Depeche Mode
Depeche Mode are an English alternative band, founded in 1980, originally from the town of Basildon, Essex, United Kingdom. They are one of the most enduring and successful bands to have emerged during the 80s, and particularly from the new wave/new romantic era. The band name is derived from a French fashion magazine, Dépêche mode, which means "hurried fashion" or "fashion dispatch." The band have been highly influential in the electronic dance music scene, especially synthpop, techno and trance, in part due to their innovative work, recording techniques and use of sampling.
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How it started
Composition of Sound was formed in 1980 in Basildon, Essex, by guitarist/vocalists Andy Fletcher and Martin Gore and keyboardist Vince Clarke. The trio with the help of a drum machine played a few gigs at local bars and clubs. Somewhere in this time, the group dropped their guitars and became a all synth band. Vince, who was uncomfortable as the the songwriter, lead singer, and unofficial front man, suggested that a fourth member should be recruited. At this point, the group found Dave Gahan in a local scout-hut jam session with another band. At that time, they changed the band's name, and became Depeche Mode. With the new name and lineup, and with some help from DJ Rusty Egan, Depeche mode began headlining the Saturday night electronic showcase at the club Crocks in Rayleigh. This is where Mute founder Daniel Miller decided to ask the group to join Mute records. Depeche Mode's first single Dreaming of Me was a minor U.K. hit. It was followed by New Life which climbed to No.11, and by Just Can't Get Enough which cracked the British Top Ten. Speak and Spell, Depeche Mode's debut album, was released in November of 1981.
DM songs
Barrel of a gun - Only when i lose myself - Suffer well - I feel you - Enjoy the silence
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Rut 6 Jul 2010 at 10:42am
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