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Peter Hook, legendary bassist of both Joy Division and later New Order, has decided to honour the outstanding work of his first band and the undoubted genius of the late Ian Curtis by giving people the opportunity to hear both of Joy Division's masterpiece albums, "Unknown Pleasures" and "Closer", live and in their entireties. Backed by his band The Light, Hooky first played "Unknown Pleasures" at the Factory club in Manchester on May 18th & 19th 2010, before taking the show on the road throughout Europe, Australia/NZ and the United States.
One year on, on May 18th & 19th 2011, the band recreated "Closer" for the first time ever, before continuing to hit the road once again, with 2011 dates across Europe once again as well as in Brazil, the USA, Canada & Mexico.... More Biography
One year on, on May 18th & 19th 2011, the band recreated "Closer" for the first time ever, before continuing to hit the road once again, with 2011 dates across Europe once again as well as in Brazil, the USA, Canada & Mexico.... More Biography