

'Hook has restored a flesh-and-blood rawness to what was becoming a standard tale. It Books, 27.99 (416p) ISBN 978-0-06-222256-5 One of the progenitors of what became alternative rock, Joy Division pioneered a sound that would reverberate for decades, inspiring a. This is the rollercoaster story of Joy Division - the friendships, fights, fall-outs the rehearsals and recording sessions the large than life characters.

Hook has restored a flesh-and-blood rawness to what was becoming a standard tale. This is the story of Joy Division told by the band's legendary bassist, Peter Hook. This is the story of Joy Division told by the bands legendary bassist, Peter Hook. Godfathers of the current alternative scene, they reinvented rock in the post-punk era, creating a new sound - dark, hypnotic, intense - that would influence U2. Godfathers of the current alternative scene, they reinvented rock in the post-punk era, creating a new sound - dark, hypnotic, intense - that would influence U2, Morrissey, R.E.M., Radiohead and many others.

keep you entertained for a very long time' Sunday Times Joy Division changed the face of music. Godfathers of the current alternative scene, they reinvented rock in the post-punk era, creating a new sound - dark, hypnotic, intense - that would influence U2, Morrissey, R.E.M., Radiohead and many others. 'Genuinely funny: indeed, the story will. 'Genuinely funny: indeed, the story will keep you entertained for a very long time' Sunday Times
