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Rock Hall 2026: Meet the Bassists Behind This Year’s Inductees
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Rock Hall 2026: Meet the Bassists Behind This Year’s Inductees

Meet the bassists behind the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s 2026 inductees, including Steve Harris, Peter Hook, Paul Denman, and more.

Peter Hook & The Light Announce 2026 Tour with New Order’s “Get Ready” Performed in Full
Concerts & Tours

Peter Hook & The Light Announce 2026 Tour with New Order’s “Get Ready” Performed in Full

Bass legend Peter Hook takes The Light on tour in 2026 to perform New Order’s "Get Ready" album live alongside Joy Division and New Order favorites.

New Look, Same Hook: Peter Hook’s Signature Bass Returns in Gold and Sunburst for 2025
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New Look, Same Hook: Peter Hook’s Signature Bass Returns in Gold and Sunburst for 2025

Peter Hook's signature Hooky Viking PRO bass returns for 2025 in new Gold and Sunburst finishes, limited to just 18 of each.

Peter Hook & The Light Announce 2025 North American Tour
Concerts & Tours

Peter Hook & The Light Announce 2025 North American Tour

Peter Hook and his band The Light have announced a 2025 tour of North America with his son, Jack Bates, sharing the bass duties.

Eastwood Unveils the Hooky Viking Bass PRO
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Eastwood Unveils the Hooky Viking Bass PRO

Eastwood teamed up with Joy Division/New Order bassist Peter Hook to launch the Hooky Bass 6 PRO back in early 2020, and now they’re introducing a four-string model.

Peter Hook & The Light Announce “Joy Division: A Celebration” Tour
Concerts & Tours

Peter Hook & The Light Announce “Joy Division: A Celebration” Tour

Peter Hook & The Light are rounding it back up to tour the U.S. and Canada to celebrate the Joy Division and vocalist Ian Curtis’ continuing influence. The “Joy Division: A Celebration” tour will see the bassist revisit his musical catalog.

Peter Hook & The Light Announce “Joy Division: A Celebration” Tour
Concerts & Tours

Peter Hook & The Light Announce “Joy Division: A Celebration” Tour

Peter Hook & The Light have unveiled a 26-date North American tour that will take place in 2022. The outing will see the group playing the albums “Unknown Pleasures” and “Closer” in addition to an opening set of New Order material.

Bass of the Week: Peter Hook’s Eccleshall Guitars “Hot Too”
Bass of the Week

Bass of the Week: Peter Hook’s Eccleshall Guitars “Hot Too”

Peter Hook has recently put up a load of his gear and memorabilia from his New Order days up for auction. This week we’re checking out a custom bass built for him by Chris Eccleshall.

Peter Hook Announces Massive Auction of New Order Items
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Peter Hook Announces Massive Auction of New Order Items

Peter Hook has announced he’ll be auctioning off a huge portion of relics and memorabilia from his time in New Order. The auction, which will be held October 8th via Omega Auctions, will include over four hundred lots.

Peter Hook Releases “Substance: Inside New Order” Audiobook
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Peter Hook Releases “Substance: Inside New Order” Audiobook

Peter Hook has plenty of great stories, as evidenced by his three hit books. Now, you can hear the inside scoop of New Order straight from Hooky’s mouth. His 2016 book, “Substance: Inside New Order”, is now available on audiobook.

Peter Hook & The Light Stream Mexico City Concert to Aid Road Crew
Concerts & Tours

Peter Hook & The Light Stream Mexico City Concert to Aid Road Crew

Peter Hook & The Light will be streaming a previously unseen concert film on January 15th. “Peter Hook & The Light – Live In Mexico City” is a full two-hour show from their sold out 2014 show. The one-off stream will benefit the band’s touring crew.

Yamaha Announces Limited Edition Peter Hook Signature Bass
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Yamaha Announces Limited Edition Peter Hook Signature Bass

Yamaha has introduced a new Signature Series model with the Peter Hook Signature BB Bass. The former Joy Division/New Order bassist worked with the company to combine aspects of his BB1200S and the BB734A that he currently plays with The Light.