This Is What It's Like Working For Queen. 

I met pete back in 2014 as a 14 year old - he got my guitar backstage to be signed and let me backstage to meet Brian / let me play his guitar. He was absolutely lovely and I’ve never forgotten it.

He is the most guitar tech looking guitar tech I've ever seen.

We thank him for introducing Rufus to The Darkness... he is the perfect fit for the band!

Wow, so many intetesting stories, and what a cool story about hearing Adam Lambert through the walls of the soundproof room 😮

This was one of the best interviews I seen in ages. Two people who love music and enjoy each other's company. Well done Pete and Justin. Pete needs to come back or have Brian tell stories about Pete have a feeling there could be a few funny ones,

As a Queen fan this is a gem to watch.

Great interview! I witnessed Brian break a string at a Queen/Paul Rogers gig. The whole thing was very slick. Brian was at the end of the “ego ramp”, the first person to react was Roger, who glanced at Spike with a knowing look and between them they collaborated to fill the sound while Brian was equipped with a replacement guitar. For those that know the shows, it was at a crucial moment of “last horizon”. Within seconds he was back in place and the song was completed. Anyway, I was lucky enough to be leaning on the barrier at the front and I saw the bridge on of the broken string drop onto the floor. It stayed there for the rest of the show and at the end I asked one of the stewards to pick it up for me. I still have it!(very geeky I know😂). Pete was there in a flash and by the end of the song the red special was re strung and re tuned and back in the hands of Brian. Also for that show the regular bass player was ill so Neil Murray was drafted to do that one gig, he didn’t miss a note following being drafted in that afternoon! It was in Cardiff, I think in 2008.

This could have been two hours long and I would have still said it should be longer. It's cool to see two people who are so down to earth despite the industry they are in. No egos or bragging rights just a good honest conversion.

Pete’s awesome! Could listen to you two chatting all day! Please get Pete back again soon 🙏🏻 He’s funny and interesting and I bet he’s got a lot more stories that we’d all love to hear! 💖🥰😁

So true about Adam, hearing that voice live is really astonishing

Another truly lovely chat. These ones he does with the people he has a personal relationship in real life are so enriching. Big thanks to Pete for coming on!

Thanks Justin and Pete, this was so much fun from beginning to the end. As a hardcore Queen fan I can never hear enough authentic stories outside the documentaries. Love and Respect ☮

That wasn't an interview, that just was two mates chatting away. Absolutely brilliant, funny and really interesting! 😊

Awesome interview with everyone's favourite tech. Absolutely stoked that Gary Moore, my hero was mentioned!! Justin isn't too shabby either!. Now can you interview Sir Dr Brian please?

had no idea who Justin Hawkins was until seeing the Queen tribute concert. Plan to check out his music soon. Have to say I am so impressed with this interview. Better listening skills than 99% of professional journalists and interviewers I have seen. Just watching him is great, no interruptions, you can see in his eyes and face he is responding to Pete and not formulating his next question before hearing what Pete is saying. No apparent ego of tryin to incorporate his own stories in the interview. Watched this interview because I love Queen yet now want to check out Justin's other interviews.

This was brilliant, Justin and Pete, thank you guys. Pete gave me a Brian pick at one of the Q+AL concerts, seemed to be a really nice guy.

That Les Paul necklace is awesome!

That sound that Brian gets from his 9 AC30 is just glorious...I love the Queen 2 album and here different snippets every time I listen to it,especially Father To Son.I collect guitars and have my eye on the acoustic Freddie wrote Crazy Little Thing On,for the Red Special we are way into the millions.

Great interview. It would be great if you could interview Brian himself.

Yes!!!!! I so fucking love Brian May he's such a gorgeous man, guitar god and his sky observation nerd outs are the absolute best. Queen is everything ❤️ So much love to you Mr Hawkins. This is so cool❤️

Welcome to Wig Watch with Pete and Justin. Too funny! Great episode. I like your shows with guests the best. You get people talking as if they are just shooting the breeze with a mate. It makes a listener/watcher feel as if they know the person. Thanks for these fabulous interviews.

This was an AWESOME interview! The two of you together showing us a glimpse the absolute hysterical humor of the secret societies of musicians while sharing inside insights of backstage antics. Brilliant! Thanks guys! 🤘

Justin Fucking Hawkins Rides Againnnnn!! 🎶🎶🎸

That was magnificent thanks Justin . Pete was awesome.

Soooo great great interview/conversation!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ it had loads of fun bits but also moving. I could be listening to him entire days...I just have known from now this man and I love him😊 Thank you Pete for all your work ❤(we the audience don't see many things behind the lights that are key to give great shows, but there you are to make it perfect and let us enjoy the show)🤘

LOVED this! So good to see the perspective of someone so high up in the industry but also just a genuine everyday bloke. Great convo

One of the best videos on RU-vid full stop. What lovely guys together.

Brilliant and thank you for some of the cool behind the scenes info there. Like you, I thought Rufus would have been tapped as Taylor's replacement and I'm so glad to hear that you would have pushed him to take the gig. In the back of mind, I had that same thought about Rufus looking too much like Taylor being a possible issue but hadn't really vocalized and then when you said it Justin, the lightbulb went off. Ding Ding. I got to Josh with the Foos in Alabama and he was amazing. What a talented guy !! Speaking of talent, I can't wait to see/hear your interview with Ritchie !

I love seeing JMF question you about stuff in the music business, but watching this conversation and hearing stories, I just grinned the whole time. This interview was brilliant! Brava! 👏🏼🤘🏼

Justin, I haven't laughed this hard in quite awhile ! You & Pete could have been a stand-up comedy act for a side hustle with your wit and timing... thanks as well for such an informative podcastl about all those great musicians. To me, no drummer anywhere to date is as incredibly great as Roger Taylor. He is so amazingly intuitive while constructing his part of every song. In my lifetime I have never been all about the drummer until I first heard him play decades ago. The importance of a phenomenal drummer became more clear when I first heard Rog & to this day he's Impressed me as the best drummer in the world. . I read a book called QUEEN: THE EARLY YEARS by Mark Hodkinson I believe it was, or it may have been QUEEN: AS IT BEGAN by Jacky Gunn, where it said a close acquaintance way back when Roger was a child playing his first drum kit thought "this kid is going to be famous " !!! He was that good. I'm so glad Rufus has the gift as well. Must make Roger very happy, and proud. I also recall my then 10 yr old granddaughter begging Santa Claus for a guitar the first time she saw a video of Brian May that I had on playing It's A Kind of Magic . We also commented on the fortunate length of his fingers as you did. Thanks for an enlightening hour !

This is a great interview. Pete seems a great bloke. Brilliant listen.

Great interview, any chance you’d be able to chat with Brian, roger or even Adam?! I know Brian is a big fan of you guys

Justin, when you next talk to Pete get him to share the story about Eric Claptons AGA, it’s a classic 😉. Loved the interview, nice to see me old mate on the telly 😂

Fantastic interview Justin enjoyed it immensely! One of your best yet! 😎 Cheers

Met Pete when he worked at PMT in Birmingham some years ago, he let my son put a Blackstar HT5 through a 4 x 12 cab using a Gibson Joe Bonamassa Les Paul, nice as pie and couldn't have been more helpful.

This guy is gold - guys falling down holes in the stage, while the "another one bites the dust" bass line is going is so funny!

I met Pete last night in LA. He gave me 3- Guitar Picks. I want to say how thankful I am. Wonderful Person. Thank You Both So Much ❤. MickCotton BBQ

This was a good one! Thanks, Justin. Nice to see you from the “professional musician” and “fan” perspective. I too though Ru would end up with FF and recall your post where you alluded to the fact that you did too. Their loss. Ru is amazing! I first saw him perform at a private gig in Australia when he just 12 years in 2003 old and he blew us all away! Not surprised by his current playing and success. And, I will vouch for Pete and his story about Steve Lukather. I was at that aftershow party in Las Vegas. 2004. Drunk is the word! 😂

Wonderful interview. Pete is got a wonderful sense of humor! Great chemistry on this interview!

You two should have your own show....great stuff!!!

Oh Mark Knopfler is in my top 3 too! Tunnel of Love, live, is one of the most exhilarating rock performances to watch of all time...

Absolutely brilliant podcast, it's like eavesdropping on two good friends chatting in a bar and reminiscing. Very funny in parts and you owe Pate for recommending Rufus 😂❤

Absolutely loved this one! Love hearing behind the scenes stories like this. Fingers crossed for a part 2 in the future if possible.

Pete is a legend.

I was at that gig in Marlay Park and myself and my wife were blown away by the music that night, it was superb. First time seeing The Darkness and you were on fire, were also amazed at The Boomtown Rats as their energy was superb and to round it all off with Queen made it one hell of a night to remember! 👍👍👍👍👍👍

Absolutely brilliant chat. Lovely guy. Loved a little insight behind the scenes, Queen was the first band i really loved since i was a child in the 70's.

This guy looks a lot like Robert Plant!!

Surely it was the Pavapotty...

Really heart warming conversation with two friends,you made laugh,thank you 😊

I met Pete and got a photo with him after a show in Nashville 7 years ago. Nice chap! My first Queen show was in Washington DC with Paul Rodgers, and Brian fell on the piano.

I'm feeling a bit Monday morning'ish, too, Pete. Great chat guys. Thanks so much.

Saw the title of this video and RAN to come watch it! ❤

Great chat, Justin. What a lovely bloke Pete seems to be. Really enjoyed it.

Another brilliant Long form JHRA. If i was asked who my personal favourites would be to chat to, my list would include; Rufus, Frankie, Ian Nolfolk, spike Edney, Jamie Moses. I would love to see you and Pat again. Also please, have Luke Spiller on as a catch up one. I’ll shut up now 😂

This is a fantastic interview. . Did have some funny parts. Pete has to be a great guy for Brian to have him handling & taking care of the RS. Thank you for sharing this beautiful interview with us on here.🎸🖤

Time never flew by so fast. I'd watch/listen to you two lads shooting the breeze for...ever! You should do it again. Cheers.

Absolutely loved this!!! So good👍👍👍👍

Great interview, could have went on another hour! more syrup talk! Also, thank fook Rufus didn't get that Foos gig.

Wonderful interview/chat. Makes a persons heart glow with the love and respect you have for each other. Thoroughly enjoyed ❤

Really enjoyed this gents, thanks Justin and Pete 👌🏻

This is a priceless interview. Wow. I always wondered about his guitars-not orthodox at all, simply brilliant. Wonderfully done!

I've loved Pete ever since his turn in the Brian May Rig Rundown video. It's not wonder Dr May enjoys having him around. This conversation was hilarious!

Awesome chat... more please back stage crew will always have the great yarns.

That really was good fun, two mates having a great catch up.

Justin that was so enjoyable and interesting as well as fun two top guys and for a Queen fan as well as TD fan it was just perfect entertainment. Keep up the good work and hope to see you on tour again soon .

Almost got to see Gary Moore. We were actually in the theatre when a spokesman came on the stage and said that Gary was ill and couldn't play. He passed away soon after that. Sad.

Tyler Warren mentioned this on his Instagram live so I came right over to watch it

Excellent chat! I really love your discussions with great characters from the music world , and your Brother Dan …😉😘

Great to see someone is talking about us roadies and techs for once =)

This podcast is getting better and better

Loved this, could have gone on for hours.

Pete is a top man! Always enjoy listening to his stories

Another informative and entertaining interview/ podcast! Loved it and as always, I learned something new ! Thanks!

Caught a fantastic podcast earlier this week featuring James Hunts' son Freddie and rated it as one of my all time best youtube watches, this sits right up there with it. Nothing forced, nothing false, just the stories of the lives others have led told with humour and honesty. Love it.

Brilliant, enjoyed that a lot, thank you. Also of those big personality drummers, up with Bonham was Keith Moon, who passed away too young, but yes, Stewart Copeland is phenomenal at those spaces in between like his alleged hero Ginger Baker, another great drummer.

what a fun interview!

Just keeps getting better and better

Great interview. I think it's probably right that Rufus didn't get the job with the Foos, not because he isn't good enough, but because it would be like Queen using Marc Martel as a frontman. Too similar in looks and sound.

Really love hearing from Pete, he's awesome.

So insightful! Great interview.

Justin Hawkins is THE MAN

Pete is a gift. Thanks, Justin.

What a great (and fun) discussion to listen to! Also Shoutout to you Justin- i've been binge watching your channel/the videos as they come up, and even without a guitar you're really consistently spot on with the notes you're singing in the intro (unless you're purposefully doing something different)~

This was fun, Justin. Thank you, and Pete. 🎶🎸

I enjoyed every minute ❤Thank you both!

That was fun! I enjoyed the info on amp and sound setvup, wished there was more May tech details. I guess there is not too much tech stuff to discuss as the sound is the AC, a little chorus, and little delay and great guitar. Since all of May's sound really comes from himself, his talent and long fingers! Thanks for sharing about the Taylor Hawkins tribute shows. I was at the Forum and as a musician i loved the amp line up on the stage and all the drum risers waiting behind stage and in the wings.

Regarding Pavarotti, I have the dubious distinction of having carried his special toilet when we were setting up his final show in Stockholm.

That was a very enlightened conversation dudes. I truly enjoyed your chemistry and I feel like you guys fit together very well. Thank you so much for that. Great experience. 😊❤

Very interesting & entertaining Justin thank you!

Loved it. You guys are hilarious together.

...Ginger Baker, Keith Moon, Roger Taylor, John Bonham...hee, hee, hee love your channel x

Weirdly enough, I was watching Pete's rig rundowns earlier today. Seems like a nice chap.

That was one of the most delightful conversations that I've heard in ages.. well done Mr. Hawkins

Oh man, I´m laughing my ass off here in Finland, great stuff sir!

It's absolutely true about the girth of your singer equating to a big sound from his/her pie hole. I got together 25 years after him singing for my band. His tone was incredible. 25 years later his body growing had given him such incredible dynamics. Hi to Low. Beautiful.

That was a fabulous interview. It was like sitting with a couple of mates and listening to them talk. Thanks

I love these insider chats.

Good one Justin! Hey Pete

Absolutely brilliant! Just love this chat and so cool to know that Pete suggested Ru for the Darkness gig!

Good day to you Justin. Finally a topic on Queen❤. Btw....- 4 months before The Darkness in Milan!!!🤘🤘🤘