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Autographs of Ian Curtis

Ian Kevin Curtis (15 July 1956 – 18 May 1980) was an English singer, songwriter and musician. He was best known as the lead singer, lyricist and occasional guitarist of the post-punk band Joy Division, with whom he released the albums Unknown Pleasures (1979) and Closer (1980). He was noted for his unique dancing style influenced by his experiences with epilepsy, as well as his dark baritone voice. Retrospectively viewed as "one of the finest songwriters of a generation," his intensely introspective and dark lyricism has provoked "visceral and raw emotions" among fans. He was also noted for his distinct on-stage behavior, such as removing wooden tiles off the stage and throwing them into the audience and rolling around in the broken pieces of a pint pot. More about Ian Curtis

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Current items with a signature of Ian Curtis

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thumbnailIan Curtis Original Photograph by Peter Anderson V.Rare Artists Proof signed£200.00logo
thumbnailIan Curtis Original Photograph by Peter Anderson V.Rare Artists Proof signed£200.00logo
thumbnailPatients First Day Cover 1999 CERTIFIED SIGNED IAN CURTIS£4.99logo
thumbnailSam Riley Closer Joy Division Ian Curtis Signed Card UACC RD£16.99logo
thumbnailSIGNED STEPHEN MORRIS NEW ORDER JOY DIVISION 10 INCH DRUMHEAD RARE IAN CURTIS£99.99logo
Curtis had epilepsy and depression and died by suicide on the eve of Joy Division's first North American tour, shortly before the release of Closer. Shortly after his death, the three surviving members of the band renamed themselves New Order. Despite their short career, Joy Division have exerted a wide-reaching influence. John Bush of AllMusic argues that they "became the first band in the post-punk movement emphasizing not anger and energy but mood and expression, pointing ahead to the rise of melancholy alternative music in the '80s". According to critic Simon Reynolds, Joy Division's influence has extended from contemporaries such as U2 and the Cure to later acts including Interpol, Bloc Party, Fontaines D.C., and Editors, as well as rappers including Danny Brown and Vince Staples.

Ian Kevin Curtis was born at the Memorial Hospital in Stretford on 15 July 1956, and grew up in a working-class household in Macclesfield. He was the first of two children born to Doreen and Kevin Curtis. From an early age, he was a bookish and intelligent child, displaying a particular flair for poetry. By passing his 11-Plus exam – sat by all primary school children – he gained a place at the age of 11 at Macclesfield's boys’ grammar school, The King's School. It was here that he developed his interests in philosophy, literature, and eminent poets such as Thom Gunn. While at King's School, he was awarded several scholastic awards in recognition of his abilities, particularly at the ages of 15 and 16. The year after Curtis had graduated from King's School, the family purchased a house from a relative and moved to New Moston. Read even more about Ian Curtis at Wikipedia

Traded items with a signature of Ian Curtis

The most expensive item with a signature of Ian Curtis (Joy Division Love Will Tear Us Apart Signed By Ian Curtis Rare authenticated) was sold in February 2019 for £1500.00 while the cheapest item ( IAN CURTIS SIGNED 3.5 X 5 PROMO PHOTO starred HOLDBY CITY as RAY SYKES - 6) found a new owner for £0.90 in October 2018. The month with the most items sold (3) was April 2022 with an average selling price of £60.00 for an autographed item of Ian Curtis. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in February 2019 with £1500.00 and the month that saw the lowest prices with £5.25 was January 2013. In average, an autographed item from Ian Curtis is worth £99.99.

Most recently, these items with a signature of Ian Curtis were sold on eBay - click here for more items.

Picture Item Title Price Store
thumbnailIan Curtis Original Photograph by Peter Anderson V.Rare Artists Proof signed£200.00logo
thumbnailIan Curtis Original Photograph by Peter Anderson V.Rare Artists Proof signed£160.00logo
thumbnailIan Curtis Original Photograph by Peter Anderson V.Rare Artists Proof signed£200.00logo
thumbnailIan Curtis Original Photograph by Peter Anderson V.Rare Artists Proof signed£200.00logo
thumbnailLimited Edition IAN CURTIS Joy Division Signature Badge COA & Pouch£9.99logo
thumbnailLimited Edition IAN CURTIS Joy Division Signature Badge COA & Pouch£9.99logo
thumbnailLimited Edition IAN CURTIS Joy Division Signature Badge COA & Pouch£9.99logo
thumbnailLimited Edition IAN CURTIS Joy Division Signature Badge COA & Pouch£9.99logo
thumbnailSIGNED STEPHEN MORRIS 8” JOY DIVISION DRUM HEAD RARE AUTHENTIC IAN CURTIS£99.99logo
thumbnailSIGNED STEPHEN MORRIS JOY DIVISION NEW ORDER 12 INCH DRUMHEAD RARE IAN CURTIS£129.99logo