In a recent interview, Bernard Sumner, founder of New Order, humorously reflects on the origins of the band, rooted in the rebellious energy of punk music, particularly following a seminal Sex Pistols gig in Manchester. He recounts how this transformative moment led many aspiring musicians, including himself, to form bands as an act of defiance against the establishment. Sumner recounts the mixed emotions surrounding Joy Division's legacy, especially after the tragic loss of Ian Curtis, which paved the way for New Order's emergence and their innovative sound that incorporated synthesizers.
"It was really 'f- the establishment' ... we'd all had a pretty s- time at school and the rebelliousness and didn't like the establishment..."
"Punk gave us the excuse we really needed... everyone went out and formed a band"
"The gig was a pivotal moment in the history of music as it, sonically, gave everything the 'kick in the balls' it needed."
"Famously, loads of people went ... Morrissey was there, and the Buzzcocks were there..."
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