How I Ruined My Relationship with Robbie Williams.

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[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

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[@birdiedog5]

Dunno much about Robbie. He visited a UfO ranch here in washington state, to watch an area where they're known to fly. His music was never popular here, though I've seen him online.

[@benwaller1617]

Thanks for the show in London last night! You guys rocked the place, and I absolutely loved the colonoscopy suggestion 😂❤

[@HenrikBSWE]

I've been wondering for a very long time if you got a return ticket or not?

[@fredobonasas]

@@birdiedog5 You're missing nothing, he's a dick, always has been, always will be.

[@woahblackbetty7691]

Justin dressed like a Cat burglar 😂

[@Golem29]

I couldn't even see him

[@Rocksarum]

Promoting Internet security plans! 🎉🎉🎉 brilliant!👏👏👏

[@SuziQ.]

Or a busker.

[@TheSquidgal]

I thought he was going for the Beat poet hanging out in a dinghy bar look, but on a second glance I believe you are right. And the Internet security observation is hilarious.

[@SuziQ.]

@@TheSquidgal , Beat Poet is spot on.

[@chrisjames1924]

My dad worked with Rob for a few years. He once told him, with great sincerity, “I’m not a pop star, I’m a rock star”. He smoked 80 a day, had a pet wolf and bought a tank on a whim. His live in chef mainly made him cups of tea and he was basically a big baby who couldn’t walk from one room to another without being followed by a team of helpers. His wife, Ayda, was apparently lovely though. I get the impression she’s tamed him in recent years.

[@SiennaArtsandCrafts]

😂😂😂 met him in Olympic studios, and yeah if I'm honest I'm going to get hate 😂😂😂

[@seanbeach1976]

@@SiennaArtsandCraftsspill the beans…. Please 😂

[@nosebleedpuddle]

Just because he uses work-day, doesn't make you a Rock Star.

[@paulies5407]

My uncle worked for him too as a carpenter. Said the same thing pretty much.

[@kvstrickland]

If I suddenly became wealthy .. I’d have helpers too 😂

[@byronsiren]

I only know you from these videos but you seem like a completely lovely and brilliant human being. Glad you’re out there. 🤘🏼✌🏼

[@owenrees7544]

@byronsiren you're right about him... but it bugs me that that you don't know him besides this. I feel compelled to educate you.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnzNi6ivoLCMZ6s

[@iamwilljane]

No, he doesn't take the teabag out before putting the milk in

[@jessehutchings]

Gotta listen to some Darkness songs. He's amazing

[@byronsiren]

​@@jessehutchings I'm familiar with The Darkness. What I meant is that I don't really know Justin personally. Hard to know what someone is really like without truly knowing them.

[@andyboyle9485]

Another great comments vid! Also wanted to say you boys took the roof off the roundhouse yesterday! What a lovely surprise getting Ed to support as well!! Bravo you rock god bravo 👏👏

[@jo-annewilson5094]

0:48

[@wendelynmusic]

Comments is my favorite. Jazz teaches the most important rule I ever learned for mistakes. If you make a mistake, play it again so they think you meant it. and like I've heard you tuber Adam Neely says Repetition legitimizes. :)

[@chukpic]

The way Justin was so proud of making up "intergnats" on the spot

[@nightfan1983]

Congratulations for passing the 500.000 subscribers mark

[@emiliehall1538]

“Shitting out solid gold” are some of my favourite lyrics! I appreciate the silliness 😂❤

[@RUTHP123]

thanks for mentioning me in the Super Thanks!! love you, your channel and music so so much!

[@RosieHarp]

‘An embarrassment of wind chimes’ 😆😆 I do love your badinage

[@__Spiffy__]

Question for the next comments day: My son has just watching a TV show and as I was watching it with him my ears soon pearked up with surprise as the theme song was preformed by the one and only Darkness. How did you guys come about writing a song for the TV show. Did they approach you guys, or did you approach them? And how is writing for a TV show different from writing a song for an album. Can't wait to see you guys at Warwick Castle next year. Many thanks

[@sandra_12-82]

Thanks for reacting to my questions on comments day. It was the goal to make some decisions difficult 😜. Btw: Just got your cameo message for my birthday as well - made my day. THX ❤️

[@barbarawodecki7600]

I need to get one for the Major Birthday I had this year

[@RobBenjaminMusic]

The Robbie Williams Netflix doc is awesome and shows RW is aware of many of his di*k moves from years past. He seems to regret a lot of his behavior and also matured into fatherhood nicely. His kids are adorable, the wife is his life. Also, Justin Hawkins is the catsuit king forever lol

[@andybertaut]

speaking of One Way Ticket....PLEASE give it a vinyl reissue!!! Oh and a Hot Cakes vinyl issue with Love Is Not The Answer on it!!!

[@iainrichardsonslivescene7843]

Thanks for the nod to walkway Justin the guitar player is James Ready you speak of, im their roadie

[@conorbrierley1]

Was at the Olympia Dublin gig, was amazing as expected, was funny when you tore your leotard off because it was too hot lol, voice was amazing as always, I heard a few Justin Hawkins rides again chants 🤣

[@eddiecovell7572]

MERRY CHRISTMAS Justin Hawkins

[@bigtimefirebreather214]

Digging the Fisherman Wharf look🔥.. I dont even know what that means but it fits😂

[@chrissousa8232]

“A warm sense of achievement “ that got me! 😂

[@alfiebuxton7054]

Question for comments day: do you think it’s important to listen to the artists that influenced your favourites? For example if I wanted to write songs like the darkness, how important is it to listen to queen and AC/DC?

[@ChuckieMcHaggis]

I like this chap so much, I even sat through the Nord VPN plug.

[@giorgiapiatti4716]

"pepperrrrroncini!" 🤣🤣🤣You would speak Italian perfectly, your "R"s are absolutely on point!

[@wacky295]

yes! - you're the only other person i know that has a life size cutout of david hasselhoff in his night rider phase! just demands your attention when you enter the room! cheers from charlotte, north carolina

[@AlienBumProbe]

Saw The Darkneess at the roundhouse last Saturday. Awesome band. What a great night

[@scottyc6341]

Me and my mates are coming to see you tomorrow at the Barrowland in Glasgow! I cant wait 🤘

[@R_SENAL]

I'm humbled Again! Thank you for your reply. Solid Gold is a classic, and a crime it wasn't a bigger hit, what I was actually thinking about was Dinner Lady Arms. Take away that one title line and you've got a hit single, that riff was amazing, that song gets stuck in my head something fierce with the whole "Aaaaa-aa-aaa-aa-aaa-aa-aa-aa-arms around me." Here in America I had to google what the title meant cause I didn't know you all called lunch by dinner, which we call our evening meal... So confusing!😅 And I say "Again," (fitting on this channel!) because you read a comment of mine before on my other account: R.SENAL's_ARSENAL when I was reacting to Extreme's new single on their page. Serendipity!

[@dtjb793]

How good is Nuno! I think 1992 I went woh! This dude can play! As can the Hawkins... :)

[@R_SENAL]

@@dtjb793 Love Nuno! He's my 2nd fav virtuoso behind Vai. Love the Hawkins too, though I discovered the Darkness late.

[@dtjb793]

@R- Senal. It just clicked... I'm not going to stir the Premier League hornets nest.... :) Did you know Satch (Joe Satriani) taught Vai and Kirk Hamett way back? Pity Metallica never took off LMAO! Rock on my dude!@@R_SENAL

[@R_SENAL]

@@dtjb793 Oh no, I picked my name long before I even was aware there was a Brit football club of that name, I'm American, that's my excuse! When I was growing up I used to doodle a fictional band name: Arsenal, and then stylized it with my first name, Rob, so R_SENAL. And yeah, I did know about Satch teaching them and others, it was covered in a bio thing on Vai on YT I watched once. I wonder whatever happened to those Metallica kids, they had such ambition... 🤔😉🎸

[@hannahmitchell87]

Justin! I *need* your jumper from the Nord VPN ad! Please tell me where you got it? Xxx

[@juliaconnell]

oh that is wisdom right there "the wrong note played with the requisite confidence becomes the right note" - only I've recently experienced this in the opposite... I'm part of a community choir/choirs (we merge - like, oh what was that cartoon - 5 people in their machines became one giant battle robot) - so 5 choirs, (locations, nights) but one choir - _anyway_ we had our xmas concert/fundraiser recently and the LOOK on our choir leaders face right at the end of one song - it was - 'oh no, did _that_ sound terrible' 'oh that must have been really *really* REALLY bad to get _that look_ - and it was not just me - ALL of us wanted to know what we had done wrong (he does not hold back on his feedback, but it always makes us laugh) turns out that was a look of RELIEF - apprently we had got a bit "excited" and started to speed up near the end - was like a "runaway train" - and he wasn't sure how it was going to end - fortunately on a joyful note (it was 'Joy to the World' an adapted version of the Pentatonix version, hopefully there will eventually be a recording/video) this year we have been, hmm, tuning our instruments - focusing on technquie, having 'sectionals' to have intensive time as a 'section' - turns out, for sopranos at least, it is so NOT about 'me, me, me, me' (the sterotypical diva warming up) - nah, it's about 'YOU' - resonating that sound, that noise, raising it up, to the cheeks, or the eyes - the soft palate, 'smelling the rose' all kindof just clicked into place, ahhh JOY sorry forgot for a sec - _sharing_ my enjoyment, joy - at improving, for me, something you have perfected xx lol - love that Robbie Williams story. never knew you opened for him. I was, am, a huge fan of his, and his was one of the few concerts I've been to (him, The Cure back in the 90s, oh and Christy Moore - does he count? not so much a 'rock star' but he held us all captive with melodic voice), yes I know, sadly lacking, but then I live in Aotearoa/New Zealand, _sometimes_ we get tacked on to the end of an aussie tour. I was SO looking forward to seeing Robbie, and he was having a grumpy night, low energy, lack luster, grumpy night. felt a bit sorry for him - the venue was barely filled, and he was probably at the end of a world tour, bit exhausted and liitle enegy to bounce off - part tricky being an 'entertainer' "let meeee entertain you" used to playing to packed audiences, and there being (relatively) few people there, mere crumbs instead a full packed 'cake tin' (the colloquial name for whatever corporate sponser has naming rights to it now) sorrry typos galore, opps. love your work, love you being YOU - much love xx

[@drumwitch4585]

That is like dancing 💃 as well

[@behindthenut4542]

Loved the Norwich gig 🤘😁🤟

[@colinjamesmac]

Was Permission To Land named after the lyric in Rock DJ?

[@richardjames9091]

A head kicking of wind chimes I believe is the technical term.

[@QOTSAPT]

There's a loud high pitch noise on the video, very high frequency noise.

[@deathmachine808]

Love your music bri

[@lorcanfeely6371]

So is guitar really all about the right hand do you reckon?

[@kilgoretrout3966]

In my experience the best way to make an impression at an audition, is to be focused and fearless.Hold back at your peril and be confident!

[@dtjb793]

And have a look ahead mindset? Set your destination with a future goal focus rather than trying command the present...? He's totally right. It's not the actual note, though we love hitting killer notes. It's a business venture ultimately. :)

[@dtjb793]

And have a look ahead mindset? Set your destination with a future goal focus rather than trying command the present...? He's totally right. It's not the actual note, though we love hitting killer notes. It's a business venture ultimately. :)

[@kilgoretrout3966]

@@dtjb793 You really wanted to get that out! lol...I had a regionally successful Band from 1982-2003. You want forward thinking people, but in passing an audition. It's about your performance, presence and personality.If you cannot be in the moment focused and confident, you'll sound shite, look uncomfortable onstage, and then where has your future focus gained you? We had 4 bassists in that 21 yr run. The last one was great, sadly he OD'ed six weeks after we dissolved. The point is, I've auditioned many people, and we didn't pass someone because of anything other than those 3 p's. If you cannot deliver the performance with good presence, you're already behind the 8-ball. Personality is all about how good a hang you are with the band, You just vibe off each other, and it will be evident to the band, whether or not you could be a good fit. You can have those forward thoughts, but most bands will not want your list of how the band should go forward, if that's what you even mean. It IS a business, and if you cannot focus only in that moment, at that time, it would be bad business to expect focus in the future, either.

[@raquelsnt]

Before to start to watch i send you a question for a next Comments Section Episode (people wish me luck to be picked 😊): What's your favourite child or teen movie? What movie did you really love when you were a child-teen?

[@williamr3840]

I'm going to guess it's... Footloose! :0)

[@crazy8888s]

Teeth looking good. Saw an old vid of some rug tour in USA and had braces, good job

[@Nick.Webster]

@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain I am guessing the all-black clothing is part of the upcoming marionette show tour. Will you be playing Norwich Puppet Theatre?

[@C_Melvyn_James]

Yes. VERY nice Alan Partridge impersonation!

[@tommypresutti8990]

Im from Robbie's hometown and my grandparents used to live at the top of Hamil Rd in Burslem which is just up the street from the red lion pub Robbie was brought up in.. We are very proud of him, he's not perfect who is but I'm backing the Robster! Massive fan of The Darkness, you should get Open Fire on your set list it's an absolute banger!!

[@teddynugent2463]

What is it with the David Hasselhoff cut out?

[@Poshlad]

Hey Justin, I have a pretty stupid question but I would be really happy if you could answer, When did you decide that you wanted to have a career in music, or was it accidental? Thank you

[@MrDenzel20]

Thank god for advert jumpers, makes it easy to skip. Cheers Justin

[@Robot666House]

Please come play Knoxville TN, long long time fan.

[@gonzoraoul]

"Cos I ended up being a fooken rock starr" love it mate, derby is hellish anyway. Mind you, I grew up nearish to Peterborough so I can't talk. #FensLife

[@matthewbrig5614]

Matthew just got done cleaning his house again, again. 😂

[@allrequiredfields]

Noooo! You and Robbie absolutely need to be friends - you two together would be non-stop hilarity. Actually, he'd make a killer guest on your show... you should have guests on your show from time to time.

[@junlimited]

When are you gonna do the Gregg Alexander interview / reminisce on the early stages of your careers.

[@Stevesays100]

Please make a video about the new gnr track,THE GENERAL

[@aceeg69]

Ace Frehley 10,000 Volts please review

[@waterdragon2224]

“Intergnats” 😂 that’s a good one!

[@dreamingfox999]

You do a lot on your Patreon to keep fit?? Nice! 👏🏻

[@giovanitalin8991]

Hello Justin! Could you share any unusual events during your visit to Brazil in 2012? Did the South American public surprise you someway?

[@simonreid4470]

Are you planning to bring your JHRA tour to Ireland?

[@tonnaboy10]

Just back from delivering Milk Tray?

[@ROCK-vl5yw]

What is with the stoking cap

[@leco4639]

Just got back from a job at the Louvre, Pink Panther style?

[@botchick]

You repeatedly slugged the Hoff in the family jewels at the end of a particularly blood-pumping JHRA! Get some knuckle prints done - you’ll see. Question is: Which episode? Can’t remember.

[@duffbaker9554]

Smart polo neck, looks great!

[@NinStardust]

Love comments day! Question for next time: Do people still send fan mail by post and if so is it touching or cringey? Ps. In case you’re getting déjà vu, I asked this in a super-chat on your last live but I think it got lost in the system somewhere 😅🥰

[@I_should.go_outside.more-]

A friend of mine was in the team that set up the lights and sound for one of Robbie’s concerts in Italy. Fact of the matter is that Robbie is not a nice person to be around and consistently insulted, belittled people and threw tantrums before, during and after his concert. He only did 45 minutes when some of the audience had paid thousands to see him. Everyone was so disappointed. He also barely sang, he let the audience do the work (and when he did “sing” it was a backing vocal track). Therefore, I have no respect for a man that has no respect for other people, including his fans. Rant over lol. Peace ✌️

[@MichaelBerthelsen]

When was this? I remember there was a period where he wasn't doing a good job at concerts...🤔

[@I_should.go_outside.more-]

@@MichaelBerthelsen 2017 - yeah it was all in the local newspapers about it too - all the gossip and how underwhelming it was 😂

[@steffenhaas]

Stop telling stupid lies like this. It’s simply not true.

[@Ukraineaissance2014]

Hes absolutely notorious for the 'get the audience to sing' crap

[@alfsmith4936]

​@@r2hildurIs this how simple people are now? Can people get away with being a total prick, for years by doing a 'tell all' exclusive on a streaming platform? How long before Prince Andrew does a Netflix documentary to explain his actions and why he's not like that anymore?

[@avalonprojectwildfire]

Will you be coming to Glastonbury?

[@oculoscaecos]

Justin should cover "The Decline of Western Civilization Part 2: The Metal Years"...

[@charleigh195]

Did you manage to deliver the chocolates Justin.X

[@RosieHarp]

Dashingly distinguished in black. Ding dong 🔔🔔

[@Reid_Jorgensen]

Sweet purple socks!

[@matthewharvey8019]

Frankly, I'm disappointed you cut out the story about the 1953 floods in the East - squashed by the NORDVPN advert. East Anglia for the win!

[@dannytickner3040]

FOR THE NEXT COMMENTS VIDEO PRETTY PLEASE WITH AS MANY CHERRIES ON TOP AS YOU CAN MANAGE. Recovered from the roundhouse gig & excellent as always. Enjoyed the 10th & 20th anniversary gigs. What are the chances that the much fan loved ‘one way ticket’ album will get a reissue and tour for its 20th anniversary in 2025? Much loved by fans but not as much the band? (also wasn’t represented well in the documentary which was a shame). See you soon but don’t tell my son as you’ll ruin his Christmas present 😉 oops

[@Jedi71]

I thought that was a picture of Morrissey for a quick second.

[@stevelibby6852]

Justin Hawkins pees. Again. There's other websites for that 🤣🤣🤣

[@ghouliethousandtrouser2905]

Lol, I found myself in the pub the other night, pissed outta me moosh, rambling to a pair of complete strangers about how much I love Robbie Williams 🥴😆 Have you ever thought about trying to get him on the podcast? That could be some delightful chaos if he was up for it 🤞😆

[@ChristopherSmithNYC]

Millennium was a good song, he should make another.

[@TheClevelandSteamer]

I’m sorry, I thought the paintings on your wall were of Rocky Dennis

[@cmikesmith664]

Justin, how is your relationship with Gary Barlow?

[@cmikesmith664]

🤣

[@I_Am_Bone]

Shit! I was sure the paintings were of Bon Scott!

[@BrianCadd89]

Surprised to hear that “One way ticket” is more popular in America. I’m American and “Permission to land” has always been my favorite. Honestly I didn’t know rock and roll could have an “American friendly” sound. I thought rock has always been quite universal. Does AC/DC sound Australian? Does Queen sound British? Does Aerosmith sound American? To quote Billy Joel “It’s still rock and roll to me”

[@dtjb793]

F yeh. Great point!

[@dtjb793]

Not sure how old you are but Slash is also a current living legend guitarist :) All my dudes will stand with heads bowed to Eddie, of course.

[@dtjb793]

It's a really fun journey. Right on my dude. Let's go sixties onward... Elvis, Sinatra, The Beatles, Stones, Hendrix, Led Zep, Clapton (is god lol), The Doors, Queen!, Van Halen... Enjoy the f out of your life :)

[@playthehighnote1122]

5:44 Opie lmao

[@orelanavi2706]

omg you smacking robbie on the bum 😭🤣. I'm sure he forgives you lol. love robbie ❤

[@Tripoutski]

@greggopiehughes4118 Sure as sh1t JH punched the Hoff in the nuts in a video months ago. It was not a Patreon video, but here. I do not remember which one, but I laughed!

[@jayess8714]

Justin you definitely should check out Green Day's new video "Dilemma" - the most personal track from Billie Joe about his relapse and probably the best Green Day song in years.

[@shellyt556]

I cannot see anyone making an enemy out of Justin. I do like Robbie's music, but he does come across as a pompous douche. I hope he has mellowed out a lot

[@thomassochacki128]

Sold out at rock city notts. And it's my birthday please please sort us out😢

[@SandraT1107]

Please don't mention the floods of 53, we are planning to move East in the coming year...

[@bluemike175]

I will always maintain Solid Gold is a musical masterpiece.

[@malcolmhead2852]

You need to go to Specsavers Justin. That’s not Robbie Williams, it’s Morrisey ( aka Steven )

[@stephenmccabe6850]

Have you ever ??

[@briansloan8199]

“the fat dancer from Take That” "Noel Gallagher"

[@Nicolasmondragon707]

Justin Fucking Hawkins Rides Againnnnn!!! 🎶🎶🎶

[@chrisjames1924]

How do you say naughty words like that without being censored?

[@Cynthiabecker24]

I'd rather the hot beverage. Sorry😂

[@fletcher2311]

It's called a bell tree, mate.

[@peterjames1018]

Why would anyone want to have any kind of relationship with Robbie Williams in the first place? Ruining it was probably the best thing that could happen to anyone unfortunate to have an experience of knowing him. I didn't even watch this video. Just the title alone was enough to compel me to write this post.

[@SiennaArtsandCrafts]

😂😂😂

[@wullaballoo2642]

Unfortunately he still appears on the radio shitting in my ears with his garbage pop music

[@jeffreyyelverton5567]

Alright. I’m a dork and “intergnats” made me snort. Thanks, buddy.

[@MetalMatt]

Hey Justin, I'd absolutely love to do a Skype interview with you for my KZbin channel? Would you be up for it? I've interviewed Satchel, KK Downing and a few others!! Would be great to have a good chat about all things music and darkness!!

[@Subvision_uk]

What are your relationships like with the companies of products that you’ve been known for using over the years and how has that changed as your career has moved forward? Would love to hear your insight about endorsements and how you approach entering/avoiding such agreements!

[@caster3283]

Top bloke

[@carlhungus2521]

permission t.l. is stronger but then again, ticket to hell has an unbeatable weapon that goes by the name KNOCKERS

[@SteveTheDiva]

I ruined my relationship with Robbie by not buying any of his albums for over twenty years (but I admit the Ego Has Landed was solid). Robbie should come to America and play clubs if he can fill them.

[@Wildatheart81ridesagain]

Pretty sure Robbie doesn't care anymore, if he even really did at the time. Although he will never be a rock star he is a pop star end of story. I remember tge escapilogy tour at knebworth as i lived there at the time, first time i saw you guys live.. hooked, rock stars!

[@ragman1960]

501,000🎉🎉🎉…499,000 to go😅😅😅😂❤

[@SuziQ.]

I thought we were shooting for 500k by Xmas, and we did it. 🎉