Joy Division
Joy Division were an English rock band formed in 1976 in Salford, Greater Manchester. Originally named Warsaw, the band primarily consisted of Ian Curtis (vocals and occasional guitar), Bernard Sumner (guitar and keyboards), Peter Hook (bass guitar and backing vocals) and Stephen Morris (drums and percussion).
GIG: Peter Hook To Play Joy Division Album In Full In NZ
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Unknown Pleasures, A live celebration of Joy Division with Peter Hook & friends, Saturday 2 October at The Powerstation. Thirty years have elapsed since the release of Joy Division’s seminal album ‘Unknown Pleasures’ and the untimely passing of lead singer Ian Curtis. To commemorate this event, legendary bass player and founder Peter Hook (Joy Division, New Order, Monaco, Freebass) has put together a group of musicians and friends to play the hugely influential album sequentially and in its entirety – for the first time in New Zealand.
NEWS: Mani Apologises To Peter Hook For Outburst
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Gary Mounfield AKA Mani (The bassist formerly of The Stone Roses and currently in Primal Scream) has apologised over his recent outburst on Twitter. He accused Peter Hook of living off Ian Curtis' blood money. The tweet has now been deleted. Mani and Peter Hook played together in Freebass although the band has now ceased.
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