Ian Curtis RIP

[beebop]

30 Years ago tomorrow since the death of Ian Curtis

Shall watch Control and listen to Closer and Unknown pleasures as a mark of respect

[paul b]

Fuck - a great poet.

[Bobinblack]

Great band, though I only heard them when LWTUA came out. I wonder if they would have been anywhere near as popular had IC not killed himself.

Not meaning to sound callous or anything with that, JD are one of my favourite bands, as are New Order.

[Toiler On The Sea]

Whilst I love the music, idolisation of Ian Curtis didn't sit too well with me, moreso after I read this book.


Sad he died, sadder for the young family he all but abandoned and ultimately left all together.

[theraven1979]

The photo in the book where he's crouching down next to his baby is very telling.

I feel sorry for his family.

Jim

[DeadRinger]

The film 'Control' is worth a watch also.

DR

[Audreyinblack]

Just had the best of Joy Division on again the other day - both those CD's float between the car, downstairs & bedroom CD Players.

I was very moved by 'Control' & very sad for his family.

[theraven1979]

Great singer (quite rich vocals) and writer though

Jim

[APOLLO79]

Everybody loves ya when you're dead....funnily enough,they don't mention that he topped himself not long after
a support slot with the Stranglers....

[sandyinblack]

Just listen to Atmosphere through headphones.
Bloody brilliant
Can't believe its been that long...time passes eh.

[villainblack]

If he was alive today I think he would be mentioned in the same breath as Lenon + McCartney, the man was a genius RIP

just listen to Atmosphere, love will tear us apart, moving

[Black Leather Jacket]

Very overrated band. Don't get me wrong. I liked JD but all this bullshit 30 years after his death - do me a favour.