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In 1989 , Sumner joined up with former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr to form Electronic . He has also recorded tracks with fellow Mancunians 808 State and Sub Sub . Sumner appeared as a guest vocalist on The Chemical Brothers ' 1999 album '' Surrender '' on the track "Out of Control" and in 2005 Chemical Brothers show at the Brixton Academy appeared live on stage as a special guest recreating this track. During the late 1970s and early 1980s, Sumner was also sometimes credited under the names "Bernard Albrecht," "Bernard Dicken" and "Bernard Albrecht-Dicken." In interviews, he has repeatedly refused to comment on these name changes, calling it a family matter. Fans have reported that originally he used his mother's surname Sumner, but upon her marriage, they both took the name Dicken. Later he changed it to Albrecht--perhaps to play off Joy Division's frequent references to Nazi themes, or in reference to Albrecht Dürer --then back to Sumner. He is comically known to friends and fans as "Barney", a name that is known to annoy him greatly. He was later portrayed by John Simm in the film '' 24 Hour Party People ''. He is notable for his many contributions to post-punk music. His guitar and keyboard playing in Joy Division was very influential. His singing, song-writing, and use of synthesizer technology for New Order made him a major contributor to British music. EXTERNAL LINKS
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