Peter hook has spoken out about the new documentary from his former band new order, as well as dismissing the chances of relations improving between the two camps last month saw the. Peter hook is an english singer, songwriter, composer, multiinstrumentalist and record producer. Peter hook was born on february, 1956 in manchester, england as peter woodhead. Peter hooks joy division book, feuding with new order the relationship was never as good between us once ian had gone, says bassist. New order star peter hook slams critics of his tellall book. Inside new order, a second memoir by new order bass player peter hook. Sep 20, 2017 new order have reached an undisclosed settlement with their former bassist peter hook, bringing an end to the long legal feud if perhaps not the antipathy between the two parties. New order cofounder peter hook reveals his unusual approach.
Feb 10, 2017 peter hook harpercollinsmark mcnulty you dont want to kill the myth. Peter hook has broken his silence on his settlement with his former new order bandmates. If my son joined new order at least theyd get the bass played properly the mancunian ace of bass on hate mail from fans, refusing to be hypnotised, and trying not to have a. Inside new order book tourjccsffeb 4, 2017joy division. May 23, 2018 for nearly a decade hes led peter hook and the light, making new music and playing the old stuff, too. Electropop legends new order have, intermittently, been at loggerheads for years, with bassist peter hook having quit the band in 2007. Peter hook reaches full and final settlement over new. Peter hook talks joy division auction, new order legal. Nov 04, 2019 british bassist peter hook admits he often thinks fondly of ian curtis, his bandleader in joy division, whose tragic 1980 suicide paved the way for the surviving members to soldier on as new order.
Hook often used the bass as a lead instrument, playing melodies on the high strings with a signature heavy chorus effect. Peter hook reaches full and final settlement over new order royalties this article is more than 2 years old following years of rifts and a 2015 lawsuit, new order have wrapped up their legal. Now, coming after the book on the subject of new order by bernard sumner comes his take on his second book. Hook formed the band which was to become joy division with bernard sumner in 1976. The cofounder of the bands joy division and new order actually wants letters from his fans. Peter hook talks joy division auction, new order legal settlement. Peter hook is indignant after another snub from his former bandmates in new order and joy division. Peter hook soldiers on with new order music the san. Gq uk its a window like no other into the reality of life in this most aloof of bands. Inside joy division,and by performing joy division and new order albums, complete and in sequence, with his own. Last fall, peter hook came into the studio for a wideranging conversation with jim mcguinn about joy division, his book, new order and his relentless tour schedule with peter hook and the light. Peter hook responds to the latest new order documentary.
Two years ago new order s bernard sumner told billboard, new order has kind of healed itself in a strange way. Peter hook on joy division, new order, the feud and his new band, the light. New order and former bassist peter hook have reached a full and final settlement in a longrunning dispute over ownership of new order and joy division assets. His involvement with education and books certainly proves hes a unique and. Peter hook s book substance is full of eyebrowrocketing tales of how new order recorded their acidhouseera classic in ibiza, leaving behind a.
Peter hook has already written two great autobiographical books. Hook and new order resolved their lawsuit over royalty. Peter hook has 12 books on goodreads with 14257 ratings. Bernard sumner talks about his new autobiography, his split with peter hook and ian curtis suicide. Peter hook on a life in joy division, new order and the light. His book on joy division was refreshing and a great read. Inside new order peter hook uk book tour posted on 22nd august substance inside new order by peter hook published 6th oct 2016 posted on 3rd august. Jan 30, 2017 when promoting inside joy division in 2012, peter hook hinted that a tellall new order book might be in the pipeline. Peter hook is a true pioneer of music, having been a part of joy division and new order, the music speaks for itself. Peter hook pens massive new orderera autobiography. Peter hook has spoken out about the new documentary from his former band new order, as well as dismissing the chances of relations improving between the two camps.
Peter hook book the hacienda being adapted for tv by witchery. Their current tour should pique the interest of fans of his two bestknown bands, as hook. The story of joy division told by the bands legendary bassist, peter hook. Peter hook on joy division, new order, the feud and his new. Peter hook, in his third life retrospective, provides the reader with a wild ride and an definitive inside look into new order. Peter hook pens massive new orderera autobiography rolling. This book, by the band s bassist peter hook, aims to be the most complete and truthful record of life inside new order as is humanly possible. Having read hooks book, youll feel like you were he fifth member of the band. He was a founding member of joy division and new order and djs internationally as well as touring joy divisions music with his new band the light. Full of hilarious incidents and amazing geek details this really is an impressive and essential book for any new order fan. Dec 26, 2018 peter hook is auctioning off instruments, amps, pedals, and other memorabilia from joy division and factory records.
Sep 22, 2017 peter hook has broken his silence on his settlement with his former new order bandmates. Jun 29, 2017 peter hook was born in 1956 in salford. Sep 20, 2017 new order and former bassist peter hook have reached a full and final settlement in a longrunning dispute over ownership of new order and joy division assets. In new order, he would do this, leaving the actual basslines to keyboards or sequencers.
Then, when you compound that with the fact that its the third book in his biography series, following a factory club and joy division book, youd have to say, theres no way anyone has that much to. Oct 03, 2014 book stores wont know whether to file it under fantasy or tragedy. Peter hook formed the light to celebrate the life of joy divisions ian curtis. He is best known as the bassist and cofounder of english rock bands joy division and new order. Inside new order book tourjccsffeb 4, 2017joy division youtube backspin. Inside new order is a lengthy, highly detailed and insightful look at the new order story from his unique down to earth perspective. Hooky, joy division s and new order s bassist and cosongwriter, tells his tale of new order from a firsthand perspective. Resurrected from the ashes of joy division after the suicide of its lead singer, ian curtis. We were so worried about being ripped off, so we mailed ourselves tapes and lyrics and. Former new order bassist peter hook has penned a massive 768page autobiography that centers on his time with the dancerock pioneers. The bassist, who was a founding member of the band and its predecessor, joy division, thanked fans for. Peter hook s most popular book is unknown pleasures. When promoting inside joy division in 2012, peter hook hinted that a tellall new order book might be in the pipeline.
It is as selfimportantly long as a victorian novel. Rob sheffield on greatest rock memoirs of all time. While over 700 pages long, this was a gripping read that was simultaneously both expansive and incredibly detailed. He also djs, promoting fac 51 and the hacienda classical concerts around the world. Oct 05, 2016 this book, by the bands bassist peter hook, aims to be the most complete and truthful record of life inside new order as is humanly possible. Clocking in at over 750 pages, the autobiography is. Dec 26, 2018 peter hook tells us why hes auctioning off items from his joy division past in and gives his thoughts on new order s legal settlement. Peter hooks joy division book, feuding with new order. Inside new orderbook tourjccsffeb 4, 2017joy division. Peter hook reflects on joy division, new order, the substance tour, the life of ian curtis and more.
Peter hook reaches full and final settlement over new order. It was also discovered that mcguinn shared the same birthday, february, so were sharing the full transcript today. New order and peter hook how to rip a band apart, in 11. Since then hook has gotten sweet revenge by penning a tellall book, unknown pleasures. Peter hook reflects on joy division, new order and. Sep 18, 2019 all3medias witchery pictures adapting new order cofounder peter hooks book the hacienda for tv. In this final installment of his internationally bestselling threepart memoirincluding the hacienda and unknown pleasuresbritish rocker peter hook focuses on the 1980s new wave and dance punk scene and the rise of one of the most influential bands of the second british invasion. If you look in the lyric book permanent, theyre all typed. Oct 11, 2016 new order bassist peter hook slammed those who criticised his decision to reveal painful details about his chaotic relationship with exwife caroline aherne in his new book the star also hopes. New order feud reignites over launch of joy division. This book, by the bands bassist peter hook, aims to be the most complete and truthful record of life inside new order as is humanly possible. Sep 01, 2015 the third book written by exjoy division and new order bassist peter hooky hook, this is also his best. Peter hook on joy division, new order, the feud and his.
Peter hook s book substance is full of eyebrowrocketing tales of how new order recorded their acidhouseera classic in ibiza, leaving behind a trail of trashed cars, hedonism and fracturing. Hook also gives us some insights on new order and his book substance on the band. He was a founding member of joy division and new order, and now tours both bands music with his new group, peter hook and the light. Aug 03, 2016 peter hook, the onetime bassist for postpunk legends new order and joy division, has announced the release of a forthcoming new order biography called substance. Peter hook veroffentlicht neworderbiografie musikexpress. Fantastic stories, great oneliners, life lessons, musician tech, and of course critical opinions this book is extremely comprehensive, as one would hope at 720 pages. Peter hook tells us why hes auctioning off items from his joy division past in and gives his thoughts on new order s legal settlement. Peter hook, the cofounder of both joy division and. You can now bid on peter hooks joy division memorabilia spin. Metro london vivid, funny, and unexpectedly touching, peter hook s memoir strips away the shroud of myth surrounding joy division to offer a refreshingly gritty. Peter hook, the onetime bassist for postpunk legends new order and joy division, has announced the release of a forthcoming new order biography called substance.
New orders peter hook names his top 10 favourite books. Peter hook announces book tour in support of new order book. New order has been known to disband on occasion, and after a particularly acrimonious split in 2007, the group came back togetherwithout hook. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read substance. In this final installment of his internationally bestselling threepart memoirincluding the hacienda and unknown pleasures british rocker peter hook focuses on the 1980s new wave and dance punk scene and the rise of one of the most influential bands of the second british invasion. Inside new order by peter hook this book will delight both new orderites and general rock readers mojoa rollicking, noholdsbarred.
Its no secret that there is love lost between estranged joy division and new order founding members peter hook and. The books that inspired new order and joy division. The band formed after the demise of joy division, following the suicide of lead singer ian curtis. Apr 29, 2018 when peter hook asks for answers on a postcard, hes serious. Then, when you compound that with the fact that its the third book in his biography series, following a facto.
Some bits of unknown pleasures are too technical and therefore of less interest to me but it still is i really wanted to read bernard sumners chapter and verse but i ended up buying peter hook s unknown pleasures. Its the end of an era rhino records this weeks release of the seminal bands latest album, the lost sirens, precedes the bassists second book, unknown pleasures, a. 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 book tour in support of his new book substance will see hooky meet, chat to fans and be interviewed from weds 5th oct onwards in gateshead, edinburgh, glasgow, bath, oxford, birmingham, leeds, ilkley literature festival, manchester, and london before finishing up at chester literary festival on fri 14th oct.
With new order performing live without hook, he had decided that the gloves are off in terms of writing about his years in the band. Clocking in at over 750 pages, the autobiography is more of a tome than a breezy, beach read. Peter hook was not happy within the bands frameworkand he was particularly. Her whole book has the glorious sneer of a tough old punk queen who knows how cool she is and does not care if you agree. British bassist peter hook admits he often thinks fondly of ian curtis, his bandleader in joy division, whose tragic 1980 suicide paved the way for the surviving members to soldier on as new order. New order are an english rock band formed in 1980 by vocalist and guitarist bernard sumner, bassist peter hook, and drummer stephen morris. Peter hook hat biografie uber new order geschrieben. In this final installment of his internationally bestselling threepart. During a stop in new york to promote unknown pleasures, hook who now leads his own band, the light, after splitting from new order. New order and peter hook settle longstanding legal dispute.
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