Leading bands of the 2000s post-punk revival were inspired by Joy Division, driven by the intrigue and enigma of singer Ian Curtis.

A look at how Joy Division took a diverse array of influences to make their music, from Frank Sinatra and Phil Spector to Iggy Pop and The Buzzcocks.

Joy Division might be the most ironic band name of all time. Don't be fooled, they were masters of darkness and captured the sound of despair here the best.