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A memorial kerbstone for Ian Curtis, the lead singer of late 1970s band Joy Division, has been stolen from a Cheshire cemetery.
Police announced today that the theft occurred between Monday lunch time and Tuesday morning at Macclesfield Cemetery on Prestbury Road.
The memorial carries the inscription "Ian Curtis 18 - 5 - 80" and the words "Love Will Tear Us Apart".
It has little material value, but the stone has become a beacon for Joy Division fans who have visited the town on pilgrimages from all over the world. Police officers suspect it may have been taken by a fan of the singer.
A Cheshire Police spokesman said: “It's an unusual theft, it's probably a good piece of memorabilia for someone.
"There is no CCTV in the area and there are no apparent leads as to who is responsible for the theft.”
Curtis was an iconic performer until his death in 1980. He hanged himself in his kitchen at the age of 23, just as his band were about to embark on a tour of America.
Interest in his life was rekindled recently with the release of the 2007 biopic Control as well as a documentary called Joy Division earlier this year.
Police urged anyone with information to contact them on 0845 458 0000.
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George: "overrated" is one word. It's also one word that has no bearing in this thread. If I'm ever lucky enough to trek to England, Ian's gravesite is on the itinerary.
Jeffrey Thames [King of Grief], Houston, TX, USA
George of Wakefield, that is your opinion, but you are so wrong it is laughable
Ian Curtis was one of the most intense/talented performering artists of all time. Ask people who saw him. His lyrics are powerful heartfelt and genuine.Joy division in there pomp would blow most bands of any era away .
Nick, Manchester, UK
george how can you say that the man influenced so many bands i dare not think whats in your record collection r.i.p. ian
tim, leigh, england
whoever stole this is clearly horribly selfish and cares nothing of the life of this man or the family and friends he left,ok its a piece of stone but it is what it represents and its importance to others that matters.i hope this brings the thief the worst of luck.rest in peace ian.always a fan.
jim, bristol, AVON
Terrible. An absolute shame. I've been a fan for some 20-odd years (I was only 6 when he died) and thought the recent biopic and documentary were tastefully executed. Unfortunately, I think I saw this coming. Probably a "goth" - what a gross malapropism.
Lance, Norfolk, VA, USA
Probably the most over rated person in music history
george, wakefield,