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	Rob Rob Brady	C'mon, spill the beans!!   Posted by Rob on Friday, July 27, 2007 - 9:30 PM [Reply to this]

	Chris	Just look after yourself mate x   Posted by Chris on Friday, July 27, 2007 - 9:31 PM [Reply to this]

	chris	music will save us...maybe:)   Posted by chris on Friday, July 27, 2007 - 9:35 PM [Reply to this]

	HBIC	((HUGS))   Posted by HBIC on Friday, July 27, 2007 - 9:36 PM [Reply to this]

	Storybox	Well damm! I'll drink to that!   Posted by Storybox on Friday, July 27, 2007 - 9:41 PM [Reply to this]

	Trigger	Well said, its like a bad sitcom "Last of the Sumner Whine". Good luck Hooky think all the fans respect your honesty. Have a good set tonight mate. Trig   Posted by Trigger on Friday, July 27, 2007 - 9:42 PM [Reply to this]

	Garry	Does that mean we'll get a new Electronic album?   Posted by Garry on Friday, July 27, 2007 - 9:44 PM [Reply to this]

	PeterHook	If your not bloody careful! although if you want a bargain i believe the BEST OF is goin for 2 quid in the shetland islands! glad i didnt do a revenge one!   Posted by PeterHook on Tuesday, July 31, 2007 - 1:01 AM [Reply to this]

	Olaf_HB	new order without peter hook is as much of a total travesty & utterly ridiculous as the jam without paul weller ... but sadly the latter already happened this year ! *sigh* anyway ... good luck with whatever u do , my favorite bass player of all time ! :-) cheers ! :-) olaf - "the alien doc" ;-)   Posted by Olaf_HB on Thursday, August 02, 2007 - 4:15 PM [Reply to this]

	Liz	This whole thing really breaks my heart. I don't know what happened between the three of you, but I really hope that there is a way for you all to find some common ground and work things out. In the end, you have to do what is best for you and I respect that, no matter how sad and disappointed I am that New Order is no more. I wish you nothing but success and happiness in the future. There can be no New Order without you anyway...you are not replaceable.   Posted by Liz on Friday, July 27, 2007 - 9:52 PM [Reply to this]

	Marco Kitsune	i managed to see New Order in Wembley last year. was first row almost in front of you. can't believe was my only chance. the three of you are breaking many people hearts but i'm in a band too and i know how things can get sour. all my respect but this really saddens me. to people like me knowing that the 3 of you were playing together since Joy Division was inspirational and beautiful. i'm so sad it ended up this way. a hug and my eternal love for the amazing music that Joy Division and New Order has done.   Posted by Marco Kitsune on Friday, July 27, 2007 - 10:07 PM [Reply to this]

	Andrew Wright	I think you should start incorporating the six-string bass in your music again...   Posted by Andrew Wright on Friday, July 27, 2007 - 10:17 PM [Reply to this]

	chris chris King	Know why you aint been on that boat now then eh   Posted by chris on Friday, July 27, 2007 - 10:42 PM [Reply to this]

	Dean Dean Griffiths	Bloke, Much as I love the Old stuff and the contributions and songs written by the others, the only thing left of the spirit of NO nowadays is your beautiful basslines. I think the split is the right thing, and good luck to the rest coz I still love them, but you're in a unique position now. You can collaborate and write without looking back. This is a positive buddy. Good luck (and if you ever need a remix?) PS I'd love it if you joined Super Furry Animals.   Posted by Dean on Friday, July 27, 2007 - 10:42 PM [Reply to this]

	Dean Dean Griffiths	Zacly mate. You just gotta know when it's safe for you to go, and that there's a better future for you when you do. Dean   Posted by Dean on Friday, July 27, 2007 - 11:03 PM [Reply to this]

		God bless ya Hooky - share the sadness at how things are playing out, but some wonderful memories nonetheless, in fact some to which words cannot do justice; just let me listen to one of yr basslines instead ;D Look after yrself. peace Alex   Posted by on Friday, July 27, 2007 - 11:16 PM [Reply to this]

	Jeff	You know this blog post was a really bizarre one (seriously no pun intended). At first I didn't even think that was Peter saying that. I think Mr. Hook likes to "take the piss" as the English seem to say. But in reading that, beneath the drama of it all I just sense Pete giving us a wink while saying all this. I sense so much humor in this I just feel that although the subject matter is harsh and probably speaks the truth, mr. Hook is still being lighthearted by catching us off guard. But I am upset about the three not working together anymore. Thank god New Order has a catalogue of albums and individual songs so expansive (even despite the 94-01 period) that I am still discovering all the different remixes and rare b-sides. Hopefully Freebass will come into fruition soon. And guilt really is a useless emotion. J   Posted by Jeff on Friday, July 27, 2007 - 11:24 PM [Reply to this]

	Huffy	No Hooky means no New Order - simple as that ! First saw you in 1979 at Bournemouth when you blew The Buzzcocks off stage (who I loved and still love too) - I learned to play bass by playing along to Joy Division - I reckon I speak for many that want to thank you and the others for inspiring and entertaining us - and one way or another I think you all still will ! Shame it all came to head this year with the 30th anniversary and the film - but never say never.   Posted by Huffy on Friday, July 27, 2007 - 11:24 PM [Reply to this]

	License2Kimjongill Shawna Birnbaum	Uh. Wow. Chill, chill, relax. Have fun in SF, maybe I'll see you there tonight - that's where I'll be!   Posted by License2Kimjongill on Friday, July 27, 2007 - 11:34 PM [Reply to this]

	John John Montague	Good luck with the US tour Pete! It's all just a bit upsetting.Someone beat me to it on a previous post with the "marriage" comparison,seeing a fantastic family unravel. The timing is well off too,the opportunities CONTROL would have reopened,it's such a bloody shame. Just hoping that one day you all do a SPICE GIRLS and come on back to us...SPICE GIRLS? err hold that thought. All the best from sunny Salford mate.   Posted by John on Friday, July 27, 2007 - 11:58 PM [Reply to this]

	The SonicFungus	LOL!! Pizza hut. make sure ya get some with mushrooms on it. oh and pepperoni.. sausage, green peppers, an um... onions. and hey, hire me as the female lead singer for freebass!!!!!!!!!!!!!! hehe. come on, damnit! hehehe i can keep a better tune than barney and pottsy. and i kinda dance like barney but.. im just much better (and can do two things at the same time, usually), and um... well.. depends on how ya look at that. my dance skills are a mix between barney an some crazed, fucked up disco ABBA morphed shit. ok, back to the pizza again. methinks i'll order a pizza tonight now. i cant stop thinking about pizza after that pizza hut thing. great. see whatya started? grr pizza...   Posted by The SonicFungus on Saturday, July 28, 2007 - 12:21 AM [Reply to this]

	Dean Dean Griffiths	Hi John, and everyone posting tonight, and of course to Pete. John, I have to slightly disagree with you when you mention the timing in relation to Control (Which I can't fucking wait for) and bring everything back into perspective with one small phrase, and please forgive me for saying this but, how very Factory. Love to all of you Dean   Posted by Dean on Saturday, July 28, 2007 - 12:16 AM [Reply to this]

	John John Montague	HA! Hiya Dean,yeah I know what you mean,it's the old IF WE'D SIGNED THE SMITHS.. It can't be helped,however my post came across. It's just that when you hear ignoramuses (or ignorami?) purporting to be radio DJs saying uh I though they split up years ago,I was just looking forward to a new ORDER dawning again,when the film comes out. All the buzz seeing praise laden on the lads just a few years ago at the Hall Of Fame. PS Pete ,wish Warners had released Bizarre Love Triangle (Richard X remix) as an official single,really does it justice.   Posted by John on Saturday, July 28, 2007 - 1:32 AM [Reply to this]

	Jack Jack Lokensky	Understand the situation. Still sad. I loved Joy Division / New Order and the music you all made. I'm sure that it is more upsetting for you to have sniping through press releases. Thank you for being so candid with the fans.   Posted by Jack on Saturday, July 28, 2007 - 1:51 AM [Reply to this]

	Helen	Alright Hooky. As much as I love, respect & support you all in whatever any of you do. My understanding of it all is that if ANYONE left the group, through whatever mean's, that band is finished & effectively a new one created. So how can we get reports from the new OTHER TWO that they are still NO. Surely that's the main reason JD > NO ? Hooky good luck in whatever you do in life & hurry up with Freebass !!! x   Posted by Helen on Saturday, July 28, 2007 - 2:09 AM [Reply to this]

	The Robot	I can't see NO being NO without either Peter, Bernard or Steve. Any one of you three goes and it's all over - at least in my mind, and I've been a fan for - Jesus! - 19 years now. (ach, never actually counted before). Wouldnt presume to tell you what to do, but -c'mon, whatever happens dont start suing each other like a bunch of .....   Posted by The Robot on Saturday, July 28, 2007 - 3:04 AM [Reply to this]

	Chris Chris Whyatt	I remember talking to Rob Gretton about the death of Ian Curtis (days later) and having tried the idea of an alternative singer (x-Crispy Ambulance) for 30 seconds, he decide JD was finished and hence NO was born. Same situation, different day/year, but you are far from dead. No Hooky, no NO. Final. PS. Rob would have sorted this in 5 minutes, if fact, it would never have got to this.   Posted by Chris on Saturday, July 28, 2007 - 5:07 AM [Reply to this]

	Terry Terry Mason	Chris This is Rob's legacy. 29 years of Bernard gets what he wants at all costs If Barney and Steve decide to flog the horse into the ground, which of those two is going to talk to the fans? Neither have ever shown an interest. Terry   Posted by Terry on Wednesday, August 01, 2007 - 3:30 PM [Reply to this]

	Danger	Pete, all a bit handbags, what's the truth........   Posted by Danger on Saturday, July 28, 2007 - 7:16 AM [Reply to this]

	Chabha Michael White	What ever happens all us here in So Cal, we still love you for your kick @ss music (DJ), productions with other bands, and your kick @ss thumping bass. Life goes on and you need to do what makes you happy.   Posted by Chabha on Saturday, July 28, 2007 - 7:31 AM [Reply to this]

	saudade	Kudos to you Peter, for taking the time to address this, and for giving us what I think is a real honest peek into the how and why of recent NO (devoid of the marketing and "statements"). I'm sorry it is turning out this way. Much respect to you. Hope you're having a grand time in the Bay. Beautiful time to be here! Wish I could have made it tonight. Hope it was a blast. x   Posted by saudade on Saturday, July 28, 2007 - 8:40 AM [Reply to this]

	andy andy lynes	I'm sure Bernard and Stephen will continue to make some interesting music together, but it won't be New Order without Hooky. That's bleeding obvious. A name change is as appropriate now as it was 27 years ago, albeit for very different reasons.   Posted by andy on Saturday, July 28, 2007 - 9:30 AM [Reply to this]

	Mickey	New Order has made the best music ever, sir! I do hope that you that when you say that you are open to negotiation that you and the others will yet patch things up and make more of the same.   Posted by Mickey on Saturday, July 28, 2007 - 9:30 AM [Reply to this]

	XavierBlancmange Xavier Blancmange	Pity. All good things... Keep doing what you do.   Posted by XavierBlancmange on Saturday, July 28, 2007 - 9:37 AM [Reply to this]

	...And Joe-stice For All!! Joe Williams	New Order have got me through many of the most important moments of my life...this is like when my parents dicorced!   Posted by ...And Joe-stice For All!! on Saturday, July 28, 2007 - 10:35 AM [Reply to this]

	Uppitycrip	It sounds like you've been along for the ride for a few years, certainly not minding the fat cheques you guys got by recording all the JD stuff in 98- 05. I mean, you are musically gifted, but why mess with your fans. at least give us usa fans one last chance to see NO (no boston date for 14 yrs!) you dj awesomely tho. I'd totally get off seeing you perform, as joy division and new order are 2 of my favorite bands   Posted by Uppitycrip on Saturday, July 28, 2007 - 2:55 PM [Reply to this]

	Margaret Luvs Peter Hook	Hey Hookster This thing as saddened me New Order splitting, but it will be nice to still keep those memories of the band, it is a disappointment hon, don't let it worn you out sweetie you came out with it and I know how it is hitting you inside, but Hookster don't be upset about this New Order had been coming and going for years I knew there was problems it after that 1993 concert I went into a dark life I am coming out with this after all these years, but I was missing you a lot and the band, but hey things do happen, but I know in the 90's I haven't forgotten you at all. Lots of love Margaretxxxxx Hey don't let it worn you out cheer up   Posted by Margaret Luvs Peter Hook on Saturday, July 28, 2007 - 4:54 PM [Reply to this]

	| StarKnight Gravekeeper on Duty |	...meh, yeah, what my buddy said. :-.. In the meantime, I'm kind-of buckling up my safety belt for this insane ride. This could get very ugly... very quickly... ~ 'Sunshine'   Posted by | StarKnight Gravekeeper on Duty | on Saturday, July 28, 2007 - 7:21 PM [Reply to this]

		Seems Dean had a good point up above there when he said, how very Factory. Margaret, wishing you continued good health and luck in whatever battle you have been facing by the way.   Posted by on Saturday, July 28, 2007 - 5:24 PM [Reply to this]

	mark mark cooper	THANX FOR ALL THE GOOD TIMES PETER NO HOOKY = NO NEW ORDER   Posted by mark on Saturday, July 28, 2007 - 6:40 PM [Reply to this]

	Soulbutter	LOL Hooky.   Posted by Soulbutter on Saturday, July 28, 2007 - 7:55 PM [Reply to this]

	Spookwriter spook writer	It's a sad day... in such a lonely way... How did things get so bad? Sounds like the decree is absolute. Ah well... At least you're not hanging up your six string- We still have Freebass to look forward to!   Posted by Spookwriter on Sunday, July 29, 2007 - 1:02 AM [Reply to this]

	Norman	Hooky, first off: great DJ set at Ruby Skye.. thought the atmosphere and crowd was much better this time than in '05 at Mezzanine when I last caught ya. Secondly, thanks so much for spending some time talking guitar/DJ gig bag business with my friends from monocase. Have a great rest of your tour in the USA and catch you next time you are around S.F.!!!   Posted by Norman on Sunday, July 29, 2007 - 1:48 AM [Reply to this]

	Spookwriter spook writer	Er... Just saw the 'see you in court' comment at the end... I hope this is just banter... NO without you will be not what it was, but it's better than NO NO at all...   Posted by Spookwriter on Sunday, July 29, 2007 - 3:05 AM [Reply to this]

	Isabel	Holy Shit!   Posted by Isabel on Sunday, July 29, 2007 - 8:15 PM [Reply to this]

	Me	I want to thank you for all the wonderful New Order tunes you gave us. NO cannot be without Hooky and those bass lines! I wish you luck in whatever you decide to do. We will all be here waiting for whatever you decide to throw at us (Freebass). You are a living legend and thank you for making music with or without "certain" people. BTW, great DJ set last night!   Posted by Me on Sunday, July 29, 2007 - 8:49 PM [Reply to this]

	PeterHook	THis was the last one so gets the last reply im in philli stuck for 4hours just wanted to say thanks to you all for All your kind thoughts i even like the unkind ones! its the injustice of it all i rally against if id have done it wrong id have held me hands up! fair cop guvnor!   Posted by PeterHook on Tuesday, July 31, 2007 - 1:08 AM [Reply to this]

	DJ-D Mark Martin	I get the distinct feelinmg that we've been here before. Sad, but we've had some great times over the years.   Posted by DJ-D on Monday, July 30, 2007 - 9:21 AM [Reply to this]

	ivan	COMMON!! TAKE YOUR FUCKING BASS AND COMEBACK WITH THE OTHER GUYS TO PLAY THE BEST MUSIC EVER!!! YOU ARE MY IDOL, I LOVE YOU, PETER CHEERS!! IVÁN, ARGENTINA   Posted by ivan on Monday, July 30, 2007 - 11:35 AM [Reply to this]

	garp	I have been into New Order for over 26 years and this news saddens me. I thought it was about the music, not personal relationships!! The new order code will never be repeated. publicity breaks for the film maybe? a new commercial order.   Posted by garp on Monday, July 30, 2007 - 11:40 AM [Reply to this]

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