Remembering Ian Curtis Today on the 46th Anniversary of His Passing (May 18, 1980)

May 18, 2026 Albumism Staff

Please join the Albumism team in celebrating Ian Curtis’ musical legacy and revisit audio & video highlights from his career below!

Born: July 15, 1956
Died: May 18, 1980
Biography | Discography (Joy Division Studio Albums):

Unknown Pleasures (1979)
Closer (1980)

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