The Darkness Profile

Formed: in England (2000)


Genres:
Hard Rock, Glam Rock, Glam Metal


Members:
Justin Hawkins - Vocals/Guitar/Keyboard
Dan Hawkins - Guitar/Vocals
Ed Graham - Drums
Richie Edwards - Bass/Vocals

Past�members:
Frankie Poullain - Bass

Influences: Queen, AC/DC, Aerosmith, Judas Priest, Thin Lizzy, Cheap Trick, T. Rex, Led Zeppelin, Van Halen and Def Leppard.


Debut Album: Permission to Land (July 7th, 2003)

Breakthrough Single: "I Believe in a Thing Called Love" (2003)


Did You Know:
The began playing only in pubs and bars where their catsuits, pyrotechnic guitar solos made their over-the-top performances legendary.

On May 23rd, 2005 bass player Frankie Poullain left the band during recording of their second album, apparently due to "musical differences".