Just heard the news of Fletch's passing. So so SO glad he was able to celebrate this monumental milestone with everyone before he went. Rest in peace Fletch, thank you for all you've done for us as fans and for DM.
Yes! I was thinking the very same! Sadly, the RNRHOF has been far too late with getting many deserving bands inducted in. There's still many great bands from the 60's and 70's to still get inducted and many of the members have passed on. Depeche Mode is one of my favorites bands and a very unique band. Well deserved Depeche mode! R.I.P. Andy Fletcher!
I wonder if these guys truly understand how special their music is. There's no way they can ever understand the impact on my soul. On my heart. Rest in peace andy. You are legend!!!!!!!!
Shows what a decent Charakter he is even after all those years..DM is a role model how to behave when famous. There is a reason why they will be forever!!!
huge respect to dave for that, although i will acknowledge that he's always been hugely complimentary of him, and out of all members alan was probably closest to him - probably the only member alan would consider a friend. martin's always been a bit uncomfortable talking about the circumstances of his departure (although ultimately recognises how important he was), and andy... well, he's always come off as a petty and resentful dick about it and likes to make it seem that alan was just bitter that he wasn't getting paid more than him
Rest In Peace, dear Fletch. Thank you for being a part of the background soundtrack for many of our lives for decades. Glad you were able to experience these RRHOF induction. Rest easy, mate.
Everyone in the world has to have at least one song on at least one playlist. Or if you're like me, numerous dedicated playlists of only DM material. I've bought all their material at least three times over the decades, starting with cassettes, then CD's, and now digital downloads LOL. Think about it though.
Martin is such a delight. His lyrics cover so many emotional topics: love, lust, passion, greed, envy, even death, heaven and hell, life, you name it, his lyrics cover a very broad palette and yet……the man is so delightful and cheery and smiling and joking in every clip I’ve seen. RIP Andy. Amazing man, and Dave you are a mountain of strength. Overcoming addictions and being a light for many to follow. Watching these guys horse around never gets old. Love DM. Very excited for the new album, Memento Mori. ✌🏼
Andy Fletcher's death is a true loss for all the greatest fans like me, who follows this incredible band since I was a little kid. You'll be missed a lot, Fletch. 😢💔
Dave takes the lead, Martin laughs and smiles, Fletch claps his hands. They're all doing what they do best. Seeing these boys trying to Zoom absolutely made my day. Love you guys!
Dave was the member closest to Alan and I remember Dave mentioning many years ago that he should've fought harder for Alan to stay in the group, but Dave was fighting his own demons back then and Alan made his choice..
@@danielthommen8243 It’s so obvious! My sweet and smart 18yr old triple vaxxed niece has been in and out of the hospital for the past 3 weeks for circulation problems and she had 2 surgeries for 2 different blood clots!!!
@@mauryknows200 Yeah, sure, before the vaccine no 60 years old ever died of a heart attack. Hell, even my 56 years old neighbor died suddenly from a heart attack in 2019.
Its heart breaking to see Depeche Mode accept their induction to the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame this way. But very happy as well because they simply deserve to be inducted.
@@maxrav1831 Max, may you find peace and happiness in your life one day. There was no need to trash someone cause you don't like them or their music. We all have different tastes for music, food, sports and what not. Hope you're doing good m8.
A truthful, humble, funny, no b*shit, sassy speech. They were and still are so great. Honestly, most of the artists give so much fakeness when they receive these awards, it's good to see them being themselves as always
Very happy that Fletch got a chance to hold this trophy - what a legacy! What a band! They gave a soundtrack to my life... till this day. My heart breaks. RIP Andy.
Depeche Mode have become a part of my soul. A lot of respect to Dave for mentioning past band members and for not forgetting them. It was heartwarming. Thanks Dave. Thanks Alan for everything you did for Depeche Mode. Congratulations guys, I love you.
The Cure have become a part of my soul! Gotta see them for the first time in Seattle, Washington this year. But I’ll start listening to Depeche Mode too. I’ve heard nothing but great things about this band!.
The boys definitely haven't lost their beauty, they're still as handsome as ever. They all have aged like a fine delicious wine. I absolutely love Depeche Mode and have loved them for many years now. Wonderful in every way. 😁😊💖💕🥰 xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
@MrakodrapSK Jen doufám, že si to chlapi dobře uvědomují. Dave jako správný gentleman ho sice zmínil spolu s Vincem (aby učinil dobrým způsobům zadost), ale zjevně Alana ani moc nepřemlouvali, aby se k nim přidal na ten slavnostní proslov…
Congratulations guys. My brother passed away a week ago and he was a Big DM fan!!! Some of his favorite albums were Violator Songs of Faith and Devotion Ultra black celebration and many more... Keep playing in his memory 😊😊😊
Enjoy the Silence, World in My eyes, Halo, Clean, Dangerous, its no good........................and many many songs that I forgot the titles to but would start singing along as soon as the song is played . This was my brother's favorite band, he passed away 4 years ago and EVERYTIME I play one of their songs in my car, I'm suddenly transported back In time when he used to play their songs while I'm in the car with him. Always missed and never forgotten.
I love the fact that they thanked and credited Vince Clarke and Alan Wilder, even still saying they are apart of the DM family and history...that was very nice of Dave to say that.
Well deserved gentlemen! Your music has touched millions of us and in every corner of this planet, there is someone who is a total DM devotee. Why is that? Because your music is so unique and the lyrics of your songs are so powerful. Through every decade since the 80's, you have taken us on a journey of emotions. You have been the soundtrack of our lives. I can probably speak for everyone who is your fan that the moment we hear one of your songs, we are taken in, everything around us stops and we are one with the song. Through time, you have evolved into a better version of yourselves. David's voice is more resonant, Martin's lyrics continue to move the soul and Fletch is the backbone that keeps things in balance. You have maintained your musical integrity and you have delivered in every of one of your albums. You had me at "Speak & Spell" all the way to "Spirit". For as long as you tour, I will be there, singing every lyric to every song. Congratulations !!!
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So sad I can't believe it. I thought Andy would be the last to go. Andy was the grounded guy that held the band together with his funny impromptu clapping. Thanks Andy you'll be sadly missed.
Agreed. Vince molded the DM sound and Alan took it from there and sculpted a fucking masterpiece out of it.....still not sure what was or is Fletch's contribution to the band, but happy to see he was the most excited and enthusiastic about the award Lol
To think I use to watch these lads back in the late 70s in small clubs round Essex preforming to a live audience of about 100 people. Well done lads. Well deserved 👏
I remember sneaking into my older brother's room in the basement to use his stereo when he was out one night. I hadn't really formed my musical tastes yet, pretty much listened to his stuff (zeppelin, black sabbath, the Who). I was sweeping the dial and came upon the chorus of Blasphemous Rumours on CFNY 102.1 (Toronto). I was transfixed. I had no idea who was singing, but it formed the bedrock of my obsession with the genre. Thank you for putting your soul into mechanical music and making something new for so many years. We love you.
I'm 38 years old. My older sister (10 years older than me) is my influence for my love of music.....especially Depeche Mode. She was the first one to take me to one of their shows. I was 16. I held my chest and cried during their WHOLE epic performance 🤣🤣🤣 10 years down the road....I see them again. Reacted the same way! Cried like a baby. My love for Depeche Mode goes way above and beyond my love for music. You guys are the best and will always be a huge part of me. I'm an addict (clean for 10 years). I'm also bipolar 1 and I tend to get in deep deep depression. You guys always pull me out of that. You deserve this more than anyone out there. I love you and will always have never ending appreciation for you as people and as musicians. Thank you from the bottom of my heart 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤
Congrats to a band that has been a significant part of my musical life since the 1980s, blending darkly romantic lyrics and electronic soundscapes that very few other bands of their genre could match. I love seeing the camaraderie among this trio. If they have another album in them, would love to see Alan Wilder come back in some capacity (either full member or producer), but perhaps that ship has long sailed. Anyhow, kudos to one of the greats.
i love how old all of them are, it shows in how they talk over one another very cutely and Fletch clapping and showing off their trophy, it's very wholesome
Depeche Mode are my personal heroes. Been a fan since “Everything Counts” and they kept me going through high school. I stood in line in LA on March 13, 1990 to meet them for the release of “Violators” only to have it ruined by a insane lawless crowd. However, I loved their World Violator Tour later that summer. I’ve seen these guys 6 times and they never fail to impress. Dob’t stop the music lads. It would’ve nice to see Vince and Alan there too. At least Dave recognized their contributions to their achievements! Brilliant!
Dave, you keep getting hotter and hotter as each year passes. I sure hope to see you all in concert again. I was introduced to your music in the early 90's when i went to a concert that a friend had dragged me to. And ever since then, I have been a devoted fan. I had to buy all the albums to get me up to speed. Went to every local concert then. I even went solo when you were touring solo. Personally one of my favorite concerts since i got to be right in front. Congrats on making it to the rock and roll hall of fame, long time coming and well deserved to each of you.
Rest In Peace, Andy Fletcher. My deepest condolences to his family, the band, and to all of his family, friends and fans out there. His contributions are just part of the DM legacy and ultimately the legacy of modern music.
I was bought “speak and spell” along with “dare” by the human league for Christmas in 1981 for my Walkman and I wore them out. Loved DM ever since. Congrats to you all.
Dear Depeche Mode, I traveled far to see my first live DM concert, it was during your World Violation Tour 1990. I was 17 years old, I had no ticket in my hands, couldn’t buy ahead of time, same for a ticket in front of the arena, as nobody wanted to sell (also no internet back then). I was desperate, sad to travel thousands kilometres, being so close and not being able to get that golden piece of paper. However, out of nowhere, some guy approached me and asked if I wanted to distribute DM merchandise leaflets inside of the arena up to the very start of concert after which he would give me a special pass for a concert. I did my part and merch guy gave me a special yellow rounded sticker tag, with which I was able to get almost anywhere in the arena and enjoy your concert. What a turn of events. Dear DM, congratulations and simply Thank you, thank you for your music. Love
Well deserved. A band that no one way back when, (even themselves, probably) would have pictured in that moment. They are the underdogs and outsiders who persevered, survived and thrived, and never strayed from their vision. An awesome catalogue of great albums, songs and sounds. Quality control. True masters of electronics. Thanks, boys for all the great memories you have given me and my friends in our lives.
Definitely. They were always outsiders. Never were in the mainstream, even as big as they were. Always underrated and hugely influential. Was way overdue
Depeche mode the soundtrack to my life and I'm sure many others!!! Thank you so much for your contribution to the music world! Well deserved!!! Congratulations boys!!! Love you all !!!
It's about freakin TIME, tho! Huge congrats to these legit legends...Shout out to the brilliant Mr Wilder as well ❤️🏆 I gotta go watch the SOFAD Live DVD now 😌
It's not about time. It's never about time to introduce non rock artists into the ROCK N ROLL HALL OF FAME. I love Depeche Mode, but this is a strecht and a joke. xD
Alan Wilder was always the hidden gem in that band. His musicianship skills, his great backing vocals. There was nothing the guy couldn't do. Their music just wasn't the same after his departure.
As much as I do think they went on to make some great music later, that they stopped taking production credits for their albums after Wilder left is telling.
My heart hurts watching this again as we mourn Andy Fletcher. Rest in Peace Fletch. We are thankful of the memories you gave us fans. Last say them perform in Vegas 9/30/17, then night before the deadly shooting. I was sure we would see our guys again some time soon. Heart felt condolences to everyone grieving right now. This has been a horrible week.
Vince had already said that he wouldn't take the stage with the band (had everything been normal), even though he was inducted with them and presumably had every right to. He said that he was only with them for a short time, meaning that he is being given too much credit. Of course he's right in a way, but I think considering all points and the big picture, DM would never have existed or gotten anywhere without him. Ideally, in my mind, Vince would have performed one of the songs he wrote with the band, but that was never going to happen anyway since it would be too embarrassing for him, I think, since he had left the band before long. As for Alan, he probably didn't show for similar reasons. Although obviously he was with DM for their most important albums and years, they are still a going concern, and have been together a lot longer without him than with him. But still, I personally think that ideally all five of them would have been on stage, or given COVID-19, part of this Zoom call. Then again, if I were Vince or Alan, I might not feel right about it, myself. I'm glad they both got a shout-out and thank you from the band, at least.
DM has been creatively pushing boundaries, driving music culture, and been so continually artistically relevant for so long... Well deserved and long overdue. Geniuses all of them. Glad they acknowledged and thanked Wilder - I don’t know if they would have had the momentum to reach their high water mark without him.
Rest in Peace to the keyboardist Andy Fletcher have just died yesterday. Our deepest condolences towards the family members and to Depeche Mode active members.
Depeche Mode was the most awesome band with the most original sound in the early-mid 90’s!! I so loved Violator!! Congrats to you all, so well deserved!
Muchas felicidades,Depeche Mode, finalmente el reconocimiento.4 Décadas cantando y bailando al ritmo de uds.Nuevamente gracias por ser compañeros de vida musicalmente.Larga vida a Depeche Mode.Un afectuoso abrazo desde Ciudad de México.Y que sigan los éxitos
Huge shout-out to so many people who genuinely helped establish Depeche Mode. From the early fans who pushed the band to the next gig. The unsung hero's. Thank you Dave, Fletch, and Martin, Alan, and that first songwriter Vince. It's these five guys who created something amazing. And the background of my life. Congratulations and thank you Depeche Mode, it's well deserved.
I was starting listening you guys when i was young boy 12-15 years old,always was with electronic music, now im 47 and i still listening you,i have all your albums and cant imagine my music collection without you,thank you for your hard work and huge impact in my life,R.I.P Flatch...🙏
I'm still in disbelief 🥲 How sad is the passing of Andy. DM is one of my favorite groups, this coming from a metal head. Always awesomeness coming from those brilliant minds
Mostly no, it’s Martins songs they relate with. He’s the one who wrote the songs Alan was good with production and organization. But the real skill, the real gift, the real thing that matters is the ability to write great songs
@@michaldankulinec Disagree. If Alan was so good then why isn't he more successful as a solo artist? Also, Ultra was an effing amazing album. Exciter was more of a sleeper hit in part because Martin didn't want to make that album. Gore's songs were already fully formed when he presented them to the band. Alan was a good producer but really it's Gore's genius that has taken the band to where it is. Some fans give Alan way too much credit; it almost like he wrote the songs when Martin did the hard work.
This great band deserve so much that acknowledgement ; a big thought for Alan Wilder and his sound ; we have been missing you for 25 years ; thanks a lot for your huge contribution in the band
Overdue by 10 years....at least. Great effort to all the members of Depeche Mode. Simply one of the best 5 bands to come out of England in the past 40 years.
Whenever I feel down or having a bad day I watch this clip. Love the spirit among them, the tongue-in-cheek sense of humour. Plus the lovely Essex-accent. Thx for all that you give us fans 😍❤️
Depeche Mode is lifelong love. A music group that has influenced several generations of listeners. They are all great,but Martin Gore is a phenomenal composer. Thank you so much
I have been listening to DM since I was 15 years old, today I am 27. I played Enjoy The Silence at my wedding and listened to it alongside my fiancée, now my wife. My love for this band is unmatched! And finally we can say: *Depeche mode* made a *Black Celebration* in the *Rock & Roll hall of Fame* !
I've been listening to DM❤ since I was 15 years old and today, 2024, I'm 57!!! And I still love, love them so much! Love you Andy Fletcher😢 DM always and forever❤❤❤❤❤
