"You're A Joke Band!" My Response.

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

I'm going on tour with The Darkness this February & March in Ireland, Canada and the USA! You can get tickets and check the dates here: www.thedarknesslive.com/tour-dates/

[@kellydean3497]

Dammit! You’re not coming to Bozeman Montana!!!!!😪🙁😭

[@melindagee6156]

I have never written on your channel before but just wanted to tell you how much me and my hubby and our 2 daughters love you and the darkness. Since seeing you live in Newcastle iv been watching your KZbin channel and really enjoying your chat thank you!!!! 💗

[@wallaroo1295]

@@kellydean3497 Not much of anything goes to Bozeman! 😄 (Kidding, I moved from the state about a decade ago - I have no idea what the concert circuit is like there now.)

[@wallaroo1295]

*"Off you fuck..."* - Totally stealing that for my everyday use, without shame for said theft. 😁

[@karinjacobs8796]

-------unfortuately not to germany. Stay healthy I hope !!!

[@mikemasse]

"Trolling is an art form in itself." lol Love you, Justin.

[@RByrne]

How can anyone not like this guy?

[@emmahammonds4227]

I just went to write exactly the same response! JH is a legend! 💙

[@dpereira35]

Mike love seeing you here! Love your channel

[@susugam3004]

trolling is a art*

[@cptrobby5700]

Justin is the best thing to hit KZbin in years

[@andycrowley]

🙌🔥🔥🔥

[@hmao4466]

Agreed...

[@Lucyynorth]

Facts

[@RByrne]

Best thing to hit youtube since a lawsuit

[@katiephillips4873]

He is! I've been watching KZbin since the early days and it's been ages since I've seen such a solidly good KZbinr. I'm quite pleased I've stumbled across his channel. He's so entertaining to listen to.

[@leehamlet5900]

The way you respond is so eloquent and level-headed, it’s excellent

[@user-eg9dc5pi1d]

to everything.. all the topics, comments.. and in live performance, as well - so tuned-in

[@bethchristman2908]

I went back to college later in life. Every morning before class I played your music. Your music made me happy and put me in the right mood to do my best. I graduate this Spring. Thank you for the uplift and the motivation to get through school during a pandemic.

[@slapitman]

Justin you personally revived classic rock at a time when it really needed it in the UK. You brought back the fun of Roth, the swagger of Jagger and the frivolity of Mercury. Sure, some people hated it but I myself needed it at a time when radio 1 was slowly causing me to decide which bridge to jump from. You seriously helped me get out of a very dark place (no pun intended).

[@alejandrao562]

Awesome definition! Completely agree 💜

[@LoriVFenske]

I had to stop this video so many times because I could not stop laughing. The candle ceremony was hilarious. I bought your first record the day I heard it. Ironically, as much as I love your music analysis and your humor, I am blown away by the personal growth and life advice gems you frequently drop. They are amazing and I’m am certain hard won.❤

[@dannylamb2721]

I was only a casual fan of the Darkness before. Then i found this channel and now I am a Justin Hawkins fan. After watching your videos i have a different perspective of the band. Ive went back and listened to a lot of to older records again and its brought an immense amount of joy to my life. Kudos to you brother.

[@GMJG14]

Justin absolutely smashes it! This is why I love this guy. 👍🏻👏🏻🤘🏻

[@MrPlokijuhujiko]

"So, off you fuck", with a casually dismissive hand wave really cracked me up. I may have to borrow that. I also thought it was genuinely classy not to make fun of the misspelling of Meatloaf. Cheers for ignoring low hanging fruit.

[@mtdnelson]

I assumed the misspelling was deliberate, and intended to be a joke. I also thought it was the only slightly funny part of that comment, but I'm possibly a bit weird. Anyway, I agree totally that ignoring it totally is an amusing way to handle it.

[@Superfly1503]

Cracked me up while making breakfast. “Mummy, why is Daddy laughing in the kitchen?”

[@Delius7]

I never took The Darkness as a "joke band", more like a rock band that doesn't take themselves too seriously. I think that if The Darkness was around when Meatloaf was originally popular they would've been huge, I mean think about it, they had a charting song during a time that was completely dominated by Pop and hip-hop. That's quite a fucking accomplishment in my humble opinion.

[@psychedelicmynd1264]

They came at the right time in music.

[@bigpauliep6992]

@@psychedelicmynd1264 The encore before the final curtain.

[@scottiemccarthy896]

did the guy ever get back to Justin if he was a doctor or not?

[@MetalizedButt]

Maybe to the average joe who only knows “I believe in a thing called love” and has seen the MV, they might misunderstand that they are a joke band, and for that one reason I guess I can see why.

[@garyrobinson8665]

Rock is supposed to be fun. Kiss are one of my favorite bands.

[@brandogtv9650]

All I can say is reading the negative comments can still affect you in a negative way without you realizing. Just go easy on it and know that you have so many fans that love you and all your endeavors!

[@choppernick]

"At best it's observational humour...at worst it's just mistaken identity" Brilliant xx

[@leeoasis1982]

This video was fucking hilarious. From minute 1 - your chosen attire to go to the electricians for a HDMI cable to lighting a candle for someone who has unsubscribed (off you fuck!) had me in stitches, pure comedy genius thanks Justin!😂

[@WiThErZ666]

Me too! I had this on whilst doing the washing up and I nearly dropped the mug I was cleaning.

[@kirkbaker5073]

When their 2003 album came out I considered the Darkness a refreshing return to form for hard rock after years of dark and ruminating grunge. Justin is an excellent guitarist and his vocal ability is amazing and off the charts!

[@ElGatoCiego]

Music is for fun, hell yeah!

[@Johnkostercreative]

I have grown to really respect Justin, he's smart, funny and very balanced. I really enjoy the channel and always looking forward to more!

[@UnclePhillyMyAss]

Same, Dont like his band at all but hey , many do. Thats the beauty of music. Hes a nice dude.

[@joncaswell1383]

Yeah my opinion has changed. He's a good dude

[@keetakitten]

Cool band still sucks ass

[@MashetEisalive]

Why on Earth would anybody hate Justin? Or The Darkness? Nicest bunch of geezers.

[@MistyMountainMedia]

That would be like hating waterfalls or butterflies....

[@mikaelsjoberg1894]

They're a good band......

[@projectc.j.j3310]

lol exactly

[@lovelylemonfactory]

​@@MistyMountainMedia Aaaaah, don't get me started. I FUCKING HATE WATERFALLS!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@queenhenryviii]

@@projectc.j.j3310 Dude, he was replying in The Darkness' defense to the comment above that said "they attempt to send up far superior heavy metal poorly".

[@JasonB_13]

I absolutely loved The Darkness the first time I heard I Believe In A Thing Called Love. It was so flamboyant and bombastic I immediately admired the chance they were taking with it. It took huge balls because at that time there wasn't anything close. Picking an outer space concept for the video was genius because there was nothing on the planet like it at the time. The thing that made it work was it was a fantastic song, otherwise they'd have never got away with it. You can talk shit all day as long as you could back it up. The Darkness could back it up, they had the goods.

[@seaoftranquility7228]

Your definitions of irony were absolutely perfect, the classiest and most devastating dismissal I’ve heard in years. This channel is becoming one of my all time faves.

[@spacerauk0001]

Agreed, good definitions of "irony" and "novelty." Although, I think he dropped the ball when using "conservative" in that context when really he meant "conventional."

[@seaoftranquility7228]

@Otis B. Driftwood I feel the need to defend Americans here, though I am not one of them. Check out any of the work of the creator of your namesake for some excellent examples of both irony and sarcasm, he was a master of both.

[@ricvaldez6045]

I concur! Lol

[@alexandrebelair4360]

@Cian MacGana Then you just showed the world that you are delusionnal.

[@stevecarter8810]

And oh god the thick shade laid down in several thin coats until it dried solid

[@Malky24]

The Darkness were a great, fun antidote to the Simon Cowell manufactured factory-pop when they first appeared. We'll always need bands like them.

[@VeteranHedonist]

Hell yeah

[@jamiehovis7722]

What about the real rock music like White Stripes, The Strokes, and Modest Mouse that were going on at the time?

[@14percentviking]

@@jamiehovis7722 you literally mentioned no ‘real’ rock in your statement 😂

[@jamiehovis7722]

@@14percentviking i probably meant good or garage, auto correct typo

[@jc.1191]

Were?

[@Maefreric]

you made me cry today. watching i believe in a thing called love video again cause ive been catching up on your youtube series. it was this moment of pure joy. you and everyone involved in that entire project truly crushed every aspect. the song, the video, THE DELI MEAT, the videos concept 100% in the bag to quote you, "GOD YOURE TOUCHING ME!!"

[@user-eg9dc5pi1d]

watching many live performance over the years, this week.. they always deliver

[@devon-graves-studio-D]

Justin Hawkins is a very rare talent and an amazing person. I am so glad I found the channel.

[@rajarajanperiasamy7474]

The Darkness are absolutely legendary. What they wrote at that time was an absolute ray of light. This man is a humble legend.

[@epictetus9221]

Nailed it

[@abbasidanny]

You must be talking about Permission to Land and I totally agree, absolutely love that album, and Justin gets my utmost respect

[@KellySylvia]

100%!!

[@michaelleonard2215]

I honestly never listened to the Darkness before watching, liking, and subscribing to your channel. I now consider myself a fan of both. Thank you. The channel is amazing, great insight and opinion! I am very entertained.

[@hawkeyenelson8762]

When you lit the candle for the people who unsubscribe, I laughed so hard I literally spit my coffee out! Great work though! I love this channel and always feel like I learn something after every video. Big fan of all you do. See you in Detroit mate!

[@jamesfinley7362]

I loved the deep dive into Irony! Fucking loved it! I believe that we all learned something from it too. Not necessarily the definition but, how to properly deal with ones whom lack knowledge.

[@nathanstimpson5377]

You are brilliant. This is brilliant. I bumped into you down the meat free isle of Tesco’s 2019 New Year’s Eve - Which was quite the unexpected 😂 My shyness got the better of me; I just nodded to you instead of mentioning I recorded with your white LP at leeders Farm with Dan and Nick a long while ago; I was worried you wouldn’t appreciate some lanky stranger pausing your shopping experience ...but cheers for unknowingly allowing me to play that! 😂 Keep smiling. Off I fuck 👋

[@adrianrutterford762]

Thanks JH. Interesting thoughts and intelligent comments. My “Dad Rock” collection has had a recent “Motorheart” shaped addition. Wonderful album, again. Clever, and fun, lyrics. Wonderful playing and singing. Cheers. Keep doing your stuff!!

[@joshuaroyter1561]

"I'm going to guess that you're not a doctor..." fucking brilliant, thank you for the laughs Justin. I love your channel. Found you because of Pat Finnerty; hope you two hit it off well and do more things together!

[@ReXo31BbeaT]

I love what you’re doing Justin , it’s a thoroughly entertaining channel & long May it continue. Respect Sir. 👍

[@stevenbuck3756]

My god, this is brilliant! Witty, intelligent, engaging! So glad I found this 👍

[@simonastrnisnik]

Totally agree 👍

[@woohoo2023]

Agreed

[@johnclark1925]

I saw The Darkeness at Steelhouse some years ago and I was just blown away by the raport, humour and wit of JH with the crowd… Really great band live especially because it suits arena/festival environments - big sound - with a super frontman.

[@M2Mil7er]

"Does humour belong in music?" (yes) - Frank Zappa, one of the finest composers of the 20th century.

[@simonhodgetts6530]

Absolutely! Zappa’s music was shot through with humour, and he was always regarded as a serious composer and musician.

[@rolog1124]

Eminem one of the most successful artists of all time aswell

[@atrainofthought99]

Also tenacious D

[@grooveyerbouti]

Love Zappa.

[@allanallan4791]

Weird Al would say yes too.

[@sunraider0_0]

Freaking love the way you pull apart the shitty comments so eloquently. I remember seeing the band for the first time all those years ago and loving the energy. Keep up the good work mate and know that some of us think you're a bloody genius.

[@Chris-sd8mk]

I love Justin ,what an amazing vocal range he has, repeating this live is not a problem for Justin.

[@vgaportauthority9932]

Oh boy, I truly love how you served the irony troll. That was great. If I had your wit I would be engaging with the haters a lot as well. Putting idiots in their place is really cathartic. It's like sorting or cleaning, you're left feeling refreshed after putting things in order.

[@martymartin2894]

Off u fukk was best I heard in a long time.

[@Fifury161]

Stumbled across this - appreciate you taking the time out to deal with the comments! I enjoy your music, can't believe it's been 22 years!

[@matthewshook]

I just discovered your channel. Love your band and music. You add a degree of happiness to my day! Your vocals also remind me of one of my favorite bands, Sparks. Keep up the great videos.

[@valerieconnell2962]

Lighting the candle was genius 😂😂😂 “Off you f**k” will now be a permanent part of my lexicon. Cheers, Justin!

[@ajaxlewis7664]

I've been saying that for years lol

[@pqlr8763]

Thought the same thing! He's so kind about it as well 🥰😊

[@williamsmith9561]

The internet has given everyone a voice, even the pricks. You have to feel sorry for them though as they have to live with all the hate and the rest of us can feel fortunate we don't. Love the channel, the content, the presentation style and most of all the intelligent positivity. Will you be posting when you are on tour?

[@tshouse2782]

Exactly

[@Adam-ro8vj]

Thank you will smith

[@airey773]

Absolutely. It’s an easy feedback loop anyone can get caught in if not careful.

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

Yeah I’ll certainly try.. thanks will

[@shauntheron9653]

Don’t tell us how we “have to feel” will smith.

[@NiecyRose]

Hi Justin, just found your channel and I’ve got to say I’m really enjoying your content. Authenticity over approval is a rare thing on the internet these days.

[@LolaKatz]

Hi Justin! I don’t smile or laugh much since the pandemic hit (as it robbed me of most of my family) but watching your videos always makes me smile and occasions laugh out loud. Thank you 🙏

[@clintwhite4372]

I always felt like the Darkness was a bright cloud in a sea of depressive moods at the time when the first Album was released in the US. And a very welcome one.

[@kimkelley9269]

Justin, you are so kind, funny and articulate! My new favorite YT channel! Thank you for your wonderful commentary and views!

[@SC-de5to]

No hate, only LOVE! I appreciate how artistic you are not only in your musical prowess but also seeing your gaff in each video and how you dress is wonderful. And of course your personality being so entertaining at anything being thrown your way. Sod 'em.

[@TheGuitarBay]

The Darkness are still touring, selling out shows and responsible for some of the most epic recognizable songs over the last 20 years! Yes there is a comedic value to some of the songs but you guys are responsible for so many people picking up a guitar and loving music. I as a fan am very grateful for you, the Darkness and your youtube channel. Your enthusiasm shines through and I think this channel only backs up your love, knowledge and hard work that went into creating such a legacy. Enough arse kissing keep it up Justin. Thank you 🙏

[@SuperBroonie]

The darkness brought back some brilliant tongue in cheek balls to the wall Heavy Rock. . Some people are so rude online. Justin is cool .

[@sweetlikechocothai]

They’re still together? Fun band, just not a good band.

[@FullMetalB]

The majority of the world's population know them for ONE song. Some of the most recognizable songs? Lol come on mate.

[@bmorris5863]

@@FullMetalB about to say I like them ... but that is an absolutely wild claim!

[@MovieJunkieOfficial]

I really don’t get people calling the darkness a comedy band. They exploded onto the radio with a true old rock sound and awesome tracks. We need more stuff like this, when a track comes out that’s a bit heavier and plays on TFM people like it then regress back to generic pop within a few weeks. Perplexes me that people don’t seek out more music like this considering most pop music listeners enjoy it when the radio plays it, they seem to think and say ‘it’s so different!’. Yes, there’s millions of hours of music that’s like this, go find it for god sake!

[@TheRealityfades]

Agreed. Musicians have to work hard, even Weird Al with his parodies. The Darkness is actually pretty awesome. Justin, don’t let the haters get to you.

[@clarksters]

I don't see it as an insult. I find it hilarious that they have a mainstream Christmas song that has Justin shouting "Bells End!".

[@daevpaeldruid8200]

Zappa and The Mothers were a comedy band. They are also among the very best rock and jazz musicians. Nothing wrong with comedy in music - Just ask Frank!

[@alexandrebelair4360]

As opposed as fake old rock? Nice fallacy.

[@ZiddersRooFurry]

They might have picked up that reputation due to their flamboyant way of presenting themselves on stage along with their videos which were very tongue-in-cheek and had the aesthetics of a 60's and 70's sci-fi film. Thing Called Love's video was very Barbarella so obviously because it wasn't macho cock rock or nu-metal it got labeled as 'comedy'.

[@dave.harmon]

Love your playing, love your band. Some people have no joy in their lives, and enjoy punching down

[@jonsubsonic7155]

Love this channel, love the music and love how you dismantle the haters. Thank you Justin Hawkins, you can always bring some happiness into my life!

[@kazd3256]

6:24 "...That's Another definition of irony..." 🤣🤣Snappy, intelligent humour. Such a clever, good-natured way of putting someone in their place. Luv it!! 🤩 Justin, your video deconstructions & breakdowns are thoughtful, very interesting & your affable delivery is so enjoyable. You bring smiles ~ Thank you!! 👏💖

[@astroboy3002]

I was having a real stinker of a day and then i randomly found this and it made me really perk up! Thank you for the music and thank you for the musical thoughts, looking forward to pouring through your content ❤️

[@donaldcady3839]

Having a name like The Darkness yet bringing such joy and light to people's lives. Brilliant.

[@daveslifehacks]

When that notification pops up on my phone there is no way I am doing anything until I've watched the latest installment of Justin Hawkins Rides Again 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@michaelg5070]

“Love on the rocks with no ice” and “growing on me” are freakin masterpieces. The entire album is perfect to me anyways. Easily would make my top 150 albums list. Subscribed. Would love to hear your opinion about A Perfect Circles Mer De Noms. Keep the channel going. Love the content.

[@ChrysGringo]

Hi Justin, I have to say your music always inspired me a lot, almost 20 years ago when I first heard The Darkness, I enjoyed so much that I decided to create the first The Darkness Tribute band of Brazil, and man, that was fun! I ended up moving to Canada and getting into KZbin to connect with my fellow Brazilians. Finding your channel was very interesting because I always imagined how your personality would be and how fun would be hang out with you, and indeed I really enjoy watching your videos and hang out with you. Another delightful surprise was me finding out you’re gonna be playing on Toronto April 19, my 39th birthday and I’ll fly to Toronto to celebrate this day and enjoy The Darkness Live! Hopefully one day we can hang out together and I’ll tell you some funny stories about how my life has shaped because of The Darkness! Keep the good work 👊

[@renanalves7271]

Que crossover top que eu não esperava ! Chrys Gringo comentando nesse canal maravilhoso que acabei de descobrir do Taylor Hawkins

[@wessley4606]

I really hope this is true! 🤘🥳

[@portcullis5622]

What is the name of your Brazilian Darkness tribute band? Dappled Shade? Rainforest Gloom? Amazon and Bible Black?

[@ChrysGringo]

@@portcullis5622 It was Love on The Rocks

[@ChrysGringo]

@@renanalves7271 =D

[@tommothomas9844]

When I first heard ‘I believe in a thing called love’ I immediately felt awesome and I couldn’t get enough of it. Still play it full blast in my car to this day! Thank you 💪

[@mcirone]

oh my god, I love the temporary secretary reference. I’ve been aware of your band for years, but somehow never gave an album a full spin. As an amateur/hobbyist songwriter (with bad teeth), I’m looking forward to listening to your music in a new light. I’m finally glad the algorithm fed me a channel. Cheers from Chicago

[@paullb2440]

As a father of sons I can imagine how proud your father must be of you having forged a career on your own terms and having turned out to be such a nice fellow to boot.

[@niamhthornton5991]

Aw Justin you're band was phenomenal! You have an amazing talent and all the band have too. Such melodic music and well thought out chord progressions. The list goes on and on. Originalality and true talent! Love this channel too! Best thing on KZbin! Love from Ireland!

[@matthewpierce8935]

Man, you have been a source of happiness in my life since you came to the scene. All I can say is, thank you. Glad you have this outlet and that we can enjoy it.

[@thomaswoodall5732]

Justin, this is legendary content, I have literally just laughed my ass off for 13 minutes. Keep up the outstanding work!!!

[@chelseapoet3664]

Literally? How will you sit down?

[@rhyka101]

Your energy and passion comes through the videos. Musicians and music fans in general will appreciate these videos.

[@simonmorrison8570]

I'm a little late to the party but no matter. Anyone who can imply the terms 'bell-end' and 'ring-piece' in a Christmas song is a bloomin legend in my humble opinion. I will offer up a childish snigger every time I hear it over the festive season. Absolute genius.

[@robertdeskoski9783]

You're awesome, Justin. Amazing falsetto, balls-to-the-wall attitude, and charisma out the effin' wazoo. The Darkness helped stave off the slow demise of rock. Thank you.

[@andycrowley]

11:32 has me in stitches 🤣 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@st1buchanan698]

Dude. I had to pause the video like four times so I wouldn't miss anything while I was laughing out loud.

[@bodegg2]

@@st1buchanan698 Same here! "Of course I don't do that. Off you fuuck, jeezus." Comedy gold. That's for lifting me up on a shitty day Justin! Cheers!

[@MegaRockstar48]

Big respect to you for doing these pod casts. Interesting to hear your views on all things music.

[@EduFirenze]

I gave up trying to get my friends into The Darkness, by this point it's like a rock n roll secret club, those who know the password are rewarded with entrance to a great time.

[@encryptor6710]

My original band used to close out our shows with "I believe in a thing called Love" and it killed! Yes I can sing the high parts. Always loved your music!

[@tonyfischer9804]

At Novarock 2011 . . I watched The Darkness instead of Foo Fighters and didn't know any of their songs .. I was blown away by the performance which was definitely one of the best shows I have ever seen (and if you can think of a famous 90s band, I have probably seen them). RESPECT ! The Darkness are AWESOME live and their Christmas song is just about my favourite thing to hear at Christmas time :) .. P.S. You were killing it at Taylor Hawkins show I just streamed !

[@kevmac1230]

It'd be a dream to me as a musician of many years and veteran of scores of bar gigs to be in a "joke band" like the Darkness.Total pros.

[@stevenrotherham4429]

This one made me cry with laughter. Brilliant stuff Justin, thanks mate.

[@peter101cycle1]

Just discovered this gem on KZbin…… great to see Justin looking and sounding so cool! Many years after listening to The Darkness

[@PhilDuggs]

I just love how you're so well spoken that you can literally rip someone out of it and never really have to resort to insults.

[@arceneaux777]

People talking smack about your band are not listening. And your voice is AMAZING! Love your channel - thanks for it.

[@jarce9032]

No soul? Wow. Jim said it best.... 'People are strange'. You excude soul man. I feel sorry for these people..kinda sad really. I love how you handle these comments Justin. Inspiring. Keep it up! Cheers from Edmonton. The Canadian version not the UK version! Peace.

[@rsmallfield]

I knew your response to this troll would make me smile. You have grace and class, Justin. Keep on keeping on! PS - You’re on my list of people I’d happily be stuck next to on a long haul flight - no mean feat.

[@StraffordMusic]

I have and always will be impressed with The Darkness. I love that the band seams to enthuse playful energy but that doesn’t make them a joke band! Their songwriting ability and live dexterity coupled with genuine talent makes them a musical juggernaut. They are hugely under appreciated. I love them and always will! Plus anyone who can wear tight spandex while hitting a high C and playing guitar live on stage gets a thumbs up from me

[@Karlgolden]

Best KZbin channel there is! I grew up on your music which inspired me greatly. Thank you Justin!

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

Thank you !

[@barrybrock7463]

Why are some people cunts!!! I’m all for opinion, like I happen to dislike a number of Darkness songs just like I absolutely loves most of them! I love the band have have done since PTL. If you love and play the guitar you’ll understand just how good and technical these guys are. I love how they don’t take themselves to seriously but then find me another band at present that’s playing the beastly riffs and solos like these boys!!! @justin.. saw you twice last year, got my boy in the darkness and he came twice too!!! Keep rocking boys!!! Love it!!!

[@SandraT1107]

It's always interesting hearing you chat and talk about the music with such passion. 😊

[@timmadison5410]

I was jesting with the "lazy"-"rabies" thing, but I appreciate your sincere response. Or possibly extremely deadpan response. If you out-deadpanned me, I doff my cap to you. Actually, I doff my cap to you in either case.

[@johnnagle6344]

Keeping classic glam rock alive ✨️ Justin you're a legend and will always be forever in our hearts as a true British gem 🤘

[@stevebendelack3935]

Justin,thou art a hero,and a gentleman!Massive darkness fan,and the way you schooled some of the comments …hats off!I do miss the old teeth a bit,but if you love the more recent version,then so do i .

[@MMG_MoonManGuitar]

This channel is so addictive!!!

[@burtbackattack]

The Darkness is one the best live acts I've ever seen, Permission to Land is a f**king masterpiece. (Edit) I still have my cap from the merch stand!

[@michaeldean7220]

A masterpiece built on ridiculous hype and floundered on the cliché ' difficult second ' album. Not a bad band and I like Justin but they had their shot and blew it!

[@burtbackattack]

@@michaeldean7220 Glad you agree it's a masterpiece and you're probably right about the "difficult second album" thing, although I guess it's a cliche for a reason, as in it's extremely common. Not really sure they blew it though unless you're judging a band purely on their ability to fill a stadium on a regular basis in which case 99.9% of bands who ever put out a record blew it.

[@michaeldean7220]

@@burtbackattack I guess it's fair to judge artists on ticket sales and music sales. I don't think that initially explosion of hype did them any good. As well documented egos and substances got in the way. Having said this I think Justin comes across as charming, knowledge and articulate. I love the you tube clip of him taking to task the idiot throwing a bottle on stage.

[@burtbackattack]

@@michaeldean7220 I don't disagree with you that they could potentially have been a much bigger band than they are now but given how hard it was (and still is) to for any band/artist to make it in the music business I think they've done pretty well. I suspect you may be right about the ego/drug abuse thing though (the biggest rock and roll cliche of them all!), I'm pretty sure Frankie Poullain left the band for a while because of that stuff. Justin is a very likeable guy though isn't he? He seems a natural at this KZbin malarkey.

[@69ec]

Have always been a fan of your music Justin, and The Darkness remains the only band I've ever seen live in concert. ❤ I didn't think it was possible to like you any more, but this KZbin channel has done just that! Really refreshing to see someone so authentic, original and genuinely funny on the internet. Too many people try too hard to come across like this, but you don't, because you just are! Keep on riding, Justin! :D

[@jon-paulfilkins7820]

The Darkness are something of a Joke, an epic joke that never gets old. Here's to more years of being, most excellent and putting smiles on peoples faces.

[@osr4152]

Justin is very funny and extremely eloquent. The way he explained all the the definitions of irony makes me think he would make a great teacher.

[@johnohrstrom5112]

So glad I recently found your channel... Loved a few 'Darkness' jams back in the day but your candor, musicianship, humor and energy just beam on screen. And, let me add I'd you would, the way you flipped irony on that prick was absolutely epic (Edit: and every other keyboard warrior). Cheers from Ohio. So pumped that you seem to be doing exceedingly well with your channel!!! LOVE THE CONTENT.

[@jakebeaudrie]

I love all your content and you've even got me digging some Darkness music which I didn't really prior to subscribing to your channel. The comment reaction videos are quickly rising to the top as my favorites. Your takedown of that dooshy irony guy was galactic (I was gonna say "epic" but I suddenly thought of that video of yours on the spaceship so "galactic" felt more appropriate). Thanks, Sir!

[@deborahanlon2323]

The Darkness bring the joy and the happiness to rock. I've never had a better time at any show(s). Ever. "Justin Hawkins overthinks shit"😂😂😂😂 That's gold. Keep it up!! This channel makes my day. Every day!!❤

[@drstephaniemitrano]

Really enjoy the cocktail of humour, deep truths and kindness for our human experience. Thank you for the laughter and resonance. ❤

[@jrb9685]

When the darkness first hit the radio I was super excited to hear some actual bad ass rock guitar and awesome singing Unlike anything else that was current

[@ryanallyear5529]

I'ma just say it, Justin Hawkins is one of the most underrated musicians of all time.

[@j.m5888]

I think you're amazing, Justin. You're eloquent, witty and humble, and The Darkness are still fantastic!

[@Juliffartist]

Not a joke band .. awesome band , amazing power chords , solos , lyrics .. sings live and plays their own instruments , what else do u want lol

[@DavidSmith-wr5sj]

The Darkness is amazing. One of the only shows I've been to in my life, easily the most fun. Justin sang happy birthday to my niece Landry and made her entire year. The fact that he stopped the show and had an entire conversation with her and her dad was amazing, at a less than 2K person show in a small town in NJ. Awesome dude, just discovered this channel, love it.

[@myogart]

“Off ya’ Fuck.” Precious, I’m definitely adding this to my every conversation. As well as that, I’m always appreciating how eloquently well spoken ya’are.

[@janewhitzend688]

Why did it take me so long to find this ? Pure genius. Love your use of language Justin and the lessons in the art of trolling and how not to suck at it. I couldn't sleep and woke my husbeast up snorting with laughter.

[@thegeniusofthecrowd354]

Young men in particular hate successful musicians out of jealousy, always have. Hawkins is a true musicologist and I salute him!

[@geoffkeen5234]

Totally agree 👍

[@monsieurcommissaire1628]

Yeah, quite a few of them do, don't they! I found that it's much more pleasant and productive to try and learn from them. One excellent treatment for feeling inadequate is to endeavour to become adequate.

[@Tandymandan]

Just found your channel and I love it! You respond so well to haters! I always loved The Darkness, its been cool to get to know you outside of that band.

[@chrisleguen2813]

The fact that they take the piss out of themselves and the rock industry while writing really good catchy classic rock tunes is the reason I absolutely love this band, songs like giving up giving a fu¢k are some of my favorite songs just because it's original, funny as fu¢k, puts me in a good mood and there's no other band's that write good music like that, love the darkness🤘