The Truth About Why I Changed How I Look.

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  • Опубликовано: 19 май 2024
  • 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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    The Darkness are going on a World Tour this year to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Permission to Land - get your tickets here: www.thedarknesslive.com/tour-...
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  • @JustinHawkinsRidesAgain
    @JustinHawkinsRidesAgain  6 месяцев назад +45

    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

  • @ortonphotoart5770
    @ortonphotoart5770 Месяц назад +16

    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!

  • @OnlyUkeThatMatters
    @OnlyUkeThatMatters 6 месяцев назад +377

    "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 6 месяцев назад +13

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

    • @JamesJoy-yc8vs
      @JamesJoy-yc8vs 6 месяцев назад +9

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

    • @donnawaldron3261
      @donnawaldron3261 6 месяцев назад +8

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

    • @ekek9510
      @ekek9510 6 месяцев назад +2

      @@donnawaldron3261 😂

    • @VintageParkingTV
      @VintageParkingTV 6 месяцев назад +3

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

  • @thelawfus
    @thelawfus 6 месяцев назад +81

    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 6 месяцев назад +2

      Best band ever!!!

    • @_Jay_Maker_
      @_Jay_Maker_ 3 месяца назад +5

      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 3 месяца назад +1

      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 17 дней назад +1

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

  • @MrStevendoyle
    @MrStevendoyle 6 месяцев назад +192

    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 5 месяцев назад +2

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

    • @JohnHuxleySavage
      @JohnHuxleySavage 4 месяца назад +3

      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.

  • @NoodleMutt
    @NoodleMutt 6 месяцев назад +122

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

    • @slaterslater5944
      @slaterslater5944 6 месяцев назад +9

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

    • @dennisdrass9277
      @dennisdrass9277 6 месяцев назад +5

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

    • @trustmeimaphysiologist
      @trustmeimaphysiologist 6 месяцев назад

      ​@@slaterslater5944massively underrated snark. Excellent work.

    • @elpatudo3670
      @elpatudo3670 6 месяцев назад

      ​@@slaterslater5944yes ALL of it!

    • @murphyr31
      @murphyr31 6 месяцев назад +1

      Literal Magic? The Darkness? 🤔

  • @SkoomaFish
    @SkoomaFish 6 месяцев назад +90

    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 6 месяцев назад +9

      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 5 месяцев назад

      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 5 месяцев назад +2

      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 5 месяцев назад +3

      @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 3 месяца назад

      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

  • @NathanLemmon
    @NathanLemmon 6 месяцев назад +61

    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 5 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @IAMNationX
    @IAMNationX 6 месяцев назад +80

    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 Месяц назад +1

      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.

  • @chelseaburge2026
    @chelseaburge2026 6 месяцев назад +31

    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. 🤘🏻

  • @kylepretorius2982
    @kylepretorius2982 6 месяцев назад +16

    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)

  • @RenzoCapone
    @RenzoCapone 6 месяцев назад +12

    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!!! ;-)

  • @KowankoMusic
    @KowankoMusic 6 месяцев назад +7

    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!

  • @vacantalleyways
    @vacantalleyways 6 месяцев назад +9

    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
    @jcooksey2003 6 месяцев назад +47

    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 6 месяцев назад +2

      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 6 месяцев назад +1

      They climbed it like the damn professionals they are.

    • @JustinHawkinsRidesAgain
      @JustinHawkinsRidesAgain  5 месяцев назад +2

      Thank you! Check the next comments video!

  • @amandavm
    @amandavm 6 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @cindyadzukichang
    @cindyadzukichang 6 месяцев назад +76

    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 6 месяцев назад +12

      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 6 месяцев назад +1

      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 6 месяцев назад +2

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

    • @kilgoretrout3966
      @kilgoretrout3966 5 месяцев назад

      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!" 💢💥🤯😃😁🥳👏🎼🎶🎸🎸🔔🥁🎤

  • @Carte-Blanche-NZ
    @Carte-Blanche-NZ 6 месяцев назад +3

    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!

  • @misteress3840
    @misteress3840 6 месяцев назад +3

    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
    @elizabethlane880 5 месяцев назад +2

    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

  • @davidkatz7997
    @davidkatz7997 6 месяцев назад

    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

  • @RandyGageOfficial
    @RandyGageOfficial 4 месяца назад

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

  • @ZuzuTheLemon
    @ZuzuTheLemon 6 месяцев назад +27

    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 6 месяцев назад +5

      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 6 месяцев назад +2

      @@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 6 месяцев назад +1

      @@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 6 месяцев назад +1

      @@MariaFrancesca exactly! 😄

    • @raquelsnt
      @raquelsnt 6 месяцев назад +2

      Justine 😂

  • @raquelsnt
    @raquelsnt 6 месяцев назад +9

    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.

  • @lovejoy1738
    @lovejoy1738 5 месяцев назад +7

    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...

  • @christigerwalker2712
    @christigerwalker2712 6 месяцев назад +9

    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 3 месяца назад

      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.

  • @scottswan5266
    @scottswan5266 4 месяца назад

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

  • @jessehutchings
    @jessehutchings 5 месяцев назад

    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

  • @l.b.2592
    @l.b.2592 6 месяцев назад

    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!!!! 🤘

  • @joshuavaillancourt9877
    @joshuavaillancourt9877 6 месяцев назад +1

    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 6 месяцев назад

      Tony Blairs favourite band he's a cool guy

  • @deetcool7267
    @deetcool7267 6 месяцев назад +3

    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

  • @markb9064
    @markb9064 4 месяца назад +3

    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.

  • @maggiebevan941
    @maggiebevan941 6 месяцев назад

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

  • @Yourfavguitarist
    @Yourfavguitarist 6 месяцев назад +2

    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

  • @Aemirys
    @Aemirys 6 месяцев назад

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

  • @jamesfirth4168
    @jamesfirth4168 6 месяцев назад

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

  • @berzerx3315
    @berzerx3315 5 месяцев назад +3

    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

  • @robgarnett3767
    @robgarnett3767 6 месяцев назад +2

    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!

  • @kbutcher
    @kbutcher 6 месяцев назад +1

    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 ❤

  • @5blures
    @5blures 6 месяцев назад +7

    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.

  • @Ammerstol
    @Ammerstol 6 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @elliewright8096
    @elliewright8096 6 месяцев назад +2

    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.

  • @queenoftartan
    @queenoftartan 6 месяцев назад

    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.

  • @MariaFrancesca
    @MariaFrancesca 6 месяцев назад +38

    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  6 месяцев назад +33

      It'll be back, don't worry!

    • @MariaFrancesca
      @MariaFrancesca 6 месяцев назад +10

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

    • @raquelsnt
      @raquelsnt 6 месяцев назад +3

      ​@@JustinHawkinsRidesAgainbut you haven't gone!

  • @IAmSeed_
    @IAmSeed_ 3 месяца назад +2

    Love the Slowly We Rot shirt, phenomenal album 🤘🔥

  • @yesitsdenise7525
    @yesitsdenise7525 6 месяцев назад +1

    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

  • @RosieHarp
    @RosieHarp 6 месяцев назад +2

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

  • @sherrybrown2830
    @sherrybrown2830 6 месяцев назад

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

  • @HextimusDuex
    @HextimusDuex 6 месяцев назад +3

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

  • @mrtylerlarson
    @mrtylerlarson 6 месяцев назад

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

  • @FuriKuri666
    @FuriKuri666 6 месяцев назад +5

    Slowly we rot! Love that album ❤

  • @coreywhitacre6581
    @coreywhitacre6581 6 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @jdoodah
    @jdoodah 5 месяцев назад

    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)!

  • @stevenpick9451
    @stevenpick9451 6 месяцев назад

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

  • @jaystel2381
    @jaystel2381 6 месяцев назад +6

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

  • @aquaman461
    @aquaman461 3 месяца назад +1

    Dude I had to stop watching this after you courageously admitted being manic depressant. While I'm not diminishing the effects of that know that so many people watch you with joy and you bring such joyous levity to so many. Hang in there keep a smile and revel in the fact that you are a cool cat! ✌️

  • @craighughes3495
    @craighughes3495 6 месяцев назад +1

    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.

  • @markferrett700
    @markferrett700 6 месяцев назад

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

  • @SERGIO-cr6uy
    @SERGIO-cr6uy 4 месяца назад

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

  • @BryanKoenig379
    @BryanKoenig379 5 месяцев назад

    You've been showing up on my RUclips 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

  • @Jopeymessmusic
    @Jopeymessmusic 6 месяцев назад +1

    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.

  • @callumfriend2523
    @callumfriend2523 6 месяцев назад +9

    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

  • @Wizzz2288
    @Wizzz2288 6 месяцев назад

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

  • @derekm3180
    @derekm3180 6 месяцев назад

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

  • @carlhungus2521
    @carlhungus2521 2 месяца назад

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

  • @myslodsiewnia114
    @myslodsiewnia114 15 дней назад

    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.

  • @AbigailRobots
    @AbigailRobots 6 месяцев назад +20

    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 6 месяцев назад +4

      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 6 месяцев назад +1

      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 6 месяцев назад

      @@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 6 месяцев назад

      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 6 месяцев назад

      @@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.

  • @mark.guitar
    @mark.guitar 6 месяцев назад +2

    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!

  • @SkipTwo
    @SkipTwo 6 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @timdeeter2211
    @timdeeter2211 6 месяцев назад

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

  • @bowlochili
    @bowlochili 6 месяцев назад +8

    Last night in DC was magical.

  • @firsttimecallerlongtimelis836
    @firsttimecallerlongtimelis836 6 месяцев назад

    Saw you in Boston last week! You were amazing!

  • @speedwaggoner
    @speedwaggoner 6 месяцев назад

    I appreciate your honesty in your responses

  • @jcc455
    @jcc455 6 месяцев назад +14

    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 😊

  • @mirapiccolo6601
    @mirapiccolo6601 6 месяцев назад +5

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

  • @NinnaJensen
    @NinnaJensen 6 месяцев назад +4

    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!

  • @pags409
    @pags409 6 месяцев назад +2

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

  • @amybanthony
    @amybanthony 6 месяцев назад

    NYC show was so fun, please come back soon!

  • @sirclifforddrakemalcolmjac5870
    @sirclifforddrakemalcolmjac5870 6 месяцев назад +1

    My daughter and i just saw you guys in boston!! It was AWESOME!! Its her 20th anniversary on the 27th too and ive been playing permission to land for her since she was in a car seat!! We had the best time!! Keep up everything youre doing my friend!!😁😁🤟🤟
    P.S. i dont think you can say certain bands or artists wouldnt make it in certain time periods!! Queen is so unique and special that i think they totally couldve made it nowadays!! That whole thing about todays music being so shallow isnt really an argument!! The music industry has ALWAYS been super shallow and homogeneous!! Like mr hawkins says, the industry didnt like queen in their own time either!! Fans and tastes and trends are always going to do thing nobody ever expects and were all going to be left shaking our heads constantly!!😁😁

  • @Rhoifolin
    @Rhoifolin 6 месяцев назад

    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.

  • @Franco1395
    @Franco1395 3 месяца назад

    OMG! You appeared in my YT feed after watching Hawk the Slayer. Now I know why. Not complaining. You’re extremely interesting and talented.

  • @ivybator6167
    @ivybator6167 6 месяцев назад +1

    I am happy, you're coming with your Band to Hamburg / Germany in just 2 more weeks 👍🏼

  • @stevebirch4897
    @stevebirch4897 6 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @staciheaton9424
    @staciheaton9424 6 месяцев назад +3

    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.

  • @paulknowles6433
    @paulknowles6433 6 месяцев назад

    Awesome shirt dude. That was my first Obituary album. Qhote surprised you're into them 🤘🤘🤘

  • @jimmyroberts3027
    @jimmyroberts3027 6 месяцев назад

    Hey mate just brought the 20th anniversary vinyl of permission to land sounds bloody amazing, looking forward to seeing you blokes in Melbourne 2024✌️❤️✊🤘hopefully get to do the VIP thing, or have a drink at the Cherry Bar

  • @HeatherTiffanyZack
    @HeatherTiffanyZack 5 месяцев назад

    I'm proud of you, Justin. ❤

  • @donnawaldron3261
    @donnawaldron3261 6 месяцев назад

    The Darkness were supporting Deep Purple quite a few years ago and I was like what is that awful noise? TD. I would not go in to watch. Needless to say I baught your debut album! Loved it! Namaste.

  • @Helen-Scorpio
    @Helen-Scorpio 6 месяцев назад +3

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

    • @dh1380
      @dh1380 6 месяцев назад +1

      Where do my taxes go?

  • @Mdrobile
    @Mdrobile 2 месяца назад

    Hey you'll probably never see this but i just wanted to thank you for the great music and endless hours of rocking out all due to you hawkins guys. Cheers mate

  • @sole__doubt
    @sole__doubt 5 месяцев назад

    Love the Slowly We Rot shirt. Excellent taste brother.

  • @toffeetone77
    @toffeetone77 5 месяцев назад

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

  • @lindaw785
    @lindaw785 5 месяцев назад

    Justin you have a lovely smile!
    It’s never too late, fixed my teeth with Invisalign at the age of 49. I can smile in photos now 😁

  • @nikcrosina
    @nikcrosina 5 месяцев назад

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

  • @Obironnkenobi
    @Obironnkenobi 5 месяцев назад +1

    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."

  • @nicoladouglas3270
    @nicoladouglas3270 4 месяца назад

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

  • @la0070.
    @la0070. 6 месяцев назад

    Lovely honesty smiling is life!!! ❤

  • @voxi666
    @voxi666 6 месяцев назад

    I loved your pommy teeth. Same with Bowie's. Each to their own, it's only you who needs to be happy with your appearence. Ive always found you smashing 👌 And I'm so envious you saw Depeche Mode, they haven't been to Australia in over 20 years.

  • @erickenlin8255
    @erickenlin8255 6 месяцев назад +1

    I’m in the process of getting my teeth fixed as well. Took me a long time to pull the trigger on it. I’m a bit self conscious about having the Invisalign trays in, but I’m trying to keep my eyes on the long term. About a year to go. Looking forward to smiling more.

  • @theoriginalbluey
    @theoriginalbluey 5 месяцев назад

    Any day now it's going to be 20 years since I first saw The Darkness live. Be great if you do Brighton on the tour :)