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British bassist

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Group
Origin
United States
Active from
1968
Active to
1985
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Peter "Hooky" Hook (born February 13, 1956 in Salford, Lancashire) was the bass player for the English post-punk band Joy Division, and the new wave/synthpop band New Order. Hook was a co-founder of Joy Division along with Bernard Sumner in the mid-70's. Together, they recruited vocalist Ian Curtis and drummer Stephen Morris to complete the quartet. The band reformed as New Order following Curtis' suicide. In May 2007, Peter Hook announced that he and singer Bernard Sumner were no longer workin

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Born
Peter Woodhead , ( 1956-02-13 ) 13 February 1956 (age 70) , Broughton, Salford , Lancashire, England
Genres
Post-punk new wave alternative rock alternative dance synth-pop electronica
Occupation
Musician
Instruments
Bass guitar vocals percussion synthesizer
Years active
1976–present
Member of
Peter Hook & the Light
Formerly of
Joy Division New Order Ad Infinitum Revenge Monaco Freebass
Spouse
Caroline Aherne ​ ​ ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1994 ; divorced</span>"}]]}'>div. 1997 ) ​

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Official website
peterhook.get-ctrl.com
Image
Peter Hook Nocturnal Culture Night 13 2018 10 (cropped).jpg
Height
1.71
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date of birth
1956-02-13
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Peter Hook
start of work period
1976-00-00
birth name
Peter Woodhead
name in native language
Peter Hook
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Peter Hook (born 13 February 1956) is an English musician. He is the former bassist and co-founder of the post-punk band Joy Division and its successor New Order. He often used the bass as a lead instrument, playing melodies on the high strings with a signature heavy chorus effect.

Along with Bernard Sumner, Hook formed the band which was to become Joy Division in 1976. Following the death of lead singer Ian Curtis in 1980, the band reformed as New Order; Hook played bass with the band until 2007. In 2026, Hook was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Joy Division/New Order after two previous nominations.

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