Peter Hook has spoken out about why he believes Joy Division and New Order are still waiting for recognition from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

The bassist, 69, played with Joy Division until the death of frontman Ian Curtis in 1980, after which the remaining members formed New Order.

Peter left the band in 2007, leading to years of disputes, legal action and public disagreements and since then, his group Peter Hook and The Light has toured worldwide, performing material from both Joy Division and New Order.

In a new interview with NME, Peter said: “Just so you know, I’ve done a talk at the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame.

“It was very good and they’re lovely people. A very good friend of mine has a display there of all New Order memorabilia. We’re actually actively in (The Hall of Fame),

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