Peter Hook
Peter Hook | |
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Hook performing at Nocturnal Culture Night on 13 January 2018 | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Peter Woodhead |
Born | Salford, UK | February 13, 1956
Instruments | Bass guitar, vocals |
Associated acts | Joy Division, New Order |
Peter Hook (né Woodhead; 13 February 1956) is an English singer, songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist and record producer. He is best known as the bassist and co-founder of English rock bands Joy Division and New Order (whom The Smashing Pumpkins have done several covers of, such as "Isolation", "Transmission" and "Love Will Tear Us Apart"). Hook's son, Jack Bates, is the current touring bassist for The Smashing Pumpkins.
In 2001, Billy Corgan guested guitar alongside with Hook for several shows during New Order's summer tour. Hook also made a guest appearance at the 30th Anniversary show in August 2018.
Touring stats
- Total shows: 10 shows
- First performance: New Order 2001-07-18 (featuring Billy Corgan) at Liverpool Olympia, Liverpool, UK
- Last performance: The Smashing Pumpkins 2023-03-04 at Foro Sol, Mexico City, MX