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05.18.10Macclesfield Schoolchildren Compose Joy Division SymphonyToday, May 18, marks the 30th anniversary of the suicide of Joy Division frontman Ian Curtis. It was a Sunday morning the night before they were to embark on their first US tour when he hung himself . Many events are taking place around the world to signify that anniversary-- and Curtis's name has even been a trending topic on Twitter in the UK for most of the day. But an unexpected tribute is taking place in Curtis's hometown of Macclesfield, England. The BBC reports that schoolchildren in Macclesfield are composing a Joy Division symphony. Continue Reading...
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06.22.09Rob Gretton On The Record – 1 Top Class ManagerI just received this in the mail. 1 Top Class Manager is how Rob Gretton(January 15, 1953 - May 15, 1999) referred to himself as Joy Division's fifth member in the book. Through financial thick and thin, this amazing publication chronicles Joy Division's rise as one of the most influential bands of all time. 1 Top Class Manager is definitely for fans only - who else would care how much Stephen Morris (Joy Division's drummer) was owed for petrol from a late night gig? Rob was a dedicated hoarder, note taker and doodler. The compiled notebooks, memorabilia and business records have been ...
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