Justin Hawkins

Justin David Hawkins (born March 17, 1975) is an English musician, internet personality, singer, and songwriter. He is best known as the founder, lead singer, and lead guitarist of the Darkness, a rock band. Hawkins is also the lead singer and guitarist for the band Hot Leg, which went on hiatus in 2008. In addition to his musical career, Hawkins is active on his YouTube channel called 'Justin Hawkins Rides Again', where he provides comedic analysis of songs and artists and covers news in the music community. Born in Chertsey, Surrey, Hawkins grew up in Lowestoft, Suffolk, and attended East Point Academy. He was influenced by Freddie Mercury and Bon Scott as a vocalist.