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DATE. VENUE |
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Date: Friday 14 April 1978 |
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Venue: Rafters – Manchester (UK) |
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CONCERTS |
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Joy Division |
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DATE. VENUE |
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Date: Friday 14 April 1978 |
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Venue: Rafters – Manchester (UK) |
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DETAILS |
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Line-up: Ian Curtis | Peter Hook | Stephen Morris | Bernard Sumner |
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Concert organization:
Stiff | Chiswick |
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Other bands: The
Negatives | V.2 | ... |
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'Battle of the bands'
contest, organized by two London record labels |
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Joy Division were the third
band mentioned on the bill, but were the last to appear on stage
because the playing order was determined by names being drawn out
of a hat |
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MEMORIES |
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When it became apparent
that there would only be time for one more band to play, there was
a ferocious argument between Joy Division and the Negatives, who
included Richard Boon, Paul Morley and Kevin Cummins. Joy Division
were justifiably indignant at the thought of missing their big chance
because of what they considered to be a joke band and a scuffle
broke out. However, Joy Division got their way. At around 2.10 a.m.
they took the stage and played three numbers before the plugs were
pulled |
