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Dave Gahan | |
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_(cropped).jpg) Dave Gahan with Depeche Mode in 2022 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | David Callcott |
| Born | 9 May 1962 Epping, Essex, England |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Discography | |
| Years active | 1980–present |
| Member of | Depeche Mode |
| Website | davegahan |
David Gahan (/ɡɑːn/ GAHN; born David Callcott; 9 May 1962) is an English singer best known as the lead singer of electronic music band Depeche Mode since their formation in 1980. Noted for his commanding stage presence[1] and unique baritone voice,[2] Gahan was ranked at No. 73 on Q magazine's list of the "100 Greatest Singers"[3] and No. 27 on its list of the "100 Greatest Frontmen".[4] As part of Depeche Mode, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2020.[5]
Gahan's solo albums include Paper Monsters (2003) and Hourglass (2007). He also contributed lyrics and sang lead vocals on the Soulsavers albums The Light the Dead See (2012), Angels & Ghosts (2015) and Imposter (2021).
- ^ "Depeche Mode delights the masses during its first of four record-setting evenings at the Hollywood Bowl". Dailynews.com. 13 October 2017. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
- ^ "Depeche Mode's Dave Gahan: why I don't understand my own band". New Statesman. June 2017. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
- ^ "Rocklist.net...Q Magazine Lists". Rocklistmusic.co.uk. Retrieved 14 May 2012.
- ^ "Q286 Exclusive preview". Q. Archived from the original on 5 May 2012. Retrieved 14 May 2012.
- ^ "Watch Depeche Mode's Wholesome Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Acceptance Speech". Edm.com – the Latest Electronic Dance Music News, Reviews & Artists. 11 November 2020.