Depeche Mode was one of my favorite bands growing up & part of the soundtrack of everyone I knew in High School. Certainly one of the top 3 most influential electronic bands of all time & one of the top 3 emo movement influences of all time. One of the biggest artists of the 80s & 90s easily selling out stadiums worldwide for decades. Andy Fletcher was co-founder of the band in 1980. He passed away at the age of 60 of natural causes. Do yourself a favor & listen to any Depeche Mode from the 80s (my fave) or the 90s (their biggest hits).