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Peter Hook Criticizes New Order’s Current Sound and Lack of Recognition for Hall of Fame Nod

The former bassist calls the band’s performances a ‘bad cover version’ and plans to attend the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony alone if inducted.

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Overview

  • Peter Hook expressed ongoing animosity toward New Order, criticizing their current performances for omitting his basslines and sounding like a 'bad cover version.'
  • Hook revealed he frequently receives direct messages from fans complaining about inaudible bass at New Order’s live shows.
  • He criticized his former bandmates for not publicly acknowledging Joy Division and New Order’s joint nomination for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025.
  • Hook confirmed his intention to attend the Hall of Fame ceremony if inducted, though he anticipates going alone.
  • Reflecting on Ian Curtis’s death, Hook lamented the band’s lack of proper grieving and how they quickly shifted focus to forming New Order.