Peter Hook facts for kids
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Peter Hook & the Light performing in Germany in 2018
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| Birth name | Peter Woodhead |
| Born | 13 February 1956 Broughton, Salford, Lancashire, England |
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| Occupation(s) | Musician |
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| Years active | 1976–present |
Peter Hook (born 13 February 1956) is an English musician. He is famous for being the bassist and a co-founder of the band Joy Division. Later, he helped start the band New Order. Peter Hook often played his bass guitar like a lead instrument. He created unique melodies on the higher strings. He also used a special sound effect called a "heavy chorus."
Peter Hook and his friend Bernard Sumner formed their first band in 1976. This band later became Joy Division. After the lead singer, Ian Curtis, passed away in 1980, the remaining members formed New Order. Peter Hook played bass with New Order until 2007.
He has also recorded music with other bands. These include Revenge, Monaco, and Freebass. With these bands, he played bass, keyboards, and sang lead vocals. Today, he is the lead singer and one of the bassists for Peter Hook & the Light.
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Peter Hook's Life Story
Early Years
Peter Hook was born Peter Woodhead on 13 February 1956. He grew up in Broughton, Salford, England. When he was young, he lived with his grandmother for a few years. Later, his mother remarried Ernest William Hook. Peter took his stepfather's last name, Hook. This is also where his nickname, "Hooky," came from. He spent some of his childhood in Jamaica because of his stepfather's job. Then he returned to Salford for school.
Joy Division: The Beginning
In 1976, Peter Hook and Bernard Sumner went to a Sex Pistols concert. This show inspired them greatly. The next day, Peter Hook bought his first bass guitar. He borrowed money from his mother to get it. Soon after, they formed a band with their friend Terry Mason.
Their first band was called Warsaw. They played their first show in May 1977. The band changed its name to Joy Division. They played their first gig as Joy Division in January 1978.
New Order: A New Chapter
In 1980, after Joy Division, the remaining band members started a new group. They called themselves New Order. The band continued to make music until they took a break in 1993.
In 1984, Peter Hook worked on a song called "Telstar." He recorded it with a band called Ad Infinitum. In the late 1980s, he also helped other bands. He produced music for groups like Inspiral Carpets and the Stone Roses.
Music Projects After New Order
After New Order's first break, Peter Hook continued making music. In 1995, he toured with the Durutti Column. He recorded an album with the band Revenge. He also made two albums with Monaco. With Monaco, he played bass, keyboards, and sang. Their song "What Do You Want From Me?" became a hit in 1997.
New Order: Coming Back Together
New Order got back together in 1998. Peter Hook played with them again.
He also worked with other musicians. He played bass on songs for Hybrid in 2003. He even performed on stage with them.
Peter Hook also owned a recording studio called Suite Sixteen. This studio was important for punk and post-punk music. A special plaque was put on the building in 2009. This honored its history in music.
After New Order: New Bands and Books
In 2007, Peter Hook announced he was no longer working with Bernard Sumner. This led to New Order taking another break. He then started a new band called Freebass. He played bass with two other famous bass players, Mani and Andy Rourke. They released an album called It's a Beautiful Life.
Peter Hook also reformed Monaco for a few shows in 2007. His son, Jack, played drums for these concerts. In 2009, Peter Hook released a book. It was about his time as a co-owner of a famous club called the Hacienda. The book was titled How Not to Run a Club.
Peter Hook & The Light: Today's Music
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In 2010, Peter Hook opened a new music club in Manchester. It is called FAC 251 – The Factory. He also started his current band, Peter Hook & The Light. He sings lead vocals for this band. The club is in the old offices of Factory Records.
On 18 May 2010, Peter Hook & The Light performed a special show. It was 30 years since Ian Curtis passed away. The band played all the songs from Joy Division's album Unknown Pleasures. In 2010, Peter Hook also released two EPs (mini-albums) with his partner Phil Murphy. They called themselves Man Ray.
In 2012, Peter Hook helped start a new university program. It was a master's degree in Music Industry Management and Promotion. This program helps students learn about the music business. It also gives them real-world experience. Peter Hook received an honorary award from the university in 2012.
In 2013, Peter Hook published another book. It was called Unknown Pleasures: Inside Joy Division. This book shared his experiences in the band. In 2015, he had a disagreement with his former New Order bandmates. They later settled it.
In 2016, he released the book Substance: Inside New Order. In 2020, he worked with the virtual band Gorillaz. He played on their song "Aries" with musician Georgia.
Peter Hook's Family Life
Peter Hook has two children from his first marriage. His son, Jack, has been a touring bassist for The Smashing Pumpkins since 2015.
He was married to comedian Caroline Aherne from 1994 to 1997. He later married Rebecca Jones. They have a daughter together.
How Peter Hook Plays Bass
Peter Hook developed a unique way of playing bass. He often played high notes on his bass guitar. He said he did this because his first speaker was not very good. He had to play high to hear himself over Bernard Sumner's loud guitar.
As New Order started using more electronic sounds, Peter Hook's bass playing changed. It became more melodic and rhythmic. He often used the higher notes on his bass guitars. Peter Hook also sang backing vocals for Joy Division. He sang lead on two New Order songs from their first album, Movement.
Peter Hook's Music Gear
Bass Guitars
- Gibson EB-0 copy: This was Peter Hook's first bass guitar. He bought it in 1976.
- Gibson EB-1: He used this bass after his first one.
- Hondo Rickenbacker 4001 bass copy: He used this for Joy Division's recordings and live shows from 1978 to 1980.
- Shergold Marathon six string bass: Used with later Joy Division and New Order.
- Eccleshall 335 Style Hollowbody 4 string bass: He has used this with New Order since the early 1980s.
- Yamaha bass guitars BB1200S and BB734: He uses the newer BB734 model when he tours. In 2020, Yamaha released a special Peter Hook Signature Bass.
Amplifiers and Effects
Peter Hook's special sound often comes from a "chorus" pedal. This is an Electro-Harmonix Clone Theory. He has used different amplifiers over the years. These include Sound City, Hiwatt, and Ampeg equipment. He currently uses an Ampeg SVT-CL with an Ampeg cabinet.
Peter Hook in Movies
Peter Hook has been shown in two movies.
- In the 2002 film 24 Hour Party People, he was played by Ralf Little. This movie was about Factory Records.
- In the 2007 film Control, he was played by Joe Anderson. This movie focused on the life of Ian Curtis.
Music Albums
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)
Revenge
- One True Passion (1990)
- One True Passion V2.0 (2004)
- No Pain No Gain (2005)
Monaco
- Music for Pleasure (1997)
- Monaco (album) (2000)
Freebass
- It's a Beautiful Life (2010)
See also
In Spanish: Peter Hook para niños
