Real Name: Bernard Sumner, Peter Hook, Stephen Morris, Gillian Gilbert
Date of Birth / Formation: 1980
Age / Status: Active 1980ÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂpresent (with breaks)
New Order is an English rock and electronic band formed in 1980 by the remaining members of Joy Division. They became one of the most influential bands of the 1980s, successfully blending post-punk with electronic dance music. Their 1983 hit single 'Blue Monday' became the best-selling 12-inch single of all time and a definitive track of the decade. Known for their innovative use of synthesizers and drum machines, New Order produced a string of critically acclaimed and commercially successful albums. Hits like 'Bizarre Love Triangle' and 'True Faith' became classics of the alternative and dance scenes. The band's pioneering sound has influenced countless artists in the electronic and indie rock genres. They continue to record and perform worldwide.