Peter Hook, founding member of both Joy Division and New Order, will be playing live tonight in Lisbon at Centro Cultural de Belém. Together with his band, The Light, he will be covering the whole of Joy Division’s first album, “Unknown Pleasures”.
This gig is part of a whole tour which has taken Peter Hook & The Light to many stages worldwide. The man who took bass playing to new heights is strongly committed in reviving live the legacy of two of the most important bands in the history of modern music.
After this tour, focused on “Unknown Pleasures”, but where we will have the opportunity to listen to further songs by Joy Division, Peter Hook will be focusing on two of the best albums of New Order’s career, e.g. “Movement” and “Power Corruption and Lies”.
The fist gigs of his new live venture are scheduled for January 17 at Koko in London, the place formerly known as Camden Palace and a true heaven for the new romantic and post punk generation, and at Cathedral, on January 18 in Manchester, the city where the remarkable sound of Joy Division and later New Order was generated.
For those who do not have the oppotunity to attend the “Unknown Pleasures” show or wish to retain the memory of that gig, Peter Hook & the Light has promised to release a live DVD of their concert at the Lowry Theatre in Salford, recorded on November 19, 2011 featuring this great version of “Love Will Tear Us Apart”.
Amy Winehouse stylish legacy lives on
She was one of the most admired singers in recent times and her premature death a strong blow for millions of fans worldwide. Her voice and the poignant lyrics were the distinguishing mark of this lady with the retro hairdo. Another particular feature in Amy Winehouse were the looks and clothes, a mix of vintage and Mod. After her death in tragic circumstances a foundation bearing her name was created in order to support young people in a dire situation for economic reasons, heath problems or addiction.
In order to support this foundation and aware of the strong influence Amy’s looks have played among the general public, Fred Perry launched a collection for the coming cold season portraying and combining the iconic sense of style of Amy Winehouse and of this brand. The current 2013/2014 Autumn/Winter collection was designed by Amy Molyneux, who worked as stylist for the late singer, and revolves around the 50s pin-up concept, featuring reworked Fred Perry classics with stylish details in the collars, along with narrow waists and structured silhouettes. Amy’s music is here to stay and with this collection Fred Perry preserves the singer’s stylish legacy.
