Joy Division were a post-punk band from Salford, Manchester, active from 1976 to 1980. Built around Ian Curtis's baritone vocals and Peter Hook's melodic bass, their two studio albums - Unknown Pleasures (1979) and the posthumous Closer (1980) - helped define the sound of post-punk and laid the groundwork for gothic rock. Curtis died by suicide in May 1980, aged 23; the remaining members regrouped as New Order. In 2026, Joy Division and New Order were jointly inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Joy Division and New Order were announced as joint inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2026, with the ceremony scheduled for November 14 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
Co-founder Peter Hook publicly welcomed the Rock Hall induction, dedicating it to the late Ian Curtis and to fans of both bands.
Peter Hook confirmed he will attend the November induction ceremony but stated he will not share the stage with his former bandmates due to a long-running dispute.
Joy Division's name and imagery drew renewed public attention in Australia after the opposition leader criticised the Prime Minister for wearing an Unknown Pleasures T-shirt.
A Joy Division tribute band celebrates the iconic post-punk group with their greatest hits on this special 20th anniversary tour date.
Transmission celebrates Joy Division with a special concert marking the 20th anniversary of their tribute tour.
Transmission celebrates the iconic music of Joy Division as part of their 20th anniversary tour. An emotional concert featuring the classic songs of the band that changed post-punk history.
A tribute concert celebrating the legacy of Joy Division, bringing their iconic post-punk sound to Steinbruch Duisburg.