Joy Division Members Tell Of Ian Curtis Regrets

The three surviving members of Joy Division have told of their regret at not doing more for front man Ian Curtis.

Curtis committed suicide on May 18 1980 after a long bout of depression nad after being diagnose with epilepsy in 1979.

Peter Hook, Stephen Morris and Bernard Sumner were speaking as the film about that period of Curtis’ life ‘Control’ heads into UK cinemas.

Morris told The Sun: "Looking back, I wish I'd helped him more. I think that all the time... But we were having such a good time, and you're very selfish when you're young.

“Epilepsy wasn't understood then. People would just say, 'He's a bit of a loony - he has fits.'"

Sumner added: "People thought he was on drugs because of the way he performed, but he never took drugs. He was just losing himself in the music."

Meanwhile, Hook said that he happy that the film was telling the story of Curtis’ role in the band.

"He was the driving force who held it together when we were upset or down,” he explained. “He'd always inspire us to keep trying."

‘Control’ is released on October 5, you can read Gigwise’s review of it here