Peter Hook

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Credits: Far Out / Stefan Bollmann
Full Name
Peter Woodhead Hook
Born
February 13th, 1956
Height
5ft 10in
Hometown
Salford, Greater Manchester, England
Net Worth
Estimated $20 million
Partner
Becky Jones
Family
Peter Hook was born in Broughton, Salford, Lancashire, England, and was raised in nearby Prestwich after his parents separated. He has spoken openly about his working-class upbringing and the influence of Manchester's music scene on his career. Hook has been married twice and has three children, including musician Jack Bates, who has performed with bands including the Smashing Pumpkins and Peter Hook and the Light.
Years Active
1976–present
Bands
Joy Division, New Order, Revenge, Monaco, Freebass, Peter Hook and the Light
Top Tracks
'Love Will Tear Us Apart', 'Blue Monday', 'Bizarre Love Triangle', 'Atmosphere', 'Ceremony'
Top Albums
'Unknown Pleasures', 'Closer', 'Power, Corruption & Lies', 'Low-Life', 'Technique'
Records Sold
More than 30 million worldwide
Number Ones
'Blue Monday' (best-selling 12-inch single of all time), 'Republic' (UK Albums Chart)
Fun Facts
1976–presentPeter Hook bought his first bass guitar after seeing the Sex Pistols perform at Manchester's Lesser Free Trade Hall in 1976, a concert that inspired the formation of Joy Division. ### His melodic, lead-like bass playing became one of the most influential and instantly recognisable styles in post-punk and alternative rock. ### Since 2010, Peter Hook and the Light have toured extensively, performing the complete albums of Joy Division and New Order live.
Related Artists
Bernard Sumner, Ian Curtis, Stephen Morris, Gillian Gilbert, Johnny Marr

Peter Hook is an English musician, songwriter, DJ and record producer best known as the co-founder and bassist of Joy Division and New Order. Widely regarded as one of the most influential bassists in rock history, Hook developed a distinctive melodic, high-register bass style that became a defining feature of both bands’ sound. Following the death of Joy Division vocalist Ian Curtis in 1980, Hook helped form New Order, which fused post-punk with electronic dance music to become one of the most innovative and successful bands of the 1980s. Beyond his work with Joy Division and New Order, Hook has led Peter Hook and the Light, performed as a DJ and author, and continues to celebrate the legacy of his groundbreaking bands through live performances.

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Peter Hook is an English musician and songwriter best known as the co-founder and bassist of Joy Division and New Order.
Peter Hook revolutionised bass playing with his melodic, high-register style, making the bass guitar a lead instrument and influencing generations of post-punk, indie and alternative rock musicians.
Peter Hook is best known for performing on classics including 'Love Will Tear Us Apart', 'Blue Monday', 'Bizarre Love Triangle', 'Atmosphere' and 'Ceremony'.
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