Legends of Electronic Music
Depeche Mode
Depeche Mode are an iconic British electronic band, formed in 1980 in Basildon. The original line-up included Dave Gahan (vocals), Martin Gore (keyboards, guitar, vocals, main songwriter), Andy Fletcher (keyboards, bass) and Vince Clarke (keyboards, main songwriter in the early stages). The first success came with the album Speak & Spell (1981), after which Vince Clarke left, and a key role in the sound took Martin Gore. The band achieved worldwide fame with the albums Black Celebration (1986), Music for the Masses (1987) and Violator (1990), which included the hits Enjoy the Silence and Personal Jesus. In 1995, Alan Wilder left, and in 2022 Andy Fletcher died, but Depeche Mode continue to create, releasing the album Memento Mori (2023).
Depeche Mode's Iconic Albums: Hits That Became Eternal
Violator
The legendary 1990 album, including "Enjoy the Silence" and "Personal Jesus".
Music for the Masses
The 1987 album that made Depeche Mode world stars.
Memento Mori
The final album of 2023, created after the death of Andy Fletcher.
