Peter Hook performed with Deftones and Lauren Mayberry as Joy Division and New Order were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday (14.11.26) night.
The bassist – who hasn’t performed with his former New Order bandmates since he left the group in 2007 – was the only member of the bands to perform at the ceremony, and he teamed up with Chino Moreno’s rock band and the Chvrches frontwoman to sing Love Will Tear Us Apart and Bizarre Love Triangle.
Nine Inch Nails frontman Trent Reznor inducted the groups into the Hall and noted how they had inspired him always “to be fearless and try something new.”
In his acceptance speech, Peter admitted he was touched by the “special” recognition.
He said: “Now that I’m here, I realise how special it is. It’s like being part of a family…
“For me, it’s been a wild 50 years — I’ve been happy, I’ve been mad, I’ve been heartbroken in equal measure. But I’m still f****** here.”
He highlighted the fact his solo project, Peter Hook and the Light, plays both New Order and Joy Division tracks.
He added: “Music is eternal. Families are eternal and we are eternally grateful.”
The ceremony, which took place at Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater, also saw Oprah Winfrey pay tribute to the late Luther Vandross, Phil Collins give a tearful acceptance speech and the likes of Billy Idol, Wu-Tang Clan, Queen Latifah, Oasis, Iron Maiden, MC Lyte, Sade and producer Rick Rubin inducted into the Hall.
In her tribute to Luther – who died in 2005 – Oprah said: “Luther Vandross sang with such passion and soul it could reach something deep inside that you didn’t even know needed to be reached.”
Usher then took the stage and performed a medley of the late star’s hits in tribute.
U2 gave a surprise performance to open the event, and Run-DMC and Aerosmith teamed up to close the show with their 1986 collaboration Walk This Way.
Peter previously explained he was keen to attend the ceremony out of respect for fans.
He told BBC Radio Manchester: “I am going there for the simple reason that our fans have voted us in to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and without them we’d be absolutely nothing.
“This is the big thank you that I am going to take it on behalf of our fans of Joy Division and New Order.”
