Depeche Mode Day in Los Angeles | Dave Gahan and Martin Gore | December 13, 2023 🇺🇸 

Agreeeeeeeee!!!!

Oh, I believe he was there and BEAMNG. Just from the other side.

😢😢😢🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻😇

I miss Alan too. Any DM incarnation is fine by me, more than fine- really. But, the production talent that Alan possesses is/was incredible. It would have been nice to see where his work would have led the group had he remained.

Richard played a part but college radio stations played the major role.

Constantly.

Exactly this. The whole thing was awkward which is likely why MG kept laughing. You can tell from her intro that she was really talking about herself in those “dark days when it seemed the world was falling apart.” And no respect for Dave Gahan’s personal space, she was pawing all over him at every turn. Depeche Mode is *Amazing* but this was laughable in how it was carried out, because with all the issue LA has (I grew up up in LA, so I say that with love for my hometown), the thing this ‘councilwoman’ focused on was to use her position to get a closeup with Dave and Martin.

don't act like you wouldn't do the same if you were in her shoes

Coolness, that's what

I guess DM fans will get together in clubs/bars/street corners/the Rose Bowl parking lot/parks/etc., sing along to a bunch of Depeche Mode songs, and dance the night away.

No, it’s just that particular day, typically.

It´s just bullshit. Alan Wilder wasn´t recognized, Nobody that has anything to do with DM will be around in LA on the 1st anniversary or ever after. It´s just bs.

He didn’t. But I read that his opinion was valued on many decisions on every album. They came to him for advice professionally and personally. He was always their glue to hold them together until they were finally mature enough on their own, even to Spirit. In many interviews he was their orator, almost like a defacto spokesman, even with having Kessler as a manager. He was indeed Martin’s best friend. I think he contributed more than we’ll ever know. I miss Alan too, but as writers and instrumentalists and vocalists Dave and Martin are musically Depeche Mode and if anything happens to either of them, DM is done.

Dave...Fine sense of humour or a little hurt..?🤔😔😌 (Sorry my English!)

Depeche Mode,Bjork,Garbage

​@@musiccrater1980depeche mode, Stone Temple Pilots, Led Zeppelin

Thank God ...I feel the same . And hate people Who don't Know sh@t about Alan's work or Vince. What do they think? That dm are Gore Gahan,Gordeno and Eigner ? Comeee oooon!!!!!

I became a fan later on when Black Celebration came out. Since then, naturally their sound evolved and they appeal to new, younger fans. I am sad to say I don’t really care for their sound today. After Violator, I lost interest. But their earlier sound was what truly made them! Alan Wilder was so talented ❤ BTW, I still gave my old VHS tape of Depeche Mode 101! 😂

@ Skipton, allegiance to his Master the Devil ,sadly 😢

He sold his soul long time ago

LOL ... I agree!

Our pleasure!

Bring back Alan Wilder.

Your mom is a cool lady! Love it.

It's too bad that city's gone to the poo-poo. Those 101 days ... sigh ....

Says something about the effect Andy had on him?

@@serlserv yeah, maybe. or it could be that he's closer to dave now that fletch is gone so he feels more comfortable? either way it's definitely new

Right?? So sweet!

You're very welcome!

Do they always put your feet back on the ground? 😉

I was at the show too 👍

I was there too. So much fun!!!

@@myragarcia9052 is that your real name? Mayra?

I was there too! Danced for 2 hours straight!!!

I became a DM fan in the black celebration era too. Cheers

Thank you for mentioning Alan.

Alan who?

Don’t forget about Vince Clarke

There wouldn’t have been DM with Vince Clark. Let’s not forget him here. A big respect for Vince having continued his musical journey ever since!

@lizm6399 if you have to ask then you obviously don't know Depeche Mode.