New Order split?

Peter Hook claims this time it’s for real.

04 May 07 - It looks like it could be the end for Manchester legends New Order.

You may feel like you’ve heard this one before, but bassist Peter Hook says that he and singer Bernard Sumner have gone their separate ways and are no longer working together.

It came out in an interview with Xfm’s Clint Boon; while talking about his collaboration with Jayne’s Addiction front man Perry Farrell, he said:

"I spoke to Perry, and he asked me to play bass, as he'd heard about New Order splitting up. Well yeah, me and Bernard aren't working together."

"It's like the boy who cried wolf this time."
Peter Hook

The band has had some quite lengthy quiet spells over the years as its members have pursued side projects, but New Order have always remained a going concern.

When asked if the split was permanent, however, Hook replied: "Bernard went off for a break with Electronic, but that was different. But it's like the boy who cried wolf this time."

Earlier this year the band denied reports they were about to split up, after drummer Stephen Morris was quoted as saying: "We should stop for a while."

Lucy O'Doherty