Ian Curtis
- 23 years old
- Male
- Born Jul 15, 1956
- Died May 18, 1980
- United Kingdom
About
Early life and marriage
Curtis was born in the Memorial Hospital, Old Trafford, Manchester, in 1956. He grew up in the Hurdsfield area of Macclesfield and from a young age he exhibited talent as a poet. Although awarded a scholarship to attend the The King's School, Macclesfield, at the age of 11, Curtis never pursued academic success. As he grew older, his ambitions and hopes became focused on a pursuit of art and literature and, ultimately, music. Curtis was employed as a civil servant in Manchester and later in Macclesfield.
He was influenced by the writers William Burroughs, J. G. Ballard and Joseph Conrad (the song titles "Interzone", "Atrocity Exhibition",[1] and "Colony" coming from the three authors, respectively), and by the musicians David Bowie, Iggy Pop and Jim Morrison, lead singer with one of his favourite bands, The Doors.
Curtis married his high school girlfriend Deborah Woodruff on 23 August 1975, when he was 19 and she was 18. They remained married until his death; his widow is still alive. They had one child, Natalie, who was born on 16 April 1979.
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Ian Curtis Tribute 18 May
Daryn May 16, 2010
I am now a DJ on a local radio station in the South East of England and, this Tuesday night at 10 till midnight UK time) my show will be a 2 hour tribute to Ian Curtis, his influences, his music and his legacy.
You can listen online at www.meridianfm.com
Ian Curtis Tribute 18 May
Daryn May 16, 2010
I am now a DJ on a local radio station in the South East of England and, this Tuesday night at 10 till midnight UK time) my show will be a 2 hour tribute to Ian Curtis, his influences, his music and his legacy.
You can listen online at www.meridianfm.com
Chris Connelly (Jan 11, 2012)
Chris Connelly (Jan 11, 2012)
Chris Connelly (Jan 11, 2012)
Ian Curtis/Joy Division tribute is May 19th!
Brian Harris May 11, 2010
May 18th, 2010 marks the 30th anniversary of the death of Ian Curtis, the dark poet of Joy Division. In tribute to him, and the landmark Post-Punk/Goth band he pioneered, DJ Nightmare and DJ Daydream present "Shadowplay: A Tribute to Ian Curtis & the Music of Joy Division & New Order" on Wednesday, May 19th from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. at The Melody Inn, 3826 North Illinois Street, Indianapolis, 46208.
The evening will focus on music from Joy Division, but will also feature other members of the Joy Division musical family tree -- including LOTS of New Order, a few songs from Electronic, and a song or two from Revenge, Monaco, The Other Two and Bad Lieutenant.
Throughout the evening, expect to hear singles, key tracks and rarities from the Joy Division catalogue, including all the songs featured on Joy Division's two studio albums, Unknown Pleasures and Closer.
Other special features throughout the evening will include extended/ 12"/club mixes of New Order; images of Ian Curtis, Joy Division and New Order projected on the big screen; & a few well-chosen Joy Division/New Order cover tunes by other artists.
No cover charge! Check out The Melody Inn's great drink specials, including $2.25 Miller Lites!
My memory
Julia Nov 23, 2009
Love will tear us apart, but death wil bring us together!
RIP Ian, you'll never be forgotten!