Andy Fletcher, founding member of Depeche Mode, is dead

Nicknamed “Fletch”, Andy Fletcher was one of the band’s keyboardists, known for his hits like “Just Can’t Get Enough” or “Enjoy the Silence”.

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“We are shocked and filled with immense sadness.” Andy Fletcher, founding member of British alternative rock band Depeche Mode, has died at the age of 60, the band announced on Thursday (May 26th).

Born in July 1961 in Nottingham, Andy Fletcher, nicknamed “Fletch” was one of the band’s keyboardists, known for his hits like Just Can’t Get Enough Where Enjoy the Silence.

“Fletch had a real heart of gold and was always there when you needed support, a lively conversation, a good laugh or a cold pint”said the group formed in 1980 in Basildon, about forty kilometers east of London.

Depeche Mode has sold over one hundred million records worldwide. The band originally included keyboardist and songwriter Vince Clarke, keyboardist, vocalist and songwriter Martin Gore, keyboardist Andy Fletcher and vocalist and songwriter Dave Gahan. Vince Clarke left the band at the end of 1981 and was replaced two years later by Alan Wilder.


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