They also won two Kerrang! awards in 2004 for Best Live Act and Best British Band.
The band won three BRIT Awards in 2004 in response to the album, Best Group, Best Rock Group and Best Album. They went on to headline the Carling Festival in 2004. The success of this album led to heavy touring for the band, including European portions of Metallica's Summer Sanitarium Tour 2003. Their debut album, Permission to Land, went straight to number two in the UK charts upon its release on 7 July 2003, before going to number one and staying there for four weeks, eventually going on to sell 1.5 million copies in the UK. Eventually the two met drummer Ed Graham and sought to create a new project., the two began playing clubs and pubs before they were later signed by record label Atlantic Records. Hawkins and his brother Dan had performed together in numerous bands whilst they were both attending university though Justin recalls his brother was the original singer of a progressive rock project the two took part in. Main article: The Darkness (band) Hawkins performing with The Darkness at Ankkarock, Finland Hawkins has been praised for his musical abilities, particularly his voice which spans five octaves. Hawkins later claimed he used his earnings from a popular commercial he wrote and sang for Ikea in 2000 to fund the Darkness' debut album. Hawkins' brother Dan recalled that Justin had developed a flamboyant stage image as he often performed with numerous local bands wearing spandex or sparkled outfits while utilizing his distinct vocal range to captivate audiences. He later managed a position writing advertisement jingles for Ikea and Yahoo! through the late 1990s and early 2000s. Hawkins enrolled at Huddersfield Technical College in 1997 to study Music Technology. He later found interest as a vocalist, citing Freddie Mercury and Bon Scott as his two biggest influences. Hawkins and his brother both attended East Point Academy. The brothers grew up in Lowestoft, Suffolk Hawkins recalled that he and Dan shared a friendly sibling rivalry which prompted both brothers to learn guitar at a young age. His brother Dan Hawkins was born on 12 December 1976. Hawkins was born on 17 March 1975 in Chertsey, Surrey to Sandra and Harold Hawkins. As of 2023, he has accumulated over 434,000 subscribers.
As of 2021, Hawkins has been actively in his YouTube channel entitled ‘Justin Hawkins Rides Again’, often giving his comedic analysis on particular songs or artists in addition to covering news in the musical community. He is also the lead singer and guitarist for the band Hot Leg, formed in 2008 and now on hiatus. 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.
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