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Hot Chocolate co‑founder and You Sexy Thing co‑writer dead at 78

Tony Wilson, the bassist, songwriter and co‑founder of Hot Chocolate, has died at the age of 78. His...
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Peter Hook set to stream gig in tribute to Ian Curtis

Peter Hook is set to stream a gig in which he played every Joy Division song with his band The Light in tribute to...

Brandon Flowers joins Ian Curtis tribute

Brandon Flowers and Elbow will join surviving members of Joy Division in an event to mark the 40th anniversary of Ian Curtis' death. Bernard Sumner...

Peter Hook recalls trying to rip off Kraftwerk in tribute to the late Florian Schneider

Peter Hook has paid tribute to the late Florian Schneider and revealed Joy Division and New Order were "very tied" to Kraftwerk. The 64-year-old musician...

Joy Division announce Goodhood 40th anniversary Unknown Pleasures capsule collection

Joy Division are launching a capsule collection with Goodhood to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their iconic 1979 album 'Unknown Pleasures'. The 'Love Will Tear...

Music biographer says ‘extremely poor’ care to blame for Ian Curtis’ death

Ian Curtis' biographer has suggested "extremely poor" care and lack of mental health support contributed to the Joy Division frontman's death. The 'Love Will Tear...

Noel and Liam Gallagher on Manchester Walk of Fame

Noel and Liam Gallagher are among the names to be honoured on the Manchester Walk of Fame. The famous feuding brothers and former Oasis bandmates...

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