Peter Hook Supports New Order Tribute

Posted on Dec 9, 2009

Live Performance Of “Love Will Tear Us Apart”

“Probably one of the weirdest gigs I’ve ever done” – Peter Hook

Peter Hook Supports New Order Tribute With Live Performance Of “Love Will Tear Us Apart”

Peter Hook, legendary bassist for New Order, Joy Division, Revenge, Monaco and now Freebass, performed with London band DETACHMENTS at a children’s charity event hosted by The Salford Foundation Trust. The group played a vibrant version of “Love Will Tear Us Apart” by Joy Division at a benefit luncheon on Friday November 27th. Probably one of the weirdest gigs I’ve ever done” – Peter Hook

DETACHMENTS will have two New Order covers featured on the albumCeremony – A New Order Tribute to be released February 20th 2010 by 24 Hour Service Station. A portion of proceeds from the sale of the album will benefit the Tony Wilson Award – a grant program established by The Salford Foundation Trust in memory of the Factory Records and Haçienda night club founder.

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Yes “The Lost Broadcasts” DVD released

Posted on Oct 30, 2009

“The Lost Broadcasts”, a DVD now available from Voiceprint, contains early television appearances of the Yes band between 1969 and 1971 with the band showcasing tracks from their first three albums. Among the rarities here are unseen takes as well as footage that has not been seen or properly presented since they were filmed around 40 years ago. The DVD consists primarily of live performances in both black & white and color, and provides a fascinating view of the band from their formative stages through their breakthrough with “The Yes Album”.

2008 was an important year for Yes. It was the year in which the band celebrated its fortieth anniversary. The band, still led by founder Chris Squire, toured America with the latest line up to bear the name of this rather special band of musicians. 2008 was also important for another reason, as towards the end of the year, whilst looking for footage for an entirely different project, a researcher unearthed the footage that is now included on this DVD

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