The Darkness dropped by record label

British rockers The Darkness have been dropped by their record label in the wake of frontman Justin Hawkins' departure.

Thu, 12 Oct, 2006 - 13:53

British rockers The Darkness have been dropped by their record label in the wake of frontman Justin Hawkins' departure.

The I Believe In a Thing Called Love star has been clean of cocaine and alcohol for nine weeks after going into rehab in August, and decided he just can't live the rock 'n' roll lifestyle any more.

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