I caught a mini-documentary/live show about The Darkness a few days ago and had my eyes opened a little. They all seemed very sincere about what they were doing and loved classic rock totally. I think because I don’t really take that style seriously, I had assumed it must a joke of some sort.
Justin was happy not to play the ass kiss game by refusing to deal with writers that had flung shit at them or took the piss. Pop Fact! He had wanted to call it Persimmon to Land after the fruit but was shouted down by the rest of the band.
He was also quite dismissive of those who trash guitars on stage, saying it was akin to beating up your Wife in a pub.
They’re alright.