Bernard Sumner: Chapter and Verse-New Order, Joy Division, and Me | Season 2:Ep.1
About this Episode
Joy Division's tragic demise should have permanently snuffed out its band members' careers. But Bernard Sumner, armed with drum loops, programmed beats, and a Blue Monday, emerged from those ashes to create an upbeat New Order, sell millions of records, and wind up in a John Hughes film. How does it feel, to read Bernard Sumner's autobiography through and through? Find out as Christian and Martha become heavenly persons today and review Bernie's Chapter and Verse.
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