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Peter Hook Rages At Ai-written Songs
Peter Hook has blasted songs made using AI.The former New Order and Joy Division bassist thinks the reliance on tech to pen songs is "s***" and insulting to legendary artists such as David Bowie who...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 15 August 2024
‘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
Peter Hook And The Light To Bring Joy Division: A Celebration' Tour To North America
Peter Hook and The Light will bring 'Joy Division: A Celebration' to North America this August and September.The show sees the 66-year-old bassist and co-founder of the post-punk group and his band perform their two...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 19 July 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
Sir Paul Mccartney Pays Tribute To Janice Long
Sir Paul McCartney was left "very sad" following the death of Janice Long.The Beatles singer has paid tribute to the veteran broadcaster - who was the first woman to regularly host 'Top of the Pops'...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 08 January 2022
Gorillaz Debut New Track With Aj Tracey At O2 Concert For Nhs Workers
Gorillaz debuted a new song featuring AJ Tracey at their concert at The O2 in London on Tuesday night (10.08.21).The band performed a free show for NHS workers and their families to thank them for...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 11 August 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
World In Motion 'Stopped New Order From Splitting Up'
New Order's 'World in Motion' stopped the band from splitting up, according to Peter Hook.The 64-year-old star has admitted the chart-topping song - which was the England soccer team's anthem for the 1990 World Cup...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 03 June 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
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
Peter Hook Claims Ex-wife Caroline Aherne Was Physically Abusive
Former New Order bassist Peter Hook has spoken out about alleged domestic abuse he suffered at the hands of his ex-wife, the late comedienne Caroline Aherne, in his new autobiography.Hook, 60, who co-founded the legendary...
By Ed Biggs in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 04 October 2016
Bernard Sumner: Peter Hook Is An Angry Man
New Order's Bernard Sumner says ex-bassist Peter Hook has ''left a bad taste'' in his mouth due to the way he left the band.The 'Bizarre Love Triangle' hitmakers are set to release their first new...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 24 September 2015
Bernard Sumner: New Order 'Never' Split
Bernard Sumner insists New Order have ''never'' split up.The 'Blue Monday' singer says the group have enjoyed a number of lengthy hiatuses but never officially called it a day, despite former bassist Peter Hook proclaiming...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 06 September 2015
New Order Unveil New Song
New Order have unveiled the first song from their new album.Then band - featuring Bernard Sumner, Stephen Morris, Gillian Gilbert, Phil Cunningham and Tom Chapman - have premiered 'Restless' online, with the track being their...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 28 July 2015
New Order Confirm Release Details Of First Album In Ten Years
Indie legends New Order have confirmed more details of their new album, their first in ten years, including its title and release date. Music Complete will be out on September 25th this year, available on...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 23 June 2015
Peter Hook Plays Ode To Ian Curtis In Disused Macclesfield Church
Peter Hook, the former bassist with Joy Division, played the band's entire back catalogue in a church in Ian Curtis's hometown on the 35th anniversary of the frontman's death. Delivered in chronological order, Hook played...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 May 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
New Order Announces First Album In Ten Years
They’re the band that simply refused to die. Surviving inter-band disputes and departures, the death of singer Ian Curtis and any amount of hiatuses, British post-punk survivors New Order have announced plans for their first...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 23 January 2015
Peter Hook Blasts New Order For Setting Up Joy Division Twitter
Peter Hook, the original bass player with Joy Division, has blasted New Order for setting up an official Twitter page for the legendary group without his input. Depressingly, the Joy Division page was set up...
By Michael West in Music / Festivals on 18 September 2014
New Order To Collaborate With James Murphy?
New Order are set to collaborate with James Murphy in the future. Lead singer Bernard Sumner has hinted at the possibility of working with the former LCD Soundsystem star in the near future.Talking to the...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 01 September 2014
The 10th Annual Decibel Festival Has Now Landed In Seattle
Seattle's Decibel Festival 2013 kicks off today (September 25th) and will span through until Sunday (September 29th) featuring a wide variety of live and visual acts as well as DJ sets at some of Seattle's...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 25 September 2013
Bernard Sumner Relieved Peter Hook Quit
Bernard Sumner is ''glad'' Peter Hook left New Order.The frontman thinks the bassist's unhappiness affected the group so much, it was a relief when he departed in 2007 but he is tired of the musician's...
By Bang Showbiz on 07 September 2012
Peter Hook Launching Music Industry Degree
Rocker Peter Hook has teamed up with a U.K. university to launch a music industry degree.The former Joy Division star has helped evolve the management and promotion course at The University of Central Lancashire in...
By WENN on 26 June 2012
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 Brands 'Unheard Song' A Hoax
British rocker Peter Hook has blasted reports an unreleased track by his former band Joy Division has been unearthed, branding the song a hoax.Earlier this week (beg27Feb12), rumours circulated online that a previously unheard tune...
By WENN on 01 March 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 Turns To Legal Team In New Order Fight
Peter Hook is consulting his attorneys after threatening legal action against his former New Order bandmates for using the group's name.The bassist was furious after frontman Bernard Sumner, drummer Stephen Morris and keyboard player Gillian...
By World Entertainment News Network on 26 January 2012
Peter Hook Gives His Approval To Disney's Joy Division Shirt
Peter Hook is bemused by Disney's new Joy Division-inspired T-shirt, insisting he "can appreciate the irony" after years of avoiding overt promotion as a young rocker.Fans were outraged after Disney bosses began selling the garment,...
By WENN on 25 January 2012
Bernard Sumner Vows Never To Reunite With Hook
New Order frontman Bernard Sumner has ruled out ever performing again with the band's former bassist Peter Hook after the pair traded bitter insults last year (11).The Blue Monday hitmakers announced in September (11) they...
By WENN on 03 January 2012
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