In Conversation: Stephen Morris
On 2 March 2023, presented by Creative 91直播 and the John Rylands Research Institute and Library, Professor Jon Savage will be in conversation with former Joy Division and New Order band member, Stephen Morris.
Macclesfield-born, has often been renowned for his 鈥榤achine-like鈥� skills as a drummer, beginning his career alongside vocalist Ian Curtis in the band . He then went on to be a founding member of , and participated in its spin-off band, , and continued to show no signs of stopping when he formed , a band with his wife. Considered to be a post-punk extraordinaire, Stephen has recently turned his attention to writing, having written two memoirs, and .
This event, rescheduled from November 2022, takes place at the John Rylands Research Institute and Library and sees Stephen in conversation with Professor of Popular Culture (The University of Manchester), , about his career and published works, taking the audience from the Joy Division and New Order years, all the way to the present day. Professor Jon Savage is an English writer, broadcaster, and music journalist, with multiple publications to his name, including his latest book, , which provides an oral history of Joy Division. Both Stephen鈥檚 and Jon鈥檚 books will be available to buy at the event, and a book signing will be held afterwards.
Booking information
If you would like to see these two of Manchester鈥檚 musical legends in discussion, you can register to attend this FREE event via .
This event ties into the John Rylands Research Institute and Library鈥檚 , the first specifically designated national popular culture archive in the UK. Based at the John Rylands Research Institute and Library, it aims to celebrate and preserve the records of British popular culture, such as popular music, recognising its pivotal influence on the world stage.