Ian Curtis

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Ian Curtis
Curtis performing in July 1979
Curtis performing in July 1979
Background information
Birth nameIan Kevin Curtis
BornTemplate:Birth date
Stretford, Lancashire, England
DiedTemplate:Death date and age
Macclesfield, Cheshire, England
GenresPost-punk
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • musician
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • melodica
Years active1976–1980
LabelsFactory
Formerly ofJoy Division
Websitejoydivisionofficial.com

Ian Curtis (15 July 1956 – 18 May 1980) was an English singer, songwriter and musician. He was best known as the lead singer, lyricist and occasional guitarist of the post-punk band Joy Division, with whom he released the albums Unknown Pleasures (1979) and Closer (1980). He was noted for his unique dancing style influenced by his experiences with epilepsy, as well as his dark baritone voice. Retrospectively viewed as "one of the finest songwriters of his generation," his intensely introspective and dark lyricism has provoked "visceral and raw emotions" among fans. He was also noted for his distinct on-stage behaviour.

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