Peter Hook

Former JOY DIVISION & NEW ORDER Bassist PETER HOOK About His Former JD/NO Bandmates In New Interview

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17 July 2026


Hello, Peter! Photo by Turn Up The Volume

The feud between the still awesome former JD/NO bassist Peter Hook and his former colleagues in JD/NO stems from a bitter 2007 split over band finances, branding, and royalties.

The dispute culminated in a 2015 high-court battle where Hook sued his former bandmates for setting up a separate company behind his back, drastically reducing
his royalty share. The tension has played out in the public eye through legal battles, competing memoirs, and ongoing press wars.

Full interview with MOJO right here.

Happy Birthday To PETER GABRIEL, PETER HOOK And HENRY ROLLINS

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– PETER GABRIEL –


Album artwork

Gabriel was born on 13 February 1950 in Surrey, England. Happy 74 to original
lead singer of the prog rock icons Genesis whose eccentric face/voice he was
from 1967-1975. In his still ongoing solo career he only released 10 albums. But
he composed several film soundtracks and he worked with multiple other artists.

His 10th LP named i/o came out last December.

But I’ll go for his huge 1986 hit Sledgehammer to celebrate his birthday.

– PETER HOOK –


(photo by Turn Up The Volume)

Hooky (his nickname) was born on 13 February 1956. Happy 68 to the legendary bassist
of iconic bands Joy Division and New Order, playing songs from both bands for years now with his own project Peter Hook & The Light. One of the greatest four-string musicians ever.

Live in Mexico City.

– HENRY ROLLINS –

Henry Rollins was born named Henry Lawrence Garfield on 13 February 1961 in
Washington, D.C. Happy 63 to charismatic singer/musician who made his name
first with punk turbo Black Flag (1976–1986), and continued with his own Rollins Band. Over the years he became a spoken word artist, actor, comedian, writer and TV presenter.

With his Rollins Band.

Happy B. HOOKY!

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13 February 2023


(photo by Turn Up The Volume)

If there’s one bass player you always recognize when he pulls his strings it’s PETER HOOK also known as HOOKY. The man who created a sound that was fundamental and essential for Joy Division as well as for New Order. The man who plays his beloved instrument as if it has six strings instead of four. Hooky‘s resonance is unique and ageless as he still proves, for years now, with his band The Light, on stages around the globe.

Today the Manchester legend celebrates his 66th birthday.
Turn Up The Volume picked 3 great Hooky moments for this
festive occasion.

– LOVE WILL TEAR US APART –
(Joy Division classic played live with The Light)

– ATMOSPHERE –
(Joy Division classic – with awesome soul voice Rowetta)

– TEMPTATION –
(New Order gem)

PETER HOOK & THE LIGHT: Facebook

The Sound Of JOY DIVISION Orchestrated

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6 August 2022

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PETER HOOK (former bassist of legendary post-punk band Joy Division)
in collaboration with symphonic orchestra Manchester Orchestra played
a surprising show at the historic Royal Albert Hall in London billed as
The Sound Of Joy Division Orchestrated.

The spectacle returns now for two concerts,
one in Manchester and one in London again.

“With its first edition at the Royal Albert Hall, The Sound Of Joy Division Orchestrated accommodated the need to reminisce about the dark romanticism of the band’s
music and the intensity of their live shows. The event celebrated the 40th anniversary
of Joy Division’s debut album Unknown Pleasures. “


(Peter Hook – pic by Turn Up The Volume)

Peter Hook: “It takes Joy Division’s music to a whole different place,
emotionally and aurally. It is difficult to transcribe but I love the challenge,
and it brings a freshness to the whole concept.”

Trailer/interview for the 2021 orchestrated edition in London.

Happy B. HOOKY!

Posted on by JL

13 February 2021


(photo by Turn Up The Volume!)

If there’s one bass player you always recognize when he pulls his strings it’s PETER HOOK also known as HOOKY. The man who created a sound that was fundamental and essential for Joy Division as well as for New Order. The man who plays his beloved instrument as if it has six strings instead of four. Hooky‘s resonance is unique and ageless as he still proves, for years now, with his band The Light, on stages around the globe.

Today is his 65th birthday! Happy B. Hooky!

Let’s celebrate with these four standouts…

– LOVE WILL TEAR US APART –
(Joy Division classic)

– ATMOSPHERE –
(Joy Division classic – with awesome soul voice Rowetta)

– TEMPTATION –
(New Order)

– ARIES –
(A superb song by Gorillaz with Hooky here on vocals instead of
Damon Albarn. It’s on their new Song Machine album)

PETER HOOK & THE LIGHT: Facebook