Peter Hook to Attend Hall of Fame Induction but Not Onstage

Peter Hook, the founding bassist of Joy Division and New Order, plans to attend the bands' joint induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on November 14, 2026, in Cleveland, but he has made clear he will not join his former bandmates onstage to accept the honor. In a recent interview, Hook expressed deep reservations stemming from years of acrimony, including a protracted legal dispute over the band's name and finances.

Hook departed New Order in 2007 after relations with co-founding members Bernard Sumner, Stephen Morris, and Gillian Gilbert deteriorated to the point where he described having no working relationship with Sumner. The group disbanded briefly before reforming in 2011 without Hook, who was replaced on bass by Tom Chapman. The split led to lawsuits in 2015, with Hook alleging unfair treatment in royalties and income distribution. Court records showed that between 2011 and 2015, a company formed by the other members generated 7.8 million pounds, while Hook received only about 1.25 percent of royalties and related earnings. The parties reached a settlement in September 2017 without a full trial, though details remain confidential.