Peter Hook
British bassist
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| 2020 | Yamaha released the Peter Hook Signature Bass, featuring details from his BB1200S and BB734 bass guitars. |
| April 9 2020 | Collaborated with Gorillaz on their Song Machine project, featuring on the song 'Aries' alongside English musician Georgia. |
| October 6 2016 | Released the book 'Substance: Inside New Order'. |
| 2015 | Hook's son Jack became the touring bassist for The Smashing Pumpkins. |
| November 2015 | Sued his former New Order bandmates for continuing to use the band's name, with the parties eventually settling out of court. |
| January 29 2013 | Published 'Unknown Pleasures: Inside Joy Division', an autobiographical account of his time in the band. |
| July 11 2012 | Awarded an honorary fellowship from the University of Central Lancashire, where he also launched a master's degree programme in Music Industry Management and Promotion. |
| February 11 2011 | Peter Hook & The Light released the 1102 2011 EP, featuring four versions of Joy Division songs, including the previously unrecorded 'Pictures in My Mind'. |
| December 2010 | Released the Man Ray EP 'Tokyo Joe', which became the theme song for FAC 251 – The Factory. |
| May 18 2010 | On the 30th anniversary of Ian Curtis' death, Peter Hook & The Light performed a set of Joy Division songs, including every track from Unknown Pleasures. |
| April 2010 | Hook released the Man Ray EP 'Summer '88' on 24 Hour Service Station, revisiting Hacienda nightclub sounds using classic Roland synths and drum machines. |
| February 2010 | Peter Hook opened FAC 251 – The Factory, a new club and live venue in Manchester, located in the old head offices of Factory Records. |
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