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Joy Division was an English rock band that formed in 1976 in Salford, Greater Manchester. The band consisted of Ian Curtis (vocals), Bernard Sumner (guitar),Sumner was also credited as "Bernard Dicken", "Bernard Albrecht", and "Bernard Albrecht-Dicken" on Joy Division releases Peter Hook (bass), and Stephen Morris (drums). With their dark, cavernous sound and use of guitars, throbbing bass, and electronics, they pioneered the post-punk sound of the late 1970s. In May 1980, after the suicide of Ian Curtis, the remaining members reformed as New Order and went on to achieve much critical and commercial success.

Though the group achieved only modest success during their career, and released only just two official albums, they have since been acclaimed as one of the most inventive and influential bands of their era. Thom Jurek writes, "They left just a small bit of music and an echo that still rings."Jurek, Thom. "Heart and Soul". "All Music". Retrieved on 05 July, 2007. (read more)

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Procession by Steiner62 (An Animal & his Anima)

Ceremony by Carlows

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Ian Curtis of Joy Division by dullhunk

Control by Rich_Lem

Joy Division by Barney's Angels

Joy Division by Barney's Angels

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When routine bites hard
and ambitions are low.
And resentment rides high
but emotions won't grow.
And we're changing our ways
taking different roads.

Love, love will tear us apart again.
Love, love will tear us apart again.

Why is the bedroom so cold
turned away on your side?
Is my timing that flawed
our respect run so dry?
Yet there's still this appeal
that we've kept through our lives.

Love Will Tear Us Apart Lyrics

Love Will Tear Us Apart- Joy Division

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Here are a few of the best places where Joy Division fans can find more information about their favorite band.
Joy Division at Wikipedia
Encyclopedia article including the history of the band, brief biographies of members and a discography.
Joy Division Central Fan site
A comprehensive Joy Division site with a biography, discography, history, bootlegs, gigography, lyrics and much more information about the band.
Remember Ian Curtis - Joy Divisio
A site about the rockband Joy Division. After the death of Ian Curtis the band goes on as New Order.

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Lensmaster

Ben Hewitt wrote

ello,

My name is Ben Hewitt and I'm the news editor of a small but well-respected UK music website called The Quietus.

One of our writers, Jude Rogers, has just written a brilliant article on the band for the site, which I think would be of real interest to your readers.

http://thequietus.com/articles/02105-jude-rogers-on-the-right-way-to-remember-joy-division

Anyway you could put a link up for us? And don't hesitate to let us know if we can help you out in return.

Cheers

Ben

Reply Posted July 09, 2009

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Desmond Canon wrote

I just Stumbled this cool site on www.stumbleupon.com

The least I could do seeing as one of pics is there...the sepia statues one...(Procession).

:-)

:-)

Reply Posted March 06, 2008