Musician and keyboardist
Gillian Gilbert
Born 1961-01-27
Manchester-born guitarist who joined New Order after Joy Division, taught herself analog synths on a Bontempi organ, married drummer Stephen Morris and co-founded The Other Two.
Achievements
Keyboards and programming on New Order landmarks including Blue Monday and Power, Corruption & Lies; Ivor Novello Award; 2026 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction with the band.
Birthday: Birthday on January 27
Recent successes
- 2026-01-01 Ā· Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Inducted as a member of New Order after previous nominations.
Losses
- 1980-05-18 Ā· Ian Curtis death. Joy Division singer's death led the remaining members to form New Order and invite Gilbert.
Happy moments
- 1980-10-25 Ā· First New Order gig. Played keyboards and guitar at The Squat in Manchester, beginning her analog-synth era.
