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PETER HOOK


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Peter Hook (born 13 February 1956) is an English bass player, musician, singer, DJ, nightclub owner, record company boss and author. He was a co-founder of the post-punk band Joy Division along with Bernard Sumner in the mid-1970s. Following the death of lead singer Ian Curtis, the band reformed as New Order, and Hook played bass with them throughout their career until his departure in 2007. He has also recorded an album with Revenge (One True Passion), two albums with Monaco (Music for Pleasure and Monaco) and one album with Freebass (It's A Beautiful Life) as bassist, keyboardist and lead vocalist.With New Order's ever increasing use of sequenced synthesised bass, especially throughout most of 1989's Technique and 1993's Republic, Hook's bass playing became ever more melodic and rhythmic, often exploiting the higher notes on his basses. Hook also contributed backing vocals on numerous Joy Division songs in concert and sang co-lead with Ian Curtis on live versions of Joy Division's "Interzone" and sings lead on two New Order songs ("Dreams Never End" and "Doubts Even Here" from the 1981 debut album Movement). Hook has said that he developed his high bass lines when he started playing with Joy Division because the speaker that he used initially (bought from his former art teacher for £10) was so poor he had to play that high to be able to hear what he was doing as Bernard Sumner's guitar was so loud

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Peter Hook & The Light to Play 13-Date 2025 North American Tour Photo Peter Hook & The Light to Play 13-Date 2025 North American Tour
by Josh Sharpe - October 30, 2024

PETER HOOK & THE LIGHT have announced a North American tour for May and June 2025 where they will perform the New Order album Get Ready in its entirety. View the full tour schedule. ...

Peter Hook & The Light Kick Off 2024 North American Tour August 31 Photo Peter Hook & The Light Kick Off 2024 North American Tour August 31
by Josh Sharpe - July 18, 2024

Peter Hook & The Light continue their mammoth run of worldwide dates in 2024 with a full North American tour starting at the end of August and continuing throughout the whole of September. These headline dates will see the band play the Substance albums by Joy Division and New Order in full....

UK's Talk Show Share New Single 'Red/White' From Debut Album 'Effigy' Photo UK's Talk Show Share New Single 'Red/White' From Debut Album 'Effigy'
by Michael Major - January 18, 2024

Drawing on everything from The Chemical Brothers and The Prodigy to Nine Inch Nails and The KLF, the band leans into the raw, primal sound at the intersection of techno, electronic, industrial, and rock music that informed their 2022 EP Touch The Ground (produced by Hot Chip's Joe Goddard and Al Doy...

New Order Announce Los Angeles Show At YouTube Theater In November Photo New Order Announce Los Angeles Show At YouTube Theater In November
by Michael Major - September 25, 2023

New Order have announced a show in Los Angeles at YouTube Theater at Hollywood Park on 11/15, with support from Blossoms. This precedes their headlining performance at Darker Waves Festival on 11/18 and follows a run of European dates. Last spring saw New Order give a run of triumphant North America...

Tegan and Sara Release New Single 'I Can't Grow Up' Photo Tegan and Sara Release New Single 'I Can't Grow Up'
by Michael Major - September 27, 2022

“I Can’t Grow Up” is a self-described “snotty nosed pop song about not being able to grow out of bad habits in relationships.” The official video, directed by Mark Myers, matches the song’s playfulness and the duo’s charisma. The new song “was musically inspired by Chicago band Dehd and their album ...

Peter Hook & The Light 'Joy Division: A Celebration' O2 Performance to Be Released on Photo Peter Hook & The Light 'Joy Division: A Celebration' O2 Performance to Be Released on CD and Vinyl
by Michael Major - August 16, 2022

As part of their long relationship with live concert releases, Peter Hook & The Light and Live Here Now have announced that the recent sold out homecoming “Joy Division : A Celebration” show end July 2022 at O2 Apollo Manchester was recorded in full and is now set for release as a limited edition tr...

Rebellion Festival and R-Fest Announce Stages and Set Times Photo Rebellion Festival and R-Fest Announce Stages and Set Times
by Michael Major - June 20, 2022

It’s the news Rebellion Festival regulars have been waiting for! Now is the time to start planning and scheduling as stages and times for both Rebellion Festival in The Winter Gardens and the new R-Fest outdoor festival, situated in front of Blackpool Tower on the promenade directly down from the Wi...

Futurama Festival Postponed, Rescheduled to Easter Weekend 2022 Photo Futurama Festival Postponed, Rescheduled to Easter Weekend 2022
by Sarah Jae Leiber - July 13, 2021

The organisers state that: “We apologise for the inconvenience but the increasing COVID infection rate, plus the latest delay in lifting restrictions without the necessary assurances and guidance from the Government, has made it impossible to put the festival on this year.'...

Mindy Unveils 'Am I Alive' Video Photo Mindy Unveils 'Am I Alive' Video
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 27, 2021

Mindy didn’t grow up watching people who looked like her on MTV. “The heartbreaking uptick in Asian violence made me think about how stereotypes are often perpetuated because of one-dimensional characters in entertainment -- we play martial artists or Crazy Rich Asians now....

'For The Crew' Event Announces Special Guest Artists Photo 'For The Crew' Event Announces Special Guest Artists
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 03, 2021

Making for a special one-of-a-kind event, they’ll join the previously announced performers: Jeff Schroeder of The Smashing Pumpkins, Katie Cole, Kevin Rudolf and Tommy Marz....

Legendary Post-Punk Festival Futurama Returns April 3rd Photo Legendary Post-Punk Festival Futurama Returns April 3rd
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 07, 2020

Futurama, the legendary post-punk festival, is back after 40 years and takes place at the Invisible Wind factory / Make Arts Centre and Ten Streets Social in Liverpool over two days, 3rd and 4th of April 2021....

Fortress Festival Announces 2020 Music Lineup Feat. Miguel, Diplo, Cuco, & More Photo Fortress Festival Announces 2020 Music Lineup Feat. Miguel, Diplo, Cuco, & More
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 16, 2020

Fortress Festival is proud to unveil the full music lineup for the fourth annual music festival, which is set to return to Fort Worth's iconic Cultural District on Saturday and Sunday, April 25-26 after a successful sold-out weekend event last spring. Weekend GA and VIP passes are available now for ...

Blitz Vega Releases New Single 'LA Vampire' Photo Blitz Vega Releases New Single 'LA Vampire'
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 30, 2019

BLITZ VEGA (featuring Andy Rourke of The Smiths and KAV, formerly of Happy Mondays) are treating their fans this Halloween with a brand new single, 'LA Vampire.' Following this week's video release for 'Lost and Found,' 'LA Vampire' is driven by a non-stop psychedelic guitar riff, while KAV sings ab...

BLITZ VEGA Premiere 'Lost & Found' Music Video, Will Release New Single on Halloween Photo BLITZ VEGA Premiere 'Lost & Found' Music Video, Will Release New Single on Halloween
by Abigail Charpentier - October 28, 2019

BLITZ VEGA (featuring Andy Rourke of The Smiths and KAV, formerly of Happy Mondays), have released a trippy, vibrant new music video for their song “Lost & Found,” directed by the group's art director, former graffiti artist Paul Mulvey. The video follows the song's release last month. In addition t...

Night Dreamer Announce Debut EP + Share 'Another Life' Video Photo Night Dreamer Announce Debut EP + Share 'Another Life' Video
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 19, 2019

The LA based Night Dreamer is excited to announce the forthcoming release of their debut EP Treasure on October 11.   Treasure is the outcome of years of purposeful exploration and world-building, the merging of two divergent voices into one unified vision. The duo first discovered their ineffable c...

Watchet Festival Announces Full Lineup Featuring The Lightning Seeds, Embrace, Revere Photo Watchet Festival Announces Full Lineup Featuring The Lightning Seeds, Embrace, Reverend & The Makers
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 17, 2019

WATCHET FESTIVAL, recipients of the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service are proud to confirm their full 2019 line up. With three iconic British bands; The Lightning Seeds, Embrace and Reverend & The Makers set to headline, alongside around 100 other acts including the incomparable Sophie Ellis-Bexto...

Watchet Festival 2019 Add Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Lightning Seeds & More Photo Watchet Festival 2019 Add Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Lightning Seeds & More
by Tori Hartshorn - March 01, 2019

WATCHET FESTIVAL are proud to announce two more incredible main stage acts for their already fantastic 2019 line up....

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, George Ezra and Biffy Clyro to Headline the 2019 Photo Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, George Ezra and Biffy Clyro to Headline the 2019 Isle of Wight Festival
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 23, 2019

Following last year's momentous 50th anniversary celebrations, The Isle of Wight Festival today announces the first artists for the 2019 event, which kicks off the British festival season on  13th - 16th June....

Jo Whiley To Curate Cool Britannia Festival Main Stage Photo Jo Whiley To Curate Cool Britannia Festival Main Stage
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 15, 2018

Following a fantastic premiere earlier this summer, Cool Britannia Festival will be back at Knebworth in 2019. The festival will take place at the stately home of rock from Friday 30th August – Sunday 1st September 2019....

PETER HOOK & The Light Announce Fall 2019 Tour Dates Photo PETER HOOK & The Light Announce Fall 2019 Tour Dates
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 05, 2018

Having toured the albums from Hooky's previous bands for over eight years with multiple tours of the United States and Canada, Peter Hook & The Light have now reached the late Eighties and early Nineties albums of New Order, 'Technique' and 'Republic' which they will come to perform across fifteen s...

Early Bird Tickets on Sale for COOL BRITANNIA FESTIVAL Photo Early Bird Tickets on Sale for COOL BRITANNIA FESTIVAL
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 02, 2018

Following a fantastic premiere earlier this summer, Cool Britannia Festival will be back at Knebworth in 2019. The festival will take place at the stately home of rock from Friday 30th August – Sunday 1st September 2019....

Bassists Colin Edwin, Lorenzo Feliciati Blend Pop and Prog on TWINSCAPES VOL. 2, Out Photo Bassists Colin Edwin, Lorenzo Feliciati Blend Pop and Prog on TWINSCAPES VOL. 2, Out on RareNoise
by Tori Hartshorn - September 24, 2018

For their second Twinscapes collaboration, bassists Colin Edwin (of Porcupine Tree and Metallic Taste Of Blood) and Lorenzo Feliciati(Naked Truth, Berserk!) address their respective '80s pop roots in the context of the same ambient soundscapes, freewheeling improvisations and prog-rock flurries that...

Trade Secrets Releases New Single TRUE NORTH Photo Trade Secrets Releases New Single TRUE NORTH
by Tori Hartshorn - September 19, 2018

Trade Secrets is a future synth collective founded by F.J. DeSanto. Initially conceived as a producing/remixing team with John Glenn Kunkel, the auteur behind Los Angeles synth superstars The New Division, the Trade Secrets roster has expanded to include Mike “Ash” Venezia, Charles LaBarbara, Damien...

The Smashing Pumpkins Announce Special Guests For 30th Anniversary Performance in Hol Photo The Smashing Pumpkins Announce Special Guests For 30th Anniversary Performance in Holmdel, NJ On 8/2
by Tori Hartshorn - July 31, 2018

GRAMMY® Award-winning, acclaimed alternative rock luminaries, The Smashing Pumpkins today announced numerous special guests for their upcoming 30th Anniversary Performance at PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, NJ on August 2, 2018. AFI frontman Davey Havok, Joy Division and New Order bassist Peter Hoo...

Phil Daniels Added to Britpop Classical at Cool Britannia Festival Photo Phil Daniels Added to Britpop Classical at Cool Britannia Festival
by Macon Prickett - April 24, 2018

This summer sees the launch of a brand new epic music festival Cool Britannia — which will take place at Knebworth — the stately home of rock....












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