New Order are an English rock band formed in 1980
by Sumner, Peter Hook and Morris the remaining members of
Joy Division,
following the suicide of vocalist Ian Curtis
with the addition of Gilbert.
-Wikipedia
FRom:
Manchester, England
Genres:
Alternative dance, synthpop, post-punk, new wave, dance-rock
Years active:
19801993, 19982007, 2011present
Associated acts:
Joy Division
Electronic
Monaco
Revenge
The Other Two
Members:
Bernard Sumner lead vocals, guitar, synthesisers
(19801993, 19982007, 2011present)
Stephen Morris drums and percussion, keyboards, programming
(19801993, 19982007, 2011present)
Gillian Gilbert keyboards, guitars
(19801993, 19982001, 2011present)
Phil Cunningham keyboards, guitars, electronic percussion
(20012007, 2011present)
Tom Chapman bass, synthesisers
(2011present)
Past Members:
Peter Hook bass, electronic percussion, vocals, synthesisers (19801993, 19982007)
Did You Know:
•
Blue Monday (1983)
is the best-selling 12-inch single of all time.
• The video game Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance is named after the New Order album "substance"
New Order Awards:
1988
Brit Award for British Video Best Music Video: "True Faith"
1999
Q Inspiration Award
2005
Shockwaves NME Awards Godlike Genius Award
2006
Nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording ("Guilt Is A Useless Emotion").
Tour Dates: