Dan Hawkins Quotes

A collection of quotes by Dan Hawkins.

Dan Hawkins is a renowned British musician and songwriter best known as the lead guitarist and primary songwriter for The Darkness. Born on December 12, 1976, in Chertsey, Surrey, England, Hawkins discovered a passion for music at an early age. Alongside his brother Justin Hawkins, who served as the lead vocalist, the siblings formed The Darkness in 2000.

As a member of The Darkness, Dan Hawkins played a vital role in shaping the band's musical style, characterized by their distinctive fusion of glam rock and hard rock influences. The band garnered significant success with their debut album, "Permission to Land," released in 2003. The album featured hit singles such as "I Believe in a Thing Called Love" and "Growing on Me," propelling The Darkness to international fame and critical acclaim.

Hawkins' guitar skills and energetic stage presence contributed to the band's exuberant live performances, making them a favorite among audiences. Despite some internal conflicts, The Darkness continued to release albums, with Dan Hawkins consistently showcasing his musical talents on subsequent records like "One Way Ticket to Hell... and Back" (2005) and "Last of Our Kind" (2015).

Beyond his work with The Darkness, Dan Hawkins has also collaborated with various artists and pursued solo projects. He has been praised for his impressive guitar-playing abilities, which have earned him a respected place within the rock music scene. Dan Hawkins's contributions to The Darkness have cemented his status as a prominent figure in the realm of modern rock music.

You can muck around with different guitars for certain bits,

You can muck around with different guitars for certain bits, but you have to have your own sound. That's your benchmark, that's your sound. I also play a Black Beauty. It sounds amazing.

Dan Hawkins

Amazing

We've got a long career ahead of us and it's going to be gre

We've got a long career ahead of us and it's going to be great. Trust me.

Dan Hawkins

Trust

I can't wait to start something up myself that is actually a

I can't wait to start something up myself that is actually about giving unsigned bands the exposure they deserve, especially when they travel so far to play the smallest gig they've ever played in their lives.

Dan Hawkins

Travel

We're real people and we're a band that's been playing on th

We're real people and we're a band that's been playing on the scene for a long time. We've made a lot of friends, and one enemy we've always had was the NME. They've always basically slated us and they've basically never ever written about the music.

Dan Hawkins

Music