Age | 23 (age at death) |
Birthday | 15 July, 1956 |
Birthplace | Macclesfield, England |
Died | 18 May, 1980 |
Place of Death | Macclesfield, England |
Height | 6' 1" (185 cm) |
Hair Color | Brown - Dark |
Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Nationality | British |
Occupation | Singer |
Claim to Fame | Joy Division |
Ian Kevin Curtis (15 July 1956 – 18 May 1980) was an English singer-songwriter and musician. He was the lead singer and lyricist of the post-punk band Joy Division and recorded two albums with the group: Unknown Pleasures (1979) and Closer (1980). Curtis was known for his bass-baritone voice, dance style and songwriting typically filled with imagery of desolation, emptiness and alienation.