Justin David Hawkins is an English musician, Internet personality, singer and songwriter best known as the founder, lead singer, and lead guitarist of The Darkness. He is also the lead singer and guitarist for the band Hot Leg, formed in 2008 and now on hiatus. In 2021, Hawkins launched a YouTube channel entitled Justin Hawkins Rides Again, where he does comedic analysis on songs or artists in addition to covering news in the musical community.
Hawkins performing live at Rock the Ring 2018
Hawkins performing with The Darkness at Ankkarock, Finland
Hawkins performs live with the Darkness
The Darkness live in Glasgow, February 2006
The Darkness is a British rock band that formed in Lowestoft, England in 2000. The band consists of Justin Hawkins, his brother Dan Hawkins, Frankie Poullain and Rufus Tiger Taylor.
The Darkness performing at SSE Arena Wembley in 2018
Justin Hawkins at Ankkarock, Finland
Dan Hawkins at Helsinki Ice Hall in Helsinki, Finland
The Darkness live in Glasgow, Scotland, February 2006