Stephen Morris

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Stephen Morris with New Order 2012 in Mechanics Bay, Auckland City , New Zealand

Stephen Paul David Morris (born October 28, 1957 in Macclesfield , Cheshire , England ) is a British drummer and member of the band New Order .

Morris was a drummer in New Order's predecessor, Joy Division , and was a candidate to succeed the band's vocalist after Joy Division frontman Ian Curtis hanged himself in 1980. His voice can be heard on some of New Order's early tracks (especially live versions).

He lives with his wife Gillian Gilbert (keyboard player with New Order) in Macclesfield near Manchester .

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