David Gahan

David Gahan is an English singer who helped start the electronic band Depeche Mode in 1980 and has remained its lead singer. Born in Epping, Essex, he became known for a commanding stage presence and a distinctive baritone. Depeche Mode emerged as a new wave and synth-pop pioneer; their catalog includes 15 studio albums, four greatest hits collections and two remix albums, with worldwide sales of more than 100 million records. Q magazine placed him 73rd on its list of the 100 Greatest Singers and 27th among the 100 Greatest Frontmen, and in 2020 he entered the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the band. His solo records include Paper Monsters (2003) and Hourglass (2007). He also wrote lyrics and sang lead on Soulsavers albums, including The Light the Dead See (2012) and Angels & Ghosts (2015), plus Imposter (2021). His Depeche Mode song Suffer Well earned a Grammy nomination.