Joy Division fans were left in tears as a huge mural to the band's frontman was unveiled in his hometown of Macclesfield. The mural was officially unveiled by Ian's former bandmate Peter Hook with a crowd of fans in attendance on a sunny Saturday afternoon in the Cheshire town.
The portrait was created by renowned street artist Akse, based on an original photo of Ian taken by Kevin Cummins at a gig at the former Russell Club in Hulme back in 1979. Bass guitarist Hooky said it gave Ian the recognition in his hometown he has long deserved.
Speaking on social media, Hooky said: "I’ve been waiting for a long time to see a tribute to Ian right here in his hometown. At long last recognition of one of its most famous sons."
