David Gahan

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

Personal troubles

In August 1995, Gahan allegedly "attempted suicide" with a razor blade -- Dave later stated that this was more of a "cry for help", rather than a suicide attempt http://sacreddm.net/1990s/q010397/textb2.htm . He was admitted to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Beverly Hills, California and released shortly after. On May 28, 1996, Gahan overdosed on a heroin and cocaine 'speedball' in a Los Angeles hotel room. Gahan was revived by paramedics and again taken to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. He was arrested upon his release two days later, and ordered by the court to complete a 9 month rehabilitation. The drug charges against Gahan were eventually dropped in September 1997, and Gahan has now been clean for 9 years. Amanda de Cadenet is one of the people he credits with helping him make that climactic step towards sobriety.

Related Topics:
August - 1995 - Cedars-Sinai Medical Center - Beverly Hills - California - May 28 - 1996 - Los Angeles - Rehabilitation - September - 1997 - Amanda de Cadenet

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