What Being On Tour Is REALLY Like.

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Justin Hawkins Rides Again

Justin Hawkins Rides Again

Күн бұрын

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@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain
@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain 2 жыл бұрын
I'm on tour in the USA & Canada with The Darkness this year you can get tickets here: www.thedarknesslive.com/tour-dates/
@terrysuch1
@terrysuch1 2 жыл бұрын
You guys playing Toronto?
@dennisdrass9277
@dennisdrass9277 2 жыл бұрын
I'll be traveling from Philadelphia to see you in Kansas City because I won't be in Philadelphia when you're playing here. Can't wait!!! VIP and everything.
@DarrenMalone253
@DarrenMalone253 2 жыл бұрын
Please!! Play OPEN FIRE in Tampa FL. Thanks Justin 😁🤙
@kim_here
@kim_here 2 жыл бұрын
Bought my tickets back in December for the Charlotte show! What a way to kick off a Spring Break trip. Heading to the mountains directly after to soak in some hot springs with ears ringing from the Darkness show. Heavenly.......
@Shauma_llama
@Shauma_llama 2 жыл бұрын
I suppose if your backs start hurting, you could do some carefully coached exercises to build up your back muscles, I think that would happen. I remember having a bass that was really heavy and unbalanced, I had to keep pulling up on it to keep the neck from pulling me down. Very tiring. heat: Play Iowa in the winter, you might get a night where you step off the bus and it's 80 below with the wind chill. 🤣 Any Spinal Tap experiences?
@jackharriet4814
@jackharriet4814 2 жыл бұрын
As AC-DC once said... "It's a long way to the shop if you want a sausage roll".
@StephenS-2024
@StephenS-2024 2 жыл бұрын
Yes. In a roundabout way....
@TLoveInfinity
@TLoveInfinity 2 жыл бұрын
Never a truer line was sung, especially a vegan roll.
@SISTERHENDRICKS23
@SISTERHENDRICKS23 2 жыл бұрын
Bloody oath son 🤟
@Cynthiabecker24
@Cynthiabecker24 2 жыл бұрын
Us Aussies also had another version of the sausage roll line..... "It's a long way to the top if ya wanna f*#k a mole". Just sayin
@virginiaviola5097
@virginiaviola5097 2 жыл бұрын
🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🦘🐨👍
@southerncomfortuk
@southerncomfortuk 2 жыл бұрын
Our little band had a fabulous time touring many years ago. Contracted by the American Government to tour U.S. airforce and army bases in Germany for months on end, we played to enormous crowds of servicemen who were all up for a party. We couldn’t have been treated any better. Very well treated at every venue (and rodeo), meals provided in all the bases restaurants, accommodation was in small German tourist hotels (We were a country rock band). Cocoa-cola was free ha ha, but beer had to be paid for. On the road in our beaten up transit van - we were a bit cramped for space, but it was like one very long holiday which I look back on very fondly…those were the days, great memories.
@Wonderkell74
@Wonderkell74 2 жыл бұрын
I worked as a house manager for many years at a performance venue. I always used to make it a point of pride to treat the act well & with great care for their needs. It wasn’t always easy, and sometimes you weren’t necessarily treated with the same professionalism, but it was always so important to me because I knew these guys were away from the comfort of home. Maybe it came from being a theatre actor myself, but I just felt it was really important. Kindness breeds kindness & all that.
@reginageorge8080
@reginageorge8080 2 жыл бұрын
Love this. Not treating them good because of who they are but because they are human just like us. Made me smile ❤
@Wonderkell74
@Wonderkell74 2 жыл бұрын
@@reginageorge8080 ❤️
@abick8725
@abick8725 Жыл бұрын
Well said.
@andycrowley
@andycrowley 2 жыл бұрын
Love this! Great insight. It's incredible to have someone who's really been there, done that (and still doing it!) doing youtube, patreon, and telling it how it is. Keep on keepin' on 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@ryvaleska
@ryvaleska 2 жыл бұрын
Omg can't believe you are here too, I watch you everday 💜🙏 Could you please do a Guitar Tutorial for MGK's Drunk Face?
@Algorithm347
@Algorithm347 2 жыл бұрын
You sound like an old trucker from the states , keep on keeping on big red!
@leejohnblackmoremusic
@leejohnblackmoremusic 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah man ! I couldn't agree more 🎸🔥🤘
@chrisjackson9626
@chrisjackson9626 2 жыл бұрын
Love your channel too buddy. Living in NZ, I always appreciate learning a new tune with your dulcet northern tones and great instruction.
@PrivateSi
@PrivateSi 2 жыл бұрын
Interestingly fun.. The only point I can semi-disagree with is Justin's love of weighty guitars... I've just made my first prototype of the world's smallest and lightest full scale (25.5 inch) guitar that's only 20 inches long!... Sound's impossible? -- The body slides out from under the neck, taking the scale length up to the correct 25.5 inches and also houses a sliding tuner system crafted out of a set of acoustic tuners with the nobs cut off and slots cut in. Tunes via a screwdriver or key crafted from one of the cut off knobs.. The tuners slide so when the body slide the strings can be kept tight, not flapping around loosely.. -- The body follows the neck so it looks like a stick.. It's headless too, with fixed acoustic pickup and detachable electric pickup that can be. slid from the neck to the bridge, held on by magnetism, for nice tone control... It also has a volume and tone knob + socket taking up 1 inch at the bridge... World's smallest, lightest guitar... -- Makes Justin's skinny little lovely Martin travel aoustic guitar seem GIANT! Surprisingly robust and very simple to maintain... Total cost - £40 (though necks have just gone up in the UK due to short supply).. I have another system to prototype with tuners inside a spindle at the bridge end... Bit longer but potentially thinner, without the need for sliding tuners (strings wrap around the spindle when the body slides up into storage mode.. -- 6.5cm x 8 cm x 51cm box with enough free space for a small effects box / headphone guitar amp and small set of headphones. The box lid doubles as a bolt on stand so the guitar rests on your knee nicely. The balance is good. The body is heavy enough considering it's a headless guitar with no hardware at the head end other than 6x 2mm nail shafts in 6 holes just big enough to house the string ends that hook onto the cut off nails. -- blah blah..... More for people going on holiday and travelling than touring bands that should have their full stage kit with them.
@dangolguitartech
@dangolguitartech 2 жыл бұрын
Until losing my eyesight, I was a touring guitar tech for most of my adult life.… It is long days with little sleep; lots of hard work and heavy lifting. Insane travel schedules… Attitudes, egos, language barriers and, maintaining a proper diet… Not glamorous at all. Wouldn’t change a thing about it. Well, maybe the whole losing the eyesight part… Great video, Justin!🤠
@everychannel1025
@everychannel1025 2 жыл бұрын
How did you lose your eyesight?
@dangolguitartech
@dangolguitartech 2 жыл бұрын
Genetic condition that I was born with.
@greenfly1264
@greenfly1264 2 жыл бұрын
My eyesight is dimming but still okish . I echo everything you said here , my life too.
@ht8083
@ht8083 2 жыл бұрын
@@dangolguitartech consider an elimination diet dude. Cut out ALL processed food (grains and dairy too) and see what happens after a month. Good luck to you ✌️
@dangolguitartech
@dangolguitartech 2 жыл бұрын
@@ht8083 wish it was that easy… Genetic disorder passed down by previous generations. Two of my three sons also have it.
@mcolville
@mcolville 2 жыл бұрын
If you think it's easy doin' one night stands Try playin' in a rock roll band It's a long way to the top if you wanna rock 'n' roll
@nickchivers9029
@nickchivers9029 2 жыл бұрын
Totally unrelated but just wanted to say your running the game series got me back into D&D, dming for my son and wife now and your insight and advice has been invaluable. Thank you Matt.
@mcolville
@mcolville 2 жыл бұрын
@@nickchivers9029 Yay! Awesome!
@SafffOneee
@SafffOneee 2 жыл бұрын
not the same meaning but it reminded me of When we started this band All we needed Needed was a laugh Years gone by I say we kicked some ass
@LoueWhose
@LoueWhose 2 жыл бұрын
brilliant
@brianjohnson5789
@brianjohnson5789 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah it's a mighty long way down rock 'n' roll From the Liverpool docks to the Hollywood bowl
@Brandon2940
@Brandon2940 2 жыл бұрын
"No band has ever done this before!" "THEN WHY THE FUCK ARE WE DOING IT!?" I died XD
@ResidentRob
@ResidentRob 2 жыл бұрын
A producer I worked with once said "It's a privilege to entertain" One of my pet peeves is musicians who bitch about being musicians, if you don't like it 'do something else', there are so many people who desperately want your job. I'm sure it's hard and can be monotonous but as Justin said it's the payment for doing the bits you love. If people are paying money to see you, bring your A game regardless of how you feel about the touring experience.
@gpzfan5272
@gpzfan5272 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the plectrum Justin, memento from your Leeds gig 😊 🤟🏼
@kirancashmore5
@kirancashmore5 2 жыл бұрын
Justin my guy, your a major influence on my guitar playing, you was the first rockstar I saw on the telly as a young kid. You rock man, 22 years later and I'm watching you again. Thanks for the influence man your the reason I love the Gibson les Paul custom.
@ericsandberg6137
@ericsandberg6137 2 жыл бұрын
I would trade my routine of getting up, going to work for 8 hrs, five days a week, 50 weeks a year for the past 40 years for whatever you guys have to put up with.
@Starcrunch72
@Starcrunch72 2 жыл бұрын
The grass is always greener, sir...its fun for a while.
@TheSeanpatrickobrien
@TheSeanpatrickobrien 2 жыл бұрын
Oh no! Sometimes their guitars are too heavy! Give me the 50 weeks busting my balls instead lol
@adrienbancroft7895
@adrienbancroft7895 2 жыл бұрын
Preach man.
@martinkuliza
@martinkuliza 2 жыл бұрын
LOL... You'd think so........ but you'd be wrong You'd be trading your 8 hours for like 16hours or so and your 5 days for like 6 or 7 days and then there's a tonne of legal shit you need to handle You'd do it for a while then you'd give it up and go back to your job and say... thank fuck i'm back here doing this stuff with no real responsibilities
@bnicolette14
@bnicolette14 2 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry but no. I'm a dancer and part of what was so fun about dance when I first started was that the rehearsals were only once a week and the performances were 4 times a year max. in the pro world, you're rehearsing 10+ hours a day, AND performing 3-10x a week (which means hair and makeup 3-10 times a week). I cannot imagine being a musical artist (the addition of press junkets, photoshoots, etc). dance drove me back to academics and now I'm about to go back to college so I can have a "boring" normal career lol. and I teach dance once a week
@joesheridan8135
@joesheridan8135 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Justin, I've always been interested in your band's early success in the UK, especially when you headlined Leeds & Reading festival in 2004. I'd love to watch a video of you maybe talking about that period in the band's career. Anyway, I love the openness and transparency you evoke through your KZbin channel.
@LoueWhose
@LoueWhose 2 жыл бұрын
yes, do
@cc_1983
@cc_1983 2 жыл бұрын
Yes I had some friends who saw the darkness very early on and I wish I had! First time was tenants vital 2004!
@matthewwilson3202
@matthewwilson3202 2 жыл бұрын
@@cc_1983 I saw them there, I was 15
@foltan1
@foltan1 2 жыл бұрын
YES!! Please talk about Reading 2004 - that was an amazing experience
@legendash
@legendash 2 жыл бұрын
I remember walking around the campsite and every stereo was playing Permission to Land, good times
@thebouncinghearts
@thebouncinghearts 2 жыл бұрын
Nice that you acknowledge the obvious perks Justin, it's all very well these successful musicians sitting there looking like pantomime dames, telling us what an awfully hard life they have...I was in a moderately successful band during the 80s and I too was a spoilt fop, complaining about substandard hotel rooms 'gruelling' photo sessions, tour buses with just ONE toilet, no cashews in the 'Executive lounge' at Heathrow etc etc...I'm now a Farrier, getting kicked and bitten by stroppy horses (and horse owners) in all weathers, every day...Give me a rider with no caviar and a ridiculously early soundcheck (1.00 PM) any day.
@brianjohnson5789
@brianjohnson5789 2 жыл бұрын
chris payne who was in the gary numan band at the height of his success says similar things, that looking back it was such a lucky life to lead and be part of
@Dreyno
@Dreyno 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve never been in a (proper) band, but I can’t help but think most of the people who whine about touring have no real life experience to compare it to. As you say you didn’t until after you were that soldier. As Brett Anderson once said, stop complaining and f**k off and become a plumber, or words to that effect.
@MrSphandor
@MrSphandor 2 жыл бұрын
Try a comeback mate most modern music is not as good
@thebouncinghearts
@thebouncinghearts 2 жыл бұрын
@@SteveGad Very similar! Except I'm dealing with equine feet!
@IainFrame
@IainFrame 2 жыл бұрын
@@thebouncinghearts My drummer is an equine podiatrist. Must be a rock n roll thing 😂
@caltwomey3214
@caltwomey3214 2 жыл бұрын
One of my earliest memories is banging out I Believe In A Thing Called Love in my grandmothers living room when I was three years old. Seeing you now doing this channel, touring and still making the music you love, through ups and downs, is phenomenally inspiring. Thank you for continuing to be an absolute legend ❤️✌️
@toms781
@toms781 2 жыл бұрын
This is a really interesting conversation for a music lover to hear. I know I would like to hear more behind the curtain stories or tales from the studio etc.
@BreauxBobby
@BreauxBobby 2 жыл бұрын
Justin. It's good to see you here on KZbin sharing your life. I've watched interviews with you and your brother and had some good laughs at times when I need it. The humor you guys put out is creative and enjoyable. I listen to your music a lot. You guys are truly talented, and the ride isn't over. You are probably the best rock singer out there right now. And you write very deep songs. The songs of addiction definitely hit home here. You tell it like it is. Thanks for sharing your life. I believe the best is in front of you and not behind you. Cheers from Zurich!
@KyletheCoach
@KyletheCoach 2 жыл бұрын
I love seeing your subscribers increase every time I come back. It is truly enjoyable to hear your insights. Thank you for creating this channel and producing so much content!
@modernchair7692
@modernchair7692 2 жыл бұрын
New Zealand and Australia tour for next Christmas Justin. It's Summer time baby . . .
@moose6509
@moose6509 2 жыл бұрын
You´re so right Justin. Having an audience singing your song back at you must be one of the single most incredible feelings a human being can experience. How lucky you are. For us mere mortals we can only dream about what that must feel like. Oh, great to see Tom & Mark in your video. Love to hear your take on Blink 182......pretty please! Thanks for the music and laughs.
@KraljOsovina
@KraljOsovina 2 жыл бұрын
☝️ What the moose said.
@robertbrowning9143
@robertbrowning9143 2 жыл бұрын
Found this, and love it, like the fact that you are so down to earth, keep doing what your doing, nice that you give an insight into reality.
@ShredmasterScott
@ShredmasterScott 2 жыл бұрын
I believe in a thing called love!
@BP-or2iu
@BP-or2iu 2 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah, man! That’s a famous song of theirs! And you’ve written it here under a video of that artist! Awesome!
@tylersmith9868
@tylersmith9868 2 жыл бұрын
@@BP-or2iu 🤣
@Onamorata
@Onamorata 2 жыл бұрын
Justin - this has quickly become my favorite channel. Also, I’m in a band - and we tour - there’s no alone time in the VAN haha.
@Sarajevomusic1
@Sarajevomusic1 2 жыл бұрын
I am SO happy I stumbled across your channel!
@lisagilbert-bell6329
@lisagilbert-bell6329 2 жыл бұрын
Touring sounds like a love hate relationship, with the plus of seeing the world. Really enjoyed listening to how touring treated you.
@greenfly1264
@greenfly1264 2 жыл бұрын
Always good to see you at the Birmingham venues I work at . Hope we always make you feel welcome .
@jingleallthewayband
@jingleallthewayband 2 жыл бұрын
As a Christmas band, we are chuffed you made an epic tune that we take great pleasure in playing during the festive season
@LarkKristensen
@LarkKristensen 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for giving us such a private sneak peak behind the scenes. Greetings from Denmark!
@dimlightbulb10
@dimlightbulb10 Жыл бұрын
Justin, no matter how rough touring can be, you are the best live show I've ever seen. I wish your brother got more credit for holding it down, but when you can crowd surf AND nail your encore guitar part...
@chrisjackson9626
@chrisjackson9626 2 жыл бұрын
I've got to say, I love coming home from a shift at the hospital to see there's a new Justin vid. Great way to chill out and wind down. It would be awesome to see the band over here in NZ at some point, hopefully before the next millennia with COVID and all that.
@hardtohandleweddingbandent8653
@hardtohandleweddingbandent8653 2 жыл бұрын
Apparently they gigged NZ in 2017.
@EddieVanAidan
@EddieVanAidan 2 жыл бұрын
As a musician myself there’s not much I hate more than loading out gear in the middle of winter! But I look at it this way; we play for free but get paid to do all the peripheral stuff that makes the gig happen!
@WeeRattyMau5
@WeeRattyMau5 2 жыл бұрын
Justin, I found your channel a day ago and have been binge-watching! I absolutely love how refreshingly honest it is. As an older gal who is almost 50y/o, I think you are a breath of fresh air on YT and so self-effacing! Just wonderful. (King Tuts is the Tits, Venue-wise) - All the best from a Glasgow Lass! xxx
@davidhouston4810
@davidhouston4810 2 жыл бұрын
I agree with most of those comments, I used to be a Roadie. I did 6 months touring with one band, and I had no idea where I was most of the time. Sleep, travel to the next Gig, sleep, travel to the next Gig, over and over again. Some great memories, but most of it was just a Blur.
@rosalynmccartney115
@rosalynmccartney115 2 жыл бұрын
I've been reading Neil Peart's (RIP :-( ) stuff lately. I really like how he accommodated his introversion and how he managed tours, doing it his own way, biking between gigs.
@kingatheist7231
@kingatheist7231 2 жыл бұрын
This just popped up on my homepage and I didn't realize it was you at first. Instant sub and I'm buying Permission to Land ASAP! That album was a banger!
@chriscasey2770
@chriscasey2770 2 жыл бұрын
"Wield the axe with impunity". Love it. Hope you can still do so for a long time to come!
@AlyceEvette
@AlyceEvette 2 жыл бұрын
Being on tour kind of sounds like a sailor's life getting underway on deployment with the carriers and ships. When I was a sailor in the United States Navy, we would blast your songs in our workshop singing at the top of our lungs it was such a morale booster for us. I'll always be thankful to you and all the musicians that make our lives so much more enjoyable.
@sirchromiumdowns2015
@sirchromiumdowns2015 2 жыл бұрын
Which ship were you on? I was on the Nimitz.
@AlyceEvette
@AlyceEvette 2 жыл бұрын
@@sirchromiumdowns2015 Hey shipmate! Thank you for your service. I served aboard the AOE-6, Whidbey Island (LSD-41), GW(73), Truman(75), and Eisenhower (69). I served for 20 years, and I am a retired non nuclear electricians mate first class. It was during the Truman tour in 2009 where I worked in G-4 elevators as a EM2 that my shop used to blast The Darkness songs for morale.
@batphink2655
@batphink2655 2 жыл бұрын
Great channel Justin I'm really enjoying this! 👍😀
@jamesw4895
@jamesw4895 2 жыл бұрын
Love your observations. Didnt really know your music and you seem like a genuine nice person
@silkywellman8528
@silkywellman8528 2 жыл бұрын
Love this channel!! You have a great perspective
@LIGHTintheHALLS
@LIGHTintheHALLS 2 жыл бұрын
One of my “favorite” memories on tour is prowling the hotel hallways for fine unfinished food trays.
@mitchellwilson5370
@mitchellwilson5370 2 жыл бұрын
I'm in Justin. New fan, love the honest format. You rock this thing!
@ianreany3486
@ianreany3486 2 жыл бұрын
Love the haunting new theme melody!
@TheAaron3dg
@TheAaron3dg 2 жыл бұрын
I like this one. Commentary on lifestyle and industry within music, not just the music. Wonderful!
@navalhistoryhub3748
@navalhistoryhub3748 2 жыл бұрын
What a breath of fresh air this channel is man! Darkness are up there for me as one of my favourite bands since my late teenage years. Seen you many many times and you never dissapoint live! Lost my misses on the 30th December 2021 and she leaves me alone to raise our four children under 10 and you're music helps still helps me today man.
@punchyb1
@punchyb1 2 жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear that Naval, must be absolutely awful for you mate. Luckily you have the wonderful Darkness family (myself included) at hand if you ever need to reach out...we are survivors, the ones left behind. Defenders of our legacy, the last of our kind. Big love dude.
@navalhistoryhub3748
@navalhistoryhub3748 2 жыл бұрын
@@punchyb1 beyond tough time mate but there is always the Darkness family. I am getting through it the best i can. Much respect and love for that comment.
@magicanimalfish1029
@magicanimalfish1029 2 жыл бұрын
Wow! Who knew that you just sat down talking about shit would be such compelling viewing!! Loving it so Keep it coming. Loving Motorheart btw.. 👏🏼
@erinturnbull7357
@erinturnbull7357 2 жыл бұрын
Love this, really interesting to hear the reality of it all from the horses mouth! Was fantastic to watch all the behind the scenes stuff on Patreon while you were touring made it all the more exciting and kept the tour going for all of us longer than our individual shows! If you are going to American dates definitely sign up to Patreon it made the gig even better if that was ever possible, and meeting new friends at every venue was just brilliant!!! Great shout out to tuts, Scottish hospitality at its best, always comes with a stroke warning 😂 x
@jackson-aka2gs749
@jackson-aka2gs749 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Justin! Just wanted to say thanks for being a bad-ass, and for the inspiration. You brought Rock N Roll back at a time that it was nearly dead. "Givin Up" is my go-to song when I feel like I just can't take anymore shit from the world. You fucking ROCK bro. \m/
@markletts8802
@markletts8802 2 жыл бұрын
RESPECT.WELL SAID..
@treebee4556
@treebee4556 2 жыл бұрын
WE LOVE YOU JUSTIN ❤️❤️
@ClockAgentOfficial
@ClockAgentOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
Aaaah the toilet venue tour: sharing hotel rooms (if you're lucky) a dressing room in a kitchen (if you're lucky) a disinterested soundman (if you're lucky) and, even better, a 9-5 to fit it round 🤣
@shanethackeray1988
@shanethackeray1988 2 жыл бұрын
Great insight into touring, I did a smidgeon of it back in the late 70’s early 80’s. I hated it because of family and the routine. But working a 9 to 5 job ( construction ) it has it’s pitfalls as well. But my construction job had me away for months as well living in camps or motels that sucked as well.
@NoCoverCharge
@NoCoverCharge 2 жыл бұрын
Same here been on the road for 5 years working construction… I would much rather be on tour with my band
@markofish6176
@markofish6176 2 жыл бұрын
That was a really enjoyable watch - thank you Justin.
@shanehughes740
@shanehughes740 Жыл бұрын
The world is better with guys like Justin Hawkins and Russell Brand sharing their experiences and insight in a humorous, quirky and immensely entertaining way. Appreciate these videos! Best of luck to you, Mr. Hawkins.
@magnusramaglioni
@magnusramaglioni 2 жыл бұрын
The 12 hrs of interviews bit had me creased.
@cousinwil5808
@cousinwil5808 2 жыл бұрын
Great stuff sir! Be well!
@shhtha
@shhtha 2 жыл бұрын
So happy I found your channel 🏆
@Ornamentmountain
@Ornamentmountain 2 жыл бұрын
I love Justins balanced humorous views
@masgatot2758
@masgatot2758 2 жыл бұрын
Man! "Permission to Land" album changed my life forever. Just want to say love you guys so much!!!
@martinnuneztrujillo2989
@martinnuneztrujillo2989 2 жыл бұрын
Hello there mate! Super stoked on the fact that i found your channel! Im from Argentina and been following The Darkness since "Permission to Land" (brilliant work as all that followed, by the way). I've heard all your music, even the solo and collab work. Even went to London on 2015 to see you guys at camden Roundhouse and was certainly an awesome gig! Sadly i tried to catch you guys on Roundhouse 2019 but after hours of driving from Wales to London i was so battered i had minor car crash and missed the show :( . Keep on riding and rocking the s#%t out of music!!!
@jossbarraza
@jossbarraza 2 жыл бұрын
Hey, coming to see you in Calgary on the 22nd Looking forward to see you
@mbb9258
@mbb9258 Жыл бұрын
Always insightful one way or the other. Interesting topic!
@andrewwilliams6936
@andrewwilliams6936 2 жыл бұрын
Mr. Hawkins, you are a diamond. Love the channel.
@scottmasson3039
@scottmasson3039 2 жыл бұрын
I’m glad I had the opportunity to be on a big major label, be on MTV, play lollapalooza, Pitchfork, etc….. and do the whole touring thing when I was younger. It made me realize that I like being an artist….not a musician. If that makes any sense. Give me the creative part all day long. You can have the other promo bs. I like writing songs, making records, collaborating, painting, sculpting, crafting words, etc. I despised driving around the country in a van, waiting in back rooms, being in clubs until 3am in the morning, being stuck around a bunch of wasted people every night, talking to journalists, eating crap food, waking up at 5am to go to a radio station to play an acoustic song for a show, and having to talk to people I didn’t want to talk to. The good part about having done that life, and basically walking away from it……is I never have to go through the rest of my life wondering what it’s like to be a professional musician….like millions of musicians who never get a chance to do it. I saw it, experienced it, hated it, and was freed from that absurd dream. 😂
@vagabondages4089
@vagabondages4089 2 жыл бұрын
Soccer?! You're tearing me apart Justin.
@kildogery
@kildogery 2 жыл бұрын
You're such a natural at this. Cheers man.
@samsewall8341
@samsewall8341 2 жыл бұрын
Psyched for the Toronto Show (April 19th)! I hope Eastbound is in the setlist for this tour.
@chops9779
@chops9779 2 жыл бұрын
Really digging your discussions ~ Thanks for sharing
@jstorm1216
@jstorm1216 2 жыл бұрын
I had the privilege to work for a band the summer of 2016. It lasted for 15 weeks, 3 tours, 3 festivals a total of 63 shows. I was the singer's PA/HMUA/wardrobe. Getting her ready, and the show were my favorite parts. It was a lot of work but so rewarding.
@DavidSmith-ne1zp
@DavidSmith-ne1zp 2 жыл бұрын
New subscribers, and loving the stories. Cheers.
@karlbluesguitar941
@karlbluesguitar941 2 жыл бұрын
Can’t find the video I was going to write this in, was the one about trolls. I remember when you first came out, distinctly. I am now 35. I thought you were great. Now when I watch you I think you are even better on this channel, so funny, a great sense of humour, musically very intelligent and interesting to learn from. If you have haters, there is no other words but envy. You are remarkable and your channel is fantastic. You remind me a bit on russell brand, who I love, but you have your own uniqueness. I personally think you are great and I share a lot of your points of view. Keep them coming Justin 🤟🏽🤟🏽🎸🎸
@standinsilence
@standinsilence 2 жыл бұрын
This was probably my favourite version of the intro tune so far.
@Bradford659
@Bradford659 2 жыл бұрын
I’m always curious about how bands feel about chatting with fans after shows or before shows
@KraljOsovina
@KraljOsovina 2 жыл бұрын
I think that depends alot on the fan
@TheRareVideosXL
@TheRareVideosXL 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Very informative. Keep it up.
@davidrobert4246
@davidrobert4246 2 жыл бұрын
Great video! Quickly becoming one of my favourite channels.
@rblfrmthewstdwn
@rblfrmthewstdwn 2 жыл бұрын
Love the AL Jourgensen And Justin Hawkins connection!! Nice dude
@jessportersolo
@jessportersolo 2 жыл бұрын
More vids like this please Mr Hawkins! Love hearing your insight on being on tour or in the the Darkness in general. Could you talk about whether you get sick of playing the hits? Are there tips in keeping them fresh for yourselves? Do you have any deep cuts that are faves to play for the band?
@lout9231
@lout9231 2 жыл бұрын
loving your channel mate, good stuff. Keep it all coming!
@AlekMadeDis
@AlekMadeDis 2 жыл бұрын
On first i was like, damn he looking kind of familiar. And then i heard your intro. Holy shit The Darkness is alive baby =D Love ya and your channel !
@ELstudioproductions1
@ELstudioproductions1 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent segment Justin and cool shirt 🤔👍🏻
@j-ffarrell847
@j-ffarrell847 2 жыл бұрын
Interesting chat to hear about other's realities ;)
@WeeRattyMau5
@WeeRattyMau5 2 жыл бұрын
This channel is brilliant! Love ya, Justin, since I believe in a thing called love. ☮☮♥♥👌👌 xxx
@stevehowe9404
@stevehowe9404 2 жыл бұрын
Ok, So…. Love to you too man 😎 The amount you had to say was immensely well appreciated. What a golden piece of content. You never surprise me tbf! I’m not jumping ship, I m with you, LOL The wild hearts, ha, I remember seeing them live in Torquay! Remember there muppet skin album? LMAO. So…. On the road, A dad of five would be tough. But for the bigger picture I’m willing…. Anyway the amount your putting out says you’re enjoying this as much as most of us are. Thank you Justin. ✌🏼❤️🌈 Never stopping & pushing on Day to day. BOOM.
@jimitikkanen
@jimitikkanen 2 жыл бұрын
Great craic! And nice to see Michael Monroe in this video! I live in the same town as him here in Finland, and I just saw him on the street this week!
@nopeoplecorp
@nopeoplecorp Жыл бұрын
Your anecdote about twelve hours up and down talking to journalists was hilarious, “Then why THE F*CK are WE doing it???” LMAO
@rich00p
@rich00p 2 жыл бұрын
I swear the pause between again.........again gets longer
@MardiKivMusic
@MardiKivMusic 2 жыл бұрын
It brings warmth and solace with each longer pause
@aaronhurst4379
@aaronhurst4379 2 жыл бұрын
Your comments on the Christmas song killed me 😂
@jimbanda
@jimbanda 2 жыл бұрын
Good info man. 👍👍 Safe touring '22
@frankesquivel7590
@frankesquivel7590 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks,great stories, see y'all in Houston
@jakebeaudrie
@jakebeaudrie 2 жыл бұрын
Super fun watch!!
@asdfadafads
@asdfadafads 2 жыл бұрын
enjoyed this one, you are a super symphatic dude! :) saw you once in Munich at the Rockavaria festival some years ago it was a great show, really enjoyed it!
@alexanderlane6007
@alexanderlane6007 2 жыл бұрын
Love this channel Justin Rock on my man
@chrishorton5009
@chrishorton5009 2 жыл бұрын
First time i have watched one of these podcasts, great insight delivered with a grounded personality; WIll definately watch more!
@tristanmaskens1238
@tristanmaskens1238 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Justin, my first ever 'Like and Subscribe' - Be honoured be very honoured.... Regarding the aforementioned The Wildhearts - I remember one of your first support slots with them in the Concorde 2 on Brighton beach.... how about an episode or 2 (because there's so much material) on Ginger please? In particular his prolific songwriting and its diversity .... Your favourite songs? .... Indulge me please
@milesawaygirl7923
@milesawaygirl7923 2 жыл бұрын
Yes! Would love to hear his thoughts. Ginger should have Ivor Novello's coming out of his ears, he is a criminally underrated songwriter.
@mircogirlando1983
@mircogirlando1983 2 жыл бұрын
this channel rocks
@TheRareVideosXL
@TheRareVideosXL 2 жыл бұрын
Informative video. Thanks. Keep it up.
@jared_grey
@jared_grey 2 жыл бұрын
I just bought April 12th VIP passes for Tampa while watching this video. Looking forward to the show!
@patrickreichert1442
@patrickreichert1442 2 жыл бұрын
very insightful! Cheers!
@rawl93
@rawl93 2 жыл бұрын
Dude I randomly had a video of yours come on last week and thought it was interesting and didn't realize til today that you're the singer of the darkness! Fuck yeah dude! I'm trying to arrange my first tour. I'm scared as shit but I'm dying to get out there
@reginageorge8080
@reginageorge8080 2 жыл бұрын
Might be one of my favorite videos. Love to see someone explain how it’s really like. I’m sure there are times that it’s very rewarding, but I do not envy famous people at all. It would literally kill me.
@Th3Xp3rt
@Th3Xp3rt 2 жыл бұрын
Didn't expect to see Uncle Al on this one. :) Thanks Justin
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