Joy Division and other post-punk acts

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beautiful mural of Ian today in Manchester to raise awareness for World Mental Health Day

 

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"we only wanted to make music that was beautiful to listen and that stirs your emotions, we never thought we would get big" - Bernard Sumner

 

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Manchester is so ugly, it made you yearn for beautiful things. that's what inspired Joy Division's music

Ian Curtis was into both ska and the history of war. BIPOLAR LIKE ME!

 

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Joy Division were known as "Slaves Of Venus" and "Stiff Kittens" before they settled on their legendary band name...they wanted to dye their hair blonde at one point, but ditched the idea

 

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" An iconic piece of Joy Division history has found a new home. On Tuesday, Ian Curtis' signature Vox Phantom guitar was auctioned off by Bonhams Entertainment Memorabilia Sale for a staggering £162,562 (or $211,513).⁠
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The guitar most famously appeared in Joy Division's "Love Will Tear Us Apart" video. It also toured with the late frontman during the band's 1980 European tour and was used on the recording of Closer track "Heart and Soul".⁠
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The Vox Phantom has quite a history that extends well beyond Curtis. Following his untimely death, the guitar passed on to bandmate Bernard Sumner, who eventually gave it to his Electronic colleague Johnny Marr.⁠"