DAN Hawkins is the guitarist with British rock band The Darkness, which is fronted by his brother Justin. The band formed in 2000 and came to prominence with their debut album Permission to Land in 2003. By 2006 Justin Hawkins and Frankie Poullain had left the band but they reunited in 2011, have released their third album Hot Cakes and played at Salisbury City Hall on Tuesday as part of their tour.

What three words best describe you?

Vaudevillian, British, rock (actually the world of James Dean Bradfield).

Who was your childhood hero and why?

I had a few, mainly Kevin Shields, Roger Taylor, Malcolm Young and Phil Lynott.

What is your most precious possession and why is it important to you?

I don’t really care for anything I have bought or been given, only true friendships I have made are important to me.

What was the first record/CD you bought?

Postman Pat 7" single - The Handyman song on the B-side, (double A-side in my opinion).

What is the radio/television show you hate to miss?

Radio 2 folk night (Tuesdays I think!)

What is your favourite film?

Elf.

What is your pet hate?

Ignorance.

If you could change one thing about the place where you live, what would it be?

The Jacuzzi is too close to the pool.

What are you reading at the moment?

Child 44 - Tim Rob Smith.

Is there anything you are superstitious about?

Never do an interview at 3am - I am making an exception here obviously.

If you were choosing a last meal, what would it be?

A proper Italian feast - 12 courses - the lot!

If you had one wish what would it be?

For the farming/killing of animals to be stopped - it is so barbaric - as a human race, we need to move on from this, myself included.

If you had a million pounds to give away what would you do with the money?

Cancer Research.

If you could meet anyone from history, who would it be?

God. Or maybe Jesus.

What was your most embarrassing moment?

Public speaking on any occasion. That’s why I play guitar.

Is there someone well known you’ve met who really impressed you?

Fish from Marillion.

If you were stranded on a desert island what luxury would you choose to have with you?

Truffle oil - anything tastes good with truffle oil on it.

Tell us about a pet you own or would like to own.

My dog is the greatest dog in the world - a black lab.

What would never leave home without?

My keys.

What sports team do you support?

Norwich City FC & Miami Dolphins.

If you could take over someone’s job for the day, whose would it be?

My drummer's.