{"title":"Peter Hook","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeter Hook, born on February 13, 1956 in Salford, Greater Manchester, England, is a renowned bassist known for his contributions to the bands Joy Division and New Order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith his distinctive basslines and unique playing style, Hook played a pivotal role in shaping the sound of both bands. He was a founding member of Joy Division, which emerged from the post-punk scene in the late 1970s. After the tragic death of lead singer Ian Curtis, Joy Division transformed into New Order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout his career, Peter Hook has left an indelible mark on the music industry with his innovative bass playing and influential songwriting. 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As co-owner of Manchester's Hacienda club, Hook propelled the rise of acid house in the late 1980s, then suffered through its violent fall in the 1990s as gangs, drugs, greed and a hostile police force destroyed everything he and his friends had created. This is his memory of that era and 'it's far sadder, funnier, scarier and stranger' than anyone has imagined. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs young and naive musicians, the members of New Order were thrilled when their record label Factory opened a club. Yet as their career escalated, they toured the world and had top ten hits, their royalties were being ploughed into the Hacienda and they were only being paid £20 per week. Peter Hook looked back at that exciting and hilarious time to write \u003ci\u003eHacienda\u003c\/i\u003e. 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