When It's Time To Just Give Up.

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

If you want to see me on tour with The Darkness - all the dates we're playing are here: www.thedarknesslive.com/tour-dates/

[@EverettVernon72]

Can’t wait!

[@CapAnson12345]

I do want to see you on tour. Will have to wait for an American date.

[@mattiemclean9882]

Bernard Matthews Norfolk Turkey! Twizzlers or drumsticks or summit....Boy comes in from playing football or some such activity! I must be close!

[@olliecarson5150]

The venue in Auckland is R18, so sad I can’t go because I’m only 13. It sucks. Wishing yo7 guys a great tour!

[@olliecarson5150]

*you not yo7

[@Godsypodsy]

God, I could listen to Justin speak about absolutely nothing and still be completely enthralled.

[@billwang5462]

Me 2

[@elithrums1163]

That's why we come back, everyday.

[@edcoad4930]

100%; humour, knowledge, ability, intelligence...#mancrush...although not the Jonathan Ross interview! 😅😅

[@angelaellul6959]

I agree 100% he is enchanting !!!!!

[@angelaellul6959]

Also super interesting and sexy AF to me!!!!!

[@spookylealoo25]

Hey Justin, I just want to say that you’re one of the few creators on KZbin that I watch daily. Your videos are always great!

[@danieldavis6592]

I will happily second this opinion!!!! Here here 🙌🙌

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

Thanks for watching :) I appreciate it

[@johanna8946]

I love the content!! It's informative & funny. I love his voice- speaking or singing. The topics he covers are interesting. Love him!!

[@dbapto6994]

Justin, why is your band named Darkness??

[@JohnRadcliffMusic]

Great doc about Men at Work...more to the point, it's about Colin Hay called Waiting For My Real Life To Begin. Covers a lot of this. It's really wonderful and sad and wonderful and sad...and then again. The defining moment for the band was a Rolling Stone shoot where the whole band was being photographed, but the cover was cropped down to just Colin and the sax player. It's how the band is perceived, no matter how it really works.

[@noodles6206]

Thanks for the reminder of this - it is a truly fantastic documentary - really moving, with the odd moment of Spinal Tap-ish observations. I’m off to find it to watch again 😃

[@jokermtb]

My band has been together for almost 20 years - every Thursday we get together and play (and yes, we kept our day jobs!). We're in it for the art, and the fun - not the money, which is probably why we still carve out one night a week to make the magic happen - again. We have our ups and downs, but always say 'Hey - we've been together longer than Led Zepplin!" - (we're better than them in that regard - ha ha)

[@thedon3116]

I love JH’s speaking voice as well as his singing voice. You’re an amazing man and I’m so happy you decided to create KZbin content for us to watch. You’re intelligent and enjoyable. Thank you Professor Hawkins lol

[@jpgoat5488]

Hi Justin, just wanted to say, found your posts a month or two ago, and you've MASSIVELY changed my opinion of you. Today I decided to subscribe! If you had asked me 2 months and 2 weeks ago I would have said loudly... "NEVER" All strength to you I have new found respect for you. Massive love from me, and my Mrs who has also been turned. You truly are a great and talented man. Keep doing, what you're doing 👏 👌 🙌 Legend

[@thomaswilliams486]

Love your videos mate. Only KZbinr I keep up with daily

[@Psychedelic-Peter]

You’re so full of charisma & obviously a very talented musician. But most of all - you’re a beautifully kind person. Keep on radiating your love, as the world will always need people like you around. God bless you.

[@ianhewitson2738]

Justin might have had a chance to meet them at the Taylor Hawkins tributes, but the band I admire the most is Rush. Three equal parts in a band greater than the sum of its parts that stayed together for 41 years because they were friends who liked and respected each other. I can only dream of such friendships .

[@annettereynolds7457]

Exactly. No egos in that band. Just three friends making the best music on the planet.

[@jonaswhite5842]

Not to mention the level of musicianship. Wrote the most technically saavy songs of the time. Their contribution will be appreciated by REAL musicians for eternity

[@annettereynolds7457]

@@jonaswhite5842 That's why they've been my favourite band since I discovered them in the early 80's. Managed to see them live 6 times and never been disappointed by them. Loved their complex time signatures and the level of musicianship. There will never be another band like them.

[@twkotb]

Blur maintained an equal four-way songwriting split. Also, I watched a documentary about Genesis and those guys all remained amicable in business and personal lives. U2 is another example of a band of brothers who never fell out with each other. Even the Beatles did pretty well considering the insanity of their life experiences and the chaotic business arrangements and machinations which went on; they only ever sort-of fell out with each other. Hold on, we’re talking about bands that didn’t split up. Okay, ignore some of my examples above.

[@StrangeDevice]

My handle should tell you how I feel about Rush (hint: think 2112).

[@LuisSilva-Silvathesaint]

Thanks!

[@Plant_Based_Riffs]

I wouldn't have started listening to you as a "podcast"... But I will sit here for hours and watch you talk about music. So KZbin was a great choice, Keep doing this stuff man!!

[@thumplife792]

The world needed Justin Hawkins, and he delivers. Again and again.

[@francus7227]

Nobody can talk about negative aspects with such a positive perspective.

[@ryantownsend6714]

After watching your videos I now really want to see the Darkness live. I know how that can be taken negatively, but your videos have really helped me to appreciate music in a whole new way!

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

Come see us! We’re touring.

[@Vivianblue.]

That's why we are seeing The Darkness in a few weeks! Justin's take on the musical world has opened our eyes to so much and he and his band are worthy of supporting. Looking forward to a kick arse rock show in Adelaide, Australia!

[@MsMountaincat]

Every darkness show live is true experience! You must go. Its infectious. Need level 4 bio lab to contain lol. The live shows are pure energy and everyone is usually sweet, inviting and ready to throw horns. Jump , and dance. There are still arses..just bump by them . You'll love how Justin gets whole audience to sing. Plus Rufus Taylor on drums. Your literally in presence of royalty. It's the best liveshow you could pay for. Seriously. Take the family. I always do...cannot wait until they come back to states. My hubby alway called them garbage pop acdc wannabes...until I drug him to live show in 2011. After that. And as drummer. He always corrects other rock/metal fans who dis the darkness. Looks forward to going everytime they come to our state. They work for the audience. You will not be disappointed!!!

[@stevegroves]

Just found this channel, can now happily throw away my TV :) Justin you have a brilliant presenter personality ....that and being a damn good musician, cheers for the vids :)

[@MinusTwoTonsils]

This is my new favorite channel. Thanks for all the content!

[@ThomasBjorseth]

I once mis-sang the intro as "Justin Bieber rides again", and now I can't get it out of my head! Whenever I see a new video from this channel I automagically expect "Justin Bieber rides again"... I'll show myself out. Thank you!

[@simonpark843]

I like the new 'fireplace' setting for the videos - it's epic yet understated.

[@wickamahn1852]

Another superb post Justin, you are my favourite addiction and the least harmful; keep them coming please🙂

[@Aldarux]

Cheers for another great video, Justin! Talking of splits - I'm really curious about what happened to your other (perhaps lesser known) band Hot Leg. The band's Wikipedia page says you're on hiatus. Did you completely finish with Hot Leg for The Darkness? Or did you ever say you will start back with Hot Leg one day?

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

It was just a side project!

[@ksssssss]

An awesome side project thank you.

[@garysoar1234]

Hi Justin, love your videos, make me smile, and think all at the same time.

[@MeatsAndCheats]

My friend, this channel has become the one thing I look forward to checking out, every single day. I hope it doesn’t sound too much like brown nosing but I enjoy every single minute of your videos. Thank you so much!

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

Thanks!

[@janelacey69]

Thank you for brightening my day. £ towards a frame for your portrait- it’s fabulous x

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

Thanks so much Jane!

[@Budzombie420]

I think my favourite one was when The Beautiful South disbanded amicably, but announced they'd parted ways due to musical similarities 😆

[@bazbarrow6160]

Completely agree! Paul Heaton and J Abbot are now doing a smashing job these days too while they being mentioned 😁👌👍

[@lupo10]

@@bazbarrow6160 @Mike Jones I learnt both those things this evening so thank you. That’s made my day. What a fantastic thing to break up a band over. Difference of opinions are good for music making I feel. I didn’t know they were still making music now.

[@james6267]

@@lupo10 you should listen to "She got the garden", classic PH, bitterness masquerading as fun, absolute legend

[@ksssssss]

Saw them earlier this year and they were excellent, a really great fun night

[@mrcusrurlyus6942]

i have no idea why most do, but for mine we broke up because high school ended and we all went on different paths! But damn, that old music we made, those jams we had, the few shows we played was dope as fuck and I have nothing but fond memories of those 4 short lived years! Cheers mate, love your channel.

[@gladiator22666]

Another great show 👍 Just listening to " Last of Our Kind " .....awesome album 👍

[@BlazeGetsBuckets]

I always look forward to these videos!

[@roccopellerin9650]

Thanks for the videos! I look forward to them every day. What's up with that chicken?

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

I’ve had her for 20 years

[@kimzwolinski9919]

Interesting as always. Love your sense of humor 😊

[@mjfeder]

This guy is great.my go to daily video

[@BVRDSTR]

Gr8 video thxs again Justin for riding again From AZ

[@mikewestfall827]

I'm glad The Darkness hasn't broken up.

[@justinthigpen7225]

I love how your videos are both wholesome and unfiltered.

[@willgunter2674]

Thanks for another great video, you've made my day! (For your next comments video) Can I just ask, how do you turn your riffs into a full song as I am really struggling and just waffling on in my songs, basically. Looking forward to your next video!!

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

Cheers Will, I answered that if you didn't see it already.

[@willgunter2674]

@@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain Thanks 😀😀

[@jasonlisowski1]

Another great video. Appreciate your insight!

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

Wow, thanks Jason that's really kind!

[@RickReasonnz]

That really is a lovely portrait. Nice work!

[@alelirivarola1197]

I like your raw honesty and witty sense of humor

[@justinhayes7860]

great commentary just came across the the darkness moterheart album in my Spotify playlist ... wonderful album

[@seanmurphy.]

Great video! Can't wait to see you in Perth with the SRB boys!

[@thedoc9062]

Great episode Justin! Really enjoy your perspective of this topic. 👍

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

Thank you!

[@clarep4833]

Love this and what you say about the TV industry; so true. Thanks Justin.

[@edwardlondon6131]

I enjoy what you say about music, I am 70 years old have no concept about darkness music but, I like what you do.

[@bufonsanspantalones5591]

Justin's silent pauses whilst just staring always speaks volumes

[@mindriot69]

Justin, you have my vote for the most wonderfullest human on KZbin. No matter the subject of your video you always make me feel good about things. And in these wacky, surreal & dark times… that is as good as gold. ✌🏽❤️🎸🍄

[@parisoftheplains26]

An alluring amount of factiousness mixed with an extraordinary humble genius from outer space 💙

[@susanwitkowski5802]

I could listen to you talk all day Justin! Love your channel!!

[@JT71087]

The advert is Bernard Matthews, from way back in the day. Didn't realise you were touring, so going to get the wife tickets for her birthday. She only got into the Darkness because you got "Bells End" played on mainstream wireless. lol. Super sweary video Justin, keep up the excellent work!

[@oztrace6016]

I want to be friends with Justin. Great singing voice. Great talking voice. Intelligent. Personality plus. So happy I found this channel, you’re the most entertaining channel in Hull 😜

[@carrieanne5415]

Peter Criss' contract running out and the band ghosting him broke my heart more than any breakup story.

[@GizzyDillespee]

What?!! I'm not KISS Army, so I don't know too much of their lore... this really happened? I gotta look that up... had to be a stunt, tho, for a meme or whatever, right?... 😅🤣omfg

[@spookylealoo25]

Peter and Ace were a liability. Drugged up to the eyeballs in the 70’s and an embarrassment. Paul and Gene found replacements and they were happy with how they fell into line and how well they played. The reunion tour showed that Peter just couldn’t play well anymore and Ace was still a liability. As Paul puts it - a band is like a 4 way marriage. 2 way marriages struggle as it is.

[@carrieanne5415]

@@spookylealoo25 who died and made you the music critic lol shut up. Who asked your opinion? When you know a lot of guitar technique and drum technique and play it then come back with your ignorant comments lol

[@theoriginalbluey]

I've worked with a few bands (designed 100s of sleeves) and... yeah, it's an eye opener!

[@hubiewatt3257]

Hi Justin, love this channel and have always loved your music. Have always been curious how quickly do you go through the recording process, I feel it would be something that you could very easily become obsessed with finding perfection and never move on to record the next song? Also could you do a video on John Mayer's guitar playing would love to see that

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

Thanks Hubie, I'll try answer this on commments.

[@TheAndrejP]

True! You have fire and ice, lead singer and lead guitarist... then sometimes the bass player is sort of like lukewarm water 😁

[@dangermouse6561]

Been there. Simple case of pulling in different directions and ultimately egos.

[@deajae1974]

It was Paul Geary who played drums for Extreme that became their manager and Kevin Figueiredo took over the sticks. He’s a great drummer and I’m probably Extreme’s biggest fan this side of Sheffield. 😂. Love the show sir, please keep them coming 🤘😎🤘

[@SaschaReinsch]

Same here. And actually Paul has managed (or still does, not sure) my other favorite Band called Alter Bridge.

[@ecowfer13]

@@SaschaReinsch He doesn’t manage them anymore. They’re managed by Janus Management now…

[@dt9r]

I happen to be here, I think I'll stay, nice surprise, hi from Italy

[@dkdrumma86]

Just got into your videos and they are brilliantly funny and Iove the topics as well! Please Justin Hawkins...ride again...... Againnnn

[@omegashinra7672]

Well timed video as one of my all time favourite vocalists just left his band due to a pretty severe ongoing illness. Crystal Lake won't ever be the same without Ryo.

[@judyweaver4460]

Thanks! Always great content. As a touring musician, I'm wondering what your thoughts are on the "future of music" being Web3 and the metaverse with concerts going virtual rather than in person. Would less touring bring a band closer together since you don't need to spend long hours on the road together getting bored or angry with each other or push bands apart since the bonding experiences aren't there? Do you think bands in the future will miss out on the adoration of the crowds?

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

Cheers Judy! I answered this in the other video.

[@AndreThisIsTheWay]

Pretty exhausting really! Funny the adverts that stick in your head.

[@salomehoutch3321]

your youtube channel is awesome

[@heartsnflowers232]

Nice back peddle on Dull ‘Ull 👏🏻🤣 Speaking as a local lass, well 20 miles away, I agree 🤣 Loving your channel. Without a doubt it’s the best on the good old tube 👍

[@andygreenwayguitarplayer6074]

Good day to you all! It is I, Andy Greenway! (See what I did there?). Justin, this channel is amazing. Not only are you arguably one of the greatest rock singers of our generation, but your humor, wit, and charm have made you one of the greatest KZbinrs out there! I would love to hear your take on THE question that divided a generation: David Lee Roth, or Sammy Hagar? Inquiring minds want to know!

[@JMP1269]

Love ya Justin!

[@marcusnolte7476]

nice one indeed ! oh, and the advert is for "Golden Drummer" 😆 you can pay me in Turkey drum sticks as well...🤣

[@earthpart3]

Blazes in your eyes!! Burns right through the niiiight!!

[@WillfulSoul143]

JHRA song intro rating - 10’s all round That’s soul. Layered with complexities. Again. One of our faves for sure.

[@lizziejordan-seeley4786]

ha ha the advert - threw me a little with your fishing mime, but it's Bernard Matthews - now please can you act it out in the bath!!!!

[@Soldier7sixx]

You are on fire in this video! So funny

[@dazwold]

I'm 31 years old and I live in Chippenham, UK and I have released one full length album as well as a 6 track EP since 2018. I was deeply passionate about writing and playing guitar having played guitar and performed live since I was 17. However, in the last couple of years it's incredibly rare that I would play the guitar and find it harder and harder to write new things and rediscover my love for writing and playing my instrument. I was diagnosed with depression and anxiety at the end of last year which made a lot of sense to me; following months of unease and regular panic attacks and a general sense of ennui seeping in, but how do (to use a darkness reference) not get stuck in a rut in the creative process?

[@shiftybat7318]

It took me far too long to realize, but being accountable to your mates turned out to be my greatest motivator. When one of them suddenly f'd off to the West coast and we were forced to disband I had a hard time doing/writing anything. Maybe you just need a partner or team to bounce material off of?

[@meisterlymanu5214]

chippenhams not gonna provide any spark of inspiration. Move to Compton.

[@dazwold]

@@meisterlymanu5214 Compton Abdale 😁

[@johns3292]

Oi...uncanny how Rufus Taylor was able to emulate the celebrated timekeeper for the Foo Fighters during his set-share at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute. Any concern that he may be recruited by bandleader Grohl on a more permanent basis? Carry on sir & we'll keep watching...

[@brianquint6126]

When it's over, that's the time we fall in love again.

[@gtrdaveg]

Bernard Matthews Turkey Drummers! I used to say that regularly (usually in response to someone mentioning that something or other was "fun"), and virtually nobody ever got the reference. It's a beautiful moment when you find out that somebody out there is on your wavelength... somebody gets you... I'm fully expecting someone to tell me I've won a pound and ask me to pay for the postage...

[@BobTC22]

"Its a bootiful moment" - FTFY. My mate once made me a birthday card with Bernard cutouts on it once. Good times.

[@ghayre6965]

My favourite channel on KZbin. Would really like to see you take a look at Deftones in a future video. So much great music there but perhaps Knife Prty or Digital Bath from the album White Pony might be sonically varied enough for an interesting look! Thanks for the videos, Justin!

[@haynerbass]

Be a star on stage and a person at home.

[@outbackbluesdude2494]

Hey Justin I had a serious motorcycle accident today and have a long hospital stay to look forward to. I believe I will miss your fantastic band touring Brisbane. That's disheartening FF or me as I love the Darkness.

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

I’m so sorry! I hope you recover quickly and you’re not suffering too much! We will come back to Australia most likely!

[@noodles6206]

So many metaphors in your way of articulating and reinforcing points - you’d be an excellent therapist.

[@fonz14]

Hi Justin, could you do PULP please? I know they’re not guitar heavy but with Blur and Oasis covered already it’d be nice to finish the trilogy!

[@acbenepe]

But they do have a fiddle and "Common People" Glastonbury '95 is the vid that got me back into britpop.

[@phoenixgirl70]

Yes! Their performance of Like A Friend (on Late Night w Jimmy Fallon of all places) is just one of my favorites. You really hear the guitars. That song played live just hits my soul. So many great songs, but check out that performance. I’m sure Justin would do Common People because it’s such an anthem for all of us. So many amazing songs.

[@nikoletta7678]

I've been crossing my fingers for Pulp and Suede.

[@BazookaToe]

For The Darkness it probably is a chore picking out singles. I’ve often said your B sides are better than most bands A sides. An embarrassment of riches, shitting out Solid Gold 🤘👍🏼

[@SpoonManRecordings]

I had a band split up because of the guitarist's EGO. He threw an absolute wobbly when our bass player asked if it might be alright if he contributed a couple of (quite interesting) songs he'd just written to our repertoire. The guitarist said, without actually listening to them, that they were s**t and he didn't want to be involved anymore. This was in the middle of a practice - he packed up and walked out and the band just kind of fell apart after that. It was sad!

[@teddybears4life240]

😢😢😢

[@JohnnyArtPavlou]

Oof! 🫠

[@itookallthenames]

That’s horrid

[@SpoonManRecordings]

@@itookallthenames it was about 15 years ago and it still makes me shudder to think about it!

[@itookallthenames]

@@SpoonManRecordings I've been that guy and I've seen that guy at different times-but never when someone wanted to write some music!

[@abbyhuntley3171]

What I love about Bowie is that, even as one person, each of his albums seemed to have a different motivation behind it

[@MsMountaincat]

Yes! Yes! Bowie changed his style/genre every album. True musical genius 👌!

[@abbyhuntley3171]

@@MsMountaincat and not even just the style or genre, one album he’d be aiming to push the boundaries and surprise people, then he’d create something inspired by his travels, then he’d be trying to give the people what they want, then he’d be exploring a genre totally new to him and collaborating with musicians different to himself, and eventually he used an album to say goodbye to life

[@zerowheeler]

Yes, Justin needs to discuss Bowie!

[@anthonyknox1493]

A discussion about Tin Machine would be great- part of Bowie's less appreciated catalogue.

[@ianrobinson4200]

From the title, I was thinking this was going to be about the Sugar Ray song When It's Over. While I don't mind a bit of Sugar Ray, I'm glad it was this. Always an interesting subject...

[@tonymeat]

Justin, make a review on Libertines!!!🎉🎉😮😊

[@145Richy]

Video about the 'voice of rock' Glenn Hughes would be great. His work with the Dead Daises and Black Country Communion is outstanding. Transforms every band he is in!

[@Nicolasmondragon707]

Justin Fucking Hawkins Rides Again! 🎶

[@chriscdr]

Great Vids Justin. Good look with the upcoming Aussie & UK tour. Looking forward to seeing the Darkness in Liverpool in Jan 2023. I've never had the chance to catch you live but I've heard that you and the lads put on a great show. Looking forward to it. Look after yourself mate.

[@SaschaReinsch]

I immediately thought of Paul Geary (Ex-Extreme) when you started talking about the Drummer to Manager Thing, Justin...

[@BarbaraAntoinetteVeronica]

Psychology 101. I think some people are completely clueless about where you're supposed to put your ego in ANY kind of creative team work. Dealing with those types drains the energy needed for success. I think you have touched on a very important topic. Egocentric people sometimes become very abusive bullies.

[@BarbaraAntoinetteVeronica]

I recognize that voice. Giggles.

[@lornai7171]

Hiya Justin, really enjoying these, thanks. I'd really like to see your response to the incendiary Otoboke Beaver. I think you would appreciate them and their sardonic sense of humour. Cheers 😊

[@taylamariea]

I’m fairly sure all of these reasons, with the exception of significant others, were all reasons I heard for the full original lineup of GNR splitting.

[@deborahanlon2323]

Justin...this video was as eye opening as it was entertaining. My grandfather was a musician..he used to speak of the reasons his band went thier "separate ways"( see what I did there?😂😂) being the buisness " bullshittery" and as you addressed..conflicting goals. And egos. That was hilarious at the end there. You always make the day somehow brighter!!😂💕

[@elizabethrobertson3384]

LOL I've used the "pretty exhausting really" reference since the ad came out. We're really showing our age with that one Justin.

[@gearlord1968]

Such a big fan bro

[@sl3102]

Musical differences is a major advantage within a group/band. It's when only some of the member's ideas are picked up that it becomes a problem.

[@vc5183]

This “Just in”, picture of Justin 🙌🏽

[@astridxr]

What do you think about bands that change members over time (because they die or leave the band) and keep going for years, even though there's only one original member left?? Especially those bands that change members constantly

[@Absorbvids]

I love these.

[@Bobby_sprinkles]

Really want to see the Adidas track jacket that the hand that came into shot was attached to.

[@sandrahardy930]

I love how real you are and say it how it is!! Lol 😂 crack me up!

[@robabel9150]

first of all , I love your show here , never stop please . every band I've ever been in had at least that one ass hole ass hat guy who thought he was better and wanted to boss everyone around . and it was usually the guy with the least talent , struggling with fitting in and just wanted to prove something that was pointless. I never understood compitition within a band . it should work as a unit , not against itself