David Gahan

David Gahan (born May 9, 1962 in Chigwell, Essex, England) is the baritone lead singer for English Electro stalwarts, Depeche Mode.

Career

Circa 1980, Vince Clarke was, at one point, a member of two bands; French Look, with Robert Marlowe, and Composition Of Sound with future Depeche Mode member Andy Fletcher. Martin Gore drifted between the two bands, until eventually both groups fell out (and French Look fell apart; consequently Martin later joined Composition Of Sound), as they both wanted Gore to be part of their band and -- in an attempt to please everyone -- he had been unwilling to choose one over the other.

Related Topics:
1980 - Vince Clarke - Depeche Mode - Andy Fletcher - Martin Gore

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Later that same year, at a jam session for local talent, Vince Clarke (Yazoo, Erasure) was impressed with Gahan's vocal rendition of David Bowie's "Heroes" and invited him to join his band, Composition of Sound. Gahan agreed, and shortly thereafter the band was renamed to Depeche Mode (a name suggested by Gahan, after he had come across a fashion magazine by the name of Dépêche-mode) which translates roughly to "Fashion Dispatch". The group released their debut record, Speak and Spell, in 1981 on Mute Records.

Related Topics:
Vince Clarke - Yazoo - Erasure - David Bowie - Speak and Spell - 1981 - Mute Records

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Since then, the band have continued to explore new musical directions, and their sound has evolved immensely since their inception. They have released ten studio albums (their 11th, Playing the Angel, will be released on October 17th in the UK and Europe, October 18th in the USA, and October 13th in Japan), three greatest hits compilations (The Singles 81>85, The Singles 86>98, Catching Up With Depeche Mode), a remix album (Remixes 81 - 04) and are now considered elder statesmen of their craft, who inspired an electronic movement.

Related Topics:
Playing the Angel - The Singles 81>85 - The Singles 86>98 - Catching Up With Depeche Mode - Remixes 81 - 04 - Electronic

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For more information, see Depeche Mode.

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