Peter Hook

Bio

Peter Hook is an English musician, singer, and songwriter best known as the bassist and co-founder of the post-punk band Joy Division and its successor New Order. Born in Salford, Greater Manchester, he began playing bass in the late 1970s and became a central figure in the Manchester music scene. After Joy Division disbanded following the death of vocalist Ian Curtis, Hook co-formed New Order, contributing to the band's distinctive blend of post-punk, synth-pop, and later dance music. He has also pursued solo projects and collaborations, including the band Peter Hook and the Light, performing both Joy Division and New Order material live.