Justin Hawkins

About

Lead guitarist and singer with the glam rock band The Darkness. He has also played with Hot Leg, British Whale, and Band Aid.

Before Fame

He was in a band called Vital Signs, which covered songs originally by Queen and Marillion.

Trivia

Although the record labels were initially skeptical of The Darkness' potential, their debut album went to #2 on the charts straight after its release.

Family Life

He was formerly engaged to Sue Whitehouse, the manager of The Darkness.

Associated With

He co-wrote "Love Is Not Real" and "California Isn't Big Enough" for Meat Loaf.