Peter Hook has named Oasis as potential “intermediaries” for a New Order reunion.
The news comes after Joy Division and New Order were recently announced as inductees into the Rock Hall as a single act, following previous nominations in 2023, 2025 and 2026.
In an interview with Rolling Stone, Hook said Oasis could potentially help him to form a truce with New Order after years of bitter feuding.
“Maybe Liam and Noel could be the intermediaries that you’re looking for,” he suggested. “They might be like, ‘OK, you two. Let’s shake hands and get up there and play Transmission, Love Will Tear Us Apart, and Blue Monday.’
“If Bernard (Sumner) pops his head around and goes, ‘Hey Hooky, sorry about that eight-year legal battle that cost you six years’ wages. I’m really sorry about it. We should maybe have just had a chat about it.’
“Life is full of surprises. I’m sure that could be a lovely one. Let’s face it, you couldn’t have better mentors than Liam and Noel.”
Hook revealed in a separate interview with Billboard that he is “speaking with” ceremony producers about performing at the event, but shared at the same time that it was unlikely he will be reuniting with the rest of New Order.
“It’s a dreadful shame, it really is, especially when you get to our age, when you realise that road ahead is looking a lot bloody shorter than the road behind, and you should show it respect,” he shared.
“We’ve just been acting like petulant, spoiled children, which, sadly, has diminished the way that people look at you, I think.”
A record-breaking six British acts have been announced for this year’s inauguration, also including Oasis, Billy Idol and Sade. They appear in the Performer category alongside Luther Vandross, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Hook played bass with Joy Division until they became New Order when Ian Curtis took his own life in 1980, before parting ways with the band in 2007.
