Peter Hook

Musician and bassist of Joy Division

Peter Hook - Musician and bassist of Joy Division
Born

February 13th, 1956
69 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United Kingdom

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A singer, songwriter, and record producer, this English musician achieved prominence as the bassist for the influential post-punk band Joy Division. Formed in 1976, Joy Division released seminal albums including 'Unknown Pleasures' and 'Closer'. Following the band's dissolution after the death of lead singer Ian Curtis in 1980, this musician co-founded the band New Order. New Order became known for blending post-punk with electronic dance music and released multiple chart-topping hits in the 1980s and 1990s.

Played bass for Joy Division

Co-founded New Order

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