Ian Curtis would have been 70 today (15 July), which is possibly a ridiculous statement given that he didn't even see 24; but even in such a brief moment, his star shone brightly enough to influence just about every British (and more than a fair few American ones) guitar band, directly or indirectly, for the next... well, 46 years. It is a strange (or maybe not) impact that a man noted for his intense, fixed stare while singing, and dark, emotionally isolated lyrics, would be

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There have been two waves of musical greatness from the city at the western end of the M62 motorway (Liverpool, obvs), first in the early...