I've had the great honour of meeting Hooky twice in my life. One time when I was on vacation in London I've sat down and had a chat with him after one of his DJ gigs and again a few years back when he performed with The Light over here in Germany. Not only did he recognise me but again he sat down and had a drink with me (his non-alcoholic). He was jovial, witty, quick one-liners and very humble. Truly wonderful man and a great inspiration forever and a day.

"Dreams never end" is still Epic.

He comes across as a man who has matured and learned much about life

Hooky is a legend...I like both bands for different reasons.

Peter Hook is my favorite member of NO... you just cant have New Order without that unique and powerful bass he plays

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Saw New Order in Wellington, New Zealand on December 6, 1982. They played the whole of "Movement" plus one song I did not recognise. They sounded just like the record.

I absolutely LOVE Movement. It’s as close to JD as you’re going to get yet as far from any New Order album that came afterward. Totally stands on its own as a masterpiece for me. Gotta love Hooky’s insight. So genuine.

Hooky is the heart and soul of New Order.....

Love Hooky. I photographed him in Brighton in about 2009 when he DJ at the Bench store. Was such a good guy. Very warm, easy going and witty. Lot of respect for him. Plus of course his bass style is unique .

He's the only one who has kept the Joy Division sound alive through his basslines.

He is always a joy to listen to. So much insight and history.

Love Hooky. Not only one of the most uniquely influential bass players of all times, but such a class act and sweetheart of a guy. So glad they continued with New Order and did not stop with Joy Division. Such great songs that take you to a different place.

I love JD and NO because they're so different and because I love different kinds of music. Both have greatness and Hooky is definitely the essence of both bands sound.

I dont know what's better..reading Peter Hook's books or listening to him. I admire his memory!

Hook is such an icon legend and such a super cool guy/nice when you meet him. My biggest respects to him, super glad he still plays joy divison and new order on tour.

Hooky is indeed a legend, and I also love both bands for different reasons.

The second time I saw New Order in NYC, a heavily drinking Bernard yelled back at the audience, "I see we have some Joy Division fans here" after being asked repeatedly to play their old songs. A little while later as a synthesizer sequence was being loaded from cassette tape and taking a bit, Bernard first apologized and then said, "actually I don't give a sh*t!". Peter took away the bottle he was holding.

Great interviews with Hook. The whole series is insightful and fantastic. Thanks for posting.

Hook obviously the most interesting member of the band. I wish NO was still together, but I'm so grateful he's spending time talking about the JD/NO days. Loved his book about JD too.