Founded: 2000
Location: United Kingdom
The Darkness are a British rock band that formed in Lowestoft, England in 2000. The band consists of Justin Hawkins (lead vocals, lead guitar), his brother Dan Hawkins (rhythm guitar, backing vocals), Frankie Poullain (bass guitar, backing vocals) and Rufus Tiger Taylor (drums, backing vocals).
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The highlights from The Darkness’s headline show at Brisbane's Fortitude Music Hall.
The energetic lineup included You Am I performing their Spinal Tap tribute show, DZ Deathrays, Cry Club and a DJ set from Eleven & Denim.
Along with dates already announced for Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney in early February, The Darkness will now stop in Adelaide, Fremantle, and Canberra.
The Darkness will be joined by You Am I performing their Spinal Tap tribute show, The Majesty of Tap; DZ Deathrays, Cry Club and DJ Eleven and DJ Denim.
Maybe Frusciante was exploring minimalism, but according to Justin Hawkins, that "doesn’t stop it from being sh*t.”
"I am truly elated to announce that we shall return in October to deliver our solid gold-plated ROCK."
"Keep safe, be good to each other and know that we fucking love you guys!"
Sure, why not?
"Rock'n'roll, your time has finally come," The Darkness proclaim on their new record. Frontman Justin Hawkins talks to Brendan Crabb about their latest full-length, Ed Sheeran and how it might be nice to become a postman.
"'Easter Is Cancelled' is a high energy salute to everything rock."