Welcome to the Darkness

Nov 9, 2023

1h 30m

★ 6.2

Overview

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.

Genres

Documentary

Music

Production Companies

Fulwell 73 Productions

Welcome to the Darkness Trailers

Cast

Self

Justin Hawkins

Self

Dan Hawkins

Self

Frankie Poullain

Self

Rufus Tiger Taylor

Self

Roger Taylor

Self

Jo Whiley

Self

Ed Sheeran

Self

Taylor Hawkins

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No overview available.

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