Hawkins: 'I sang better than Bono on Band Aid single'

The Darkness frontman Justin Hawkins is still furious with U2 singer Bono for usurping his vocals on last year's Band Aid single, insisting that his singing voice is stronger.

Hawkins: 'I sang better than Bono on Band Aid single'

The Darkness frontman Justin Hawkins is still furious with U2 singer Bono for usurping his vocals on last year's Band Aid single, insisting that his singing voice is stronger.

The star claims Bono cut his contribution to 'Do they know it's Christmas?' and re-recorded it singing in a whisper, because he couldn't outdo Hawkins' powerful voice.

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