What is Peter Hook birthday?

Peter Hook was born at 1956-02-13

Where is Peter Hook's birth place?

Peter Hook was born in Salford, Greater Manchester

What is Peter Hook nationalities?

Peter Hook's nationalities is British

What is Peter Hook nick names?

Peter Hook's nickNames is Hooky

Who is Peter Hook spouses?

Peter Hook's spouses is Caroline Aherne (m. 1994–1997)

Who is Peter Hook childrens?

Peter Hook's childrens is Heather Hook, Jack Hook, Jessica Hook

Which company or organization was founded by Peter Hook?

Peter Hook was the founder/co-founder of post-punk band

Who is Peter Hook's father?

Peter Hook's father is John Woodhead

Who is Peter Hook's mother?

Peter Hook's mother is Irene Hook

How famous is Peter Hook?

Peter Hook is famouse as singer

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Peter Hook's Personal Details

Peter Hook is a musician who serves as the front man for the band Peter Hook and The Light

Information	Detail
Birthday	February 13, 1956
Nationality	British
Famous	Musicians, Singers
Nick names	Hooky
Spouses	Caroline Aherne (m. 1994–1997)
Known as	Peter Woodhead
Childrens	Heather Hook, Jack Hook, Jessica Hook
Founder / Co-Founder	post-punk band
Birth Place	Salford, Greater Manchester
Gender	Male
Father	John Woodhead
Mother	Irene Hook
Net Worth	$20 Million as of Jan 2017
Sun Sign	Aquarius
Born in	Salford, Greater Manchester
Famous as	singer

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Who is Peter Hook?

Best known as the founder of the rock band Peter Hook and The Light,this versatile musician dons many hats. He is also the lead vocalist and bassist of the band which he had formed in 2010. Hook had earlier worked with the post-punk band Joy Division which he had co-founded along with Ian Curtis and others. Joy Division was a critically acclaimed band that was achieving great popularity when the lead vocalist Ian Curtis committed suicide forcing the band to dissolve. The distraught surviving members recruited some other musicians and reorganized the band as New Order. The band played a combination of new wave and electronic dance music and became one of the most famous and critically acclaimed bands of the 1980s. Hook played bass with the band and also worked on other projects simultaneously. He formed his own band, Peter Hook and The Light after his departure from New Order. His new band, which also features his son Jack, is famous for playing the albums of Joy Division and New Order live on tours. A well respected musician with a career spanning over thirty years, he has enriched the world of rock and roll with his seminal hits like ‘Love Will Tear Us Apart’, ‘Thieves Like Us’, and ‘Ceremony’.

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Childhood & Early Life

He was born to Irene and John Woodhead. His parents divorced when he was three years old. He was raised by his grandmother till his mother remarried and took him with her.

His stepfather’s name was Ernest W. Hook and the young boy officially took his surname. Ernest’s work took the family to Jamaica for some years before returning to England.

Career

Peter Hook along with his childhood friend Bernard Summer recruited a vocalist cum lyricist called Ian Curtis and formed a band called Warsaw in 1976. The band played their first gig at the Electric Circus in 1977.

The band was renamed as Joy Division in 1978. The band self-released its first Extended Play (EP) ‘An Ideal for Living’ the very same year. It featured the single ‘Warsaw’.

Joy Division gave their debut television performance on the local news show ‘Granada Reports’ hosted by Tony Wilson in September 1978.

The band’s debut album, ‘Unknown Pleasures’ was released in 1979 with Martin Hannett as producer. He experimented with a number of unusual sound effects on the album including the sound of a bottle smashing and sound of someone eating crisps.

The band’s vocalist Ian Curtis had epilepsy and suffered from frequent seizures. Joy Division went on a European tour in January 1980 during which Cutis suffered two seizures. Sick and depressed, Curtis committed suicide in May 1980.

Joy Division’s second album ‘Closer’—recorded before Curtis’s death—was released in July 1980. It peaked at No. 6 on the U.K. Albums Chart and was highly acclaimed.

The remaining members of the band were deeply hurt by Curtis’s suicide, yet they resolved to move on with their lives. The surviving members reorganized the band with new additions and renamed it New Order.

New Order’s debut album, ‘Movement’ was released in 1981. Even though the album was not a big success at the time of its release, it began to gain in popularity over the years due to its association with the erstwhile Joy Division.

The band enjoyed considerable success during the 1980s and had garnered a huge fan following. Some of their albums released during the decade were ‘Power, Corruption & Lies’ (1983), ‘Brotherhood’ (1986) and ‘Technique’ (1989).

Their next album ‘Republic’ was out in 1993. The album peaked at No. 1 in the U.K. The band went on a hiatus that year and was reunited in 1998.

After a gap of eight years, the band’s new album ‘Get Ready’ was released in 2001. It featured the singles ’60 Miles an Hour’ and ‘Crystal’. This album’s music was different from that of its predecessors’ and had a more guitar oriented sound.

In 2005, their album ‘Waiting for the Sirens’ Call’ was out. It had the singles ‘Krafty’, ‘Jetstream’ and ‘Waiting for the Sirens’ Call’. By this time, the band was at the peak of its popularity. However due to some problems between the band members, Hook left the band in 2007.

He formed a new band Peter Hook and The Light in 2010; his son Jack is also a member. The band primarily plays the albums of Joy Division and New Order live in concerns and tours.

The band went on a world tour in 2010 and performed Joy Division’s debut album ‘Unknown Pleasures’ live and in full across concerts in Italy, France, Spain, U.K., New Zealand and Australia.

Hook and the band embarked on another world tour in 2011 and played Joy Division’s second album, ‘Closer’ live across Portugal, France, Spain, Finland and Norway. Over the year they performed at Brazil, Canada, Israel, Greece and Denmark.

The band has been performing the albums of not just Joy Division, but also of New Order starting from 2012. Till now they have traveled all over the world including places like Belgium, Slovenia, Hungary, Switzerland, Austria, Russia and Poland.

Major Works

Peter Hooks has been associated with three highly acclaimed and commercially successful rock bands so far: Joy Division, New Order, and Peter Hook and The Light. The fact that each of the bands he founded or co-founded went on to achieve great popularity is a testimonial to the talent and passion of this great musician.

Personal Life & Legacy

He was married to comedian Caroline Aheme from 1994 to 1996.

He launched a new Masters Degree Program in Music Industry Management and Promotion at the University of Central Lancashire in 2012.

Trivia

This famous musician published a book ‘How Not To Run A Club’ in 2009.

This musician was questioned as a suspect in a notorious serial murder case because his touring schedule coincided with the schedule of the actual killer.

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Peter Hook biography timelines

// 13th Feb 1956
He was born to Irene and John Woodhead. His parents divorced when he was three years old. He was raised by his grandmother till his mother remarried and took him with her.
// 1976
Peter Hook along with his childhood friend Bernard Summer recruited a vocalist cum lyricist called Ian Curtis and formed a band called Warsaw in 1976. The band played their first gig at the Electric Circus in 1977.
// 1978
The band was renamed as Joy Division in 1978. The band self-released its first Extended Play (EP) ‘An Ideal for Living’ the very same year. It featured the single ‘Warsaw’.
// 1978
Joy Division gave their debut television performance on the local news show ‘Granada Reports’ hosted by Tony Wilson in September 1978.
// 1979
The band’s debut album, ‘Unknown Pleasures’ was released in 1979 with Martin Hannett as producer. He experimented with a number of unusual sound effects on the album including the sound of a bottle smashing and sound of someone eating crisps.
// 1980
The band’s vocalist Ian Curtis had epilepsy and suffered from frequent seizures. Joy Division went on a European tour in January 1980 during which Cutis suffered two seizures. Sick and depressed, Curtis committed suicide in May 1980.
// 1980
Joy Division’s second album ‘Closer’—recorded before Curtis’s death—was released in July 1980. It peaked at No. 6 on the U.K. Albums Chart and was highly acclaimed.
// 1981
New Order’s debut album, ‘Movement’ was released in 1981. Even though the album was not a big success at the time of its release, it began to gain in popularity over the years due to its association with the erstwhile Joy Division.
// 1993
Their next album ‘Republic’ was out in 1993. The album peaked at No. 1 in the U.K. The band went on a hiatus that year and was reunited in 1998.
// 2001
After a gap of eight years, the band’s new album ‘Get Ready’ was released in 2001. It featured the singles ’60 Miles an Hour’ and ‘Crystal’. This album’s music was different from that of its predecessors’ and had a more guitar oriented sound.
// 2005
In 2005, their album ‘Waiting for the Sirens’ Call’ was out. It had the singles ‘Krafty’, ‘Jetstream’ and ‘Waiting for the Sirens’ Call’. By this time, the band was at the peak of its popularity. However due to some problems between the band members, Hook left the band in 2007.
// 2010
He formed a new band Peter Hook and The Light in 2010; his son Jack is also a member. The band primarily plays the albums of Joy Division and New Order live in concerns and tours.
// 2010
The band went on a world tour in 2010 and performed Joy Division’s debut album ‘Unknown Pleasures’ live and in full across concerts in Italy, France, Spain, U.K., New Zealand and Australia.
// 2011
Hook and the band embarked on another world tour in 2011 and played Joy Division’s second album, ‘Closer’ live across Portugal, France, Spain, Finland and Norway. Over the year they performed at Brazil, Canada, Israel, Greece and Denmark.
// 2012
The band has been performing the albums of not just Joy Division, but also of New Order starting from 2012. Till now they have traveled all over the world including places like Belgium, Slovenia, Hungary, Switzerland, Austria, Russia and Poland.

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Peter Hook's FAQ

What is Peter Hook birthday?
Peter Hook was born at 1956-02-13
Where is Peter Hook's birth place?
Peter Hook was born in Salford, Greater Manchester
What is Peter Hook nationalities?
Peter Hook's nationalities is British
What is Peter Hook nick names?
Peter Hook's nickNames is Hooky
Who is Peter Hook spouses?
Peter Hook's spouses is Caroline Aherne (m. 1994–1997)
Who is Peter Hook childrens?
Peter Hook's childrens is Heather Hook, Jack Hook, Jessica Hook
Which company or organization was founded by Peter Hook?
Peter Hook was the founder/co-founder of post-punk band
Who is Peter Hook's father?
Peter Hook's father is John Woodhead
Who is Peter Hook's mother?
Peter Hook's mother is Irene Hook
What is Peter Hook's sun sign?
Peter Hook is Aquarius
How famous is Peter Hook?
Peter Hook is famouse as singer