Ian Curtis

Born: July 15, 1956 in Stretford
Died: May 18, 1980 in Macclesfield

Ian Kevin Curtis was an English singer-songwriter and musician. He was the lead singer and lyricist of the post-punk band Joy Division and recorded two albums with the group: Unknown Pleasures (1979) and Closer (1980). Curtis was known for his bass-baritone voice, dance style and songwriting typically filled with imagery of desolation, emptiness and alienation.

Instruments: Guitar • Keyboard Instrument • Melodica • Voice

Genres: Rock Music • Gothic Rock • Dark Wave

Influenced by: High-Rise
Occupations: singer, composer, musician, songwriter, singer-songwriter, guitarist, lyricist, poet

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