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Justin Hawkins Rides Again | March 19, 2026



I was alerted to this Ian Brown performance by one of you, so thank you! Ian Brown has been lambasted by fans because they turned up to his show and he didn’t even have a band on stage with him. Some claimed it was just like watching karaoke! What do you think? Would you expect a live band when you’re going to see your favourite singer perform, or do you care? Does it even matter? Tell me!

The original footage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1n-TrUPwvE

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  3. @JhonathanMoran

    March 19, 2026 at 6:25 pm

    Have you listened to Radiohead's albums after "OK ​​Computer"? There are five of them making music that a guy with a microphone and a laptop could make now.

  4. @JohnElliott-p4v

    March 19, 2026 at 6:25 pm

    Everyone knows ian brown cant sing i saw him at t in the park and he tried kicking his soundman in the head hes crazy but you wont find many cooler people anywhere and people will always go see him

  8. @julie223783

    March 19, 2026 at 6:25 pm

    I don't like it when respected artists do things like this . Diana Ross at the O2 did the same , a backing track, came on late introduced all her family in the front row, DJ supporting beforehand didn't play music to match the style of the artist. There was no massive orchestra or band backing singers .,Diana travels light. A plain piss take seen better tranny's in a pub. Come on lan , your better than this!. Stone Roses and Ian cool . l could see what he was getting at so a quick gig make money . Ian probably couldn't hear his vocal in the ear piece above the backing track 😮😅😅😂 making it impossible to stay in tune . Good job the fans were into the vibe of seeing Ian . Shame cause it should be about the music.

  10. @Ruth-j5g2u

    March 19, 2026 at 6:25 pm

    Y'know what? He IS a vibe machine, 100% and certified. He never was known for being that singer with the polished skills and charisma, but his music catalogue is ducking wonderful.
    He is simply a legend who needs to put food on the table, and I hope he & his family feast, and have a bloody great life ❤

  18. @lionmaine

    March 19, 2026 at 6:25 pm

    Mate that hairline is atrocious, anyway seeing ian like that isnt something id do, but look at the state of you. You made one good song and christmas hit, brown cemented his legacy and a whole movement. You lot were just a bad 80s glam ripoff

  19. @MrJ-xd6hh

    March 19, 2026 at 6:25 pm

    Bro ,what are you on to sit and pick holes in other people's performance WHY ,? God bless when your running a race or in the gym or at work mind yourself and build yourself… Don't tear sxxt apart I took time to respond to a one hit wonder, but its only my opinion peace and love, listen to Ian,s words vs yours Justin god bless…hes getting work AT LEAST may love find you …

  29. @dang9375

    March 19, 2026 at 6:25 pm

    Brown is my musical god, I have seen him so many times I’ve lost count and have enjoyed every one including the sets with just him and no band. Everyone is entitled to their opinion but I’d go see Ian in a heartbeat tomorrow. ❤ all hail king monkey ! ! !

  35. @scotttidman

    March 19, 2026 at 6:25 pm

    Hes never been a great singer or has he ever professed to be , a legend with the roses but this seems like glorified karaoke , i suppose its all about money and he doesn't have to pay a backing band ??

  36. @thedoftranquillity

    March 19, 2026 at 6:25 pm

    Please don't apologise for the wet hair, not with that f ^^^ing thing on your top lip a moustache really doesn't suit you, still each to their own.
    Seen brownie a couple.of times , ( v 99? and lincoln) he can't sing for toffee, out of tune every time, has to march on the spot just to keep time..but it's Ian brown. Johnny Marr guested.

  37. @Froomedog

    March 19, 2026 at 6:25 pm

    Just shows what’s happening to society, what with people are voting for trump, and going to a live gigs and watching a karaoke night … people wake up, you’re being mugged off ….taken for fools 🙈🙈🙈🙈🙈 absolute shower 💩💩💩💩💩💩🤮 Ian brown has a much credibility as mr blobby 😂😂😂😂🥲🥲🥲🥲

  40. @radar_radar

    March 19, 2026 at 6:25 pm

    Haha I love Ian but I know he’s not the best singer. Not sure what people expected. He’s never been great but his tunes are banging ❤ He is a proper legend

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