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Depeche Mode
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Depeche Mode in concert, 2006.
Other musicians Peter Gordeno (far left) and Christian Eigner (centre-left), with original members Dave Gahan (centre), Martin Gore (centre-right) and Andy Fletcher (far right).
Background information
Origin Basildon, Essex, England
Genres Synthpop
New Wave
Alternative dance
Dance rock
Alternative rock
Electronic rock
Years active 1980–present
Labels Mute, EMI, Sire, Reprise, Some Bizzare
Associated acts Yazoo, Erasure, Recoil
Members Dave Gahan
Martin Gore
Andrew Fletcher
Past members Vince Clarke (1980-1981)
Alan Wilder (1982-1995)

Depeche Mode is an English band. It formed in Basildon, Essex in 1980. The band's name was taken from French fashion magazine, Dépêche mode, which means "fashion update" or "fashion news dispatch". Depeche Mode became famous in the 1980s. The band has sold over 100 million records around the world.

Depeche Mode has three members:

Images for kids

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    Martin Gore in 1986

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    Alan Wilder in 2010

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    Tour of the Universe concert at London's O2 Arena, December 2009

  • Depeche Mode (8589071357)

    Depeche Mode in 2013

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Depeche Mode para niños

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