Pop music: Peter Hook performs ‘Unknown Pleasures’ at the El Rey

Joy Division was one of the ‘80s’ most influential bands, but after the death of singer Ian Curtis, the chances for a younger generation to hear its albums in full seemed nil. Until now. The band’s irascible bassist, Peter Hook, has assembled a group to perform Joy Division’s two classic albums, “Closer” and “Unknown Pleasures.” The latter gets the treatment at the El Rey on Friday night. El Rey Theatre, 5515 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. 8 p.m. Friday. $22. theelrey.com.