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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' 1999For the album by Prince, see 1999 (album 1999 is a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar), and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the UN. Events Kosovo War Former child star Gary Coleman files for bankruptcy Y2K prep album SurrenderSurrender is the third album from The Chemical Brothers and was released in 1999. It features Hope Sandoval (ex Mazzy Star) and Bernard Sumner ( New Order) as guest vocalists. Track Listing # "Music: Response" 5:19 # "Under The Influence" 4:16 # "Out of C on the track 'Out of Control'.
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 DürerAlbrecht Durer ( May 21, 1471 April 6, 1528) was a German painter, wood carver and engraver. He is best known for his woodcuts in series, including the Apocalypse ( 1498), two series on the crucifixion of Christ, the Great Passion ( 1498- 1510) and the Li--then back to Sumner. He is known to friends as "Barney."