What if Ian Curtis didn't commit suicide? Let's say he delays his suicide attempt so when his wife returns he decides against it. What does this mean for him, his wife and Joy Division?
There are some points to consider:
There are some points to consider:
- Joy Division's sound: They began to add more synths/melodica during Closer and if you listen to In a Lonely Place (the last song they ever wrote), you could feel the crippling darkness permeating that song. Would their sound become more synth-orientated and even darker?
- It was clear Natalie (Ian's wife) planned to divorce him due to Ian's infidelity with fan Annik. If this happens, will this serve only to cause another breakdown/suicide?
- Joy Division's US tour. Ian was terrified of flying. Would the tour still go on ahead as planned? Ian pretended to be jovial about the tour as not to alarm his bandmates
- Ian's epilepsy was legendary; could he still tour with such a condition?
- Would New Order still form? (Albeit later than OTL)