New Order's husband-wife duo on Ian Curtis, Bowie, and an era of peace in the band 

In advance of their Irish gig, Gillian Gilbert and Stephen Morris lift the lid on life in New Order 
New Order's husband-wife duo on Ian Curtis, Bowie, and an era of peace in the band 

New Order play in Ireland in October. Picture: Warren Jackson

Now that the dust has settled with ex-band member Peter Hook, the path is clear for New Order to continue with a forthcoming tour that will reach Dublin in October.

With the band affected by deaths, court cases and a very public spat, it’s a miracle they are one of the few Manchester groups never to fully split. For many people, they remain the most significant.

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