Peter Hook

British bassist
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Peter Hook

Summary

Peter Hook is a human[1]. His place of birth was Salford[2]. He was born on February 13, 1956[3]. He worked as a bass guitarist[4], songwriter[5], musician[6], composer[7], and record producer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,500 views/month, #5,801 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Peter Hook's place of birth was Salford[2].
  • Peter Hook was born on February 13, 1956[3].
  • Peter Hook held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • English was Peter Hook's native language[11].
  • Peter Hook worked as a bass guitarist[4].
  • Peter Hook worked as a songwriter[5].
  • Peter Hook worked as a musician[6].
  • Peter Hook worked as a composer[7].
  • Peter Hook worked as a record producer[8].
  • Peter Hook's education included a stint at Buile Hill High School[12].
  • Peter Hook was a member of Peter Hook & The Light[13].
  • Peter Hook was a member of Joy Division[14].
  • Peter Hook was a member of Revenge[15].
  • Peter Hook was a member of Monaco[16].
  • Peter Hook was a member of Freebass[17].
  • Peter Hook was a member of Ad Infinitum[18].
  • Peter Hook is recorded as male[19].
  • Peter Hook's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Peter Hook's genre is post-punk[21].
  • Peter Hook's genre is alternative rock[22].
  • Peter Hook's genre is new wave[23].
  • Peter Hook's genre is synth-pop[24].
  • Peter Hook's genre is indie rock[25].
  • Peter Hook's genre is punk rock[26].
  • Peter Hook's genre is electropop[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Peter Hook's place of birth was Salford[2]. He was born on February 13, 1956[3]. English was his native language[11].

Education

Peter Hook was educated at Buile Hill High School[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include bass guitarist[4], songwriter[5], musician[6], composer[7], and record producer[8].

Why It Matters

Peter Hook ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,500 views/month, #5,801 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Peter Hook born?

Peter Hook's place of birth was Salford[2].

What did Peter Hook do for work?

Peter Hook worked as bass guitarist[4], songwriter[5], musician[6], composer[7], and record producer[8].

Where did Peter Hook go to school?

Peter Hook was educated at Buile Hill High School[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Companies House. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [21] . wikidata.org.
  13. [22] . wikidata.org.
  14. [23] . wikidata.org.
  15. [24] . wikidata.org.
  16. [25] . Montreux Jazz Festival Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [26] . wikidata.org.
  18. [27] . wikidata.org.
  19. [13] . wikidata.org.
  20. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [18] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation bass guitarist, songwriter, musician +2
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  2. 14d ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Shazam artist id 892955
    Country of citizenship United Kingdom
    Record label
    Given name Peter
    + 28 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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