The British electronic band confirmed Andy ‘Fletch’ Fletcher’s death.
Andrew Fletcher of Depeche Mode perform on stage at the O2 Arena on December 15, 2009 in London, England. Depeche ModeThe band’s official Twitter account shared the news Thursday. "We are shocked and filled with overwhelming sadness with the untimely passing of our dear friend, family member and bandmate Andy ‘Fletch’ Fletcher," the statement began.
"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," the statement continued. Fletcher formed "Depeche Mode" with bandmates Dave Gahan, Martin Gore and Vince Clarke in 1980. Fletcher typically stayed behind his keyboard during his performances, letting Gahan and Gore roam the stage. Gore was also the band’s main songwriter.Clarke left the band in 1981, and Alan Wilder became the newest member. The band gained international success throughout the 1980s and the 1990s.and produced many hits, including "Enjoy the Silence" and "Just Can’t Get Enough.
has within the group. But bands like Kraftwerk or Depeche Mode actually work as divisions of labor collectives. The contribution of each individual remains invisible. And because I don’t push myself to the fore, many mistake me for the fifth wheel." The band has sold over 100 million records and placed 54 songs on the U.K.’s Singles Chart. Fletcher was inducted to the
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