Latest Bernard Sumner News
Peter Hook Rages At Ai-written Songs
Peter Hook has blasted songs made using AI.The former New Order and Joy Division bassist thinks the reliance on tech to pen songs is "s***" and insulting to legendary artists such as David Bowie who...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 15 August 2024
‘I’M Finally Happy!’ Peter Hook Overjoyed At Finally Being Able To Play New Order Tracks The Way He Wants
Peter Hook says he’s overjoyed to be able to play New Order tracks the way he thinks fans want to hear them.The 67-year-old formed the group with Bernard Sumner, also 67, after the suicide of...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 07 July 2023
New Order's Bernard Sumner Slams 'Ludicrous' Nhs Mental Health Waiting Times
New Order's Bernard Sumner has slammed the "ludicrous" waiting times for mental health help on the NHS.The 66-year-old musician spoke as part of a suicide prevention panel at the Houses of Parliament in Westminster, London,...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 19 May 2022
Johnny Marr's Theory On Why Singers Are So Difficult...
Johnny Marr enjoyed working with Bernard Sumner because he didn't have a "w***** mentality" like most singers.The former Smiths guitarist and New Order frontman created the supergroup Electronic - which also featured Pet Shop Boys...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 12 June 2021
New Order And Joy Division Podcast Announced
New Order and Joy Division's story is being told on the new podcast series 'Transmissions: The Definitive Story'.Kicking off on October 29, the eight-parter will feature insight from band members Bernard Sumner, Stephen Morris, Gillian...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 09 October 2020
New Order Release First New Song In Five Years
New Order have released their first new music in five years.Bernard Sumner and co are back with an uplifting synth-pop anthem in 'Be A Rebel', which follows their acclaimed 2015 LP, 'Music Complete'.The single was...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 08 September 2020
Bernard Sumner Hates Life In Lockdown
Bernard Sumner admits the coronavirus lockdown is ''doing [his] f***ing nut in''.The 64-year-old music star loves travel and sailing - but he's been blocked from using his new boat by the Welsh government because of...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 18 May 2020
Brandon Flowers Joins Ian Curtis Tribute
Brandon Flowers and Elbow will join surviving members of Joy Division in an event to mark the 40th anniversary of Ian Curtis' death.Bernard Sumner and Stephen Morris will open up about their memories of their...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 14 May 2020
Peter Hook Recalls Trying To Rip Off Kraftwerk In Tribute To The Late Florian Schneider
Peter Hook has paid tribute to the late Florian Schneider and revealed Joy Division and New Order were ''very tied'' to Kraftwerk.The 64-year-old musician - who co-founded the legendary rock groups - was devastated by...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 07 May 2020
New Order's Bernard Sumner Rails Against Mental Health Services Underfunding
New Order frontman Bernard Sumner has strongly criticised the state of funding for mental health services in Britain, branding the neglect as “disgusting” and urging that it be addressed quickly.With the band gearing up to...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 20 September 2018
Bernard Sumner: Peter Hook Is An Angry Man
New Order's Bernard Sumner says ex-bassist Peter Hook has ''left a bad taste'' in his mouth due to the way he left the band.The 'Bizarre Love Triangle' hitmakers are set to release their first new...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 24 September 2015
Bernard Sumner: New Order 'Never' Split
Bernard Sumner insists New Order have ''never'' split up.The 'Blue Monday' singer says the group have enjoyed a number of lengthy hiatuses but never officially called it a day, despite former bassist Peter Hook proclaiming...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 06 September 2015
Bernard Sumner Was In Denial Over Ian Curtis' Illness
The Love Will Tear Us Apart hitmakers came to an end in 1980 following Curtis' suicide that year, and the remaining members went on to achieve huge global success as New Order....
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 28 July 2015
New Order Unveil New Song
New Order have unveiled the first song from their new album.Then band - featuring Bernard Sumner, Stephen Morris, Gillian Gilbert, Phil Cunningham and Tom Chapman - have premiered 'Restless' online, with the track being their...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 28 July 2015
Brandon Flowers For New Order Lp
Brandon Flowers and Iggy Pop will feature on New Order's new album.The rockers will be joined by The Killers frontman and 68-year-old singer/songwriter on their forthcoming studio record 'Music Complete', which will be their first...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 08 July 2015
New Order Confirm Release Details Of First Album In Ten Years
Indie legends New Order have confirmed more details of their new album, their first in ten years, including its title and release date. Music Complete will be out on September 25th this year, available on...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 23 June 2015
New Order Announces First Album In Ten Years
They’re the band that simply refused to die. Surviving inter-band disputes and departures, the death of singer Ian Curtis and any amount of hiatuses, British post-punk survivors New Order have announced plans for their first...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 23 January 2015
Bernard Sumner: Peter Hook Made Me Miserable
Bernard Sumner became a ''miserable'' person around Peter Hook.The 58-year-old singer-and-guitarist admits he repeatedly clashed with his former bandmate - who left New Order acrimoniously in 2007 - because the bassist is so ''competitive'' and...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 11 October 2014
New Order Signs Record Deal With Mute
New Order has signed a worldwide deal with Mute. The English rock band, which was formed in 1980 following the demise of Joy Division, has inked a contract with the legendary independent label and is...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 03 September 2014
New Order To Collaborate With James Murphy?
New Order are set to collaborate with James Murphy in the future. Lead singer Bernard Sumner has hinted at the possibility of working with the former LCD Soundsystem star in the near future.Talking to the...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 01 September 2014
Bernard Sumner Vows To Continue With Tour After Leg Injury
Bernard Sumner has vowed to continue with New Order's upcoming U.S. trek, despite fracturing his leg in a mystery accident.The frontman has not revealed exactly how he sustained the injury, but he has assured fans...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 30 July 2013
Bernard Sumner Relieved Peter Hook Quit
Bernard Sumner is ''glad'' Peter Hook left New Order.The frontman thinks the bassist's unhappiness affected the group so much, it was a relief when he departed in 2007 but he is tired of the musician's...
By Bang Showbiz on 07 September 2012
Bernard Sumner Quit Singing Lessons Over Tony Hadley Advice
British rocker Bernard Sumner quit singing lessons in the 1980s after his instructor urged him to emulate pop star Tony Hadley's vocals.Sumner began his career as the guitarist for Joy Division but he was left...
By WENN on 08 August 2012
Fans Remember Ian Curtis, 32 Years On
Fans have paid tribute to Joy Division's Ian Curtis, who died 32 years ago today (18.05.12).Lovers of the post-punk British band have taken to twitter to remember the singer, who committed suicide on May 18...
By Bang Showbiz on 18 May 2012
Bernard Sumner Vows Never To Reunite With Hook
New Order frontman Bernard Sumner has ruled out ever performing again with the band's former bassist Peter Hook after the pair traded bitter insults last year (11).The Blue Monday hitmakers announced in September (11) they...
By WENN on 03 January 2012
Peter Hook Wants To ''Bury The Hatchet'' With New Order
Peter Hook wants to "bury the hatchet" with his New Order bandmates. The bass player launched a venomous attack on Bernard Sumner, Stephen Morris and Gillian Gilbert in October over them reforming their band without...
By Bang Showbiz on 24 November 2011
Peter Hook Blasts Bernard Sumner
Peter Hook has branded Bernard Sumner "a t**t".The former bandmates have been engaged in a public feud since the bassist quit New Order in 2007 but Peter insists they have no plans to bury the...
By Bang Showbiz on 16 July 2011
Peter Hook Defends Unknown Pleasures Tour
Joy Division bassist Peter Hook doesn't understand why he has been criticised for playing the group's famous tracks with his new band. The British musician has been performing the band's debut album 'Unknown Pleasures' around...
By Bang Showbiz on 08 March 2011
Peter Hook Re-recording Joy Division Songs
Joy Division bassist Peter Hook is re-recording four of the band's songs.The British musician - who has recently been playing the group's 'Unknown Pleasures' album live in its entirety - is remaking the tracks with...
By Bang Showbiz on 26 November 2010
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