Reports earlier this week of a new New Order gig have proved unfounded. Well, for the moment anyway. After splitting earlier this year (or, rather, after Peter Hook saying he would no longer play with the band), there were rumours of a reunion gig in honour of the late Tony Wilson. Asked about those rumours by the Manchester Evening News, Hooky said: "The idea has been mooted by [Wilson's son] Oliver - that was when it [a New Order reformation] was talked about. And the thing is, for Tony, I'd do anything". But since then, he has clarified things a little on his MySpace blog, saying that his first statement shouldn't be taken as confirmation of any reunion plans, rather that he was trying to say that he'd do anything - "sell the popcorn, take the tickets, sweep up after, play bass in New Order/Joy Division/Crawling Chaos" - for Tony Wilson.
Sep 14, 2007
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No New Order reunion, says Peter Hook
Peter Hook has clarified that reports of a New Order reunion gig in honour of Tony Wilson were unfounded, saying he was only expressing willingness to help.