Conversation so far:
What is the history of The Darkness band?
Justin and Dan Hawkins played together as teenagers in a band.
How successful was The Darkness band?
The Darkness were renowned for their live shows, they had a Carling Homecoming gig booked for the London Astoria before they had even signed a record deal.

Question: How did the gig end up?
Self-contained rewrite: How did the gig at London Astoria end up for The Darkness band?