Joy Division were an English rock band formed in Salford in 1976. The group consisted of vocalist Ian Curtis, guitarist/keyboardist Bernard Sumner, bassist Peter Hook and drummer Stephen Morris. Sumner and Hook formed the band after attending a Sex Pistols concert. While Joy Division's first recordings were heavily influenced by early punk, they soon developed a sparse sound and style that made them one of the pioneers of the post-punk movement. Their self-released 1978 debut EP An Ideal for Living drew the attention of the Manchester television personality Tony Wilson, who signed them to his independent label Factory Records. Their debut album Unknown Pleasures, recorded with producer Martin Hannett, was released in 1979. Curtis suffered from personal problems including a failing marriage, depression, and epilepsy. As the band's popularity grew, Curtis's condition made it increasingly difficult for him to perform; he occasionally experienced seizures on stage.
| Also known as | Warsaw (1977–1978) |
| Origin | Salford, England |
| Genres | Post-punk, gothic rock, new wave |
| Years active | 1976–1980 |
| Labels | Factory, Enigma, Virgin, Anonymous, Fast Product, Sordide Sentimental |
| Associated acts | New Order |
| Past members | Ian Curtis, Bernard Sumner, Peter Hook, Stephen Morris, Terry Mason, Tony Tabac, Steve Brotherdale |
About Joy Division
One of the pioneers of the post-punk movement whose highest charting single "Love Will Tear Us Apart" was released two months after the suicide of Ian Curtis as part of their second and final album, Closer.
Achievement of Joy Division
The group was formed by bassist Peter Hook and guitarist Bernard Sumner after they attended a Sex Pistols concert. They were known by the name Warsaw in 1977-1978.
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Latest information about Joy Division updated on July 28 2021.
