Chapter and Verse New Order, Joy Division and Me
“Chapter and Verse: New Order, Joy Division and Me” by Bernard Sumner, published by St. Martin’s Publishing Group on November 3, 2015, offers an in-depth look into the life of the founding member and guitarist of Joy Division and the lead singer of New Order. This 352-page autobiography presents a detailed account of Sumner’s experiences within the Manchester music scene since the late 1970s, highlighting his journey through the formation and evolution of two of the most influential bands in music history.
Readers will find a vivid narrative that encompasses Sumner’s childhood, the rise of Joy Division, and the profound impact of Ian Curtis’s tragic death. The book also delves into the creation of New Order and the iconic track “Blue Monday,” while providing insights into the vibrant yet tumultuous atmosphere of the Haçienda. With a blend of humor and poignant moments, Sumner shares stories involving notable figures in music, making this edition a significant contribution to the genres of biography and music history.
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Founding member and guitarist of Joy Division and the lead singer of New Order, Bernard Sumner has been famous over the years for his reticence. Until now . . .
An integral part of the Manchester, UK, music scene since the late 1970s, his is the definitive version of the events that created two of the most influential bands of all time.
Chapter and Verse includes a vivid and illuminating account of Bernard Sumner’s childhood, the early days of Joy Division, the band’s enormous critical and popular success, and the subsequent tragic death of Ian Curtis. Sumner describes the formation of New Order, takes us behind the scenes at the birth of classics such as “Blue Monday,” and gives his firsthand account of the ecstasy and the agony of the Haçienda days.
Sometimes moving, often hilarious, and occasionally completely out of control, this is a tale populated by some of the most colorful and creative characters in music history, such as Ian Curtis, Tony Wilson, Rob Gretton, and Martin Hannett. Others have told parts of the story, in film and book form. Now, for the first time, Bernard Sumner gives you chapter and verse.
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