Welcome to the Darkness

Welcome to the Darkness

6.2

Nov 09 2023

2h 30m

Documentary, Music

In 2003, British glam rockers The Darkness took the world by storm with their smash hit single "I Believe in a Thing Called Love". Then at the height of their fame, the band split up and fell into obscurity. 20 years on from their platinum-selling debut, Justin Hawkins, his brother Dan, eccentric bassist Frankie Poullain, and new drummer Rufus Taylor tell their story.

Justin Hawkins

Justin Hawkins

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Dan Hawkins

Dan Hawkins

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Frankie Poullain

Frankie Poullain

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Rufus Tiger Taylor

Rufus Tiger Taylor

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