Justin Hawkins

Justin Hawkins
Hawkins performing live at Rock the Ring 2018
Hawkins performing live at Rock the Ring 2018
Background information
Birth nameJustin David Hawkins
Born (1975-03-17) 17 March 1975 (age 49)
Chertsey, Surrey, England
Genres
Occupations
  • Musician
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • YouTuber
  • Media Personality
Instruments
Years active1992–present
Labels
Member ofThe Darkness
Formerly ofHot Leg
Websitewww.thedarknesslive.com

Justin David Hawkins (born 17 March 1975) is an English musician, Internet personality, singer and songwriter best known as the founder, lead singer, and lead guitarist of The Darkness, of which his younger brother Dan is also a member. 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.[1]

  1. ^ "Justin Hawkins Rides Again". YouTube.