Peter Hook is a key figure in the history of contemporary music, best known as the bassist and co-founder of two of the most influential bands in post-punk and electronic music: Joy Division and New Order. His distinctive melodic and driving basslines defined the sound of both groups and left a lasting mark on generations of musicians.
After the tragic death of frontman Ian Curtis in 1980, Joy Division evolved into New Order, embracing electronic elements and pioneering the dance-rock genre, with iconic tracks like Blue Monday and Bizarre Love Triangle. Hook remained with New Order until his departure in 2007.
In 2010, Peter Hook launched Peter Hook & The Light, a project devoted to celebrating the legacy of Joy Division and New Order. With remarkable passion and authenticity, the band performs entire albums live, and has toured extensively across the globe, playing classics such as Unknown Pleasures, Closer, Movement, Power, Corruption & Lies, Low-Life, and Brotherhood, among others.
Far from mere nostalgia, Peter Hook & The Light deliver a powerful and emotional live experience, breathing new life into songs like Love Will Tear Us Apart, Transmission, Ceremony, and Temptation—tracks that continue to resonate just as strongly today as they did decades ago.
With a solid lineup and a reputation for outstanding live shows, the band has become one of the most respected acts for revisiting the music of two of the most influential bands in music history.
Peter Hook remains a living testament to the legacy of Manchester, post-punk, and music that transcends generations.