It was nice doing my own Joy Division book to be able to put forward the fact that Ian was actually quite a nice guy and very hardworking, ambitious and loyal. But the thing was, he was battling such a dreadful illness in an era when they really didn't know how to treat it. Peter Hook ambitiousbattlebook share on social
When you're fat and comfortable, your music is going to sound fat and comfortable. Peter Hook comfortablefatmusic Change image and share on social
Bass players are always the underdogs of the band, but I made sure that I was never viewed as one. I went out of my way to steal as much limelight as I could. Peter Hook bandbaslimelight Change image and share on social
We've had a problem finding a vocalist. We have not been lucky yet to find the one. I think the problem is that the three of us have such a pedigree of vocalist, that if we come out with someone that's not good we'll obviously be slated! Peter Hook findgoodhave share on social
That's it really, at the moment I wouldn't say I was influenced by any one thing in particular. Peter Hook influencemomentthing Change image and share on social
I love that young bands will do anything to succeed. Peter Hook bandlovesucceed Change image and share on social
One of the great things about education is that it should stop you making mistakes - and I have made a lot of mistakes. Peter Hook educationgreatlot Change image and share on social
There are so many bootlegged Joy Division/Martin Hannett tapes, a lot of really bad bootlegs on the Internet. Peter Hook badbootlegdivision Change image and share on social
The thing with Joy Division's music is that each member was playing like a separate line. We hardly ever played together; we all played separately. But when you put it together, it was like the ingredients in a cake. Peter Hook cakedivisioningredient share on social
You look at 30 Seconds to Mars, and you don't think, 'Ooh, I bet they're angry.' No one really does anger these days. I suppose it's a turn-off. Peter Hook angerangrybet Change image and share on social
