Peter Hook has expressed his excitement about Joy Division and New Order being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The two bands will be honored together, as Joy Division members Hook, Bernard Sumner, and Stephen Morris formed New Order with Gillian Gilbert after the tragic passing of frontman Ian Curtis in 1980.
“I am so happy about being accepted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame you would not believe it!” Hook said. “It’s such a compliment to all the fans of Joy Division and New Order. My thanks to Ian Curtis, manager Rob Gretton, and TV presenter Tony Wilson – your inspiration and hard work has meant everything to me.” He added, “I will be delighted to be inducted and am looking forward to the night so much! See you there.”
Hook also shared a video of his reaction while wearing a T-shirt featuring fellow inductees Oasis. Despite his enthusiasm, it’s worth noting that Hook’s relationship with New Order has been tense since he left the band in 2007, leading to some legal disputes. In a previous interview, he described his relationship with his former bandmates as “so bad” and “cutthroat.”
New Order acknowledged the Rock Hall news with a simple graphic on social media but has not made any further comments. The 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony is set for November 14 in Los Angeles and will air on ABC and stream on Disney+ in December.
