RETROPOPIC 947 - MEMORIES OF MY TIME IN JOY DIVISION featuring musician Peter Hook

The Saint of RETROPOPIC RADIO talks with musician Peter Hook about his memories of early days, including his time as part of Joy Division.

Where did Peter learn about the 4th June 1976 Sex Pistols gig at the lesser Free Trade Hall in Manchester? What genre of music did he follow live (with school friend Bernard Sumner) before that gig? Why was he shocked on seeing The Pistols play? What was the motivation after the gig behind him buying a bass and looking to play in a group? How grim was it living in The North of the UK during 1977? Where did Peter & Bernard meet Ian Curtis? How did they get hold of Stephen Morris to form the group Warsaw? With Warsaw morphing into Joy Division how did songs tend to get written? Away from being the vocalist why was Ian Curtis so important? Which 60s US group does Peter feel Joy Division share 'nuances' with? Where does the album title 'Unknown Pleasures' come from? Who came up with that iconic album design?

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