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Ian Kevin Curtis (15 July 1956 – 18 May 1980) was an English singer, songwriter and musician. He was best known as the lead singer, lyricist and occasional guitarist of the post-punk band Joy Division, with whom he released the albums Unknown Pleasures (1979) and Closer (1980).
- Vocals, guitar, melodica
- 15 July 1956, Stretford, England
- Singer, songwriter, musician
- 18 May 1980 (aged 23), Macclesfield, England
Nov 16, 2009 · On May 18, 1980, the lead singer and lyricist of the British post-punk group Joy Division, Ian Curtis, hangs himself in his Cheshire kitchen. He was only 23 years old and had a history of epilepsy and depression. The band's name was changed to New Order after his death. Learn more about his life, music and legacy.
May 21, 2022 · London CNN — It has been 42 years since Ian Curtis, the lead singer of the legendary post-punk rock band Joy Division, took his own life. After battling epilepsy and depression, Curtis died on...
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May 18, 2010 · A tribute to the powerful and influential singer of Joy Division, who died by suicide at 23 in 1980. Learn about his musical legacy, his struggles with depression and epilepsy, and his impact on other artists.
May 20, 2015 · Joy Division: 'Everyone calls us Nazis' – a classic interview from the vaults. Mick Middles. To mark the recent 35th anniversary of the death of Ian Curtis, here’s a classic interview with Joy...
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- Mick Middles
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Legacy. Band members. Timeline. Discography. References. Works cited. External links. Joy Division were an English rock band formed in Salford in 1976. The group consisted of vocalist, guitarist and lyricist Ian Curtis, guitarist/keyboardist Bernard Sumner, bassist Peter Hook and drummer Stephen Morris .
Jun 13, 2011 · Mon 13 Jun 2011 19.29 EDT. I an was very ill with epilepsy when we were recording the Closer album. He was having a lot of blackouts. There was one horrible occasion where he was missing for two...
