love these guys so much is their sincerity in their live performances. These are real human beings putting it out there on stage every night. Not doctored like some do. Technology can be used to remove the human element from live performances. Looking forward to many years from these guys.
@tootless8 жыл бұрын
what a rock star!!>> great great interview
@gizz318 жыл бұрын
Great interview - fan of these guys since 02/03. had the pleasure to watch them live a fair amount of times. certainly know how to perform a great gig. from a proud darkling - I wish justin + the rest of the darkness every bit of sucsess ......to come back and rock a 2nd time, they deserve more recognition. very very underated band x
@FromHerotoZero8 жыл бұрын
+Gaynor Oates I share your opinion. The Darkness are definitely one of the most underrated bands out there. It's great to see how confident and clever they navigate the stormy waters of the music business and manage to please their fans with great energy and authenticity. And, boy do they know how to rock a gig! /sebi
@zxingzxing8 жыл бұрын
Great bloke is Justin Hawkins.
@FromHerotoZero8 жыл бұрын
+Neville Bardoli Indeed! /Sebi
@sebispidey7 жыл бұрын
/FHTZ
@MrZooky1235 жыл бұрын
"A handshake isn't worth the paper it's written on"
@dr29262 жыл бұрын
I love Justin. I love The Darkness.
@willmolinar7 жыл бұрын
I saw them at the House of Blues in LA in 2012. They blew the place up! Just an amazing show.
@FromHerotoZero7 жыл бұрын
+Fit and Healthy at Any Age 👍 I can very well imagine. / Sebi
@heftosprod4 жыл бұрын
Brilliant interview. Damn right.
@FromHerotoZero4 жыл бұрын
Yes, Justin was awesome here. Thanks a bunch for watching👍
@kellycurtsinger94234 жыл бұрын
Justin sir, you couldn't have said it better at the end.
@daddysmith13764 жыл бұрын
Proper rock star!...best front man ever !
@RamenLarbs8 жыл бұрын
Saw them at their Darknesstival last weekend. Amazing gig. Best era of their work.
@FromHerotoZero8 жыл бұрын
I can well imagine. Saw The Darkness in early 2016 and their energy blew me away. Fantastic show! /Sebi
@saralowe_arts Жыл бұрын
There was something respectful and honourable about entering a shop and buying music. Even now we have such shops like HMV but it doesn't feel the same. Music that's obtainable from a device makes me half hearted, I generally walk in and then back out thinking I'll stream it in the car instead. Ignorance is such bliss...I'd pick an album, smell the cover, feel the texture, read the lyrics...see the shiny disc...smell the 'newness' of pressed vinyl. Now, I feel slightly guilty for keeping a load of plastic but even worse for a headache of musical clutter in my head from Spotify. .....Back then, buying music from a shop was the highlight of my day. Couldn't wait for lunch break to rush into a store. Exciting and euphoric. I don't think anything compares to that. To me honest, I always resort to pretty much old stuff and will pay a little extra for it. It sort of helps when you know your preferred artist or music genre. Top of The Pops was an incredible memory for me and my family. We'd be sitting with anticipation to find out who got the top spot.
@nenabunena7 жыл бұрын
I miss his long hair & plunging glam spandex suits. i love his red boots btw!
@FromHerotoZero7 жыл бұрын
I like all ‘versions of Justin’ :-) /Sebi
@MamauDrummer8 жыл бұрын
I'm Brasilian and really like the sound of those guys. To me is one of the best hard rock band in the whole world. Congrats to the interviewer, including the dog :)
@FromHerotoZero8 жыл бұрын
Thanks a ton for the kind words and for watching, Mauricio. Yes, The Darkness a fantastic band indeed. Loved meeting them and seeing them live. And Bonnie (Justin's dog) was really nice, too :) /Sebi
@JackEWare-re8yd4 жыл бұрын
An interesting interview with Justin, very business focused, which was cool.
@FromHerotoZero4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Jack. Glad you liked it.
@keymastercp708 жыл бұрын
Great interview!! Got a deep sense of where Justin's mind is at
@FromHerotoZero8 жыл бұрын
+keymastercp70 Very glad you liked the interview. Justin was great and brutally honest. Exactly why we like him so much.
@DavidOakesMusic7 жыл бұрын
He looks exhausted .
@shannonpincombe45635 жыл бұрын
The dog at 10:45 is classic!!
@FromHerotoZero5 жыл бұрын
😄
@persephonemaeve27048 жыл бұрын
Australians have the best taste in music. Love to see them here again 😃👌🏻
@FromHerotoZero8 жыл бұрын
+Rebecca Remington Australians definitely have a great taste in music B-)
@theothertonydutch7 жыл бұрын
#buthow
@Badvirtueproductions7 жыл бұрын
Rebecca Remington they're coming very soon! I am sooo pumped to see them 👍👍👍
@TM-xt8ms7 жыл бұрын
They played at the Phoenix in Toronto maybe half a decade or so ago...one of the greatest performances i've ever seen. Never seen a guy wearing a zebra-spandex one piece rock so hard.
@FromHerotoZero7 жыл бұрын
+A O I agree. Saw The Darkness on the day of this interview and it was one of the best gigs I've ever witnessed. Looking forward to seeing them this November again. / Sebi
@AlOKaneMusic4 жыл бұрын
Bonnie makes several very valid contributions... (as Justin's hand swiftly moves down on her head, lol)...
@alfredo5668 жыл бұрын
Good questions, great answers
@FromHerotoZero8 жыл бұрын
+George Kb Thank you very much
@robdurr8 жыл бұрын
Best band in the world!
@FromHerotoZero8 жыл бұрын
+Rob Durr I must say that there's space for a few 'best bands in the world', and The Darkness are definitely one of them
@Jay-ru3mu8 жыл бұрын
Top Man Keep It Up Justin & Crew :)
@Hoscitt5 жыл бұрын
10:42 killed me! 😂 😂
@bizzjoe4 жыл бұрын
lol
@robertnettleship54673 жыл бұрын
Comedic timing is hilarious
@ramirojorge28878 жыл бұрын
very interesting interview! I've bought one of those live recordings and yes they're exactly the same. I've shared it with someone I've met at the concert just because music, the moment, the feelings still matter for us. The biggest problem I think is that the companies want to industrialise human creativity. creativity isn't a product but an album is....
@FromHerotoZero8 жыл бұрын
+Ramiro Jorge Very nicely said! Thanks for the comment and for watching the interview.
@ramirojorge28878 жыл бұрын
No problem, thank you :-)
@vadeout.8 жыл бұрын
I saw The Darkness at the Enmore Theatre in Sydney. They were awesome. I still don't know why " Last Of Our Kind" was not on the set list though. Can't wait for their next album.
@FromHerotoZero8 жыл бұрын
+Shaun Williams I saw The Darkness live in Switzerland in January this year and they were excellent! Don't remember if they played Last of our Kind, but I remember that the set list made sense to me. Played all songs I wanted to hear. /Sebi
@andybanjo75306 жыл бұрын
Here’s to the days when things mattered! 🥂
@FromHerotoZero6 жыл бұрын
😎🥂😎
@K.R.O18752 ай бұрын
What happened to these videos? No uploads in years. The concept is actually original. It's super inciteful and we hear questions answered from a business and an art perspective which is absolutely unheard of in the music world.
@troxylove87578 жыл бұрын
Wow i just stumbled upon this I had no idea they were back together! i hope they are touring
@FromHerotoZero8 жыл бұрын
+T Roxy Love Yes, they've been back together for a few years now and hey are touring. And, they are better than ever imho. Saw them live in Switzerland in January 2016 and it was one of the best rock shows I've seen in a very long time.
@troxylove87578 жыл бұрын
They just put on a great show because I remember when i saw them they put on a killer performance and that was more than 10 years ago favorite concert ever!!
@antonoat7 жыл бұрын
A very talented guy, love their music.
@FromHerotoZero7 жыл бұрын
+AoToGo Same here 👍 / Sebi
@Boosty_Boost3 жыл бұрын
@10:34 haha! that dog! i laughed my ass off! x,D Justin makes it shut it, but then the doggo decides to try getting away with it again, and its so comical x,D also getting really into easter is cancelled and your other more modern stuff ! :p i like what you do and how you sound, and especially your vocal range is so freaking impressive! Songs just sounds amazing. And btw. those last words - "how i long for back in the days when things mattered" - i couldn't agree more, its all to shits and everyone hates it but barely anyone wants to change it for the better. let me add - "the world is but a man, 7 billion of he. and man's opinion matters equal, and therefore not at all." .. basically what i mean is we should have our shit in order within ourselves for our own sake, not on the outside for others sake.
@ParadNorthProd8 жыл бұрын
Wow - an intelligent interview, with good questions...not the same old garbage. Bravo.
@FromHerotoZero8 жыл бұрын
+ssoftyyt Thank you very much for watching the interview and for your kind words. We appreciate it.
@rwendell09127 жыл бұрын
thanks loved this Long Live the Darkness
@FromHerotoZero7 жыл бұрын
+rwendell0912 Glad you liked it, and thanks for watching 🙌 / Sebi
@Ry_Valz2 жыл бұрын
I wonder how his dog is doing atm. He didn't share his house tour yet on his channel JHRA.
@Ry_Valz2 жыл бұрын
and oh, yes, he needs to share some stories about his ex band "HOT LEG" how the band is doing right now. Just curious. I genuinely love their songs.
@coldacre8 жыл бұрын
such a shame he felt the need to get braces. perfect "American teeth" are the scourge of the world. you are beautiful Justin! AS YOU ARE
@FromHerotoZero8 жыл бұрын
+Coldacre Justin seems to be a wonderful person no matter what 😌 /Sebi
@connorohalloran92258 жыл бұрын
I'm sure there was a more serious underlying issue than him just wanting perfect teeth. Sometimes when your teeth are really overlapping it can affect the roots of the tooth and sometimes cause a block that would make the tooth rot or fall out.
@finnhagan76647 жыл бұрын
Coldacre uh-em I didn't want them either but I also didn't want my teeth to fall out. Eating pussy is much harder now, they also make you a lot less sexy in my experience. Justin hawkins can never be less sexy tho
@nenabunena7 жыл бұрын
i actually like perfect american teeth except when they use caps & destroy their real teeth by wearing fake ones
@rikimarutenchu38716 жыл бұрын
I’ve a theory (and I hope I’m right): within the next year or so, he’s going to reinvent himself as a 1985-1986 Freddie clone with a full moustache and swept back hair, and maybe the braces are part of this transformation. I really hope so
@tilerdurden20017 жыл бұрын
Pal ways love the darkness and Justin and now I see his best friend is his dog I love him more....
@FromHerotoZero7 жыл бұрын
+tilerdurden2001 Justin and Bonnie were awesome to hang out with /Sebi 😊👍
@huskvarsm5 жыл бұрын
Justin I like you as a person more and more hey I was a choke wrangler myself and lost a ton of friends but your current persona is awesome I love your music your band and dans guitar playing and yours the darkness has served its tough apprenticeship and are back where they should be on top.
@phoenixgirl702 жыл бұрын
Choke wrangler? His YT channel is one of my favorites. Incredibly talented and so funny!
@christianmonteith85688 жыл бұрын
Great video! Loved the end about the old days of buying a record and it meaning something. Just wish that fuzzle/crumb on his hair/lash wasn't a thing.
@FromHerotoZero8 жыл бұрын
+Christian Monteith Glad you enjoyed the interview, and thanks for watching.
@stateofblitz5 жыл бұрын
It still blows me away the galactical difference between UK music and European continent music. They're only a half hour away from each other. England is such a self depricating and sadistic country but dam it expresses it's love through music like no other country can or will. God bless em' and may your future be bright 🇬🇧 ♥️
@samknight29687 жыл бұрын
I bought it. Bells end should've been No.1! Fuck it, let's try again this year! Everyone buy it!!! Now!!!
@AbitLippy2 жыл бұрын
I think the dog has voices in its head
@derse12927 жыл бұрын
Screw Adam Lambert, Justin needs to be the lead singer for Queen.
@georghagglund93387 жыл бұрын
I saw Queen and Adam Lambert recently and he did a fine job. But seeing Justin in Queen could be really sweet!
@EyeShotFirst5 жыл бұрын
That singer from The Struts seems like he'd do a good job.
@mickmcmick82475 жыл бұрын
No, he is the singer of The Darkness.
@deathmetaldouglas694 жыл бұрын
Adam Lambert sucks. Just listen to his weak job on "Fat Bottomed Girls" and look at their shitty live setlist with all the pop stuff. If the drummer can play for Queen and The Darkness then Justin could do both bands. Paul Rogers did a lot better job in Queen than Adam Lambert. Adam has the range for the high notes but has no rock GRIT in his voice. None. He should never have played for Queen.
@rob-c.2 жыл бұрын
@@deathmetaldouglas69 I’ve not seen Lambert with Queen in person, but Queen themselves seem to value his input. I did see them live with Paul Rogers and his voice was as good as any 70s recording, despite his advanced years - rock grit in abundance!
@andrewgillis85723 жыл бұрын
NO SURPRISE this is a dream rock band for the Toronto market - likewise Ohio - I point you to the film Wayne's World, derived from Bob & Doug SCTV culture
@DavidOakesMusic7 жыл бұрын
His sense of humour and delivery reminds me of Noel Gallagher a bit.
@dewijones928 жыл бұрын
Great video
@FromHerotoZero8 жыл бұрын
+Dewi Jones Thanks!
@animalames784 жыл бұрын
He is very cool
@MRROBBIEWATTS4 жыл бұрын
Justin looking like 'Billy Bob Thornton's younger brother!
@DrowningTimeOfficially6 жыл бұрын
things matter but are muted, art matters because you make a impact not only on those who buy but to those who listen
@brandongrzegorz29376 жыл бұрын
Justin is done with this guy 😂
@jbcouch738 жыл бұрын
Kinda resembles a young Billy Bob Thornton. Really good sense of humor!
@FromHerotoZero8 жыл бұрын
+Bryan Couch That's true! And yes, Justin has a good sense of humor.
8 жыл бұрын
Great Interviewer!
@FromHerotoZero8 жыл бұрын
+Ruben Vasconez Swett Thanks a lot for watching and for your kind comment. /Sebi
@StevenAMckayAuthor7 жыл бұрын
What's with the dirty-looking setting? The place looks like it needs a good clean. Justin does well with the questions although the interviewer seems to have no idea who he is with his little notebook.
@robbiepeterh Жыл бұрын
10:43 if your dog starts barking, grab his face. Justin demonstrating some excellent dog rearing tips 👏
@SunsetKetch8 жыл бұрын
Sargeant Angel, A word for the Sanford Citizen?!
@beniceorbegone8 жыл бұрын
HA! Luv the Hot Fuzz ref!
@PatrickJWenzel4 жыл бұрын
Aaaaaaa I member. Chart counts. You member? Yeah I member.
@CortinasAndClassics4 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy the darkness and I have most of their albums but I don't want to see them live.
@watchth1ngs2 жыл бұрын
Doggy! Such a good boy.
@nigelcarren5 жыл бұрын
I have a sneaky feeling Mr Hawkins doesn't like Sam Smith!
@FromHerotoZero5 жыл бұрын
😄
@Into_the_riffs8 жыл бұрын
Justin looks like Johnny Depp lol.
@RobCmusic7 жыл бұрын
10:43 LMAO!
@FromHerotoZero7 жыл бұрын
+RobC 😄
@Peter-by3ox5 жыл бұрын
He is lucky that some one wants to interview him.......so typically English
@Revert19898 жыл бұрын
He's startin to look like tommy lee here haha!
@FromHerotoZero8 жыл бұрын
+Revert1989 ...but with a better sense of fashion ;)
@hydana18 жыл бұрын
I thought the same 😂
@SeanChurchill978 жыл бұрын
That dog noise is like a combination of the most annoying noise like your dad eating a Scotch egg and an Asmr video for other dogs and fuck I'm stoned
@FromHerotoZero8 жыл бұрын
+Sean Churchill Let's just call it 'avant-garde entertainment' ;-)
@dr.kennethspeers80142 жыл бұрын
15:13
@belladonna131 Жыл бұрын
Is that a BRUSSELS GRIFFON? I HAVE THREE BLACK MALES!!! I HAVE HAD MANY GRIFFS THROUGHOUT MY LIFE!!! OH HEART BE STILL!!!!
@glumpy60795 жыл бұрын
"There are people in comas that listen to Sam Smith!" Ha ha ha.
@FromHerotoZero5 жыл бұрын
😄
@stateofblitz5 жыл бұрын
Off the booze Off the Coke On the Weed
@kennymiller15392 жыл бұрын
CALL THAT DOG bANE
@_jlhmusic_2 жыл бұрын
Play 10:43 at 0.5 speed, you're welcome
@nakatakafka6 жыл бұрын
Weird interview.
@thetruth156real34 жыл бұрын
Yawn,,,mmmmmm,,,yawn,,,,yawn,,,,,,see ya!
@krishnan-resurrection7142 жыл бұрын
we need jonathan king back to salvage british music ...it is terrible nowadays .....dreadful .......
@RoamWithRichie4 жыл бұрын
The Darkness are a novelty rock back for people in their 40s and 50s who can't let go of Iron Maiden and Queen. Yeah he's got an impressive vocal range, but that's about it. Otherwise an average band surrounding by flashing audio-visuals. 2 song ponies.