Peter Hook believes Oasis “could be the intermediaries” for New Order reunion and admits they’ve “been acting like petulant, spoiled children”
Peter Hook has claimed Oasis “could be the intermediaries” for a New Order reunion at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction later this year.
Last week, it was confirmed that Joy Division/New Order, Oasis, Sade, Phil Collins, Iron Maiden, Wu-Tang Clan, Billy Idol, and Luther Vandross would make up the Class of 2026 at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Despite Hook’s messy exit from New Order in 2011, he has since confirmed he will be in attendance in Los Angeles on November 14th for the ceremony. However, while New Order have acknowledged their induction, they have yet to confirm whether they will attend and perform.
In the past, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has been the cause for many unlikely reunions ranging from Led Zeppelin to Talking Heads, but there appears to still be some way to go before Hook returns to the stage with New Order.
In a new interview with Billboard, Hook said, “What they did in 2011 was, frankly, disgusting, and I can’t forgive it … so I won’t be borrowing their ball, shall we say, for any kind of game.”
He added, “I still do think it’s a travesty they use the New Order name when they are not New Order. They haven’t said they’re going; I have no idea, to be honest. I am gonna go, definitely. I’m looking forward to it.”
Reflecting on the past 15 years, Hook admitted, “It’s a dreadful shame, it really is — especially when you get to our age, when you realize that road (ahead) is looking a lot bloody shorter than that road (behind), and you should show it respect. We’ve just been acting like petulant, spoiled children which, sadly, has diminished the way that people look at you, I think.”
However, elsewhere, in a new conversation with Rolling Stone, Hook suggested that a possible resolution could happen, and used Oasis as an example of a band who managed to overcome a relationship that appeared to be broken beyond repair.
The bassist said, “If Bernard pops his head around and goes, ‘Hey Hooky, sorry about that eight-year legal battle that cost you six years wages. I’m really sorry about it. We should maybe have just had a chat about it.’ So you never know, dear. Life is full of surprises. I’m sure that could be a lovely one. Let’s face it, you couldn’t have better mentors than Liam and Noel.”
On the possible role that the Oasis duo could play in a reunion, he added, “Maybe Liam and Noel could be the intermediaries that you’re looking for. They might be like, ‘Okay you two. Let’s shake hands and get up there and play ‘Transmission,’ ‘Love Will Tear Us Apart,’ and ‘Blue Monday‘.'”
Hook also shared his hope that Oasis, who played their first gig under that name supporting his band Revenge in 1990, will perform alongside him at the ceremony, stating, “I think Oasis will play with me. Definitely. Without a shadow of a doubt, for that first gig I gave them in 1990. Do you know what? All I can say is that plans from my side are underway. I’m hoping they come to fruition.”
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony is set to take place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on November 14th.
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