Between Triumph and Tragedy: The Moving Life of the Singer of Depeche Mode

Dave Gahan's life is as thrilling as a novel: He experienced a tumultuous childhood and adolescence in Essex and became a celebrated global star with Depeche Mode. This was followed by increasing pressure from success and personal problems, suicide attempts, and a drug addiction that led to clinical death. A successful cancer treatment and the untimely death of his bandmate Andy Fletcher shaped his life. There is no doubt that Dave Gahan is one of the most influential and colorful personalities in pop music, a living legend of rock 'n' roll. This biography provides deep insights into his turbulent private life and also honors his musical achievements as the singer of Depeche Mode. Author Trevor Baker writes about the many stages of this artist's extravagant life. He analyzes family issues, Gahan's role in the often complicated band structure of Depeche Mode, his intense live performances, solo activities, and the self-destructive depths of his complex personality for a time. Authors André Bosse and Dennis Plauk write in their update chapters about the magnificent comeback of Depeche Mode with the album Memento Mori, among other topics. In several interviews with Gahan, they learned how he managed not to break down after the death of his bandmate Andy Fletcher, to renew his friendship with Martin Gore, and to continually draw strength from what no one else can do like he does: singing songs that touch millions of people.