Composed 45 years ago

Handwritten lyrics for "Love Will Tear Us Apart," written by Ian Curtis in August 1979

What only became known after his death 💔

Curtis sings about himself, shares his pain, and speaks about his inner anguish over the breakup of his marriage to Deborah Curtis.

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Composed 45 years ago

Handwritten lyrics for "Love Will Tear Us Apart," written by Ian Curtis in August 1979

What only became known after his death 💔

Curtis sings about himself, shares his pain, and speaks about his inner anguish over the breakup of his marriage to Deborah Curtis.

#postpunk#punkrock #iancurtis #joydivision #history #postpunkhistory #punkrockhistory#lovewilltearusapart

In memory Ian Kevin Curtis, lead singer, lyricist and occasional guitarist of the post-punk band Joy Division, born on this day in 1956, Stretford, Lancashire, England.

Photo by Paul Slattery

#punkrock #postpunk #iancurtis #joydivision #history #punkrockhistory #otd

In memory Ian Kevin Curtis, lead singer, lyricist and occasional guitarist of the post-punk band Joy Division, born on this day in 1956, Stretford, Lancashire, England.

Photo by Paul Slattery

#punkrock #postpunk #iancurtis #joydivision #history #punkrockhistory #otd