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Billy Idol
Billy Idol


Background information
Birth name William Michael Albert Broad
Born November 30, 1955
Born place Stanmore, Middlesex, England, UK
Genre(s) Hard Rock
Punk Rock
Post-punk
New Wave
Years active 1975—present
Label(s) Sanctuary Records
EMI Group
Chrysalis Records
Associated acts Generation X
Website Website



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Peter Hook To Play Joy Division's 'Closer' At Second Manchester Show

April 12, 2011
Peter Hook To Play Joy Division's 'Closer' At Second Manchester ShowPeter Hook has announced details of a second Manchester gig in May.

The bassist will play Joy Division's 1980 album 'Closer' in its entirety live at The Factory in Manchester on May 18 after the first show sold out.

Peter Hook's The Light will release a four-track EP, entitled '1102/2011', on May 9 which features covers of Joy Division tracks 'Atmosphere', 'New Dawn Fades' and 'Insight'.

The band will also perform Joy Division's 'Unknown Pleasures' at London's Scala on April 23.

Tickets are on sale now.

(by Holly Frith)





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