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| Born | 4 January 1956 Broughton, Salford, Lancashire, England |
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| Years active | 1973–present |
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Bernard Sumner (born 4 January 1956) is an English musician. He is a founding member of several important bands. These include Joy Division, New Order, Electronic, and Bad Lieutenant.
Sumner helped shape different music styles. These include post-punk, synth-pop, and techno. He also had a big impact on the music scene in Manchester. This scene later became known as the Madchester movement in the late 1980s. It was centered around Factory Records and The Haçienda club.
He started his music journey playing guitar and keyboards for Joy Division. After their lead singer Ian Curtis passed away, the remaining members formed New Order. Sumner then became the lead singer. His music changed over time. In the 1980s and 1990s, he used more electronic keyboards and synthesizers. He also focused more on music programming instead of just guitars.
In the late 1980s, he formed Electronic with Johnny Marr. This was a way for him to explore different musical ideas outside of New Order. He later returned to a more traditional rock style with the band Bad Lieutenant. Today, he still records and performs with New Order, which reformed in 2011.
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Early Life
Bernard Sumner was born on 4 January 1956. His birthplace was Broughton, Lancashire, England.
He went to Salford Grammar School. After school, he worked as an animator. He helped create the cartoon show Jamie and the Magic Torch.
Career
Joy Division
Sumner was one of the first members of Joy Division. The band started in Salford in 1976. He and his childhood friend Peter Hook were inspired by a Sex Pistols concert. They decided to start making music together.
Joy Division became a very influential band. Sumner was the lead guitarist. He also played electronic keyboards. He sang for the first time on a record in the song "Walked in Line." This song was on the Warsaw album.
New Order
After Joy Division, Sumner, Peter Hook, and Stephen Morris formed a new band. They called it New Order. Gillian Gilbert joined them as a keyboardist in October 1980.
Sumner became the main singer and songwriter for New Order. He also played guitar and keyboards. The band has released ten studio albums over the years. Sumner and Morris are the only members who have been in every version of the band.
Electronic
In 1989, Sumner teamed up with Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr. They formed the band Electronic. Pet Shop Boys member Neil Tennant sang on two songs on their first album.
Sumner was the singer, guitarist, keyboardist, and songwriter for Electronic. They released two more albums. The band quietly stopped in 2001 so Sumner could focus on New Order. Sometimes, Sumner still sings Electronic songs at Johnny Marr's concerts.
Bad Lieutenant
Bad Lieutenant included Phil Cunningham from New Order. Jake Evans also joined the band. Stephen Morris (from New Order) and Blur bassist Alex James played on their first album.
Sumner sang, played guitar, and wrote lyrics for Bad Lieutenant. The band stopped performing after New Order reformed in 2011.
Other Music Projects
Bernard Sumner has worked with many other artists. In 1990, he remixed a song for A Certain Ratio. He also recorded songs with 808 State and Sub Sub.
He sang and played guitar on "Out of Control" by The Chemical Brothers. He also appeared live with them in 2005. Sumner also worked with Primal Scream on their song "Shoot Speed Kill Light." He has also produced music for other bands from Factory Records.
Personal Life
Bernard Sumner married Sue Barlow in 1978. They had a son named James. They later divorced in 1989.
Sumner now lives with his second wife, Sarah Dalton. They have three children together: Dylan, Tess, and Finley.
His life has been shown in movies. John Simm played him in the 2002 film 24 Hour Party People. James Anthony Pearson played him in the 2007 film Control.
Discography
Joy Division
- Unknown Pleasures (1979)
- Closer (1980)
New Order
- Movement (1981)
- Power, Corruption & Lies (1983)
- Low-Life (1985)
- Brotherhood (1986)
- Technique (1989)
- Republic (1993)
- Get Ready (2001)
- Waiting for the Sirens' Call (2005)
- Lost Sirens (2013)
- Music Complete (2015)
Electronic
- Electronic (1991)
- Raise the Pressure (1996)
- Twisted Tenderness (1999)
Bad Lieutenant
- Never Cry Another Tear (2009)
See also
In Spanish: Bernard Sumner para niños
