The Darkness frontman on intrusive thoughts, stamping on cockroaches and a terrifying flight to South Africa
Born in Surrey, Justin Hawkins, 49, wrote music for adverts and played in bands with his brother, Dan. In 2000 they formed the Darkness; their hit singles include I Believe in a Thing Called Love, and they won three Brits and an Ivor Novello before splitting in 2006. Having reformed in 2011, the Darkness toured with Lady Gaga and their 2017 record, Pinewood Smile, became their third UK Top 10 album. On 6 March they start a UK tour and their new album is Dreams on Toast. Justin lives in Switzerland.
What is your greatest fear?
Fear is for frightened people. I’m not one of those.
Continue reading… The Darkness frontman on intrusive thoughts, stamping on cockroaches and a terrifying flight to South AfricaBorn in Surrey, Justin Hawkins, 49, wrote music for adverts and played in bands with his brother, Dan. In 2000 they formed the Darkness; their hit singles include I Believe in a Thing Called Love, and they won three Brits and an Ivor Novello before splitting in 2006. Having reformed in 2011, the Darkness toured with Lady Gaga and their 2017 record, Pinewood Smile, became their third UK Top 10 album. On 6 March they start a UK tour and their new album is Dreams on Toast. Justin lives in Switzerland.What is your greatest fear?
Fear is for frightened people. I’m not one of those. Continue reading… The Darkness, Pop and rock, Music, Culture, Life and style
