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Peter Hook leads tributes to Tony Wilson
Peter Hook has paid tribute to Tony Wilson, who died yesterday, saying "my heart is broken".
The New Order and Joy Division bass player likened the passing of the Factory Records founder to the death of his father.
Posting on his MySpace blog from Japan, Hook wrote: "It's a very, very, very sad day. I feel very lost out here in Japan. It's like my father dying all over again. I'm devastated."
"I'll be going back to England as soon as possible to pick up the pieces. My heart goes out to Yvette, Oliver, Hilary and Isabelle. I'm thinking of you all, my heart is broken.
"Say hello to Rob, Ian and Martin for me please Tony. Rest in peace. God bless."
Wilson signed Joy Division to his Factory Records label, and together they opened Manchester's legendary Hacienda nightclub.
Wilson died yesterday in Manchester, from a heart attack following complications from cancer.
The New Order and Joy Division bass player likened the passing of the Factory Records founder to the death of his father.
Posting on his MySpace blog from Japan, Hook wrote: "It's a very, very, very sad day. I feel very lost out here in Japan. It's like my father dying all over again. I'm devastated."
"I'll be going back to England as soon as possible to pick up the pieces. My heart goes out to Yvette, Oliver, Hilary and Isabelle. I'm thinking of you all, my heart is broken.
"Say hello to Rob, Ian and Martin for me please Tony. Rest in peace. God bless."
Wilson signed Joy Division to his Factory Records label, and together they opened Manchester's legendary Hacienda nightclub.
Wilson died yesterday in Manchester, from a heart attack following complications from cancer.
Peter Hook has paid tribute to Tony Wilson, who died yesterday, saying "my heart is broken".
The New Order and Joy Division bass player likened the passing of the Factory Records founder to the death of his father.
Posting on his MySpace blog from Japan, Hook wrote: "It's a very, very, very sad day. I feel very lost out here in Japan. It's like my father dying all over again. I'm devastated."
"I'll be going back to England as soon as possible to pick up the pieces. My heart goes out to Yvette, Oliver, Hilary and Isabelle. I'm thinking of you all, my heart is broken.
"Say hello to Rob, Ian and Martin for me please Tony. Rest in peace. God bless."
Wilson signed Joy Division to his Factory Records label, and together they opened Manchester's legendary Hacienda nightclub.
Wilson died yesterday in Manchester, from a heart attack following complications from cancer.
The New Order and Joy Division bass player likened the passing of the Factory Records founder to the death of his father.
Posting on his MySpace blog from Japan, Hook wrote: "It's a very, very, very sad day. I feel very lost out here in Japan. It's like my father dying all over again. I'm devastated."
"I'll be going back to England as soon as possible to pick up the pieces. My heart goes out to Yvette, Oliver, Hilary and Isabelle. I'm thinking of you all, my heart is broken.
"Say hello to Rob, Ian and Martin for me please Tony. Rest in peace. God bless."
Wilson signed Joy Division to his Factory Records label, and together they opened Manchester's legendary Hacienda nightclub.
Wilson died yesterday in Manchester, from a heart attack following complications from cancer.
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