Joy Division was an English post-punk band formed in Salford in 1976. The band consisted of lead vocalist Ian Curtis, guitarist Bernard Sumner, bassist Peter Hook, and drummer Stephen Morris. Joy Division is known for their dark, atmospheric sound and profound lyrics, which often reflected Curtis’s struggles with mental health. The band’s career was tragically cut short when Curtis took his own life in May 1980, shortly before the band was set to embark on their first North American tour.
Studio Albums
- Unknown Pleasures (June 15, 1979) LP
- Closer (July 18, 1980) LP
Other Releases
- An Ideal for Living (April 1978) EP
- Transmission (September 7, 1979) Single
- Love Will Tear Us Apart (June 20, 1980) Single
- Still (1981) Compilation
- Substance (1988) Compilation
Band Line-up Over the Years
- Ian Curtis – Vocals
- Bernard Sumner – Guitar, Keyboards
- Peter Hook – Bass
- Stephen Morris – Drums