Peter Hook, the group’s bassist, confirmed the news on his MySpace page. "I’m relieved," he wrote. "Really hated carryin’ on as normal with an awful secret, so let’s move on."
New Order was founded in 1980 after the band Joy Division split, following the suicide of their lead singer. New Order then became one of the most influential modern music bands.
Fusing keyboards and rythmic dance in a classic rock structure, New Order created several hits such as Bizarre Love Triangle, Blue Monday, Age of Consent, Ceremony, Temptation, True Faith and Regret.