History Ian Curtis, July 15, 1956 – May 18, 1980
posted by on May 18 at 17:00 PM
27 years ago today, Ian Curtis of Joy Division hanged himself, leaving behind one of punk’s most enduring and iconic legacies.
Control, the new Anton Corbijn-directed film based on the biography written by Curtis’ wife, Deborah, received a glowing reception at the Cannes Film Festival according to this BBC report.
And coincidentally, I just started reading Chris Ott’s 331/3 book about Joy Division’s Unknown Pleasures, and it’s nerdy and great so far.
Based on the book so far, is the portrayal in 24 Hour Party People a fair assessment of Curtis? That was about the most recent impression of him that stuck with me. A live recording of VU's 'Sister Ray' also gives me glimpses of the staccato voiced greatness.
Oye, thanks. Although, from what I heard about Ian Curtis...
Here's a riddle:
What's green and hangs in a closet in Manchester?
What's green and hangs in a closet in Manchester?
Peter Hook?
paintings are hung; and some people are hung too. remember that.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFklR731N7k
greatest dance move ever filmed at 2:17
Love will tear us apart.
Love will keep us together.
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