Interrogating My Brother, Dan Hawkins. 

Dan and I are going on tour with The Darkness this year to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of our debut album Permission to Land!! Come and see us it's gonna be ace! Tickets: www.thedarknesslive.com/tour-dates/

Lovely conversation between you and Dan. Please don't let this be the last time you have your bro on the show.

The Brothers Hawkins!! Awesome show!

Preemptive HELL YEAH comment for the bruvas

Holy crap smoking and drinking on RU-vid?! This is fucking rock and roll! Well done boys cheers again mates !

This was absolutely fantastic. A pair of absolute legends!!

Wow, I'm pleasantly surprised to see Dan! Super entertaining, while still being casual and comfortable - you two seem like you have an amazing relationship. So fun hearing stories from the early days and karaoke 😂 I can't wait to hear what The Darkness' new album will be titled!

Top men and top brothers!!! Keep the faith and live the dream 😉😍😘x

Best one yet! You do realise that you've got to have all the Darkness chaps on now.

Love Dan's guitar playing. Terrific foundational player.

Genuinely been looking forward to this all week.

I've got to say, That every time I watch your show, Im a little more amazed by the humanity of the members of the Darkness.(rockstars) My favorite part is the Love, laughter and respect between to brothers, and the relationship of fellow musicians in the same band! I think you two are really blessed to have each other in the band and the same core guys. Look at motely crue and the bullshit. Even Guns and Roses, or Skid Row. The fucking drama. (so disgusting) you guys are more like AC/DC and The Rolling Stones. Still together, respecting, loving and playing together. Maybe its a British thing. I hope America is not so far gone that "family bands" are a thing of the past. You guys still in love with the music and the craft. Able to look back and laugh with each other, about each other. While planning a future. This was a great interview and peak into the life of Musician's, artist and brothers. This was the 20 year reunion special. Now grab the others and sit down together. !! Great Job, cant wait to hear what you have in mind for the future album, but please dont forget to ROCK! Think More Queen, through the years, different but not so foreign as to Alienate, or guide the fans to a new awesome level. Or a solo album to explore what drives you. A DOUBLE TREAT! Like your brother said, swing for the fences again, but not forget to let God in the room, for the magic to happen! the droopy mic moments. Heres my own example, me and a buddy went to building a huge outdoor wooden patio. we spent all day with levels and rulers, and couldnt not get it right but no matter how much, even though technically it was all perfect level in all direction, and you could see it was wrong. We asked my friends dad for help, 50 years building everything. He came over and kicked out posts with his boots, just started kicking all 20 or so posts, we were horrified, we had spent 8 hours building and leveling everything to the millimeter. But when he was done kcking with his boots its was perfect and it took him less than two seconds. Think about that. both of you. You already struck gold just by "feel". Spend the time, but liek you both said, youll know when its done! just like the best Cooks! album titles.. Pinch of Salt for ya!... Too many cooks! Heres a little salt in your eye..... Sandy cracks and tracks, the Beach album! my favorite .. Droopy Mic Moments (treatable with the little blue pill)

Oh yay! I've been waiting for this! I can't wait to watch. A Hawkins extravaganza! Edit: I loved it. So funny, so insightful and "Comfort Zone" is a great name for an experimental record. x

The Hawkins bros are a fine example of what brothers should be together united for rock! The Robinson and the Gallaghers should take note ! Cheers mate! 3:47

Loved this !! , Please do more with Dan , Always a pleasure to listen to you both , Also maybe a tour of his studio ? ... And maybe a video or two in there ???

I absolutely loved this! You should have more talks with Dan. Thanks Justin! See you in SF in October.

It is incredible to notice how their voices can be so similar and yet so different. The timbers are familiar, I mean, the colors of their voices kind of have the same noticeable genetic traits... but Dan has a much lower tone of voice, while Justin really shows that he is the guy with that leading voice bright gift. Congratulations, guys. I'm a singer and you have made me enjoy music again! Thank you so much! From Brazil.

I really love Dan!! He's funny as hell!!!

I've never seen anything with Dan where he wasn't great to watch or listen to and this was no exception 🙂 Highly entertaining! Favorite part? The Celine Dion karaoke!! Nearly broke me 😂

Thoroughly enjoyable production meeting. 😊

That list of potential Permission To Land album titles is hilarious. That needs to be written down somewhere.

Yes as some are saying would be interesting if you filmed in Dan’s studio. We could see some of your process. Would be fascinating.

Absolutely bloody loved this, really felt like I was sat there! So natural and so entertaining, love it!❤

two super heroes saving rock n roll for all of us, every time Dan is talking and pauses for even a brief moment, I keep thinking another amazing guitar riff just came to him. He is a riff machine , a proper real deal guitar god. Dan is so awesome and he just said 'bits and bobs'' which is fucking awesome !

Wow...Dan really channeled John Lennon’s look in this one It was the first thing I thought upon seeing him 😂 Great convo...enjoyed your easy brotherly vibe.

Been waiting for this for yonks! Fab. Get Fwankie on next!!! :)

ALBUMS! The deeper tracks are the ones that people will hang on to.. shows the real character of the band as a whole- the singles are gloss..normally..unless you are Queen!

Yes so cool, thank you 💓

Dan should be on every once in a while. 👍🎸🕶️...and of course every member of the group.

By far my most favourite video here on RU-vid ❤

Lovely episode with Dan! Great to hear about those early demos and hand written lyrics and album title suggestions. I can't wait for the super duper deluxe over the top 20th Anniversary box of Permission to Land. Loved the discussion on albums versus singles and the "grid" versus making art. I have personally loved The Darkness because of the musical diversity. It would have been easy to ride the PTL template and drive that into the ground. I respect what The Darkness stands for and am probably more excited for the new music you create in the future than the PTL 2O. I love new music, keep it going Hawkins brothers!

There is a special bond with siblings and this comes across here! Brilliant stuff about kicking a*se on stage - I'm in a weekend cover band in Edinburgh and get a lesser but similar feeling - Forget the bins and the painting to be done and get out there and kick some a*se! Only a cover band but it keeps us going!

This is amazing watching 2 brothers, 2 band mates, 2 musicians talk music also I believe in a thing called love first song I learnt to play, could watch you both talk all night, England's finest

Dan is a studio stud... would love an engineering interview for us home musician types.,..

Get Dan on again as this was a great episode. Loved all the stories.

needed this! two awesome guys!

This takes me all the way back to Yoxford primary ..... you guys and the band are awesome. What a journey you're on. Tip top. 😊

Great week indeed. :D

I loved this conversation

Thoroughly enjoyed watching you two. Cheers chaps! ✌️😎

I look forward in anticipation to the next Darkness album being more experimental as per Dan's suggestion!

Justin seems more at ease around his brother than even around himself :)

Looking forward to see the Darkness in Hyde Park this week!

Loved this episode. You've inspired me to get in touch with my brother right away ❤

Brilliant! Loved getting a peek behind the curtain as two band mates work out LP vs EP and experimenting more with songs in real-time. Kickstarter suggestions: offer a tiered monetary donation that includes merch for some of the lower contribution levels to signed items or even a visit to the studio during recording of sponsored song/album or an appearance in the sponsored video for top tier donations.

great dynamic between you and your brother Ozzy Chris Robinson-Lennon. Really makes me wish I had a brother. I was hoping you guys would demo that pedal you both have available now.looks awesome . Anyways, great show.

Hiya Justin, I work nights in a hotel, your song ‘I believe in a thing called love’ comes on just as I’m gearing up to go home. I thank the guy from head office that puts the playlist together! 😂 It is quite entertaining to think that this song is playing as people come down for breakfast! Lol

I remember working nz’s Big Day Out festival the first time The Darkness came, you guys had an incredible white hearse airbrushed and had a huge entourage of motorbikes, did a lap of the running track behind the venue, everyone was furious. One chef said “what a waste of money” I said “yea na THEY definitely know what they’re doing, THATS A REAL BAND!!”

Best Video Ever!!!!! Thank You so much for listening to the fans and going ahead with this.. So am I to understand that there will be a Re-Mastered anniversary Edition of Permission to land and a DVD? Please say Yes.. I need that Album on Vinyl so badly and a DVD would be Amazing!!!!

That was brilliant - made me laugh so much. When are you going to release the song we did together - It Feels Just Like The First Time? I've played it to my friends and they all love it and can't stop singing it :-) I love your brotherly friendship - so cool xx Chrissy

I loved everything in this one! Congrats on hitting 430k!🎉

Favourite..."do you remember"...cheers and hope you do this again!

Loved this episode!

Hi Justin. Been a fan since 03 and seen you several times. Loved your interviews with the band- have binged them all today. I think Dan could play Anton Newcome in a Brian Jonestown Massacre Biopic. Thanks for everything 🙌

i was there at the bham NIA when you flew over in a large pair of jellies

The best. 👑👑

Dan is great! I always imagine that he could have been a Medieval or Renaissance King. He is so regal and majestic. Besides being musically talented and intelligent, he has a wicked sense of humor. One of the funniest things that I heard him say was on The Darkness Streaming of a White Christmas DVD when he says: "Let me just check on the bride"!

This conversation is really interesting great job! I found what you were saying about a video really interesting - we’ve self produced and edited our last two videos with a budget of £0 I’d be really intrigued to see what you guys did with a lower budget and a younger hungrier director/editor

Well, that was fucking awesome, thoroughly enjoyed that.

You guys should do a live Q&A. I know you did one once before, prior to gig a somewhere in the colonies, but I and surely many others would love to be able to both ask you interesting questions and engage in some shit-stirring/slagging/mischief :D

Fabulous interview, but looking into Dan’s shades, the reflection of his laptop, makes it look like he has the eyes of a ‘Toon’, from Who Framed Roger Rabbit 😎😂

It was pleasure to listen 2 Music fanatics.

We want another rig rundown with Premier Guitar to find out what you guys are using live 🎸

That’s the title for your new album, ‘It’s The Taste’ or a track.

Superb, I reckon that’ll be your most watched vid. Great to hear you chatting about experimenting with music and what might be next. How about a 12” single, you could totally pull it off and you just don’t get them anymore

The two hardest rocking brothers to ever walk this earth 🌎!!

Hammer & Tongs is a ace number 🪙🪙

Great stuff - keep up the great job

Great stuff lads. Was at the gig in Hyde Park and couldn’t help thinking Dan had a Rory Gallagher thing going on….

NICE!! I requested this about a month ago! 🤘

I went to a promotion gig you did in Bayswater road before I think permission to land come out, it was in the basement very hot and sweaty that one !! been a fan since , great vid lads cheers keep up the good work ,cheers Bob

Justin is spoiling us! 😍

*Comfort Zone* ! Great album name for the picture. First or final song could be called _Bring on ... The COMFY CHAIR!_ (Lots of exclamation marks for everything.) Hmmm ... Bring on the Comfy Chair might do for an album title, and then have pictures for song titles (Darkness Glyphs from Pharoah Slanders.)

my favorite moment? The both of youse losing it describing the Celine Dion wooooooo moment. Naming albums is fun. I wanted to call one of ours Things Soaked in Brine, but the other two wouldn't go for it.

On the subject of crowdfunding a video: I think it would be a fun idea if the fans got to pick which song got a video by voting with their money. This would require the album to be out first though, so people could have a listen, and I don't know if that's really optimal for sales. I've got no idea how this timing stuff works though.

45:47 I watched this part about 25 times 😂 great episodes 👍

Albums are 100% required!!! I need my albums, I want a physical copy at that!

My face hurts, I was laughing so hard during this "interview". 🤣❤️🤣

Your “Taxi” album cover is a New York cab with you in the back and Danny Devito driving.

Can you get Dan Francis Rossi Hawkins on every week? Even just like a lil 30 minute weekly catchup.

23:13 Album singles bring people in, but then they might have a different favourite song from the album PTL for example, IBIATCL got lots of people listening to the album, but my 2 favourite songs are Black Shuck and Love On The Rocks

"Rock Bottom" reminds me of the new The Darkness T-shirt, 4 Bums; clockwise: OK, OK, OK, Magnificent. 😁

Loved this

Great video

Justin casually blowing smoke rings in the background.

I always thought your brother was adorable. I didn't even know he was your bro until now.

Finally 🎉

Saw a video about your brother and his wonderful studio

Lol!! You guys are awesome!

New idea for a video , Tales From Tours .... ? ;) Also where is this darn Darkumentary ? ... hehe

can you imagine gallaghers doing this? BTW it's so nice to see brothers get along so well

..."I love you! 😍😍😍😍

Nice to see someone nowadays not afraid to smoke on air.

Two of the ALL TIME GREATS to ever spring from the same womb. Proper English Rock band making music the way Rock music was meant to sound. The other two Blokes ain’t too shabby neither!

I had to work in Saxmundham for a few weeks. I also have nothing but bad memories of it 😂

Definitely time to revisit Saxmundham as a title in one form or another.

I was thinking about the AI copying of your voice. Can you have your voice trademarked?

What nice chaps you both are 😉👌

"Take it Where You Can", that is a song title!

Out of the comfort zone would be a good darkness title, where you try something different for a change, more experimental