2006-12-03 17:42:08 · 25 answers · asked by I love mode! 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
I know who depeche mode is, but thanks for the explanation. I met them. My friend works for their record company. I'm just taking a poll. They are also not a hair band, whoever put that down there.
2006-12-03 17:49:42 · update #1
yes. big in the 80's.
2006-12-03 17:43:10 · answer #1 · answered by mighty_power7 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did not but do now here is info that should help you out
Depeche Mode are a highly influential English electronic music band formed in 1980 in Basildon, Essex. They are one of the longest-lived and most successful bands to have emerged from the New Wave and New Romantic era, but were actually part of the "futurist" scene, alongside the likes of Soft Cell, Gary Numan and The Human League. Many of their videos have been in heavy rotation on MTV.
As of 2006, it was estimated that Depeche Mode has sold over 73 million albums worldwide and has had forty-four songs in the UK Singles Chart. They have had more top 40 hits in the UK without a #1 hit than any other artist. They have influenced many of today's popular recording artists, in part due to their recording techniques and use of sampling. Though very influential in the modern electronic dance scene, they remain generally classified in the alternative genre.
Depeche Mode was founded in 1980 by David Gahan (lead vocals, occasional songwriter), Martin Gore (keyboards, guitar, vocals, chief songwriter after 1981), Andrew Fletcher (occasional keyboards) and Vince Clarke (keyboards, chief songwriter 1980—81). Vince Clarke left the band after the release of their 1981 debut album; soon replaced by Alan Wilder (lead keyboards, occasional drums, backing vocals, occasional songwriter), who played with the band from 1982 to 1995. After Wilder's departure, Gahan, Gore, and Fletcher continue to perform as a trio.
On October 17, 2005, the band released their 11th studio album Playing the Angel and received very good reviews. Fans and critics hailed this album as the band's return to form after Wilder's departure and two minor albums.
2006-12-04 01:46:25 · answer #2 · answered by katlady927 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
depeche mode were an 80s band
2006-12-04 01:48:24 · answer #3 · answered by Luke M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alternative band from the 80s.
2006-12-04 01:44:46 · answer #4 · answered by Thumper 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they were a 1980s big-hair band.
2006-12-04 01:43:51 · answer #5 · answered by michinoku2001 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. They are a rather mainstream band from England.
2006-12-04 01:45:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep, famous rock band from the 80s isnt it
They;re one of the legends rock bands (alive today)too ^__^
2006-12-04 01:50:52 · answer #7 · answered by Paula 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
2006-12-04 01:49:51 · answer #8 · answered by Wendy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
2006-12-04 01:49:49 · answer #9 · answered by Pico 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
2006-12-04 01:45:15 · answer #10 · answered by mkjhfiuy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
2006-12-04 01:43:43 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋