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My Take
What I admire most about Peter Hook is how he refused to let the bass sit in the background. Pulling melodies from the high strings with that heavy chorus, he turned a rhythm instrument into a lead voice, and you can identify his playing in seconds. From a working-class Salford town to co-founding Joy Division and then New Order, he helped define the sound of post-punk melancholy. I respect musicians who build something from nothing with their mates and end up shaping an era, and Hook is exactly that kind of stubborn, inventive craftsman.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Peter Hook
- Name (Japanese)
- ピーター・フック
- Reading
- ぴーたー・ふっく
- Born
- February 13, 1956 (age 70)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Monkey
- Origin
- Salford, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 2 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- bass guitarist / songwriter / musician / composer / record producer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Buile Hill High School
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Peter Hook born?
Born February 13, 1956 (age 70).
Where is Peter Hook from?
Peter Hook is from Salford, United Kingdom.
What does Peter Hook do?
Peter Hook works as bass guitarist, songwriter, musician, composer, record producer.
How tall is Peter Hook?
Peter Hook is 2 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.