Album: The Peel Sessions by Joy Division (1990)
Genre: Post-Punk | Style: Punk | Mood: Rousing
Record Label: Factory
Format: Live

Artist Background: Joy Division were an English rock band formed in 1976 in Salford, Greater Manchester. Originally named Warsaw, the band primarily consisted of Ian Curtis (vocals and occasional guitar), Bernard Sumner (guitar and keyboards), Peter Hook (bass guitar and backing vocals) and Stephen Morris (drums and percussion). Joy Division rapidly evolved from their initial punk rock influences to develop a sound and style that pioneered the post-punk movement of the late 1970s. According to music critic Jon ... Part of the Manchester, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Known for Post Punk style.

Related Artists: New Order, Bauhaus, Siouxsie and the Banshees, The Cure

Music Scene: Part of the Manchester, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Known for Post Punk style.

Tags: Post-Punk, Punk, Rousing, 1990s, Live, Factory


The Peel Sessions

Joy Division

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