Ian Kevin Curtis
Ian Kevin Curtis (July 15, 1956 – May 18, 1980)He was best known as the lead singer, lyricist and occasional guitarist of the post-punk band Joy Division, with whom he released the albums Unknown Pleasures (1979) and Closer (1980). He was noted for his unique dancing style influenced by his experiences with epilepsy, as well as his dark baritone voice. Retrospectively viewed as "one of the finest songwriters of his generation," his intensely introspective and dark lyricism has provoked "visceral and raw emotions" among fans. He was also noted for his distinct on-stage behavior. Curtis grew up listening to The Who and The Rolling Stones, and other heroes of his teenage years included David Bowie, Jim Morrison, Janis Joplin, Iggy Pop, Lou Reed, and James Dean. He especially liked musicians whose lyrics spoke of death, or those who had died at their peak.
During the years of 1977-1980, Joy Division took off and became a part of Tony Wilson's label, Factory records. They released one EP, "An Ideal for Living," in January 1977, and two official albums: "Unknown Pleasures" in June 1979, and "Closer," released posthumously in July 1980. Ian first discovered that he suffered from epilepsy in December 1978, while his wife was pregnant with their daughter Natalie. The pills he took to help his epilepsy are believed by many to be the cause of Ian's intense depression from that point up until his death. On April 7, 1980, Ian took an overdose of Phenobarbitone, which he announced to his wife. She rushed him to the hospital. He had his stomach pumped, and was pronounced not suicidal. The day following his suicide attempt, he performed with Joy Division at Derby Hall, Bury. Ian had only sung two songs when a riot broke out.
The last Joy Division performance was May 2nd of 1980, at Birmingham University. Ian spent the last few months of his life moving back and forth between other people's houses, rarely staying at home. He was discovered in the morning by his wife, Deborah, having committed suicide by hanging. The date of his death was May 18, 1980. Curtis was 23 years old. He is interred at Macclesfield Cemetery in Macclesfield, UK.
During the years of 1977-1980, Joy Division took off and became a part of Tony Wilson's label, Factory records. They released one EP, "An Ideal for Living," in January 1977, and two official albums: "Unknown Pleasures" in June 1979, and "Closer," released posthumously in July 1980. Ian first discovered that he suffered from epilepsy in December 1978, while his wife was pregnant with their daughter Natalie. The pills he took to help his epilepsy are believed by many to be the cause of Ian's intense depression from that point up until his death. On April 7, 1980, Ian took an overdose of Phenobarbitone, which he announced to his wife. She rushed him to the hospital. He had his stomach pumped, and was pronounced not suicidal. The day following his suicide attempt, he performed with Joy Division at Derby Hall, Bury. Ian had only sung two songs when a riot broke out.
The last Joy Division performance was May 2nd of 1980, at Birmingham University. Ian spent the last few months of his life moving back and forth between other people's houses, rarely staying at home. He was discovered in the morning by his wife, Deborah, having committed suicide by hanging. The date of his death was May 18, 1980. Curtis was 23 years old. He is interred at Macclesfield Cemetery in Macclesfield, UK.
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