David Bennett, a photography lecturer, has published 'Joy Davidson', a photo book that dives into the mystery of a 1979 concert by Joy Division, which was attended by fewer than 30 people. The low turnout was attributed to a misprint in the music press that misidentified the band as 'Joy Davidson.' Bennett's research involved tracing the original gig organizer and some of the audience members, and he photographed the former venue site, which has since been demolished, contributing to the narrative surrounding the event.
Barking and Dagenham College coordinator David Bennett uncovered a long-standing mystery about a Joy Division concert in 1979, attributing low attendance to a misprint in the gig listing.
Bennett's exploration into the history of the venue and the gig led him to create his photo book 'Joy Davidson', capturing the essence of the lost event.
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