Peter hook to play new order, joy division compilations live. Whats the best book on joy division to start off with. Jul 05, 2019 joy divisions legendary bassist peter hook is set to revisit the bands post punk repertoire with manchester camerata for a special date at the royal albert hall. Inside joy division,and by performing joy division and new order albums, complete and in sequence, with his own band, the light, in concert. I applied for carlos ds position and interpol turned me down.
But as evidenced by his strong and sturdy lines that propelled tunes in both joy division and new order and served as an obvious influence on countless altrock bassists over the years, mr. Peter hook to sell joy division and new order guitars and. I know that, of course, the band came to a tragic end, but that does not change the fact that joy division was a great band to be a part of. Peter hook to play new order, joy division compilations. Ian curtis wasnt curled up in a ball, head in his hands joy division and new order bassist opens up to salon about an icons suicide, and why the. Forty years ago this sunday, 3rd june, joy division released their first record,an ideal for living. Jan 19, 2016 peter hook to play new order, joy division compilations live bassist and his band the light to recreate substance collections on north american trek next fall. Peter hook on joy division, new order, the feud and his. In anton corbijns 2007 film control, which focused on the life of ian curtis, he was played by joe anderson. Nov 18, 2010 spotlight \ peter hook talks controversial joy division tour brit bassist talks about playing unknown pleasures in the u. After having read this book, their music sounds impossibly better, and feels even more special. Celebrating one of the most influential bands ever, joy division orchestrated sets the groups famous works in an immersive show that recognises their role in shaping popular. Peter hook will honor ian curtis by playing joy divisions. As a long time fan of joy division, having acquired various bootleg and rare recordings over the years, it was a thrill to see peter in person.
Hook s mission is to relate the chaotic daytoday existence of four young men kids. I was wholly unprepared for what a genuine and nice guy he turned out to be. Bernard sumner, left, ian curtis and peter hook of joy division perform at. Jun 01, 2018 forty years ago this sunday, 3rd june, joy division released their first record,an ideal for living. Within the realm of rock n roll, there have certainly been flashier bass players than peter hook. Apr 18, 2019 joy division was peter hook on bass, bernard sumner on guitar, stephen morris on drums and ian curtis on vocals. Ian curtis and peter hook at the electric ballroom, london, 1979. Bernard sumner, ian curtis, peter hook and stephen morris. Ook was voormalig joy divisionbassist peter hook aanwezig. Aug 28, 20 peter hook talks plans for joy division, new order tapes rescued from trash itd be nice to issue something that fans would love and cherish. Hopefully these tapes will enable us to do something.
Peter hook, joy divisions bassist, and jon savage, author of new oral history of the band, talk about that seminal moment. How not to run a club reach critical acclaim, peter hooky hook takes us to the heart of joy division and the. Im very excited to be able to present you with an interview i did with legendary bassist joy division, new order, the light peter hook, who has influenced me from my early days of bass playing and and still does today. Theres definitely a difference moving from joy division to new order, but whats strangest for me is this divide among the fans, peter muses. Peter hooks joy division book, feuding with new order. Front man ian curtis committed suicide in 1980, but the myth of curtis and the handful of albums and singles joy division made live on, peter kenworthy writes.
Oct 17, 2018 cofounder of joy division and new order peter hook tells kay burley about his troubled marriage with caroline aherne. Joy divisions legendary bassist peter hook is set to revisit the bands post punk repertoire with manchester camerata for a special date at the royal albert hall celebrating one of the most influential bands ever, joy division orchestrated sets the groups famous works in an immersive show that recognises their role in shaping popular culture. Peter hook, joy division and new order legend, on keeping. Books chronicling the short history and enduring legacy of the band joy division. Having read hooks book, youll feel like you were he fifth member of the band. Hook often used the bass as a lead instrument, playing melodies on the high strings with a signature heavy chorus effect.
Joy division site with comprehensive ian curtis biography, joy division discography, history, bootlegs, gigography, lyrics and much more information about the band joy division central joy division only released two albums but they led the way out of punk rock and towards madchester. Unknown pleasures, peter hook 9780062222572 boeken. Peter hook to play new order, joy division compilations live bassist and his band the light to recreate substance collections on north american trek next fall. It is the first feature film directed by anton corbijn, who had worked with joy division as a photographer. Jan 28, 20 speaking exclusively to billboard ahead of a twoweek national book tour, hook sets out to answer his former bands criticisms and set the record straight. Peter hook on joy division, new order, the feud and his new. I had the privilege to attend a book signing with peter hook where i purchased his book. Curtis bandmates bernard sumner, peter hook, and stephen morris provided incidental music for the soundtrack via their postjoy division incarnation new order. Peter hook was the bassist and one of the principle songwriters in both joy division and new order.
The screenplay by matt greenhalgh was based on the biography touching from a distance by curtiss. Joy division orchestrated at royal albert hall, london, 050719 almost feel good but far from a travesty adrian cross. In the frank, noholdsbarred style that has seen his previous book the hacienda. Score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. He also spoke of the changes to people talking about mental on how people. Peter hook talks controversial joy division tour spin. And if curtis is describing his first meeting with joy division members peter hook and bernard sumner. Peter hook formed the light to celebrate the life of joy division s ian curtis. Most are out of print and some are photocopied fanzines and there may be some we havent found yet. Interzone is easily the most straightforward song on unknown pleasures.
Bassist peter hook talks about his book about the joy division years, the continuing guilt over. The relationship was never as good between us once ian had gone, says bassist. Control was filmed partly on location in nottingham, manchester, and macclesfield, including areas where curtis lived, and was shot in colour and then printed to blackandwhite. Inside joy division, peter hook, bassist for the legendary, groundbreaking band joy division, takes readers backstage with the group that helped define the sound of a generation and influenced artists such as u2, radiohead, and the red hot chili peppers unlike other books about joy division, factory records, or lead singer ian curtiswho took his own life just before. But for those seeking an intuitive perspective into the anguished spirit of one of the most influential alternative bands in history, you will certainly find it in this depressing but incredibly beautiful film. You dont have to be a hardcore joy division disciple to know how band cofounder peter hooks new memoir, unknown pleasures. I finished it this morning, cried for a while, reread the closer chapter, and played all my albums and singles. Transmission is a song by english postpunk band joy division. Peter hook on his new joy division book and feuding with. Well, a whim informed by a teenage love of joy division, and having enjoyed another book by peter hook, the rip roaring. Peter hook tells the stories behind some of joy divisions greatest songs, includin. Inside joy division does much to paint a far more realistic and believable portrait of the man as one of us, and offers probably the most vital account of joy divisions short career yet.
Peter hook of joy division on his bass rig reverb news. The bbc is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. Curtis bandmates bernard sumner, peter hook, and stephen morris provided incidental music for the soundtrack via their postjoy division incarnation new. Im quite envious that you still have new joy division songs to. The songs are great but show a band only somewhat in control of its talent. Joy division was peter hook on bass, bernard sumner on guitar, stephen morris on drums and ian curtis on vocals.
Lost control joy division tribute band musicianband. Since then hook has gotten sweet revenge by penning a tellall book, unknown pleasures. Former joy division members peter hook and stephen morris have claimed the forthcoming ian curtis biopic is inaccurate although the pair gave the anton corbijn movie control a huge thumbs. We had a chance to sit down with him before his soundcheck here in chicago to chat about how he has developed that tone and the gear he uses to do it. See more of control joy division tribute on facebook. I am a believer of joy division, fuckin hallelujah. Hooks raunchy and funny book demystifies joy division, presenting them as a. The light inhabit the bodies of both bands during many shows, switching seamlessly from one to the other midset. In unknown pleasures, peter hook riffs on joy divisions fateful tale. Joy division unknown pleasures lyrics and tracklist genius. Jul 20, 2016 explore dearciscas board control joy division.
Peter hook reflects on joy division, new order, the. If you want to know more, the goto book is simon reynolds excellent. See more ideas about joy division, ian curtis and division. Originally recorded in 1978 for the bands aborted selftitled album, it was later rerecorded the following year at a faster tempo and released by record label factory as the bands debut single. Peter hook in conversation with john robb at the inside joy division book launch.
Its unique in joy divisions catalogue, as the lead vocal duties are given to bassist peter hook, while ian curtis. For those looking for a story solely about joy division, control may not be for you. The manchester quartet navigated the postpunk waters on their own, selfreleasing an ep and then giving the world what is now considered a classic album, unknown pleasures, in 1979. Cofounder of joy division and new order peter hook tells kay burley about his troubled marriage with caroline aherne. Joy division ceremony hd peter hook and the light youtube. Hook ponders calling the book he said he was all right so we carried on. Control is a 2007 british biographical film about the life of ian curtis, singer of the late1970s english postpunk band joy division.
Peter hook, joy division and new order legend, on keeping control of your. Inside joy division, peter hook, bassist for the legendary, groundbreaking band joy. The eight least depressing joy division lyrics paste. Anyway, i bought the book impulsively the other day in waterstones, and although i havent finished it, it has really made me understand what joy division is about. Inside joy division and over 8 million other books are. From a yamaha bb100s to his sixstring shergold, hook wal. Peter hook on joy division, new order and the light. Peter hook on joy divisions 40th anniversary the live. Godfathers of the current alternative scene, they reinvented rock in the postpunk era, creating a new sound dark, hypnotic, intense that would influence u2, morrissey, r. Thats one of the reasons why my next book follow up to 2008s how not to run a club is about the. Im still the biggest joy division and new order fan there is.
Billboard ahead of a twoweek national book tour, hook sets out to answer his former bands criticisms and set the record straight. Spotlight \ peter hook talks controversial joy division tour brit bassist talks about playing unknown pleasures in the u. As a musician myself the book has introduced me to some of joy divisions lesserknown stuff which i prefer to their mainstream tracks. As a musician myself the book has introduced me to some of joy division s lesserknown stuff which i prefer to their mainstream tracks. Following a less than smooth exit from new order in. He is best known as the bassist and cofounder of english rock bands joy division and new order. This is where we list all the joy division books and publications ever printed. Peter hook talks joy division, new order, and unknown. Peter hook talks plans for joy division, new order tapes. Inside joy division, peter hook, bassist for the legendary, groundbreaking band joy division, takes readers backstage with the group that helped define the sound of a generation and influenced artists such as u2, radiohead, and the red hot chili peppers. Joy division lyrics and notebooks hardcover october 14, 2014.