Justin Hawkins

Darkness frontman Justin Hawkins thought he was “too old” to be a rock star at 18

"I remember when I got to about 18...and thinking, 'Well this is over, I'm already too old!'"

The Darkness’ Justin Hawkins says John Frusciante is “overrated”

"My issue with Red Hot Chili Peppers is that I get nothing from John Frusciante's guitar playing"

Watch Sam Ryder duet with The Darkness’ Justin Hawkins for NYE concert

The Eurovision star hailed Hawkins as "an absolute guitar hero god"

AC/DC’s Brian Johnson explains “awkward” Justin Hawkins mic grab at Taylor Hawkins tribute show

"Dave Grohl said, 'If Brian Johnson asks you to sing the second verse of 'Back In Black', you sing it"

Watch Pink perform with Foo Fighters and Queen at Taylor Hawkins tribute concert

Josh Homme, Alanis Morissette, Miley Cyrus and more also played at the Kia Forum

Watch Miley Cyrus perform ‘Photograph’ with Foo Fighters and Def Leppard at Taylor Hawkins tribute concert

Last night's show also saw Justin Hawkins, Joan Jett, Travis Barker and more perform

Watch Justin Hawkins perform The Darkness, Van Halen hits at Taylor Hawkins tribute concert

The Darkness’ frontman – who bears no relation to the late Foo Fighters drummer – headed up a four-song set with The Coattail Riders

Justin Hawkins explains taking mic from AC/DC’s Brian Johnson at Taylor Hawkins tribute show

"BJ just wanted to drag me up for a laugh," said The Darkness' frontman, who joined in a collaborative version of 'Back In Black'

Check out the full 50-song set list from the Taylor Hawkins tribute concert

The night saw Foo Fighters perform for the first time since their drummer's tragic passing in March
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