47 years ago today
Joy Division made their live debut in Manchester, England after parting ways with the band name Warsaw
Vocalist Ian Curtis, guitarist and keyboardist Bernard Sumner, bassist Peter Hook and drummer Stephen Morris
#punk #punks #postpunk #joydivision #history #punkrockhistory#otd
Joy Division made their live debut in Manchester, England after parting ways with the band name Warsaw
Vocalist Ian Curtis, guitarist and keyboardist Bernard Sumner, bassist Peter Hook and drummer Stephen Morris
#punk #punks #postpunk #joydivision #history #punkrockhistory#otd
January 25, 2025 at 4:44 AM
47 years ago today
Joy Division made their live debut in Manchester, England after parting ways with the band name Warsaw
Vocalist Ian Curtis, guitarist and keyboardist Bernard Sumner, bassist Peter Hook and drummer Stephen Morris
#punk #punks #postpunk #joydivision #history #punkrockhistory#otd
Joy Division made their live debut in Manchester, England after parting ways with the band name Warsaw
Vocalist Ian Curtis, guitarist and keyboardist Bernard Sumner, bassist Peter Hook and drummer Stephen Morris
#punk #punks #postpunk #joydivision #history #punkrockhistory#otd
In memory of Ian Curtis 💔
July 15, 1956 - May 19, 1980
Joy Division - Transmission
#punkrock #postpunk #postpunkmusic #postpunklegends #joydivision #iancurtis #punkrockhistory #otd
July 15, 1956 - May 19, 1980
Joy Division - Transmission
#punkrock #postpunk #postpunkmusic #postpunklegends #joydivision #iancurtis #punkrockhistory #otd
May 18, 2025 at 4:00 AM
In memory of Ian Curtis 💔
July 15, 1956 - May 19, 1980
Joy Division - Transmission
#punkrock #postpunk #postpunkmusic #postpunklegends #joydivision #iancurtis #punkrockhistory #otd
July 15, 1956 - May 19, 1980
Joy Division - Transmission
#punkrock #postpunk #postpunkmusic #postpunklegends #joydivision #iancurtis #punkrockhistory #otd
Happy Birthday to Bernard Sumner, singer, songwriter, record producer and founding member of the bands Joy Division and New Order, born on this day in 1956, Broughton, Lancashire
📸 Kevin Cummins
#punkrock #postpunk #bernardsumner #joydivision #neworder #history #otd
📸 Kevin Cummins
#punkrock #postpunk #bernardsumner #joydivision #neworder #history #otd
January 4, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Happy Birthday to Bernard Sumner, singer, songwriter, record producer and founding member of the bands Joy Division and New Order, born on this day in 1956, Broughton, Lancashire
📸 Kevin Cummins
#punkrock #postpunk #bernardsumner #joydivision #neworder #history #otd
📸 Kevin Cummins
#punkrock #postpunk #bernardsumner #joydivision #neworder #history #otd
Released 45 years ago today
"Love Will Tear Us Apart," a song by English post-punk band Joy Division.
Everyone knows the original video, but I chose a different one this time.
Peter Hook & The Light - 'Love Will Tear Us Apart' - Live at O2 Apollo, Manchester - 29/7/22.
#joydivision #history #otd
"Love Will Tear Us Apart," a song by English post-punk band Joy Division.
Everyone knows the original video, but I chose a different one this time.
Peter Hook & The Light - 'Love Will Tear Us Apart' - Live at O2 Apollo, Manchester - 29/7/22.
#joydivision #history #otd
April 28, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Released 45 years ago today
"Love Will Tear Us Apart," a song by English post-punk band Joy Division.
Everyone knows the original video, but I chose a different one this time.
Peter Hook & The Light - 'Love Will Tear Us Apart' - Live at O2 Apollo, Manchester - 29/7/22.
#joydivision #history #otd
"Love Will Tear Us Apart," a song by English post-punk band Joy Division.
Everyone knows the original video, but I chose a different one this time.
Peter Hook & The Light - 'Love Will Tear Us Apart' - Live at O2 Apollo, Manchester - 29/7/22.
#joydivision #history #otd
In memory of Ian Kevin Curtis—lead singer, lyricist, and occasional guitarist of the post-punk band Joy Division—who was born on this day in 1956 and would have turned 70 today
Photo: Jon Super
Mural: Aitch
Location: Manchester
#punkrock #postpunk #iancurtis #joydivision #history #punkrockhistory
Photo: Jon Super
Mural: Aitch
Location: Manchester
#punkrock #postpunk #iancurtis #joydivision #history #punkrockhistory
July 15, 2026 at 3:06 AM
In memory of Ian Kevin Curtis—lead singer, lyricist, and occasional guitarist of the post-punk band Joy Division—who was born on this day in 1956 and would have turned 70 today
Photo: Jon Super
Mural: Aitch
Location: Manchester
#punkrock #postpunk #iancurtis #joydivision #history #punkrockhistory
Photo: Jon Super
Mural: Aitch
Location: Manchester
#punkrock #postpunk #iancurtis #joydivision #history #punkrockhistory
46 years ago today
In memory of Ian Curtis, who suffered from both epilepsy and depression, took his life on May 18, 1980, on the eve of Joy Division's first North American tour, and just before the release of their second album
📸 Anton Corbijn
#postpunk #joydivision #iancurtis #punkrockhistory
In memory of Ian Curtis, who suffered from both epilepsy and depression, took his life on May 18, 1980, on the eve of Joy Division's first North American tour, and just before the release of their second album
📸 Anton Corbijn
#postpunk #joydivision #iancurtis #punkrockhistory
May 18, 2026 at 3:10 AM
46 years ago today
In memory of Ian Curtis, who suffered from both epilepsy and depression, took his life on May 18, 1980, on the eve of Joy Division's first North American tour, and just before the release of their second album
📸 Anton Corbijn
#postpunk #joydivision #iancurtis #punkrockhistory
In memory of Ian Curtis, who suffered from both epilepsy and depression, took his life on May 18, 1980, on the eve of Joy Division's first North American tour, and just before the release of their second album
📸 Anton Corbijn
#postpunk #joydivision #iancurtis #punkrockhistory
Released 46 years ago today
Unknown Pleasures, the debut studio album by Joy Division
Joy Division - She's Lost Control (Live At Something Else Show)
#punk #punkrock #postpunk #unknownpleasures #joydivision #history #postpunkhistory #otd
Unknown Pleasures, the debut studio album by Joy Division
Joy Division - She's Lost Control (Live At Something Else Show)
#punk #punkrock #postpunk #unknownpleasures #joydivision #history #postpunkhistory #otd
June 15, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Released 46 years ago today
Unknown Pleasures, the debut studio album by Joy Division
Joy Division - She's Lost Control (Live At Something Else Show)
#punk #punkrock #postpunk #unknownpleasures #joydivision #history #postpunkhistory #otd
Unknown Pleasures, the debut studio album by Joy Division
Joy Division - She's Lost Control (Live At Something Else Show)
#punk #punkrock #postpunk #unknownpleasures #joydivision #history #postpunkhistory #otd
46 years ago today
Unknown Pleasures is the debut studio album by English post punk band Joy Division, released on this day in 1979 by Factory Records.
#punk #punkrock #postpunk #unknownpleasures #joydivision #history #postpunkhistory #otd
Unknown Pleasures is the debut studio album by English post punk band Joy Division, released on this day in 1979 by Factory Records.
#punk #punkrock #postpunk #unknownpleasures #joydivision #history #postpunkhistory #otd
June 15, 2025 at 2:40 AM
46 years ago today
Unknown Pleasures is the debut studio album by English post punk band Joy Division, released on this day in 1979 by Factory Records.
#punk #punkrock #postpunk #unknownpleasures #joydivision #history #postpunkhistory #otd
Unknown Pleasures is the debut studio album by English post punk band Joy Division, released on this day in 1979 by Factory Records.
#punk #punkrock #postpunk #unknownpleasures #joydivision #history #postpunkhistory #otd
45 years ago today
Ian Curtis of Joy Division at Lataren Club in Rotterdam on January 16, 1980.
Photo by Rob Verhorst.
#punk #punks #postpunk #punkrock #iancurtis #joydivision #history #postpunkhistory #otd
Ian Curtis of Joy Division at Lataren Club in Rotterdam on January 16, 1980.
Photo by Rob Verhorst.
#punk #punks #postpunk #punkrock #iancurtis #joydivision #history #postpunkhistory #otd
January 16, 2025 at 3:26 AM
45 years ago today
Ian Curtis of Joy Division at Lataren Club in Rotterdam on January 16, 1980.
Photo by Rob Verhorst.
#punk #punks #postpunk #punkrock #iancurtis #joydivision #history #postpunkhistory #otd
Ian Curtis of Joy Division at Lataren Club in Rotterdam on January 16, 1980.
Photo by Rob Verhorst.
#punk #punks #postpunk #punkrock #iancurtis #joydivision #history #postpunkhistory #otd
45 years ago today
In memory of Ian Curtis, who suffered from both epilepsy and depression, took his life on May 18, 1980, on the eve of Joy Division's first North American tour, and just before the release of their second album
📸 Kevin Cummins
#postpunk #joydivision #iancurtis #punkrockhistory
In memory of Ian Curtis, who suffered from both epilepsy and depression, took his life on May 18, 1980, on the eve of Joy Division's first North American tour, and just before the release of their second album
📸 Kevin Cummins
#postpunk #joydivision #iancurtis #punkrockhistory
May 18, 2025 at 3:23 AM
45 years ago today
In memory of Ian Curtis, who suffered from both epilepsy and depression, took his life on May 18, 1980, on the eve of Joy Division's first North American tour, and just before the release of their second album
📸 Kevin Cummins
#postpunk #joydivision #iancurtis #punkrockhistory
In memory of Ian Curtis, who suffered from both epilepsy and depression, took his life on May 18, 1980, on the eve of Joy Division's first North American tour, and just before the release of their second album
📸 Kevin Cummins
#postpunk #joydivision #iancurtis #punkrockhistory
Happy Birthday to Peter Hook, English singer, songwriter, composer, bassist and co-founder of English rock bands Joy Division and New Order, born on this day in 1956, Salford, England
#postpunk #punkrock #peterhook #joydivision #history #otd
#postpunk #punkrock #peterhook #joydivision #history #otd
February 13, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Happy Birthday to Peter Hook, English singer, songwriter, composer, bassist and co-founder of English rock bands Joy Division and New Order, born on this day in 1956, Salford, England
#postpunk #punkrock #peterhook #joydivision #history #otd
#postpunk #punkrock #peterhook #joydivision #history #otd
One of the best bass lines in music history
Joy Division - She's Lost Control
She's Lost Control, first performed live by the band in June 1978 and draws primary lyrical inspiration from a young woman experiencing a violent epileptic seizure 😢
#joydivision #peterhook #sheslostcontrol #iancurtis
Joy Division - She's Lost Control
She's Lost Control, first performed live by the band in June 1978 and draws primary lyrical inspiration from a young woman experiencing a violent epileptic seizure 😢
#joydivision #peterhook #sheslostcontrol #iancurtis
March 31, 2026 at 3:38 AM
One of the best bass lines in music history
Joy Division - She's Lost Control
She's Lost Control, first performed live by the band in June 1978 and draws primary lyrical inspiration from a young woman experiencing a violent epileptic seizure 😢
#joydivision #peterhook #sheslostcontrol #iancurtis
Joy Division - She's Lost Control
She's Lost Control, first performed live by the band in June 1978 and draws primary lyrical inspiration from a young woman experiencing a violent epileptic seizure 😢
#joydivision #peterhook #sheslostcontrol #iancurtis
Released 45 years ago today
"Love Will Tear Us Apart" by Joy Division
Joy Division - Love Will Tear Us Apart [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]
#punk #punkrock #postpunk #lovewilltearusapart #joydivision #history #JoyDivision #otd
"Love Will Tear Us Apart" by Joy Division
Joy Division - Love Will Tear Us Apart [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]
#punk #punkrock #postpunk #lovewilltearusapart #joydivision #history #JoyDivision #otd
June 27, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Released 45 years ago today
"Love Will Tear Us Apart" by Joy Division
Joy Division - Love Will Tear Us Apart [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]
#punk #punkrock #postpunk #lovewilltearusapart #joydivision #history #JoyDivision #otd
"Love Will Tear Us Apart" by Joy Division
Joy Division - Love Will Tear Us Apart [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]
#punk #punkrock #postpunk #lovewilltearusapart #joydivision #history #JoyDivision #otd
In memory Ian Kevin Curtis, lead singer, lyricist and occasional guitarist of the post-punk band Joy Division, born on this day in 1956, Stretford, Lancashire, England.
Photo by Paul Slattery
#punkrock #postpunk #iancurtis #joydivision #history #punkrockhistory #otd
Photo by Paul Slattery
#punkrock #postpunk #iancurtis #joydivision #history #punkrockhistory #otd
July 15, 2025 at 2:41 AM
In memory Ian Kevin Curtis, lead singer, lyricist and occasional guitarist of the post-punk band Joy Division, born on this day in 1956, Stretford, Lancashire, England.
Photo by Paul Slattery
#punkrock #postpunk #iancurtis #joydivision #history #punkrockhistory #otd
Photo by Paul Slattery
#punkrock #postpunk #iancurtis #joydivision #history #punkrockhistory #otd
46 years ago today
Joy Division filmed "Love Will Tear Us Apart" music video in Manchester, England, April 28, 1980.
Joy Division - Love Will Tear Us Apart, 1995 Remastered Version (Official Video)
#punk #punkrock #postpunk #joydivision #history #postpunkhistory #otd
Joy Division filmed "Love Will Tear Us Apart" music video in Manchester, England, April 28, 1980.
Joy Division - Love Will Tear Us Apart, 1995 Remastered Version (Official Video)
#punk #punkrock #postpunk #joydivision #history #postpunkhistory #otd
April 28, 2026 at 3:10 AM
46 years ago today
Joy Division filmed "Love Will Tear Us Apart" music video in Manchester, England, April 28, 1980.
Joy Division - Love Will Tear Us Apart, 1995 Remastered Version (Official Video)
#punk #punkrock #postpunk #joydivision #history #postpunkhistory #otd
Joy Division filmed "Love Will Tear Us Apart" music video in Manchester, England, April 28, 1980.
Joy Division - Love Will Tear Us Apart, 1995 Remastered Version (Official Video)
#punk #punkrock #postpunk #joydivision #history #postpunkhistory #otd
45 years ago today
"Love Will Tear Us Apart" is a song by English post punk Joy Division, released on this day in 1980 as a non-album single
#punk #punkrock #postpunk #lovewilltearusapart #joydivision #history #JoyDivision #otd
"Love Will Tear Us Apart" is a song by English post punk Joy Division, released on this day in 1980 as a non-album single
#punk #punkrock #postpunk #lovewilltearusapart #joydivision #history #JoyDivision #otd
April 28, 2025 at 2:02 AM
45 years ago today
"Love Will Tear Us Apart" is a song by English post punk Joy Division, released on this day in 1980 as a non-album single
#punk #punkrock #postpunk #lovewilltearusapart #joydivision #history #JoyDivision #otd
"Love Will Tear Us Apart" is a song by English post punk Joy Division, released on this day in 1980 as a non-album single
#punk #punkrock #postpunk #lovewilltearusapart #joydivision #history #JoyDivision #otd
Overdue 😍
Post-punk icons Joy Division and New Order have finally received the recognition they deserve: Both bands have been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2026. After three nominations—the first two of which failed—they've finally made it.
#postpunk #joydivision #neworder
Post-punk icons Joy Division and New Order have finally received the recognition they deserve: Both bands have been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2026. After three nominations—the first two of which failed—they've finally made it.
#postpunk #joydivision #neworder
April 14, 2026 at 8:13 AM
Overdue 😍
Post-punk icons Joy Division and New Order have finally received the recognition they deserve: Both bands have been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2026. After three nominations—the first two of which failed—they've finally made it.
#postpunk #joydivision #neworder
Post-punk icons Joy Division and New Order have finally received the recognition they deserve: Both bands have been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2026. After three nominations—the first two of which failed—they've finally made it.
#postpunk #joydivision #neworder
46 years ago today
"Love Will Tear Us Apart" is a song by English post punk Joy Division, released on this day in 1980 as a non-album single
#punk #punkrock #postpunk #lovewilltearusapart #joydivision #history #JoyDivision #otd
"Love Will Tear Us Apart" is a song by English post punk Joy Division, released on this day in 1980 as a non-album single
#punk #punkrock #postpunk #lovewilltearusapart #joydivision #history #JoyDivision #otd
June 27, 2026 at 4:11 AM
46 years ago today
"Love Will Tear Us Apart" is a song by English post punk Joy Division, released on this day in 1980 as a non-album single
#punk #punkrock #postpunk #lovewilltearusapart #joydivision #history #JoyDivision #otd
"Love Will Tear Us Apart" is a song by English post punk Joy Division, released on this day in 1980 as a non-album single
#punk #punkrock #postpunk #lovewilltearusapart #joydivision #history #JoyDivision #otd
44 years ago - what a magical evening
Joy Division and Killing Joke at the Lyceum, London, February 29, 1980.
Photos by Frank Jenkinson
#punk #punkrock #postpunk #postpunkmusic #postpunklegends #joydivision #killingjoke #history #postpunkhistory
Joy Division and Killing Joke at the Lyceum, London, February 29, 1980.
Photos by Frank Jenkinson
#punk #punkrock #postpunk #postpunkmusic #postpunklegends #joydivision #killingjoke #history #postpunkhistory
February 28, 2025 at 3:13 AM
44 years ago - what a magical evening
Joy Division and Killing Joke at the Lyceum, London, February 29, 1980.
Photos by Frank Jenkinson
#punk #punkrock #postpunk #postpunkmusic #postpunklegends #joydivision #killingjoke #history #postpunkhistory
Joy Division and Killing Joke at the Lyceum, London, February 29, 1980.
Photos by Frank Jenkinson
#punk #punkrock #postpunk #postpunkmusic #postpunklegends #joydivision #killingjoke #history #postpunkhistory
46 years ago today
Joy Division at Bowdon Vale Youth Club, March 14, 1979.
Photo by Martin O'Neill at Studio Five Four.
#punk #punkrock #postpunk #postpunkmusic #joydivision #history #punkrockhistory #otd
Joy Division at Bowdon Vale Youth Club, March 14, 1979.
Photo by Martin O'Neill at Studio Five Four.
#punk #punkrock #postpunk #postpunkmusic #joydivision #history #punkrockhistory #otd
March 14, 2025 at 5:36 AM
46 years ago today
Joy Division at Bowdon Vale Youth Club, March 14, 1979.
Photo by Martin O'Neill at Studio Five Four.
#punk #punkrock #postpunk #postpunkmusic #joydivision #history #punkrockhistory #otd
Joy Division at Bowdon Vale Youth Club, March 14, 1979.
Photo by Martin O'Neill at Studio Five Four.
#punk #punkrock #postpunk #postpunkmusic #joydivision #history #punkrockhistory #otd
45 years ago today
Joy Division have their last concert at the University of Birmingham, May 2, 1980, two weeks before the death of singer Ian Curtis
#punkrock #postpunk #postpunkmusic #iancurtis #joydivision #history #postpunkhistory #otd
Joy Division have their last concert at the University of Birmingham, May 2, 1980, two weeks before the death of singer Ian Curtis
#punkrock #postpunk #postpunkmusic #iancurtis #joydivision #history #postpunkhistory #otd
May 2, 2025 at 2:52 AM
45 years ago today
Joy Division have their last concert at the University of Birmingham, May 2, 1980, two weeks before the death of singer Ian Curtis
#punkrock #postpunk #postpunkmusic #iancurtis #joydivision #history #postpunkhistory #otd
Joy Division have their last concert at the University of Birmingham, May 2, 1980, two weeks before the death of singer Ian Curtis
#punkrock #postpunk #postpunkmusic #iancurtis #joydivision #history #postpunkhistory #otd
47 years ago today
Unknown Pleasures is the debut studio album by English post punk band Joy Division, released on this day in 1979 by Factory Records.
#punk #punkrock #postpunk #unknownpleasures #joydivision #history #postpunkhistory #otd
Unknown Pleasures is the debut studio album by English post punk band Joy Division, released on this day in 1979 by Factory Records.
#punk #punkrock #postpunk #unknownpleasures #joydivision #history #postpunkhistory #otd
June 15, 2026 at 2:32 AM
47 years ago today
Unknown Pleasures is the debut studio album by English post punk band Joy Division, released on this day in 1979 by Factory Records.
#punk #punkrock #postpunk #unknownpleasures #joydivision #history #postpunkhistory #otd
Unknown Pleasures is the debut studio album by English post punk band Joy Division, released on this day in 1979 by Factory Records.
#punk #punkrock #postpunk #unknownpleasures #joydivision #history #postpunkhistory #otd
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
Day 29: A Song With A Synth-Heavy Arrangement
#MusicHeals #JoyDivision
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
Day 29: A Song With A Synth-Heavy Arrangement
#MusicHeals #JoyDivision
Joy Division - Love Will Tear Us Apart [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]
YouTube video by Joy Division
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September 29, 2026 at 4:46 PM
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
Day 29: A Song With A Synth-Heavy Arrangement
#MusicHeals #JoyDivision
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
Day 29: A Song With A Synth-Heavy Arrangement
#MusicHeals #JoyDivision
48 years ago today
Warsaw (later renamed Joy Division) debut at the Electric Circus, 29 May 77, supporting Buzzcocks & Penetration
📸 Kevin Cummins
The flyer and adverts mistakenly called the band Stiff Kittens. They never used this name
#warsaw #joydivision #punkrockhistory
Warsaw (later renamed Joy Division) debut at the Electric Circus, 29 May 77, supporting Buzzcocks & Penetration
📸 Kevin Cummins
The flyer and adverts mistakenly called the band Stiff Kittens. They never used this name
#warsaw #joydivision #punkrockhistory
May 29, 2025 at 3:55 AM
48 years ago today
Warsaw (later renamed Joy Division) debut at the Electric Circus, 29 May 77, supporting Buzzcocks & Penetration
📸 Kevin Cummins
The flyer and adverts mistakenly called the band Stiff Kittens. They never used this name
#warsaw #joydivision #punkrockhistory
Warsaw (later renamed Joy Division) debut at the Electric Circus, 29 May 77, supporting Buzzcocks & Penetration
📸 Kevin Cummins
The flyer and adverts mistakenly called the band Stiff Kittens. They never used this name
#warsaw #joydivision #punkrockhistory
Released 46 years ago today
Unknown Pleasures, the debut studio album by Joy Division, featuring the iconic track Diorder
Joy Division - Disorder (Official Reimagined Video)
#punk #punkrock #postpunk #unknownpleasures #joydivision #history #postpunkhistory #otd
Unknown Pleasures, the debut studio album by Joy Division, featuring the iconic track Diorder
Joy Division - Disorder (Official Reimagined Video)
#punk #punkrock #postpunk #unknownpleasures #joydivision #history #postpunkhistory #otd
June 15, 2026 at 3:02 AM
Released 46 years ago today
Unknown Pleasures, the debut studio album by Joy Division, featuring the iconic track Diorder
Joy Division - Disorder (Official Reimagined Video)
#punk #punkrock #postpunk #unknownpleasures #joydivision #history #postpunkhistory #otd
Unknown Pleasures, the debut studio album by Joy Division, featuring the iconic track Diorder
Joy Division - Disorder (Official Reimagined Video)
#punk #punkrock #postpunk #unknownpleasures #joydivision #history #postpunkhistory #otd