S3E11 - Peter Hook & The Light (New Order, Joy Division)

S3E11 - Peter Hook & The Light (New Order, Joy Division)

From Long Way to the Top by Shayne Brian

September 7, 2025 · 44 min · Season 3 · Episode 11

About this episode

The episode explores the musical journey and legacy of Peter Hook, from Joy Division to New Order and beyond.

From the shadows of Manchester’s post-punk explosion to the neon pulse of the world’s dance floors, few musicians have shaped modern music the way Peter Hook has. As the founding bassist of Joy Division, Hook’s distinctive melodic basslines defined a generation, carrying the raw power of songs like ‘Disorder’ and ‘Transmission’ into the history books. When tragedy struck with the loss of Ian Curtis, Hook and his bandmates reinvented themselves as New Order — pioneering a sound that fused rock and electronic music, giving us anthems like ‘Blue Monday,’ ‘Bizarre Love Triangle,’ and ‘True Faith.’ Now, with his band The Light, Peter Hook is keeping that history alive — and adding new chapters. July 2026, he returns to Australia and New Zealand, performing New Order’s Get Ready in full for its 25th anniversary, alongside the timeless catalogues of Joy Division and New Order.  On Long Way to the Top, we dive deep into the music, the legacy, the battles, and the brilliance of one of rock’s most enduring figures: Peter Hook. Find out more about the band…

People in this episode

Host: Shayne Brian

Guest: Peter Hook

Topics covered

  • Peter Hook
  • Joy Division
  • New Order
  • music legacy
  • post-punk
  • live performance

Keywords

  • Peter Hook
  • Joy Division
  • New Order
  • music history
  • post-punk
  • live tour
  • Get Ready

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Joy Division, New Order, The Light

Places: Manchester

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