Peter Hook has spoken about his decision to auction off his Joy Division legacy.
Hook, 62, who left Joy Division-turned-New Order in 2007, is selling off numerous ephemera from his career. The group were around for years after forming in 1976.
The bassist told Rolling Stone, referencing his former bandmate Ian Curtis, who committed suicide in 1980: “I’ve watched Ian Curtis’ house sell, and I’ve watched Ian Curtis’ kitchen table sell.
“People go nuts for it, and I’m like the king in his castle counting all his gold. It’s just quite odd really when you actually sit there thinking, What the hell are you doing keeping hold of Joy Division? I realized that the relationship between us all was never gonna happen, and I was holding on to something for the wrong reason.”
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Hook, who previously sued his former New Order bandmates over the rights to the band’s name, said he’d consider buying back a catalogue of all the items: “It contains wonderful moments to savour because they actually detail a very, very interesting, very, very tragic story from start to finish. It’s one of those things that is a wonderful thing to behold.”
Hook’s items will go on view at Omega Auctions in the U.K. from late February, with the actual auction being held on March 2.
A description on the Omega Auctions website reads, “The ‘Peter Hook Signature Collection’ features many rare items from Hooky’s first band Joy Division, as well from Factory Records, including equipment, instruments, Hooky’s own guitar, rare vinyl, unique artwork, and original posters from the era.
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“The collection marks the first time these have been brought together for fans to view and is made up of many items, unseen since the ends of both Joy Division and Factory.
“The collection also includes artefacts including correspondence and limited edition clothing, much of Hooky’s personal memorabilia including his Free Trade Hall Sex Pistols ticket and, even the infamous original Factory Records table number amongst its near three hundred exhibits and lots.”
