By bandweblogs on Sep 29, 2009 in Bands, Music News, Press Releases | Tags: Blue Plaques, John Peel, John Robb, Joy Division, Peter Hook, Rochdale, The Stone Roses | 0 Comments
Gig that rocked the Blue Plaques!

Photo: Peter Hook

Photo: John Robb, Shan, Andy Mclusky, Peter Hook. A host of names stepped out last week to celebrate the unveiling of blue plaques on two seminal recording studios in Rochdale …
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By bandweblogs on Jul 15, 2009 in Bands, Music News, Press Releases | Tags: Blue Plaques, Clint Boon, John Peel, Joy Division, Peter Hook, Rochdale, Studios | 0 Comments

In the annals of music history, the borough of Rochdale has both benefited and suffered for being a close neighbour of Manchester. A new campaign aims to give the borough the chance to shine in its own right, with the unveiling of two blue plaques commemorating two uniquely important recording studios …
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By bandweblogs on Feb 14, 2009 in Albums, New Releases, Press Releases | Tags: Kevin Hewick, Peter Hook | 1 Comment

Former Factory Records artist, Kevin Hewick is to release his lost 2003 album ‘Doomcloud’ free of charge. The entire album will be available as exclusive free downloads from his website …
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By bandweblogs on Oct 31, 2008 in Albums, Bands, New Releases, Press Releases | Tags: Contests, Ian Curtis, Joy Division, New Order, Peter Hook, Track Lists | 0 Comments

In celebration of the New Order Collector’s Editions releases, Rhino Records has put together a contest where you can win a signed bass from Peter Hook of New Order …
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