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 馃挃

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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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

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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