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Watch loud. Martin Gore on the Gretsch. Dave Gahan, one of the best front men in Rock and Roll on vocals. Lots of people thought this song was about a gay boyfriend. It's not. Listen to the lyrics. It's about heroin addiction.

Depeche Mode’s Andy Fletcher has died at 60. “We are shocked and filled with overwhelming sadness with the untimely passing of our dear friend, family member, and bandmate Andy ‘Fletch’ Fletcher,” reads a statement that was posted on the band’s social media accounts. “Fletch had a true heart of gold and was always there when you needed support, a lively conversation, a good laugh, or a cold pint. Our hearts are with his family, and we ask that you keep them in your thoughts and respect their privacy in this difficult time.” Fletcher was born in 1961 in Nottingham, England,...

I don’t know who originally posted it here on FR but I sure appreciate having been done. Someone had posted a story about how to Depecha Mode is selling more concert tickets than any of the even current bands. It happens to be my wife’s favorite group from the 80’s So after reading the story and realizing they were still performing I searched for tickets. My wife loves to travel, I hate to travel because I fly for a living but I found tickets for us in Helsinki Finland. I figured if I was going to go see a concert...

Links to both videos: I found this first video several years ago on one of the anniversaries of September 11. Who would not want to do some part of the past in reverse...personal or historical? WTC: 9/11 Tribute (Music Video - In Reverse)This second video was made 11 years prior to September 11, 2001. It features the British band Depeche Mode singing atop one of the towers. Seeing the enormity of both buildings...I can feel it in my heart. It makes me feel apprehensive, but also in awe. They were amazing structures. I revisit these two videos and others...

For months, the family values wing of the Republican Party has been protesting the inclusion of GOProud, a right-wing gay group, at this year's Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC). You won't hear any protesting, however, from conservative media mogul Andrew Breitbart. "We're going to have a big ol' gay party," he said on a radio show Wednesday. Breitbart says gays deserve a place within the Republican Party and he's been "offended" by efforts to exclude them. Therefore, he's throwing an 80's-themed gay party to welcome them on board. If this sounds like uncharacteristic behavior for Breitbart, his additional remarks should...

1990 French Promo filmed on top of World Trade Centre Tower 2