Rock History - Ian Kevin Curtis (15 July 1956 – 18 May 1980) Joy Division
Ian Kevin Curtis (15 July 1956 – 18 May 1980) was an English musician and singer-songwriter. He is best known as the lead singer and lyricist of the post-punk band Joy Division. Joy Division released its debut album, Unknown Pleasures, in 1979 and recorded its follow-up, Closer, in 1980.In the early hours of 18 May 1980, Curtis hanged himself in the kitchen of his house at 77 Barton Street, Macclesfield, at age 23.Curtis was cremated at Macclesfield Crematorium and his ashes were buried. His memorial stone, inscribed with "Ian Curtis 18 – 5 – 80" and "Love Will Tear Us Apart", was stolen in July 2008 from the grounds of Macclesfield
Cemetery. The missing memorial stone was later replaced by a new stone with the same inscription but in a different typeface.
Ian Curtis
Born: July 15, 1956, Stretford, United Kingdom
Died: May 18, 1980, Macclesfield, United Kingdom
Spouse: Deborah Curtis (m. 1975–1980)
Music group: Joy Division (1976 – 1978)
