Hacienda News: Peter Hook Writes Hacienda Book

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Former New Order bass player Peter Hook is preparing to release his warts and all account of legendary nightclub The Hacienda.

When Factory Records decided to move into the world of nightclubs, it did so in some style. Spending a small fortune, the label intended to re-create the vibe of New York's famously debauched night scene.

Given a Factory number (FAC 51) the nightclub wasn't quite the success they hoped. With acoustics not suited to live music, the Hacienda began focussing on club nights with Mike Pickering launching the famed Nude night.

As Acid House exploded the Hacienda was...