Depeche Mode Photos: Photos Of The Groundbreaking Rock Band

By:

Elissa Anderson

June 27, 2023 10:02AM EDT

Remember Depeche Mode keyboardist Andy Fletcher with a look at the band’s best photos over the years.

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Depeche Mode: Photos

Depeche Mode: Photos — Depeche Mode is one of the most influential electronic bands of all time. Founded in 1980 by Dave Gahan (lead vocals and co-songwriting) and Martin Gore (keyboards, guitar, co-lead vocals, and main songwriting), the band is known for its dark, synth-driven songs and piercing vocals. Hits songs include ‘Just Can’t Get Enough’, ‘Enjoy The Silence’, ‘Personal Jesus,’ and ‘Precious’, among others. The band has sold more than 100 million records worldwide. Founding member Andy Fletcher sadly passed away in May 2022.

Here, the band appears in the 80s together. Since, they’ve gone through decades of performing, touring, and music-making together. See photos of the band through the years here.

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Depeche Mode In 1981

Depeche Mode In 1981 — Depeche Mode in a 1981 photoshoot. The band was on the brink of fame.

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Depeche Mode In London

Depeche Mode In London — Flashback! (Right to left) Martin Gore (keyboards, guitar, chief songwriting), Dave Gahan (lead vocals, co-songwriting), Dave Gahan (lead vocals, co-songwriting), and Vince Clarke (Keyboards) pose together before a show in London on Jul. 23, 1981.

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Depeche Mode In 1984

Depeche Mode In 1984 — The band puts on a performance in 1984. It was a moody scene.

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Depeche Mode In 1987

Depeche Mode In 1987 — Depeche Mode pose in 1987. They had on tough rocker looks, around the time of the release of ‘Music For The Masses’, which featured singles ‘Strangelove’, ‘Never Let Me Down Again’ and ‘Behind the Wheel’.

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Depeche Mode in 2001

Depeche Mode in 2001 — The British pop group Depeche Mode, from left to right Martin Gore, Dave Gahan and Andrew Fletcher, pose for photographers in Hamburg, Germany in 2001. They were dressed in all black.

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Depeche Mode In 2006

Depeche Mode In 2006 — Depeche Mode announces their 2006 world tour. They were ready for big things, holding the press conference at a stadium.

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Depeche Mode In 2008

Depeche Mode In 2008 — Depeche Mode’s Dave Gahan, Martin Gore and Andrew Fletcher get excited for the 2009 tour. They were performing as a trio at the time.

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Depeche Mode In 2009

Depeche Mode In 2009 — Depeche Mode’s Dave Gahan and Martin Gore perform on Later with Jools Holland on Apr. 28, 2009. They were just as tight as ever.

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Depeche Mode In 2012

Depeche Mode In 2012 — Depeche Mode’s (l-r) Martin Lee Gore, Dave Gahan, and Andrew Fletcher pose before a press conference announcing their 2012 European tour. The band has a huge international fanbase.

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Depeche Mode In 2016

Depeche Mode In 2016 — From left, Andrew Fletcher, Dave Gahan and Martin Gore, of the British band Depeche Mode, pose for photographers prior to the start of a press conference to promote their upcoming tour and new album in Milan, Italy. It was Oct. 11, 2016.

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Depeche Mode In 2017

Depeche Mode In 2017 — Martin Gore (left) and Dave Gahan entertain during a Depeche Mode concert in Zurich, Switzerland on Jun. 18, 2017. Martin’s guitar matched Dave’s jacket.

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Depeche Mode In 2018

Depeche Mode In 2018 — British electronic band Depeche Mode perform during the Les Vieilles Charrues Festival in Carhaix-Plouguer, France, on July 19, 2018. They had the crowd going.

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