Today, the music community mourns the loss of James Masters, a cherished friend of Peter Hook & The Light and Fac 51 The Hacienda. Peter Hook, renowned as the bassist and co-founder of the rock bands Joy Division and New Order, confirmed James Masters’ passing on Thursday, November 16, 2023. Hook expressed deep sorrow, emphasizing James’ tremendous absence and offering heartfelt words: “Rest in peace mate. God Bless. Love Hooky.”
James Masters’ passing, as announced by Hook, occurred yesterday, though the cause of his death remains undisclosed to the public at this time.
FAC 51 The Hacienda posted on Facebook,
“It is with great regret and sadness that we have to pay tribute to a wonderful member of The Hacienda family.James Masters was a loyal hardworking member of our team for so long and he will be sorely, sorely missed. His tireless work and love for everything Manchester, Factory and The Hacienda was legendary. From his early days working for Tony Wilson at Granada TV to establishing The Hacienda Classical and Hacienda nights all over the world. James passed away yesterday.Rest in peace our friend. We will miss you”
Peter Hook stands as an influential English musician celebrated for his distinctive bass guitar techniques, notably using the bass as a lead instrument, characterized by his heavy chorus effect on high strings. His innovative style, carried through his work with New Order, witnessed the basslines often being handled by keyboards or sequencers.
It is with great sadness that we pay tribute to James Masters, one of the great friends of Peter Hook & The Light and Fac 51 The Hacienda. Truly one of our close family. James passed away yesterday and will be sorely, sorely missed. Rest in peace mate. God Bless. Love Hooky. pic.twitter.com/O3fFM6C6A9
— Peter Hook (@peterhook) November 16, 2023
In 1976, Hook, alongside Bernard Sumner, laid the foundation for what later evolved into Joy Division. Following the tragic loss of lead singer Ian Curtis in 1980, the band transformed into New Order, with Hook continuing his impactful role as bassist until 2007. His musical journey extended to diverse projects, recording albums with bands like Revenge (One True Passion), Monaco (Music for Pleasure and Monaco), and Freebass (It’s a Beautiful Life), where he flexed his skills as a bassist, keyboardist, and lead vocalist. Currently, Hook leads Peter Hook and the Light, showcasing his multifaceted talent.
Details regarding James Masters’ obituary and funeral arrangements are yet to be disclosed by the family, leaving many in the music community to reflect on the profound loss of a dear friend to Peter Hook and an integral part of the music scene.
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