Media Summary: The iconic bassist reveals that he was up to replace the Stones' Bill Wyman, and explains why he just couldn't take the gig. The iconic bassist reminisces about one of his band's most important albums. The iconic bassist explains how one historical Sex Pistols gig inspired the formation of Joy Division.

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The iconic bassist reveals that he was up to replace the Stones' Bill Wyman, and explains why he just couldn't take the gig. The iconic bassist reminisces about one of his band's most important albums. The iconic bassist explains how one historical Sex Pistols gig inspired the formation of Joy Division. The iconic bassist talks about how New Order sprang from the ashes of Joy Division and carried on. The iconic bassist talks about the shocking suicide of Joy Division frontman Ian Curtis and that tragedy's aftermath. The iconic bassist explains how "Blue Monday" became the top-selling 12-inch single of all time, but still somehow lost $100000.

The iconic bassist reveals how the band fell apart and why they now "hate each other's guts."

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Backspin: Peter Hook on Almost Joining The Rolling Stones

Backspin: Peter Hook on Almost Joining The Rolling Stones

The iconic bassist reveals that he was up to replace the Stones' Bill Wyman, and explains why he just couldn't take the gig.

Backspin: Peter Hook on New Order's 'Low-Life'

Backspin: Peter Hook on New Order's 'Low-Life'

The iconic bassist reminisces about one of his band's most important albums.

Backspin: Peter Hook on Joy Division's 'Unknown Pleasures'

Backspin: Peter Hook on Joy Division's 'Unknown Pleasures'

The iconic bassist explains how one historical Sex Pistols gig inspired the formation of Joy Division.

Backspin: Peter Hook on New Order's 'Movement'

Backspin: Peter Hook on New Order's 'Movement'

The iconic bassist talks about how New Order sprang from the ashes of Joy Division and carried on.

Backspin: Peter Hook on Joy Division's 'Closer'

Backspin: Peter Hook on Joy Division's 'Closer'

The iconic bassist talks about the shocking suicide of Joy Division frontman Ian Curtis and that tragedy's aftermath.

Peter Hook on "Morrissey"-Q&A-Substance: Inside New Order-book tour-JCCSF-Feb 4, 2017-Joy Division

Peter Hook on "Morrissey"-Q&A-Substance: Inside New Order-book tour-JCCSF-Feb 4, 2017-Joy Division

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Backspin: Peter Hook on New Order's 'Power, Corruption & Lies'

Backspin: Peter Hook on New Order's 'Power, Corruption & Lies'

The iconic bassist explains how "Blue Monday" became the top-selling 12-inch single of all time, but still somehow lost $100000.

Backspin: Peter Hook on New Order's Later Years

Backspin: Peter Hook on New Order's Later Years

The iconic bassist reveals how the band fell apart and why they now "hate each other's guts."

Peter Hook interview | 24 Hour Party People interview

Peter Hook interview | 24 Hour Party People interview

Peter Hook

Peter Hook on "Reunite With New Order"-Q&A-Substance Inside New Order-tour-JCCSF-2.4.17-Joy Division

Peter Hook on "Reunite With New Order"-Q&A-Substance Inside New Order-tour-JCCSF-2.4.17-Joy Division

Part 30 of 31.

Peter Hook of Joy Division & New Order on Finding his Tone  | Reverb Interview

Peter Hook of Joy Division & New Order on Finding his Tone | Reverb Interview

Peter Hook

Peter Hook On Joy Division - Song Stories

Peter Hook On Joy Division - Song Stories

Peter Hook

Peter Hook-"Thats how you play the fookin Perfect Kiss"@Wakefield

Peter Hook-"Thats how you play the fookin Perfect Kiss"@Wakefield

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