The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is about to induct two of Britain’s most influential acts, but don’t expect a fun reunion when the lights go up.
As Joy Division and New Order prepare to pay tribute together, Peter Hook – founding guitarist of both groups – makes it clear that he will not be near his former bandmates on stage.
“No. No. Not after what they did to me and my family, no,” Hawke, 70, said. Rolling Stone When asked if he would appear alongside Bernard Sumner, Stephen Morris and Gillian Gilbert.
“I will not stand with them. No, I could not express my opinion [how it would work]. I’m not upset. You have to have ethics.”
The tension between Hawke and his colleagues goes back years.
After Joy Division frontman Ian Curtis died by suicide in 1980, the remaining members regrouped under the name New Order.
However, Hawk exited the band in 2007, believing at the time that the group was over.
Instead, the others were repaired in 2011 without Hawke, creating a crisis A long legal dispute over royalties And use the band name.
Hook, who hasn’t spoken to some of his former bandmates in more than a decade, says the November induction concert is still something he looks forward to — but not because of them.
“For so many reasons…no other band member is the reason,” he said.
Hook did not back down from how the repercussions still shape his position today.
“If Bernard looked up and said, ‘Hey Hockey, sorry about that eight-year legal battle that cost you six years’ salary.’ I’m really sorry about that. “Maybe we should have had a conversation about this.”
“So, you never know, my dear,” he said with more than a hint of sarcasm. “Life is full of surprises. I’m sure it could be a nice one.”
The legal battle was eventually settled in 2017, but any peace reached on paper did not translate into real reconciliation.
Hook says he hasn’t spoken to Sumner in 15 years, Gilbert in 15 years, and Morris in 4 or 5 years.
“It doesn’t sound good, buddy,” Hawk said of the chances of performing together.
“I’m sure there’s someone you can’t stand, and you don’t see her or anyone else. You think you’ll kill her if you run into her.”
“And probably if she came over and hugged you, she’d say, ‘Ohhh.’ How the hell would I know?
Hawkeye also rejected the idea of a one-night-only truce at the Hall of Fame ceremony.
“You can’t go to a ‘truce tonight’ after what we’ve been through,” he said.
“If you knew what we’ve been through, you wouldn’t even suggest that…there’s a lot of bad blood under this very big bridge.”
However, Hawke barely left the door open, quipping at feuding brothers and fellow recruits Liam Gallagher and Noel Gallagher – who… They recently reunited for Oasis’ comeback tour – They can intervene as “mentors” or “mediators.”
New Order took a more diplomatic tone after the introduction, thanking the fans and reflecting on their decades-long career.
“From our beginnings as Joy Division to the evolving journey of New Order, this award reflects the resilience over nearly five decades that has defined our path along with our fans, collaborators and those who are sadly no longer with us,” the band said. He said in a statement.
“Not bad for two bands that weren’t quite sure what they were doing…”