Why is Joy Division so good?
Why was Joy Division so popular
Ultimately, Joy Division were more than an album cover, quirky production, or a simple post punk band. They were the spark for an art movement, one that we still feel today forty years on.
What was Joy Division biggest hit
Love Will Tear Us Apart was released in April 1980 but didn't chart. Curtis hung himself in his kitchen the following month. The single was re-released in June 1980 and became Joy Division's biggest hit.
Why did Ian Curtis hang himself
Battling epilepsy and depression, Joy Division lead singer Ian Curtis hangs himself at his home in England. Curtis's death culminates a lengthy struggle with depression. He has made two prior attempts on his own life, cutting his wrists and – just a month earlier – overdosing on his epilepsy medication.
How successful were Joy Division
Joy Division were one of the greatest bands to come out of Manchester. Their recorded legacy amounts to two full-length albums – Unknown Pleasures and Closer – and a handful of singles and spare tracks, recorded between the summer of 1977 and the Spring of 1980.
What is Korn named after
Appearing on the Steve-O's Wild Ride podcast, Davis revealed that his band's name was inspired by a party he attended from “back in the day” where he witnessed “two gay guys talking about how they loved felching each other [sucking or eating semen out of someone's anus].”
Was Joy Division in Stranger things
Other music
In addition to original music, Stranger Things features period music from artists including The Clash, Joy Division, Toto, New Order, Madonna, The Bangles, Foreigner, Echo and the Bunnymen, Queen, Peter Gabriel, and Corey Hart, as well as excerpts from Tangerine Dream, John Carpenter, and Vangelis.
Who had the best 3 album run
But in the meantime, let's celebrate artists who went three for three on great albums.Outkast. The run:Boyz II Men. The run:Luther Vandross. The run:112. The run:Mary J. Blige.A Tribe Called Quest. The run:Prince. The run: 1999 (1982) – 5 stars.Michael Jackson. The run: Off the Wall (1979) – 5 stars.
What group has the most number 1 hits of all time
The Beatles
Among these records are the longest-running number one single "Old Town Road" by Lil Nas X, which spent 19 weeks at that position. The Beatles have the most number one hits on the chart, with 20 songs having reached that position.
Did Ian Curtis like David Bowie
Curtis had held a keen interest in music since the age of 12, and this interest developed greatly in his teenage years, with artists such as Jim Morrison and David Bowie being particular favourites of his, and thus influencing his poetry and art.
Was Ian Curtis intelligent
From an early age, Curtis was a bookish and intelligent child, displaying a particular flair for poetry. He was awarded a scholarship at the age of 11 at Macclesfield's independent King's School.
Is New Order Gothic
While Joy Division's sound was dark and gothic, New Order had a more dance-fueled sound, and were more successful. The band's classic lineup from 1980 to 2007 was composed of singer, guitarist, and keyboardist Bernard Sumner, bassist Peter Hook, keyboardist Gillian Gilbert, and drummer Stephen Morris.
Why are they called New Order
On 29 July 1980, the still unnamed trio debuted live at Manchester's Beach Club. Rob Gretton, the band's manager for over 20 years, is credited for having found the name New Order in an article in The Guardian titled "The People's New Order of Kampuchea".
Is Korn bigger than Slipknot
Yes, Slipknot have commercially outstripped Korn at this point, yes, they borrowed just as much from extreme metal, and, yes, they were only really a nu-metal band for one album. But there is no way the Iowan's success coul have happened if Korn hadn't kicked that door open for them first.
What gender is Korn
Nu metal alternative metal
| Korn | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Bakersfield, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Nu metal alternative metal |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Labels | Loma Vista Concord Prospect Park Caroline Roadrunner Elektra Virgin Epic Immortal |
What is the saddest thing in Stranger Things
Stranger Things: The Most Emotional Moments in the Series, Ranked8 Will's Confession.7 Dustin Telling Wayne about Eddie.6 Bob's Sacrifice.5 Billy's Moment of Redemption.4 Hopper's "Death"3 Hopper and Eleven Reunite.2 Eddie's Demise.1 The Crew Saving Max.
Who is Kid 008 in Stranger Things
Episodes. Kali Prasad, also known as Eight, is a recurring character introduced in the second season of Stranger Things portrayed by Linnea Berthelsen. As a young girl, Kali was one of many children test subjects experimented upon at Hawkins Lab.
Who has 7 number 1 albums
Most consecutive No. 1 studio albums
| Number | Act |
|---|---|
| 7 | Beyoncé |
| Drake | |
| Future | |
| 6 | Elton John |
Who has 4 #1 albums in a year
The only band to have four number one albums in the same year is The Monkees.
Who has had 13 number one hits
The King of Pop, Michael Jackson, topped the charts 13 times. This is just as a solo artist — Jackson had even more as part of his childhood band, The Jackson 5.
What is the #1 song of all time
Blinding Lights
Top 10 songs of all time (1958–2021)
| Rank | Single | Year(s) released |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Blinding Lights" | 2019 |
| 2. | "The Twist" | 1960, 1961 ( re ) |
| 3. | "Smooth" | 1999 |
| 4. | "Mack the Knife" | 1959 |
Who is David Bowie’s best friends
Bonus Episode: Bowie's Best Friend George Underwood Recalls Their Childhood, Early Bands and That Famous Punch Off The Record: David Bowie.
Who is David Bowie’s favorite band
In reviewing his records, Bowie managed to name his 25 favourites of all time. Among the list, there are shout-outs for the likes of Robert Wyatt, John Lee Hooker, Toots & The Maytals, The Fugs and many more. “There is really no way to do a list of my favourite albums with any rationality.
Is Joy Division a goth
Again, Joy Division was never a goth band. Instead, they were a post-punk (alternative) band that would influence not only goth bands, but also other bands who would go on the play post-punk (alternative) music in the 80's.
Who is the first goth
Some people credit Jalacy "Screamin' Jay" Hawkins, perhaps best known for his 1956 song "I Put A Spell on You", as a foundation of modern goth style and music. Some people credit the band Bauhaus' first single "Bela Lugosi's Dead", released in August 1979, with the start of goth subculture.
Who was the first goth band
Bauhaus
Bauhaus released their debut album In the Flat Field in 1980, and the album is often considered the first gothic rock album.