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Stephen Morris

British musician
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Stephen Morris is a British musician, best known as the drummer for the influential post-punk band Joy Division and its successor, the electronic rock group New Order.1

Morris joined Joy Division in 1977, contributing to their distinctive sound characterized by melodic bass lines, textured guitar and drums, and complex lyrics. After the suicide of vocalist Ian Curtis in 1980, the remaining members, including Morris, formed New Order. This new iteration of the band successfully blended rock with dance music styles, pioneering a fusion that defined much of the 1980s music scene. New Order achieved significant success with hits like "Blue Monday" and "Bizarre Love Triangle".1

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  1. Joy Division/New Order
  2. the Smiths

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