Latest Ian Curtis News
‘I’M Finally Happy!’ Peter Hook Overjoyed At Finally Being Able To Play New Order Tracks The Way He Wants
Peter Hook says he’s overjoyed to be able to play New Order tracks the way he thinks fans want to hear them.The 67-year-old formed the group with Bernard Sumner, also 67, after the suicide of...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 07 July 2023
Aitch Vows To Fix Things After Backlash Over Covered Up Ian Curtis Mural
Aitch has promised to make things right after an advert for his album covered up an Ian Curtis mural.The 22-year-old rapper - whose upcoming debut album 'Close To Home' is set to be released on...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 17 August 2022
New Order's Bernard Sumner Slams 'Ludicrous' Nhs Mental Health Waiting Times
New Order's Bernard Sumner has slammed the "ludicrous" waiting times for mental health help on the NHS.The 66-year-old musician spoke as part of a suicide prevention panel at the Houses of Parliament in Westminster, London,...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 19 May 2022
Sam Riley, Natasia Demetriou And Jacob Anderson Join Timestalker
Sam Riley, Natasia Demetriou and Jacob Anderson have joined the cast of 'Timestalker'.The trio have boarded Alice Lowe's romantic comedy which explores a woman's love across several centuries.Each cast member – including Lowe who also...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 February 2021
New Order And Joy Division Podcast Announced
New Order and Joy Division's story is being told on the new podcast series 'Transmissions: The Definitive Story'.Kicking off on October 29, the eight-parter will feature insight from band members Bernard Sumner, Stephen Morris, Gillian...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 09 October 2020
Say No To Suicide: The Greats We Lost But Will Never Forget
It doesn't matter who you are, it seems that depression will almost certainly affect your life in some way. Whether its your own struggles or those of a friend, mental health issues are extremely common....
By Holly Mosley in Music / Festivals on 10 September 2020
Peter Hook Set To Stream Gig In Tribute To Ian Curtis
Peter Hook is set to stream a gig in which he played every Joy Division song with his band The Light in tribute to Ian Curtis.The 64-year-old star - who co-founded the iconic rock group...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 18 May 2020
Brandon Flowers Joins Ian Curtis Tribute
Brandon Flowers and Elbow will join surviving members of Joy Division in an event to mark the 40th anniversary of Ian Curtis' death.Bernard Sumner and Stephen Morris will open up about their memories of their...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 14 May 2020
Peter Hook Recalls Trying To Rip Off Kraftwerk In Tribute To The Late Florian Schneider
Peter Hook has paid tribute to the late Florian Schneider and revealed Joy Division and New Order were ''very tied'' to Kraftwerk.The 64-year-old musician - who co-founded the legendary rock groups - was devastated by...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 07 May 2020
Bernard Sumner Was In Denial Over Ian Curtis' Illness
The Love Will Tear Us Apart hitmakers came to an end in 1980 following Curtis' suicide that year, and the remaining members went on to achieve huge global success as New Order....
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 28 July 2015
Peter Hook Staging Special Ian Curtis Anniversary Show
Curtis committed suicide on 18 May, 1980 and instead of mourn the loss of his friend, Hook wants to celebrate his life 35 years to the day with a special charity gig with...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 24 March 2015
Peter Hook Backs Ian Curtis House Campaign
Fans of the iconic band recently launched a fundraising drive to buy the home where Curtis committed suicide in 1980 after it went on the market for $184,000 (£115,000). The campaign on...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 20 March 2015
Ian Curtis' Muse Dead At 56
Annik Honore, the girlfriend of tragic Joy Division frontman Ian Curtis, has died after a long illness, according to French reports.Curtis' former bandmate Peter Hook also announced the sad news during a concert in Nottingham,...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 04 July 2014
Joy Division Slam Sale Of Ian Curtis Kitchen Table
Rockers Joy Division have criticised the "distasteful" sale of a table from the kitchen where the band's tragic singer Ian Curtis hanged himself in 1980.The wooden table is going under the hammer on eBay.com, but...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 13 November 2013
Fans Remember Ian Curtis, 32 Years On
Fans have paid tribute to Joy Division's Ian Curtis, who died 32 years ago today (18.05.12).Lovers of the post-punk British band have taken to twitter to remember the singer, who committed suicide on May 18...
By Bang Showbiz on 18 May 2012
Peter Hook Writing Joy Division Book
British rocker Peter Hook is writing a book about his time in Joy Division to help him come to terms with frontman Ian Curtis' death.Inside Joy Division will chronicle Hook's career and relationship with troubled...
By WENN on 26 January 2012
Peter Hook Blasts Bernard Sumner
Peter Hook has branded Bernard Sumner "a t**t".The former bandmates have been engaged in a public feud since the bassist quit New Order in 2007 but Peter insists they have no plans to bury the...
By Bang Showbiz on 16 July 2011
New Order Held Ian Curtis Seance
British rockers New Order held a seance to contact the spirit of their late bandmate Ian Curtis in the hope he could tell them where to locate their stolen equipment after a theft.The World in...
By WENN on 30 May 2011
Peter Hook Defends Unknown Pleasures Tour
Joy Division bassist Peter Hook doesn't understand why he has been criticised for playing the group's famous tracks with his new band. The British musician has been performing the band's debut album 'Unknown Pleasures' around...
By Bang Showbiz on 08 March 2011
Riley Tried To Sneak 'Curtis Dance' Into On The Road
British actor SAM RILEY is desperate to see the final cut of his new movie ON THE ROAD to find out whether he has won a bet to sneak his famous IAN CURTIS dance moves...
By WENN on 27 January 2011
Peter Hook Re-recording Joy Division Songs
Joy Division bassist Peter Hook is re-recording four of the band's songs.The British musician - who has recently been playing the group's 'Unknown Pleasures' album live in its entirety - is remaking the tracks with...
By Bang Showbiz on 26 November 2010
Hook Admits To Autograph Fraud
Former JOY DIVISION rocker PETER HOOK has admitted conning record collectors and memorabilia sellers by faking the signature of his late bandmate IAN CURTIS.The bassist was reminded of his scam when he recently stumbled across...
By WENN on 05 October 2009
Editors Dismiss Joy Division Comparisons
The EDITORS frontman TOM SMITH is baffled to find himself compared to JOY DIVISION frontman IAN CURTIS, because he's never even heard the band play. At 25, Smith wasn't even born when Curtis committed suicide...
By WENN on 20 May 2006
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Colorado raised, Glasgow educated and Manchester based Bay Bryan is nothing if not a multi-talented, multi-faceted artist performing as both...
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Annie Elise talks to us about the challenges a female producer has to face and "going through a year of grief and sickness" [EXCLUSIVE]
Electronic music pioneer and producer Annie Elise says that the release of her first EP - 'Breathe In, Breathe Out' feels "both vulnerable and...
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