From contactmusic.com:
NEW ORDER have remained united for over two decades because all band members have learned to obey frontman BERNARD SUMNER and follow his lead.
The Manchester, England, dance pioneers have been scoring chart success since forming New Order in 1980, and have managed to stay strong in the face of the crises they've encountered over the years - which would have torn most groups apart.
However, bassist PETER HOOK is convinced New Order have enjoyed a long and fruitful career because they're happy to bow down to Sumner's domineering leadership.
Explaining what has kept them together, Hook says, "A wry sense of humour, patience, and doing what Bernard says.
"It is democracy, as long as you do what he says. He is a very strange character, because he is sort of insecure. Even if he gets something great, he'll still try everything else."
