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Ian Curtis Inspired by Iggy Pop Show
- Ian Curtis attended an influential 1977 Iggy Pop concert with David Bowie, inspiring his vocal style and stage presence.
- Curtis was quiet during the concert but deeply absorbed the performance, shaping his future artistic persona.
Stephen Morris Joins Joy Division
- Stephen Morris joined Joy Division after answering an ad and immediately bonded with Ian Curtis by listening to their early demo tape.
- Their first rehearsals resulted in realizing Morris's unique frantic thrashing style was perfect for the band's sound.
Ian Curtis's Fierce Stage Presence
- Joy Division's first headlining gig led to an onstage meltdown by Ian Curtis, who flipped tables and cut himself on broken glass.
- This raw display of emotion shocked the small crowd but showed Curtis's intense and dangerous stage presence.