Bernard Sumner
British musician
Also known as: Bernard Albrecht
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Bernard Sumner is a British musician, born in 1956, who is best known as a founding member of the influential post-punk band Joy Division. After the suicide of lead singer Ian Curtis in 1980, Sumner, along with other surviving members, formed New Order. In New Order, Sumner took on vocal duties and the band pioneered a successful fusion of rock music with dance music styles. He was originally known as Bernard Albrecht before adopting his current surname.
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