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In an excerpt from author Jon Savage's new Joy Division oral history, Peter Hook, Bernard Sumner and others recount the band's genesis - and a legendary Sex Pistols gig that helped kickstart it
Bassist also discusses the resolution of his lawsuit against New Order and saying goodbye to the past
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New Orleans octet add hip-hop/funk vibe to 1980 post-punk classic
The most enticing road shows and residencies that nearly happened, from Guns N' Roses and N.W.A to Lady Gaga and Kanye West
Band kicked off 'Music Complete' tour at Radio City Music Hall on March 10th
Months before the song was in stores, the post-punk band played a wild rendition of 'Temptation' during a New York tour stop
Bassist and his band the Light to recreate 'Substance' collections on North American trek next fall
Hadar Goldman paid nearly double asking price after being inspired by Indiegogo campaign to save house
Bassist's set will feature 'Unknown Pleasures,' 'Closer' and, for the first time, the posthumous collection 'Still' at small venue in band's hometown
Mysterious, pulsar-filled cover is subject of new article
