Hook saw the historic 1976 Lesser Free Trade Hall show and bought his first bass guitar the very next day
“I think it sort of speaks for itself"
“He was very passionate about things he believed in… Once you had Mani on your side, you were rocking”
Including an original score by Nick Cave and Warren Ellis
A member of his party has defended him against the criticism, saying: "There’s big issues in the world, I don’t think T-shirts of mainstream bands is one of them"
The bass icon shares plans to hook up again with Billy Corgan and for a Joy Division box set, as well as explaining ongoing tension with his former bandmates
The '80s-inspired soundtrack includes The Fall, The Jesus And Mary Chain, Joy Division and The Cure
Oasis, Phish, Mariah Carey, Joy Division/New Order and more did not make the cut this year
"I don’t think they’re New Order"
"They're from Leeds, I'm from Sheffield and we’ve played a Manchester classic. Some people might say sacrilege, but I think it’s respectful and honourable"
JD