Why I Walked Out Of An Interview.
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- Опубліковано 9 лют 2022
- As I may have alluded to before, doing press and interviews isn't usually the bit about being a musician or creative that anyone enjoys. This is not to say that there are not some incredible journalists and writers out there, but there are also a lot of unpleasant ones. Let's see if these artists were right to walk out on these interviews - you tell me in the comments which ones were!
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I've become a fan of Justin Hawkins the human person despite not being too familiar with Justin Hawkins the rock performer. I enjoy the musings and observations and the charisma in general - so, thank you for your continued uploads!
Me too, I never liked him or the band. Now he's older, I love to watch his videos.
Likewise! I was shocked to find out he was the singer for the darkness. I only know that one song but he looks completely different to me.. very cool insightful gent
Why do you think he would want to know you can't be bothered to press "play" on his music?
@@ben393You really missed out dude, they are great in all eras.
Same never heard his band but love the channel
Always a pleasure to listen to Justin's musings. An intelligent man with a real sense of humour. Hope your channel continues to thrive.
More like a man who's really insecure about being know as
"the guy from that band that did a funny song years ago"
So that he constantly trys to show how clever and musically talented he is
And those legs 😏
he certainly is
We love Justin Hawkins.
@@jonjonesongasstationdickpi6179 What the hell are talking about. Sounds like you are projecting about your tiny penis size. Your name is quite telling. Justin Hawkins has more class and intelligence than you, internet troll. We LOVE JUSTIN HAWKINS. Goodbyyyyyyyye.
Justin is keeping the Rocker vibe of not having anything edited sooo alive, that he even plays the intro every single video instead of having it already pre recorded.
Despite all the frills (which I approve) the guy always comes across authentic to me. His band is so good too, always nutswang for them (live especially)
@@TheChadTI I mean, I didn't mean in a bad way hahah I actually think that's really cool that he keeps it "Real" and he keeps it soo real that he even sings the intro every single time! I haven't seen the darkness live just yet but I def will do whenever they come to the US.
@@TheChadTI Justin has the key to all greatness: sincerity
@@Lurklluciano So worth the time if they come your way, they entertain. It's not just the music, it's a show.
Yeah cos it's soooo hard to do! 😂😂😂 You people 🤣🤣🤣
Yes! I am so glad someone has picked up on the inner rage of Brian May, something I've long suspected. He's a very controlled man, and I think in a band argument he'd be a master of passive aggression.
With all due respect, which translates to no respect at all, WTF does that mean?
@@blindeddy2220 It means that while Brian May is very polite, underneath he really is angry about a lot of the things happening in the world and he’s not all peaches and cream. When he writes about war, the ecology, life, death, or many issues dear to his heart, including his own band’s legacy, he is very short on temper and doesn’t view humanity generously. He gets along with people on a one on one basis for the most part and always shows good manners, but philosophically he is not an optimist and he has a moral code that he strives to align with while questioning and being in conflict with it. Terry Pratchett was much the same way. Everyone who met him for brief moments said, “What a lovely, jolly man,” but his closest friends knew he was often angry about many things having to do with injustice and ignorance.
@@wellesradio Hi W, please read the comment to which I replied. Your response doesn't address the topic at hand. Yes, everyone gets angry - we're all human. Sometimes our anger is justified. Sometimes it's not. Some of us exhibit that anger explicitly and some are passive aggressive. I don't personally know Brian May and neither do you (or Terry Pratchett, for that matter). How either would react during a fight with close associates (eg. a band argument - as mentioned in said comment) is unknowable without the intimate knowledge that neither of us, nor the original commentator, enjoys. Cheers.
And, yes, I knew who Terry Pratchett was without looking him up. I've read many of his books.
@@blindeddy2220 The Terry Pratchett thing is based on an interview and later an article Neil Gaiman wrote specifically on the subject of Pratchett’s anger. The May stuff is based on having been reading his blogs for years as well, listening to his music, and as evidenced here from the mouths of people who know him personally. It’s a righteous anger, and it fuels his drive.
Btw, I had read the original comment. I came to this thread because of that original comment. I only responded to you because you asked what was meant by May’s “anger”. Looking back at it, now you were quite disrespectful to OP for absolutely no reason.
I recently stumbled across your channel and found that I instantly liked you. I know of some of your music - not all of it, but I find myself wanting to listen to more of it because of your persona. Is that strange, or what? You seem like a naturally nice, funny and kind man that has rock ‘n roll coursing through your veins. Oh, and an amazing singing voice! Please keep the content coming. Thank you.
Hey Justin, luvin the channel and I'm total addicted ! Many many moons ago our paths crossed at a gig in the Fez cub (Reading) We were briefly talking about Frampton Comes Alive (as I’d pointed out at the time you reminded me of the cover photo) I don’t expect you to remember the conversation lol. Anyway, we’re rudely interrupted before we could finish. To this day I’ve often wondered your thoughts, especially about Do You Feel Like We Do. Please save me from my misery ! ! Much luv n riffs LJB
Glad to see you this clear, focused and happy. Love your music! Keep it up!
So glad to come across this channel a few weeks ago. Always insightful and always grounded. It’s such a relief to see international bands touring in Canada anymore, so I’ll be buying a ticket for the concert next month in Edmonton.
Did not expect the shorts for some reason.
Great vid, great topic!
Love this channel. Great content. Bravo Justin. Cheers sir.
"Justin, I can't get enough of these!! Sung to your intro melody! I have said it before, this channel is a breath of fresh air! GREAT WORK!
These videos need a LOVE button!❤️
Brilliant topic Justin, love it! 😂😂😂
Man I’ve always been a fan of your music in particular your voice….now I’m a fan of you as a person brother! I think your demeanor is what I strive to replicate in my own life. Cheers friend!
New to the channel and I gotta say it's such a refreshing change.
I sometimes think noel gallager became a rock star as an opening to become a full time interviewee
Love the incredible show !! Go Justin
Thank you for giving us something intelligent and fun! You brighten my days.
Cheers Alicia!
Really liked the way you sang the second "again" today. Nice.
You have such a lovely, calming speaking voice, Justin. You have made it onto my bedtime listening schedule. And that's not a bad thing. You are among esteemed company - John Butler and his Spiritual Unfoldment and Trax to Relax. Although try to be less funny, my laughing keeps me awake.
Loved your first song but man your UA-cam videos are stellar. Cheers.
Really like this channel. Good stuff.
This video was hilarious!!!! Love you Justin Hawkins. You are AWESOME!!! LOOOOOOVE YOUR CHANNEL. Soooo much... We are so lucky!!!
wow that was an incredibly graceful way for Justin and his brother to leave the KROQ interview, it managed to be respectful but still made it clear that they were setting a boundary there... definitely taking some notes
Absolutely love your videos, love you and everything about you, keep keeping it real justin. 🤟
My favorite retort in an interview of all time, was yours back in the day. I can't remember if it was in print for a magazine or where, but..the interviewer was asking about the playing ability and/or differences between you and your brother. Your response:
"My brother is a white-hot guitarist...but me, I'm shit-hot."
Still cracks me up too this day!
Never seen that nirvana clip, pretty cool. Great take on these, subbed a while ago and I keep being reminded how good the quality of these discussions are. Great job :)
I love this channel!!
This is great!! Do more Justin! Plenty more walk outs - out there. This could be a feature 👍😀👌
Love the channel. Feels like im having a convo with you. Great subject matter. Great perspective. Brilliant. Liked and permanently subscribed. Oi! From Texas!
Still loving this show. Thanks Justin
I remember seeing footage of when you and Dan walked out of that interview and feeling so proud of yas. 👌🏻
A quick round of applause for the orangey-red shorts 👏👏👏👏👏
My opinion is this...if an interviewer crosses any sacred line to be hurtful and/or to intentionally cause a musician (or any other human being) to be intellectually compromised they deserve to be walked out on. Oh..and Brian May...yes...he's nice but he doesn't take any shit. Massive respect. You're right...time is precious...Good one today Jus.❤
i dont think i would ever buy your music , but if it was on the radio or something fine , i listen to most stuff , but i find these youtube posts great , you come across and a honest and funny guy , keep up the good work
Loving the intro ,as well as the content of course☺️
The most superbly attired interview love it 👍🏻
Justin Hawkins - I salute you. A new name to add on my corkboard wall of fame. Loved the analysis of Liam's song and got to really appreciate you have an outstanding "ear" for music when deconstructing the song. A new fan. All the best.
PS i don't have a corkboard wall of fame i am pissed, but i will make one if you want to be on it.
This is amazing! This is the exact thing I had wanted you address since I found the channel, you walking out on Loveline haha
Another cracking video! Keep on rockin'! :)
Your a good soul Justin . Be blessed buddy
this channel is brilliant, and so are you
Excellent! So I listened to the Darkness a bit but will need to review. This is brilliant as it must be AMAZING for your catalog. Steaming playing placements yeah! ❤️🎉
I met Brian May in 1989 (during a break in rehearsals for a Jerry Lee Lewis concert in London, on which he guested), and he was both humble and a real gentleman. Sadly, I failed to recognise the guy sitting next to him - it turned out to be Dave Davies of The Kinks!!!
Oh fuck!
I walk out of interviews when they bring out the multiple choice personality test. I lie like a rug on those and I've never passed a single one. So if that comes up, I say, "This interview is over. Thanks for wasting both of our time." I actually filled out one of those things at PetCo and it said based on my answers they would be able to tell if I was lying and then it would tell other test people if I did so. I filled it out with all lies, said "cool", and thanked them in my mind for helping me stay unemployed.
I'm unemployed right now. Life is wonderful.
Awesome insight! Can't wait to see you guys in Detroit again!
Wow, what a rather interesting channel. The YT recommendation algo was actually on point for once. Just subbed. Alohas/cheers everyone and have a blessed day.
Hey Justin. Really digging the honesty. Feel like I'm actually getting to know you.
I don't know how or why UA-cam recommended this channel to me but I'm glad they did. I been binge watching all your videos and looked up your band and started watching some of your concerts. It's like watching a train wreck, you can't look away
His band are a train wreck?
Justin is such a fantastic musician and singer!!💥
Quickly becoming my favorite channel
The shorts....... Just class.
Said with love man.
I was a freelance music journalist for a few years and I always tried to come up with questions that I knew they hadn't been asked a million times by watching a bunch of interviews with them on UA-cam and in print. I had the fortunate chance of getting to choose which musicians and bands I interviewed so obviously the fact that I respected them all already helped matters, but I would NEVER go into an interview with the intent of trying to mock or bring someone down. Being a music journalist is partly about trying to find a neutral ground or find things you admire about the way an artist creates their music, even if it's not something you are a fan of personally. That being said; there's no doubt that there are a lot of (albeit much bigger names) journalists who are definitely out for blood and just looking to create drama when they do interviews. Truth be told, I was absolutely terrified to speak to all of these musicians I interviewed yet didn't want to sound like another little fan boy so had to find my composure.
I hated being a music journalist.
@@aryehwiznitzer9060 I had a love/hate relationship with it. I discovered a lot of new bands I most likely wouldn't have otherwise discovered and getting into shows and festivals for free with a press pass was definitely a nice perk. Unfortunately, the owner/editor was also a complete dick and would often completely change my sentences or paragraphs to the point where I sounded like an asshole or like I didn't know what I was talking about. He also was extremely full of himself and unwilling to accept or publish articles that weren't his own idea.
'Neutral ground ' betrayed you
I'm sure you're a veteran of these ambush tactics, so I appreciate your side of it. As usual, you seem to have amazing restraint and a lot of class.
Thank you, Justin for being such an entertaining individual. Your musical prowess and performance is always a pleasure. But the manner of which you convey ideas and opinions is so human and appealing as well.
Oh and thanks for writing the music for cBeebies Amazing Machines... Is syncing to programmes something you guys aim for? or is it a come what may goal?
I love the solo in Put out the Fire. I think the story is Brian May couldn't get the solo, got drunk, and then went crazy. The comment about the inner rage is so on point
A great song that really sticks out on that particular album (stylewise)
This video was ridiculously good, seriously, I never was a big fan of The Darkness but this guys is an absolutely outstanding youtuber
Joining your Patreon tomorrow!
The radio show The Darkness walked out of was called Loveline with Dr Drew and Adam Carolla. As a fan of the show, you had to be somewhat familiar with the concept to understand it - they made fun of callers who deserved it, but seriously tried to help anyone who was genuinely in trouble. The latter were the majority, and they helped A LOT of people along the way.
But have you heard the darkness episode? Were they really being assholes or the caller deserved it and the band didn't get it?
When he described it, I immediately thought of Loveline. Thanks for verifying for me.
@@icarogois7116 The show is actually meticulously archived online and you can find it online if you search for it.
But this story requires context. Loveline was fascinating because of how often it went off the rails, not just with calls but with guests trashing the studio, etc. It was a well-intentioned show to help mixed up kids, with a doctor and a comedian. They used comedy to make the show entertaining but also to disarm distressed callers. Whether or not that's appropriate or helpful is a different conversation.
That particular episode was infamous among fans not just because the guests walked out, but because the calls were particularly heavy off the bat. A 15-year old girl suffering bulimia was followed up by another who was raped at nine-years old. The comedy host was being pretty glib for each call, was talking over the caller and comes off pretty bad. I think anyone who hadn't known those kinds of calls might come up -- let alone at the start of the program and one after the other -- would think they stepped into a bad situation.
Adam Corolla uses the cadence of a joke without humour, it’s quite impressive.
@@terry7441 I already linked to the epsiode.
Ive been a fan since "I believe in a thing called love", Im so glad I found your youtube channel!!
Of course I’ve heard of “a thing called love.” However, I did not know anything about the band. I’m growing to love this guy, and I wanted to comment in the hopes he sees this. Justin, you are a wonderful and cheeky fella. Keep it up.
The klonk of the guitar hitting the stand right at the end hurt me. But I enjoy the hell out of your content, Justin. Looking forward to seeing the Darkness in Tempe, AZ - only a bit more than a month out now!
This is the 5th video ive watched of yours in a row. Enjoy every second! Its like talking with a close friend *that has IMENSCE music knowledge lol Cheers from Wisconsin, USA
I see you've added a nice little vocal trill to your ever-evolving theme tune. Nice work.
Great vidz bro!
Justin your one of the reasons why i started playing guitar i love The Darkness!! Also meet your brother at Dan at NAMM in LA when i was playing for Yamaha Guitars
I've never been a fan of The Darkness for no other reason than it's just not my thing but have always appreciated the talent in the band as performers and musicians. I stumbled upon this chanel a few days ago and have to say it's brilliant mate. I've been digging back through the vids and I love hearing about the insights in to the music industry and life on the road, it's genuinely fascinating. Anyway subbed and looking forward to the future videos, might even get myself some spandex and start digging through the back catalogue. Take it easy
If you've heard I believe in a thing called love you've finished the back catalogue. Unless you like Christmas singles.
@@michael1 salty!
@@michael1 The whole Permission to Land album is great. Growing on Me and Get Your Hands Off of My Woman are both great
“Get Your Hands Off Of My Woman” is EPIC!
Lol me too, albeit I get what their thing was.
Great to see and hear someone who would be considered a bit of a dinosaur now as he encourages debate........can’t debate anymore can we
The best interviews I've seen you do Justin were with Jonesy, you all sounded like you were having a great laugh, and the one with the guy from Q radio in Canada was good, as he asked serious questions but got your sense of humour.
Great content. Keep it up
Watched your Dire Straits vid last night. Im a massive fan and you chose my favourite songs. Blinder
Absolutely nothing to do with this video but I have noticed a number of times in the past you have mentioned The Pixies and that a number of songs have used similar chords.
As a fan of their music I would love to hear your top 5 pixies songs.
I love your perspective.
Every time I hear your intro, you remind me so much of Freddie (RIP). Amazing. What a voice!
He sounds nothing like Freddie Mercury. Roger Taylor hitting those high notes, maybe but not Freddie. Sorry.
I consider myself to be a nice ‘journalist’ and would like to talk about your favourite live shows. Been enjoying the channel!
Clearly your favorite hat. I have not been officially tracking, but feel this one must be special.
I used to do a bit of the ol' music journo stuff in the 2010's and although I can't remember much of when I was interviewing artists I would always make sure to make the session worth it for them. Always ask questions about their new project/album, ask them how the tour is coming along and if there are bands they are looking forward to sharing a stage with, go through the last album and talk about songs that might hold a special place in their heart, that sort of stuff.
I remember getting a sit down with Wes Borland when he toured the UK as Black Light Burns and made sure to focus on said band and only bring up Limp Bizkit if the question was relevant. ie: how touring this time around was different to the LB days and if there were things he liked more or less this time around. We got a chuckle when talking about showering and space to get ready, he was really nice. I even managed to get exclusives out of the likes of richard patrick (Filter) and Mortiis by going off the beaten track just by asking about something that a hardcore fan would ask ("how did you get the nickname Piggy when performing with NIN? I love the art cover style for your album 'The Grudge', it reminds me of Enigma. ETC.)
Music Journo's, always do your homework. Don't be a dick and fall on bland questions that will bore the pants off your subject!
Really digging the new mysterious jingle!
Love you Justin! I’m a metal head of 25 years but my go to riff is always ‘ Black Shuck’ 😝
That was a show called love line, I remember hearing you walk out on that show... I got a kick out of it at the time 🙂 FWIW I was trucking across the US at night in those days, this one stretch of desert I'd only get one station, and it was love line every night 🤷♂️
I love the newer into. I feel like it gets better every video.
I've said it before and I'll say it again. You're a good man Mr Hawkins.
Who have you been saying it to?
@@sratus John, Dave, Smiley Pete, Jimmy the hat, Terry Waffle, Ian Caramel, Elsie, Mad Phil, Micky the drink, Claudia Sparkles, Gaz La Pazz, my wife and my Dad.
@@watermusic4381 And Bert dont forget Bert.....
@@wideyxyz2271 😄
What about Les ? Don't forget big Les
"Juuustin Hawkins rides againnnn!" In my head I keep hearing the intro to Queen's "Sombody to love". I bet you could do a good rendition of that, couldn't you Justin😉 Your channel has grown on me. I was a bit skeptical at first but I've settled in now.
you're a natural mr. hawkins.
cheers!
3:12 i think you are awesome. I just found your channel and that's the greatest telling who you are as a person. I subscribed
Yesterday's video has me diving deep into Don brocos music catalog, they're quite weird!!! And I dig it!!! Lolol can't wait to see what this video brings today!!! Shall be interesting just from the title hahaha
See if you can find their early songs like metalface and I’m good (big fat smile EP) - I don’t think they’re on Spotify but pretty cool
Listening to him with he’s wise and soothing voice is so relaxing
Juz, you're a total GENTLEMAN!
Man, Justin seems like such a lovely bloke. This is coming from a 30 year old who remembers very well when they released I Believe In…and I liked a few of their songs but I never really listened to them. (Not because I didn’t like them but the classic, hair metal type rock wasn’t my bag). After stumbling across his videos it makes me wants to go for a coffee with Justin, maybe have a nice breakfast and a chat somewhere. Top bloke.
The intros make me laugh but in a good way ! Classic Justin
I love Justin more and more! I’m starting to get addicted to his channel. I always remember feeling really bad for him when he played with hot leg at an alter bridge gig in London, and the reception was erm…. Not good. I felt he handled it very well!
Definitely the Bee Gees. Clive Anderson was obnoxious, disrespectful and didn't have a clue about the Bee Gees impressive catalogue.
Glad you have this channel and people are discovering The Darkness - the most underrated rock band out there.
The whole premise of Clive Anderson's show was light hearted jokes at the expense of the guests. The vast majority of which were aware of and happily went along with. One of the best Peter Cook interviews is the one he did on Clive's show. Possibly the bee gees management failed to do their research before booking them on it. Perhaps Justin is unaware of this (although if he watched anything more than this one clip he's really presented it out of context in a disingenuous way - I'll give him the benefit of the doubt) It's a bit like if you go on Graham Norton's chat show you know he wants some smutty or puerile story or he'll bring out some sex toys - something of that nature. Or Jonathan Ross who always ribs his guests. Don't want that? Well, don't go on the show.
The Bee Gees just lacked a sense of humour because of their egos - or at least 2 of them did. You'll note the guy who stood up first was angrily blaming and threatening hospital staff when one of his brother's died as though somehow the bee gees were too important to die or something. I think the most laughable part of this video is Justin saying that musicians don't want to do interviews. What a crock. The single motivating factor for most pop and rock stars is fame. If Justin's motivation is playing music and being creative why, instead of creating a youtube channel that's musical and creative does he sit blathering his opinions? It's a laughable lack of self awareness again. More so that significant numbers of these videos consist of giving opinions on other musicians without interviewing or speaking to them. It's a bit laughable criticising journalism when you're making such a hatchet job of it yourself. What could be worse than a bad interview? The guy trying to leech off your fame by talking about you for youtube views using clickbait titles. Especially when that guy has delusions of grandeur as though his opinions on music are informed because of 15 minutes of fame he got from a twenty year old song. I mean is the world of music missing the views of the guy who sang kung foo fighting or 'turning japanese'? That's about the level of knowledge being expressed.
The truth is, most of these people love to talk about themselves, what they dislike is when they aren't in control of the narrative. Especially if their negative behaviours are made public. You'll note Brian May's lockdown output didn't consist of him believing the world was awaiting his views (excepting specific campaigns he takes issue with like foxes or badgers or whatever) and consisted of him playing the guitar - you know, like he's a musician. He did come across as a bit needy I think - as though a couple of weeks without huge crowds chanting his name every night and he was getting withdrawal effects and had to seek out a crowd online. Why not sit and watch TV with Angie or play the guitar to yourself? I don't understand at all the need to be seen by a crowd to the point where you can't handle 2 weeks lockdown without one. You'll note most of his channel output now lockdown is over is him taking pictures of huge crowds of people chanting his name. But, you can forgive him that because he's experienced this ridiculous level of fame for decades - and seems clearly addicted to it.
i’d fuckin walk out too good on them☝🏻
Bee Gees prima donna
moment.
Les Tosseurs
On Brian May, I saw him angry once in Toronto in 1978 on their News of the World Tour. I was right in front of him at the barrier at the front of the stage. He shook his fist at a roadie for making a mistake with the guitar - not tuned - handed to him too late or something- not sure what it was. But he was smiling a moment later and put on a great show. I think that was the last time he was angry.
You should use the old falsetto one for the intro and this new one for the outro!!! They're both WICKED!!!
I'm very happy this channel exists =)
Excellent so interesting ty
Loving the channel. Recently purchased Easter is Cancelled and I just wanted to say....it's fucking awesome!
You might find Limmy's videos about the Bee Gees interview entertaining. Always enjoy your videos. Nice one
He is very good at this. What a great find.
Was sat in the front row of the Bee Gees/Clive Anderson interview. Painful to watch. Thanks for sharing :)
Love it!! Exactly why I have such respect for you ..Justin and Dan ..apart from your obvious serious artistic music skills ..principles! and never losing being true to yourselves. The Darkness work hard, acknowledge their fans, and lovers of the band trust and know you are genuine and respect you for it.
Viva' la walkout everytime! And rightly so. Some of this is hilarious ..but seriously why should talented musicians tolerate such unprofessional crap 🤪