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Penning timeless songs that have lasted the ages, the world’s best songwriters continue to inspire all who follow in their footsteps.

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Like ‘The X Factor’ for punks, the Stiff Test/Chiswick Challenge got Joy Division noticed and led to the creation of Factory Records.

Painted by Manchester-based street artist Akse, the mural adorns a building on Mill Street opposite the Cheshire town's bus station.

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Ian Curtis was almost banned from the venue, and their support act started a fight, but Joy Division’s live debut birthed the post-punk era.

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Released following Ian Curtis’ death, ‘Still’ proves that Joy Division’s outtakes and rarities stack up against most bands’ A-grade material.

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From fearless folk outings to hard-rock missives, the best 70s albums rescued the decade with a courageous ear and a progressive ambition.

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Think you know everything about these post-punk pioneers? Here are ten Joy Division facts that may surprise you…

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Hauntingly beautiful, Joy Division’s ‘Closer’ isn’t just a landmark record, it’s a simply timeless work of art.

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Joy Division’s much-missed singer, Ian Curtis, was an unforgettable performer with dextrous lyrical skills which are still unsurpassed.

Peter Hook is auctioning off a huge collection of equipment and memorabilia from his New Order career this October.

A new exhibition, 'Use Hearing Protection' celebrates Factory Records' history at Manchester's Science & History Museum.

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