why is Hooky the greatest?

Originally posted by Grigori Rasputin, the Mad Mystic because he pops fans in the head with his bass...and steps on their hands if we dare to put them on the stage!!!!

The guy's a pussycat - I had to get onstage as I wa being crushed and walked straight past him and off with no bother. Mind you, I wonder if he had his back to me at the time...

Because of THAT interview....!! - was it on Australian TV?? whatever it was it lasted about 30seconds!! Nice one Hooky!! quality!!

HE IS JUST THE GOD DAMN GREATEST BASS GUITARIST EVER TO WALK THE PLANET.

"MY DREAMS COULD BE YOUR THEME"

The sound of his BASS needs NO explanation!

Because he's just about the only bass-player in the world who can be instantly recognised, whatever song he's playing.

And because he's been playing bass for nearly 30 years and never become a musician.

And because he inspired me to buy a Shergold 6-string bass when I was 17. It still turns people's heads when I take it to gigs now.

And because he made me realise that playing music was something I could aspire to - that I didn't have to be a virtuoso. If it wasn't for Hooky, I wouldn't be playing music now, 20 years after I first picked up a bass.

Because he can play bass like no-one else and he seems like the kind of guy you could have a laugh with on a night out.

spray painted messages on giant amps? his antics with his hitting board thingy on blue monday? his groin stretching stance?

hooky is god :D

Originally posted by DoN Because of THAT interview....!! - was it on Australian TV?? whatever it was it lasted about 30seconds!! Nice one Hooky!! quality!!

Do you mean THIS interview? :evil2:

http://www.new-order.net/no/audio/iv/hooky-nz-8212/

There were about 30 seconds of real content but for both parties involved it probably felt about 30 hours long.

Originally posted by Phildo Because he's just about the only bass-player in the world who can be instantly recognised, whatever song he's playing.

I agree. He has an own style, wich was copied by thousand of people. He makes New Order NEW ORDER!

Peter Hook redefined the bass guitar as a musical instrument. Often copied, never bettered. "Hooky bass" is now part of the musical language. How many other so-called bassists can say that about their style?

lol to the interview :D

this reminds me of a stone roses interview i once saw on television, where ian brown was giving one syllable answer. classic

1. Because his bass lines in Joy Division give me the shivers.
2. Because he's playing every time as if he's got something to prove.
3. Because he did backing vocals in 'Love will tear us apart' I.C.A.