The Truth About Why I Changed How I Look.

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I'm sorry, there is no longform podcast today as I've been away on tour with The Darkness in the USA the last few weeks so I haven't been able to record one. However, I am going to respond to some of your comments and questions, I hope that suffices, and you forgive me. Next week it will return! Onwards. Tickets for my Justin Hawkins Rides Again LIVE Tour go on sale Friday 27th Oct here: www.axs.com/uk/series/19790/l...
Dates:
18th March - Norwich LCR UEA
19th March - Bristol St George's
20th March - Sheffield Memorial Hall
21st March - Glasgow The Glee Club
22nd March - Gateshead The Glasshouse Sage 2
24th March - London Bloomsbury Theatre
25th March - Hayes The Beck Theatre
26th March - Cardiff The Glee Club
27th March - Birmingham The Glee Club
29th March - Manchester Salford The Lowry
30th March - Liverpool St George's Hall
31st March - Leeds City Varieties Music Hall
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  • @JustinHawkinsRidesAgain
    @JustinHawkinsRidesAgain8 ай бұрын

    Tickets for my Justin Hawkins Rides Again LIVE Tour go on sale Friday 27th Oct here: www.axs.com/uk/series/19790/live-justin-hawkins-rides-again-for-the-first-time-tickets?skin=aegpresentsuk Dates: 18th March - Norwich LCR UEA 19th March - Bristol St George's 20th March - Sheffield Memorial Hall 21st March - Glasgow The Glee Club 22nd March - Gateshead The Glasshouse Sage 2 24th March - London Bloomsbury Theatre 25th March - Hayes The Beck Theatre 26th March - Cardiff The Glee Club 27th March - Birmingham The Glee Club 29th March - Manchester Salford The Lowry 30th March - Liverpool St George's Hall 31st March - Leeds City Varieties Music Hall

  • @AlsoCullyHamner

    @AlsoCullyHamner

    8 ай бұрын

    Please do Justin Hawkins Rides Again... For The First Time... IN AMERICA!

  • @martinkasper197

    @martinkasper197

    8 ай бұрын

    Where is Ireland?🤔

  • @donnawaldron3261

    @donnawaldron3261

    8 ай бұрын

    And Plymouth Pavilions?

  • @susanb.1113

    @susanb.1113

    8 ай бұрын

    Oh, I have to get Glasgow tickets❤

  • @jamesfisher-martins7482

    @jamesfisher-martins7482

    8 ай бұрын

    Please come to Copenhagen!!!

  • @ortonphotoart5770
    @ortonphotoart57702 ай бұрын

    For me, the coolest thing that happened at a Darkness gig was in Bristol. You had a wireless jack on your guitar and came out into the audience on a roadie's shoulders. I jumped onto my mates shoulders and called you over. You then played the whole solo whilst I had my arm around you. It was epic! Thank you!

  • @jbiel3617

    @jbiel3617

    Ай бұрын

    What venue was this?

  • @ortonphotoart5770

    @ortonphotoart5770

    Ай бұрын

    @@jbiel3617 I'm not sure what is called now, back then i think it was called bristol academy. The venue has 2 or 3 floors, when it starts, the bottom floor gets super rammed, everyone jumping, it's a tough gig, thought i was going to have a heart attack within the first few songs.

  • @jbiel3617

    @jbiel3617

    Ай бұрын

    @@ortonphotoart5770 ah it could be what the o2 academy, it’s definitely a pretty packed venue when it’s a popular gig

  • @ortonphotoart5770

    @ortonphotoart5770

    Ай бұрын

    @@jbiel3617 yeah think that's it

  • @OnlyUkeThatMatters
    @OnlyUkeThatMatters8 ай бұрын

    "It was embarrassing; it was painful; it was really dangerous, I think; and then I tried to do it again and the same thing happened!" - Justin Hawkins (truly riding again)

  • @ekek9510

    @ekek9510

    8 ай бұрын

    There's multiple kinds of wisdom in that story for sure 😂

  • @JamesJoy-yc8vs

    @JamesJoy-yc8vs

    8 ай бұрын

    ". . . Again-n-n-n . . ." That is so important to me, for some reason

  • @donnawaldron3261

    @donnawaldron3261

    8 ай бұрын

    ​@@ekek9510you could say that about the teeth fixing too. I had all my Wisdoms removed. 😅

  • @ekek9510

    @ekek9510

    8 ай бұрын

    @@donnawaldron3261 😂

  • @VintageParkingTV

    @VintageParkingTV

    8 ай бұрын

    Haha, I looked at this comment as he was saying this line. 😂

  • @MrStevendoyle
    @MrStevendoyle8 ай бұрын

    What a lovely honest genuine answer from Justin about the impact and importance having his teeth done made to his life. He seems like a great guy and as a guitar player myself, I appreciate his hard work and talent.

  • @reemclaughlin4260

    @reemclaughlin4260

    6 ай бұрын

    I need my teeth. Good for him. Justin looks awesome!

  • @JohnHuxleySavage

    @JohnHuxleySavage

    5 ай бұрын

    Love when anyone famous is just super honest and humble and upfront about such things. Whether its adult braces or Invisalign or hair transplants or otoplasty or any small thing that isn't so much chasing "perfection" (like the Hollywood look) but is just a small point of self-image and confidence. There's often some weird stigma attached to it (especially for men) which is just silly.

  • @ldillin9698
    @ldillin96983 ай бұрын

    I can relate to the teeth issue… I’m a 60 yr old Grammy now & have dark gray stained teeth from tetracycline meds when I was a baby… I was teased a lot as a kid about having rotten teeth & I still don’t like to have pictures of myself with a big smile. I’ve done ok with it as an adult but it’s still a “thing” I haven’t had the financial means to get new teeth & now they’re all falling apart… I’m now on disability & if I wait long enough I might be able to get them fixed from being on govt healthcare… it would be fun to see how I look with white teeth! 😃 I love these podcasts & love the DARKNESS!! Much love Justin! 💜

  • @thelawfus
    @thelawfus8 ай бұрын

    I had never heard any of Justin’s music before I found this channel. I love a few song from The Darkness, but I am a big fan of this human being.

  • @voxi666

    @voxi666

    7 ай бұрын

    Best band ever!!!

  • @_Jay_Maker_

    @_Jay_Maker_

    5 ай бұрын

    Man, you missed out on how hype it was when _Permission to Land_ first dropped. The video for "I Believe in a Thing Called Love" is very accurate, because it was like these guys just landed from another planet. This was in 2003. Nothing sounded like them on the radio at the time. It was awesome.

  • @TRDarnell

    @TRDarnell

    5 ай бұрын

    Love is Only A Feeling is in my opinion exactly what a "timeless song" is. Couldve been released in the 80s or this week and it still hits the same. Beautiful track.

  • @ac0pt

    @ac0pt

    Ай бұрын

    I still don't know any of is Music ... Justin is just Awesome

  • @SkoomaFish
    @SkoomaFish8 ай бұрын

    I had 13 teeth pulled in 40 mins, got full uppers.. my life has dramatically improved since, both eating and smiling/self confidence. It was hell, but it was worth it. Dentistry was the first medical practice developed, and it is now gated and guarded behind incredibly high pay-walls. This works as an easy and instant determination on who has means and who does not, before a word comes out.

  • @richardwillson101

    @richardwillson101

    8 ай бұрын

    Well said. It is often a sign of somebody's financial means... I have spent thousands on dental work post pandemic, thanks to the halting of dental services during and after leading to major issues. But my money has been spent trying to keep me alive yet keep teeth. Two have been removed, two have complex root canals and I had numerous associated infections treated. Because the treatment was necessity, there is little visual indication that I have spent the money. None of it was on cosmetic dentisty, because I really can't afford that.

  • @kilgoretrout3966

    @kilgoretrout3966

    7 ай бұрын

    Even sadder, since your teeth kick off most consumption, bad teeth knock on to bad health elsewhere, throughout the body.The infection from bad teeth is dangerous on its own, but to think of swallowing all that sort of poison in your sleep is flat out creepy, and deadly, methinks. Why dental work is viewed as cosmetic, compared to all other components of our body is criminal. Bad Teeth=Bad Health & higher costs.

  • @jdoodah

    @jdoodah

    6 ай бұрын

    I am in need of dentures atm and need 6/7 extractions (I just turned 34 and I’m already missing most my lower back teeth, so another 6 or so will be a lot!) I hate my teeth, I should say I’m a recovering addict also so that played a part,but I can get them covered financially thank god, I just am scared tbh! You say it was hell, do you mean the extractions themselves? I’ve had 2 infections in my broken molars in the past few months, I would describe that pain as hell - and I’ve broken my arm twice (plates and screws in my arm), ribs, leg (rod in my shin! And screws in my knee and ankle) and other injuries, but dental pain truly is the worst ime! I know I’m only gonna keep having pain until I bite the bullet and get em done. Appreciate the info (never had a fear of dentist til recently, had dry socket after my last extraction which probably contributed to that)

  • @richardwillson101

    @richardwillson101

    6 ай бұрын

    @jdoodah the pain of extractions isn't hell at all compared to the infections that damaged/rotting teeth bring. Obviously extractions come with a risk of infection themselves, but it is so much easier to deal with and once treated, should never come back. I had another tooth pulled the other day after repeated nasty infections. One of my infections should have put me in hospital, but I'm of the "I can hold on a bit longer, don't want to be hassle" type. The dentist was astounded that I had managed the pain and was still conscious. The infections were so bad before my first extraction that I didn't take any painkillers. I had some local anaesthetic for the procedure but it was so relieving to have it removed I could happily stand the pain afterwards. - also, because my body was weak, I didn't want to pump it full of drugs which may have caused more harm. If you need those two infected ones out, go for it! Don't be scared.

  • @SkoomaFish

    @SkoomaFish

    5 ай бұрын

    I'm sorry @@jdoodah I don't get YT notifications > Also, I just wrote you a 3 paragraph thing and then my page suddenly refreshed and I lost it all haha so here's a shorter version: I've had unrelated surgeries, hundreds of in-house procedures both medical and dental.. when I say _hell_ it's what I consider _any_ dental trip. I have very sensitive teeth and a natural (and chemical) resistance to Novocaine.. anything with a drill scares me. The fear of losing the teeth, and the fear while it's happening, are the worst parts. I was completely numb and gassed, even tho gas does little for me.. it was over quickly. If you can be put under, do it, even if you have to pay the $200-400 cash. They will usually give you Valium if you are willing to pee in a cup (be real with them, anesthesia and dope can kill you). Do it tho. It's changed my life. My stomach pains are gone, my headaches and dizziness are gone, I can eat without fear of pain or having to be super careful what part of my mouth I use for which foods, or being ashamed to talk to people or smile.. lost teeth are easier to handle than rotten one. By every margin. Please do it, take care of yourself! I say this without judgement, it took me _years_ and _decades_ to finally go through with it all. Mine were so bad I had about 22 appointments total, including 3 dental surgeries. But then I qualified for dentures bc I was missing so many teeth, so now my teeth are perfect haha I can eat ice-cream with my front teeth and bang cups into em no problem lol Stay safe

  • @NoodleMutt
    @NoodleMutt8 ай бұрын

    Thanks for answering my question! The Philadelphia show was literal magic; I still haven't recovered. 😅 See you all next time around!

  • @slaterslater5944

    @slaterslater5944

    8 ай бұрын

    LITERAL magic?! Did he summon the demons of Asmeoth? Turn lead into gold? Saw a lady in half?

  • @dennisdrass9277

    @dennisdrass9277

    8 ай бұрын

    I was there, too! Magic, indeed!!!

  • @trustmeimaphysiologist

    @trustmeimaphysiologist

    8 ай бұрын

    ​@@slaterslater5944massively underrated snark. Excellent work.

  • @elpatudo3670

    @elpatudo3670

    8 ай бұрын

    ​@@slaterslater5944yes ALL of it!

  • @murphyr31

    @murphyr31

    8 ай бұрын

    Literal Magic? The Darkness? 🤔

  • @NathanLemmon
    @NathanLemmon8 ай бұрын

    With the teeth, I knew you would say that and I applaud you Justin for saying it. A smile breeds another - not just for yourself, but for everyone around you and everyone watching you on line. Good job man.

  • @sole__doubt

    @sole__doubt

    6 ай бұрын

    My life changed for the better when I had my teeth fixed. That and going to the gym have changed my life.

  • @chelseaburge2026
    @chelseaburge20268 ай бұрын

    Saw you guys in Las Vegas. Seeing y’all play was the first show I had been to in over 4 years. I have chronic pain and am unable to stand for long periods at a time but I wanted to be closer and stuck it out. I must have looked absolutely f*cking miserable but I was legitimately having the absolute best time that I’ve had in years. So thanks for coming here and making that happen. 🤘🏻

  • @Szaam
    @Szaam8 ай бұрын

    Never in my wildest dreams did I expect to see Justin Hawkins in an Obituary shirt 🤘

  • @kylepretorius2982
    @kylepretorius29828 ай бұрын

    Dude, that question, where you answered regarding your teeth... HOLY SH*T HEAVY, but so much respect to you for your answer with your wonderful smile. Damn dude. high 5 to you, Sir Hawkins!!!! (Is it a high 5 or a bow, to a Sir like yourself)

  • @IAMNationX
    @IAMNationX8 ай бұрын

    As recovering Alcoholic you are a true inspiration. I feel you on the teeth, alcohol has ruined my teeth I hope to get mine done one day but living is better atm

  • @northernthrifter8817

    @northernthrifter8817

    2 ай бұрын

    I had to have what was left of mine ripped out after 30 years of opiates amongst other things, fresh set now and 4 years clean, I hated smiling I was totally ashamed of my teeth.

  • @FuriKuri666
    @FuriKuri6668 ай бұрын

    Slowly we rot! Love that album ❤

  • @raquelsnt
    @raquelsnt8 ай бұрын

    I like very much "The comments day". I had a teeth corrector too and i agree with you about the importance of smile without feel insecurity.

  • @KineticWars
    @KineticWars6 ай бұрын

    this is so so wild. as a kid (im 28 yo) i used to LOVE the darkness!!! listened to yall alot back then, and im following this page for so so long and ive never realised youre actually the singer, I LOVE THIS CHANNEL AND THE DARKNESS hahahahahahaha

  • @cindyadzukichang
    @cindyadzukichang8 ай бұрын

    This man's work ethic is truly impressive! Just back from the DC show in the US last night and he's in the driver's seat again, fresh as a daisy. Las Vegas show was incredible BTW. I miss you all already. Good questions on this episode.

  • @treyb387

    @treyb387

    8 ай бұрын

    I went to the Philly show with VIP tickets. They were incredibly kind, sincere, and hilarious, especially Justin. Loved the show and would love to go back via VIP experience of course. It was my first time seeing them live and they were awesome to answer our questions. Yeah Justin, you are one dedicated man!

  • @cindyadzukichang

    @cindyadzukichang

    8 ай бұрын

    Nice!@@treyb387 I think everyone should do a VIP experience with the Darkness at least once! They were the kindest, funniest guys. I was nervous about meeting them, but they made me feel totally at ease.

  • @lukejonesme

    @lukejonesme

    8 ай бұрын

    The DC show was so freaking good, the atmosphere was great.

  • @kilgoretrout3966

    @kilgoretrout3966

    7 ай бұрын

    I would like to encourage all to see the Darkness, and with the ridiculously reasonable price of the VIP Experience, everyone should jump on that if they can. Haven't had a better time hanging in forever. They were all cool. I guess Dan is shy perhaps, as I really didn't get much chance to talk with him...He could have just had his head in the game, and was focused on the gig. Net time, I will make a point of saying hi, cuz I really do admire and respect his energy, playing, presence and CHOPS. I implore all, go to a Darkness gig, #2 Buy VIP passes (Best entertainment value per dollar I know of) #3 Have the greatest night out in forever, (now remembering what its like to go to a concert again)..#4 Enjoy the show, DON'T WATCH AND RECORD IT THRU UR PHONE!....and #5 Have SUCH A GREAT TIME...that you want to book tickets for next time, right then. This isn't coming from a fanboy...I am almost 60...Yes I came up during the Golden Age of the Recording Industry & Huge, Million Dollar production type concerts. Thats all cool, I'd rather be young & hearing stories about it, lol. Sad you never smell weed burning at shows anymore...save for some outside ones...I was able to be discreet with a vape pen. I do miss the communal experience of starting a joint, then passing, and it may go 10-12 people before it is burned up. That kind of sharing is built into us from before history, like any group of nomads, in a circle, taking something from the bowl, and passing it..I think thats why I liked passing joints, I knew I wouldn't get back at concerts. Most important thing is, everyone was so keyed up to see The Darkness..It felt like a weight being lifted...."We are at a CONCERT AGAIN!!!!" I know that sounds silly, but I really felt that giddy inside, at soundcheck, and Showtime was even ramped up from that.....Then it goes dark, gets LOUD, and Here comes the "Black Shuck!" 💢💥🤯😃😁🥳👏🎼🎶🎸🎸🔔🥁🎤

  • @RenzoRavioli
    @RenzoRavioli8 ай бұрын

    i'm embarassed i had never heard of the Darkness (must have been that rock i was living on in hawaii ;-)). . . .somehow I stumbled on your youtube channel and thought it was the best thing I've ever seen, positive, insightful, british accent. I checked out the Darkness and fuck, damn, i play it all the time. my daughter is like "are the Darkness your favorite band". i'm 57 and thought i'd never find anything new an exciting (for me at least, 15 years late) in music again. mahalo. it's a joy to watch you work and inspiring in ways you might not immediately know that are unrelated to music, but overcoming the struggles of life. after watching this, i guess i need to smile more too now, damn you Justin Hawkins you are making the world less miserable!!! ;-)

  • @vacantalleyways
    @vacantalleyways8 ай бұрын

    Just saw you guys in Jersey a few days ago. Another incredible show as always! Thanks for taking the time to chat for a bit Justin🖤

  • @jcooksey2003
    @jcooksey20038 ай бұрын

    Question from Ben (my 3yo, and your newest fan) - "How did they get on top of the mountain?" on Love is Only Feeling Video. FYI - awesome show in Denver, can't wait for your return

  • @MsSecretPoet

    @MsSecretPoet

    8 ай бұрын

    Great question. I love that song and music video so much. I’d love to know the answer too! Did you shoot it all in one day? Did you get vertigo? How safe was it etc?

  • @ChrisSztybel

    @ChrisSztybel

    8 ай бұрын

    They climbed it like the damn professionals they are.

  • @JustinHawkinsRidesAgain

    @JustinHawkinsRidesAgain

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you! Check the next comments video!

  • @KowankoMusic
    @KowankoMusic8 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for your show in DC last night! My mates and I are also on tour and happened to have the night off. Couldn’t have asked for a better way to spend it. Cheers!

  • @Carte-Blanche-NZ
    @Carte-Blanche-NZ8 ай бұрын

    I’m pleased for you that you got your teeth done. It’s a big job and I must say, what a great smile and handsome man!

  • @amandavm
    @amandavm7 ай бұрын

    Good for you! Getting teeth sorted is life changing. Gave me much more confidence. So I agree. Investment in your smile is worth it ❤

  • @RandyGageOfficial
    @RandyGageOfficial6 ай бұрын

    Dude you are simply amazing. Please keep sharing your gift with the world.

  • @Obironnkenobi
    @Obironnkenobi6 ай бұрын

    10:00 - My favorite thing about Ringo Starr is that he once introduced himself for an interview as "My name is Ringo Starr, also known as the least famous Beatle."

  • @callumfriend2523
    @callumfriend25238 ай бұрын

    I'm with you on the teeth response. I hated my teeth for years. I was able to get invisalign a few years ago and I never stop smiling now

  • @jamesfirth4168
    @jamesfirth41688 ай бұрын

    Very enjoyable Q and A, thank you. Also that’s a lovely timepiece on your wrist.

  • @lovejoy1738
    @lovejoy17386 ай бұрын

    Ringo Star's drumming is so good that it is mind blowing.... his timing and ability to bring life to the drums and the empty spaces are perfect... Its not the heaviest or fastest etc. It's just alive that's the only word I can find...

  • @misteress3840
    @misteress38408 ай бұрын

    Saw you and the amazing band at the Wiltern, Justin. Loved the terrific songs and wonderful performance. Dressing gowns? Loved it. Switching instruments? Loved it! Thank you and the guys! (Opener were great, too)

  • @elizabethlane880
    @elizabethlane8807 ай бұрын

    This is a bloody great channel to discover Justin. Love your upfrontness. It was a big time in my life to turn on the late night music tv show RAGE here in Australia and bands like yourselves were coming about, I always have maintained that the early 2000s era of music was a highlight of the last 20 -30 years and you guys were a big part of that. How fantastic to come full circle and find you here doing this great show I will stay tuned reguarly

  • @Ammerstol
    @Ammerstol8 ай бұрын

    Love the Obituary shirt! Quite didn't expect the teeth-answer, but that was a really good one.

  • @ZuzuTheLemon
    @ZuzuTheLemon8 ай бұрын

    The hawk tattoo IS awesome. There is a beautiful lady sparrowhawk that's recently taken up residence in our garden - we call her Justine in your honour. 🙂🦅

  • @MariaFrancesca

    @MariaFrancesca

    8 ай бұрын

    I have no less than two bird skeletons tattooed, but seeing Justin's hawk, I start to think I should get a live one tattooed, as well 🙂 ... ... Just realized I DO have a live bird tattoo, too... Well, I don't have a FLYING live one! 🙂 Having Justine the sparrowhawk living in your garden sounds absolutely lovely 🙂

  • @ZuzuTheLemon

    @ZuzuTheLemon

    8 ай бұрын

    @@MariaFrancesca you should get a flying live one! I love birds of prey, technically Justine lives in the nearby woods, but she comes for her daily bath in our pond. 😄

  • @MariaFrancesca

    @MariaFrancesca

    8 ай бұрын

    @@ZuzuTheLemon Right! Aren't they just the most magnificent creatures? So regal soaring up above. Love seeing them 🙂 We have lots of ravens around here. Really cool birds, too. Best thing about living in fucking nowhere - the wildlife 🙂

  • @ZuzuTheLemon

    @ZuzuTheLemon

    8 ай бұрын

    @@MariaFrancesca exactly! 😄

  • @raquelsnt

    @raquelsnt

    8 ай бұрын

    Justine 😂

  • @damionchrist
    @damionchrist6 ай бұрын

    Awesome t-shirt Justin! 🤘🏼

  • @davidkatz7997
    @davidkatz79978 ай бұрын

    Loved the show the other day in NJ! 5th time seeing The Darkness, and this was my favorite show yet. Thanks again for coming out to say hello to all the fans out back afterward

  • @robgarnett3767
    @robgarnett37678 ай бұрын

    I was at the Boston show simply awesome love you guys! Can’t wait till you come back to the USA for another kick ass tour!

  • @deetcool7267
    @deetcool72678 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the subtitles. Im deaf in ne ear and i used to have to hold you next to my ear. Now i can watch the programs. Thanks.x

  • @RosieHarp
    @RosieHarp8 ай бұрын

    I watched the Jonathan Ross interview. I thought you looked lovely and came across as a warm engaging chap. You look even better now 😀

  • @christigerwalker2712
    @christigerwalker27128 ай бұрын

    The ‘Logo! Logo! Logo’ show was at Ynot festival in 2013, it was the first time I saw the darkness live and they’ve been my favourite band ever since 🤘keep up the good work Justin love the channel 🤙

  • @thegrinderman1090

    @thegrinderman1090

    4 ай бұрын

    I was there and had completely forgotten about that until now... As he explained it I could see it clearly in my mind, and I couldn't tell if I was inventing a memory or not, haha. The Darkness and The Cribs, what a magnificent pair of headliners for a small festival.

  • @Yourfavguitarist
    @Yourfavguitarist8 ай бұрын

    I’m going to a gig today and the opening song is I believe in a thing called love. You have been such an inspiration thank you

  • @sherrybrown2830
    @sherrybrown28308 ай бұрын

    I thoroughly enjoy watching Justin breaking down the music and the artists. 🎶

  • @markb9064
    @markb90646 ай бұрын

    Just saw The Darkness in Brighton this week. Mind officially blown. Especially Justin's Power Point Presentation as to why you shouldn't film on your phone at gigs. Legendary. Voice, sixpack and headstands as powerfully as ever. ❤

  • @mirapiccolo6601
    @mirapiccolo66018 ай бұрын

    Great video Justin...I love your beautiful SMILE😘

  • @SkipTwo
    @SkipTwo8 ай бұрын

    Love your posts! You’re an awesome guy Justin!

  • @joshuavaillancourt9877
    @joshuavaillancourt98778 ай бұрын

    I have liked the Darkness for a long time. Listening to you talk about music and tell your stories has made me love the Darkness. Any band with someone who is so humble, funny, and intelligent is worth loving. Thank you for being you and sharing your greatness with us!

  • @Carson-pv4hr

    @Carson-pv4hr

    8 ай бұрын

    Tony Blairs favourite band he's a cool guy

  • @maggiebevan941
    @maggiebevan9418 ай бұрын

    I wish you every happiness….been a fan since day one….stay strong n fabulous ♠️❤️‍🔥

  • @kbutcher
    @kbutcher8 ай бұрын

    We saw you in Denver and will see Depeche Mode in November. So funny to hear you talk about going to see their show. You guys were amazing ❤

  • @jaystel2381
    @jaystel23818 ай бұрын

    Love these episodes! Can’t wait for the Melbourne show in February! Hoping the VIP Experience will be running again 😁😁👏🏼👏🏼

  • @jessehutchings
    @jessehutchings6 ай бұрын

    I love how your channel demonstrates that rock stars are fans, too. Every performing musician is a super fan of somebody else and that kind of camaraderie really creates the sense of a community among music artists

  • @scottswan5266
    @scottswan52666 ай бұрын

    Justin I'm just glad that you're alive, happy and still making music .you're looking great mate , keep healthy! 🤘🏼

  • @trlpht
    @trlpht6 ай бұрын

    Love the t-shirt bro!

  • @Aemirys
    @Aemirys8 ай бұрын

    Just booked tickets to The Darkness in Australia while listening to this very pleasent chat! See you there Justin! Lets ride!

  • @l.b.2592
    @l.b.25927 ай бұрын

    Grateful to have seen the Darkness in the 2000s in NYC!!!! Loved every minute of it,brought friends too❤ unfortunately where I live now, no Darkness concert. Maybe next tour I will be lucky😊 Rock on!!!! 🤘

  • @bowlochili
    @bowlochili8 ай бұрын

    Last night in DC was magical.

  • @5blures
    @5blures8 ай бұрын

    For the ringo star question i was the same. I didnt think he was that great because the songs sounds simplistic. But when you have a kid who started playing drums at 5 and is now 11. His first favorite band was The Beatles and trying to teach him Ringo's parts that is when i realized he was an amazing drummer. My appreciation changed once i began to really listen to Ringo, now he is one of my favorites.

  • @speedwaggoner
    @speedwaggoner7 ай бұрын

    I appreciate your honesty in your responses

  • @IAmSeed_
    @IAmSeed_5 ай бұрын

    Love the Slowly We Rot shirt, phenomenal album 🤘🔥

  • @jdoodah
    @jdoodah6 ай бұрын

    Thank you Justin! I am going through this atm, I’m in recovery also, be 6 years at end of the month! But I’m only just gone 34 and need dentures and 6 more extractions at least! It’s embarrassing and I’ve been putting it off, and had two infections in the past 6 months so I appreciate you opening up about this,your teeth look amazing now (I actually just now googled you and was very surprised by your age! Thought you were a decade younger lol you look great and great to see you’re still rocking and I always love your videos too)!

  • @Marcus_C51
    @Marcus_C518 ай бұрын

    Hey Justin, your comment about getting your teeth worked on so "I'd have the appearance of a happy person and it permeates my bleak veil"...LOL-nice! I can relate. Enjoy your tour and continue to kick ass with your brother and mates.

  • @HextimusDuex
    @HextimusDuex8 ай бұрын

    Dude your show last night at 930 Club in DC was AWESOME. Thanks. Cheers!

  • @jcc455
    @jcc4557 ай бұрын

    Thanks! Your reminded me of a poem my dad loved; The Value of a Smile A smile costs nothing, but creates much. A smile enriches those who receive without impoverishing those who give. A smile happens in a flash and the memory of it sometimes lasts forever. None are so rich they can get along without a smile, and none so poor but are richer for its benefits. A smile creates happiness in the home, fosters good will in a business, and is the countersign of friends. A smile is rest to the weary, daylight to the discouraged, sunshine to the sad, and nature’s best antidote for trouble. Yet a smile cannot be bought, begged, borrowed, or stolen; for it is something that is no earthly good to anybody ‘til it is given away. For nobody needs a smile so much as those who have none left to give. by Frank Irving Fletcher 😊

  • @JustinHawkinsRidesAgain

    @JustinHawkinsRidesAgain

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks you so much!!

  • @queenoftartan
    @queenoftartan8 ай бұрын

    Coolest thing I've experienced at one of your gigs was the whole crowd singing in unison to Frankies mum in Glasgow. It was beautiful and remains a cherished memory.

  • @yesitsdenise7525
    @yesitsdenise75258 ай бұрын

    you look great then and now. love the jumpsuits!! hopefully I'll get to see you in the zebra stripe one on the cruise next year : D

  • @NinnaJensen
    @NinnaJensen8 ай бұрын

    I honestly think Justin is very charming and attractive both before and after getting his teeth done 😊 But I really like his reason for getting them done!

  • @MariaFrancesca
    @MariaFrancesca8 ай бұрын

    I do miss the long form podcast a bit, I love to listen when I draw, but it totally suffices that you still managed to prepare so much for us on here while on tour. We are so spoiled!

  • @JustinHawkinsRidesAgain

    @JustinHawkinsRidesAgain

    8 ай бұрын

    It'll be back, don't worry!

  • @MariaFrancesca

    @MariaFrancesca

    8 ай бұрын

    @@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain It's the highlight of my week, no lie. Big thanks to you and Jenny! 🙂

  • @raquelsnt

    @raquelsnt

    8 ай бұрын

    ​@@JustinHawkinsRidesAgainbut you haven't gone!

  • @pags409
    @pags4098 ай бұрын

    Thanks for playing Sacramento!!!! So much fun!

  • @mrtylerlarson
    @mrtylerlarson8 ай бұрын

    Congrats on a spectacular US tour and congrats on the upcoming JHRA tour! SO FREAKIN' COOL!!!!

  • @staciheaton9424
    @staciheaton94248 ай бұрын

    I had the pleasure of meeting Justin some years ago and he had braces at the time. Lovely human, and I appreciated that he had braces just like one of us mortals would. Hee.

  • @amybanthony
    @amybanthony8 ай бұрын

    NYC show was so fun, please come back soon!

  • @derekm3180
    @derekm31808 ай бұрын

    Love you man. Don't let the blues get you down.

  • @elliewright8096
    @elliewright80968 ай бұрын

    Hi Justin, just commenting as my boyfriend and I have just brought tickets to rides again in Birmingham, we got our cinema tickets for the darkness documentary last night and we will be seeing the darkness twice In December :) some may say that’s obsessive but you can never have enough darkness if your life. Thank you for the countless hours of joy!!! P.s anyone reading this if you haven’t experienced the darkness live your missing out it’s truly a life changing experience.

  • @craighughes3495
    @craighughes34958 ай бұрын

    Had a great time at your show in sf a few weeks ago, i was the only one singing love is only a feeling when you asked for your best song, to lead into a thing called love, sorry, i was a bit drunk but later, when the cringes subsided and the mrs stopped laughing at me i realised i stand by this. Awesome new tat, i mustve watched hawk the slayer a thousand times as a kid.

  • @BryanKoenig379
    @BryanKoenig3796 ай бұрын

    You've been showing up on my KZread for a couple days and I couldn't figure out where I'd seen you and then I saw the thumbnail of this video I clicked it and heard you say the darkness and I remember when I was a teenager seeing an awesome music video called a Little thing called Love. Bingo that video is an important part of my teenage years thank you your awesome

  • @JustPlayingBass
    @JustPlayingBass8 ай бұрын

    My wife and I have always loved your videos Justin.....can you and your subscribers please send some love.

  • @ragman1960

    @ragman1960

    8 ай бұрын

    ❤❤❤

  • @benjaminbaird9303

    @benjaminbaird9303

    Ай бұрын

    Love 2 u my man. We all need it.

  • @stevebirch4897
    @stevebirch48978 ай бұрын

    Your so awesome, mega talent and lovely guy.Keep smiling x

  • @AbigailRobots
    @AbigailRobots8 ай бұрын

    I got very close to getting adult braces over the past decade and Justin was literally the only role model I could find for encouragement. I know of one particular music video where they're actually visible (and they looked awesome). Interesting to see that altering teeth didn't affect his voice as I know Freddie Mercury avoided dental work to preserve his.

  • @CJ-oi7zm

    @CJ-oi7zm

    8 ай бұрын

    Who knows if dental work would have affected Freddie mercurys voice. Obviously he believed it. Also his issue was differed. It was overcrowding that created a larger tooth palate and larger mouth opening so it could have impacted the breath flow while singing. But who knows, David Bowie had his teeth corrected in his 40s and it didn’t affect his voice. I think it was so smart and brave of JH to get braces and have his teeth corrected. It’s a procedure that’s not just for looks, but as he said, the phycological impact is so important, but also as we know, uneven teeth lead to gum issues which cause inflation leading to other serious health issues with heart and other illnesses. Braces are not just for pre-teens, everyone needing teeth correction should do it. Congrats JH on making such great choice.

  • @339blackdiamond

    @339blackdiamond

    8 ай бұрын

    I have really small teeth and because of gastric reflux, which I was unaware of what it actually was for most of my life, I want straight and just, flat ending teeths, but my local dentists keeps on insisting that you don't work on a smile in reguard of aesthetics and repositioning them. I don't fucking get it. Straightening your teeths is bad they tell me. Everywhere I look, people have their teeths worked on or redone. My dentist always advise against it. Wth? I don't know what to believe anymore, am I stuck with my teeth or am I not.

  • @CJ-oi7zm

    @CJ-oi7zm

    8 ай бұрын

    @@339blackdiamond get a New Dentist, get an opinion from a orthodontist. I had braces in late 50s ( getting braces late in life does not get them perfect like it would as a child, but it definitely makes a big improvement) , couldn’t afford braces as a child, and never been vain enough to do anything about it, although now I believe there’s nothing wrong with some degree of vanity, it’s basically doing for yourself what makes you feel good, I guess it’s that phycological impact, the happier inner feeling JH noted. But I invested in myself in getting braces at a late stage in life for health reasons. To lower inflammation, and reduce heart risk from the inflammation damage. Inflammation is the origin of many illnesses. Do more research, get second and third opinion and do what you feel is best for yourself.

  • @wellesradio

    @wellesradio

    8 ай бұрын

    I wonder if Freddie wasn’t simply afraid of the dentist and/or dental surgery and used the singing thing as an excuse to stop people asking about it. Bowie always seemed to be somewhat self-conscious about his teeth as you can see from footage of him when he had long hair. I think he started having them cleaned more often around 76 (when he starred in The Man Who Fell to Earth) and then had them fully corrected by 82 (Let’s Dance). Of course the most inspiring was seeing Shane McGowan fix his teeth and how happy it made him.

  • @CJ-oi7zm

    @CJ-oi7zm

    8 ай бұрын

    @@wellesradio I think you’re right. But in the 1970s that type of surgery might have been risky, and he would have had to wear major head gear braces to correct the overbite.

  • @firsttimecallerlongtimelis836
    @firsttimecallerlongtimelis8368 ай бұрын

    Saw you in Boston last week! You were amazing!

  • @coreywhitacre6581
    @coreywhitacre65818 ай бұрын

    Saw you in Tempe AZ a couple weeks ago, Bloody Brilliant show!

  • @Wizzz2288
    @Wizzz22888 ай бұрын

    Ringo has always been my favourite - I love his voice & songs. We used to sing Ringo songs on our school bus!

  • @timdeeter2211
    @timdeeter22117 ай бұрын

    I love The Darkness also love you wearing an Obituary shirt. You rock hard my friend.

  • @markferrett700
    @markferrett7008 ай бұрын

    Thanks mate for the gig in Southend a couple of years back....made the whole audience smile....brilliant gig....made Southend seem pleasant 😮

  • @Jopeymessmusic
    @Jopeymessmusic8 ай бұрын

    One of the coolest things I've ever seen happened at a The darkness gig a while back. They were playing the nerve centre in derry (A tiny venue) and Justin grabbed the guitar from a side stage toss for the outro solo for "Love is only a feeling". It was just a really feel good moment. Didn't miss a note either! Lol. I've been to a bunch of gigs/concerts over the years but that was still top tier.

  • @Sabu7676
    @Sabu76768 ай бұрын

    For question day-What do you like right after a show- do you like to immediately mingle with people and chat or do you need a quiet moment?

  • @myslodsiewnia114
    @myslodsiewnia114Ай бұрын

    We listen Your songs today with my husband first time together. That's was amazing. We sing "Friday night" all day. 😊 I think you are strong, amazing, crazy talented person. I love your personality.

  • @Helen-Scorpio
    @Helen-Scorpio8 ай бұрын

    Keep rocking🤘🤘🤘 You're doing a great job!! Love is the answer to any question ♾️💜

  • @dh1380

    @dh1380

    8 ай бұрын

    Where do my taxes go?

  • @Rhoifolin
    @Rhoifolin8 ай бұрын

    Your smile, humour, and of course music can make my day so I wish your days too to be filled with smiles able to spark some joy in the dark...ness? I was not goin for the pun.

  • @la0070.
    @la0070.8 ай бұрын

    Lovely honesty smiling is life!!! ❤

  • @toffeetone77
    @toffeetone776 ай бұрын

    I really enjoy watching your videos 👍🏻👍🏻 merry Christmas 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @stevenpick9451
    @stevenpick94518 ай бұрын

    Cheers for including Gateshead on your tour - Sage Gateshead is a pretty fab location for live gigs, swanky architecture from Mr Norman Foster.

  • @HeatherTiffanyZack
    @HeatherTiffanyZack7 ай бұрын

    I'm proud of you, Justin. ❤

  • @carlhungus2521
    @carlhungus25213 ай бұрын

    as someone who has some similar demons.....it's great to see you smile and gives me hope

  • @sole__doubt
    @sole__doubt6 ай бұрын

    Love the Slowly We Rot shirt. Excellent taste brother.

  • @robmcvaigh796
    @robmcvaigh7968 ай бұрын

    I’m happy you are back!

  • @mark.guitar
    @mark.guitar8 ай бұрын

    Nearly half a million subs, and 26k views in 24hrs, gives you a great base for a label without needing traditional marketing. Go for it mate!

  • @nikcrosina
    @nikcrosina6 ай бұрын

    That is very sweet of you to share how having your teeth done helped you to be happier all round. ;)

  • @robertmartin2325
    @robertmartin23257 ай бұрын

    Thanks for answering!

  • @nicoladouglas3270
    @nicoladouglas32705 ай бұрын

    Instant relaxation with Justin.... listening to you speak is like sitting round an open fire and drinking Hot Chocolate..all cozyfied

  • @XooXXooX
    @XooXXooX7 ай бұрын

    Cool shirt man - My favorite band is Obituary

  • @SERGIO-cr6uy
    @SERGIO-cr6uy5 ай бұрын

    You have such a golden voice! You'd be a great podcaster / doing radio.

  • @TheNon-DigArtist
    @TheNon-DigArtist8 ай бұрын

    Excellent T-shirt sir!

  • @antoniocaro5315
    @antoniocaro531529 күн бұрын

    I'm going to play your music at my funeral. I Believe In A Thing Called Love is my favorite song of all time. It makes me cry it makes me happy. I Love You.

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