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Ian Curtis

Ian Curtis

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Biography

Ian Kevin Curtis (15 July 1956 – 18 May 1980) was an English singer, songwriter and musician. He was the lead singer, songwriter, and occasional guitarist of the band Joy Division, with whom he released the albums Unknown Pleasures (1979) and Closer (1980). Curtis had severe epilepsy and depression and died by suicide on the eve of Joy Division's first North American tour, shortly before the release of Closer. Shortly after his death, the three surviving members of the band renamed themselves New Order. Despite their short career, Joy Division exerted a wide-reaching influence. John Bush of AllMusic argues that they "became the first band in the post-punk movement emphasizing not anger and energy but mood and expression, pointing ahead to the rise of melancholy alternative music in the '80s". According to critic Simon Reynolds, Joy Division's influence has extended from contemporaries such as U2 and the Cure to later acts including Radiohead, Interpol, Bloc Party, Fontaines D.C., and Editors, as well as rappers including Danny Brown and Vince Staples. Description above from the Wikipedia article Ian Curtis, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Known For

Joy Division - Substance 1977-1988

Joy Division Substance 1977-1988 (Factory FAC 277 1988) Never commercially released, this was a video compiled from existing TV and film sources. It includes the following: TV appearances on Granada Reports and Something Else (Shadowplay / She's Lost Control / Transmission) Live performance at Bowdon Vale Youth Club in Altrincham (She's Lost Control / Shadowplay / Leaders of Men) Live performance at the Apollo Theatre in Manchester (Dead Souls / Wilderness) The band's promotional videos (Love Will Tear Us Apart / Atmosphere) The edited version of the Wired video (FAC 211) CLIPS: Shadowplay (TV) She's Lost Control (S-8) Shadowplay (S-8) Leaders of Men (S-8) Transmission (TV) T.V. Interview She's Lost Control (TV) Dead Souls (VHS) Wilderness (VHS) Love Will Tear Us Apart (promo) Atmosphere (promo) "Wired" TV Special

Joy Division - Substance 1977-1988

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International is a 2002 greatest hits collection from New Order. It was released only in a few countries—United Kingdom notably excluded, although imports were available. Available editions include those from France with a limited edition bonus CD and from the US with a limited edition bonus DVD. As it came out in the same year as the 4/5 disc Retro compilation, many New Order fans did not purchase International, particularly those fans in the countries in which it was never sold. One new track, the single "Here to Stay" from the 24 Hour Party People soundtrack, was however put on International, which was not on Retro, providing a possible incentive to those fans waiting for Retro. No. Title Length 1. "Blue Monday" (live from 5/11) - 7:21 2. "True Faith" - 5:03 3. "The Perfect Kiss" - 5:43

New Order: International

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