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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