<P> 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 . Joy Division released their debut album , Unknown Pleasures , in 1979 and recorded their follow - up , Closer , in 1980 . </P>
<P> 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 . Joy Division released their debut album , Unknown Pleasures , in 1979 and recorded their follow - up , Closer , in 1980 . </P>
when did the lead singer of joy division die
when did the lead singer of joy division die
18 May 1980
18 May 1980