“It’s getting ridiculous. We’re the last men standing, unless some new wave of rock comes along…” The rise, fall and resurrection of The Darkness, the band on a mission to save rock

The Darkness posing for a photograph in 80s-style suits.

A few years ago, an interviewer asked The Darkness’ Dan and Justin Hawkins a question that cut close to the bone: “What was it like when you were making hit records? Did it feel better then than it does now?”

“We still make hit albums,” Dan shot back, quick as a flash. “It’s just that no c**t fucking buys them.”