New Order
By Marcus Kagler
New Order has proven to be one of the most enigmatic bands of their time. In the early 80’s the only information that was definitively known about the band, was that they were once called Joy Division, and after the suicide of their lead singer the remaining members reformed as New Order. Most critics throughout the 80’s had a hard time categorizing New Order’s fusion of dark alternative rock with underground electronic break beats but one thing was absolutely certain: New Order were blazing a trail that would influence the future of not only alternative rock but electronic music forever.
When Joy Division singer Ian Curtis committed suicide on May 18, 1980 he left behind a wife, daughter, and a legion of... Read More
- Genre:
- Rock, New Wave, Synth Pop
- City Of Origin:
- Manchester, England
- Formed Date:
- 1980
