Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which 1980's band named itself after a French fashion magazine of the same name?"
... Depeche Mode Tierecke dm (cropped).jpg Depeche Mode in concert, 2006. Additional musicians Peter Gordeno (far left) and Christian Eigner (centre-left), with original members Dave Gahan (centre), Martin Gore (centre-right) and Andy Fletcher (far right). Background information Origin Basildon, Essex, England Genres Synth-pop new wave dance-rock alternative rock electronic rock Years active 1980–present Labels Mute Sire Reprise Capitol Virgin Columbia Website www.depechemode.com Members Andy Fletcher Martin Gore Dave Gahan Past members Vince Clarke Alan Wilder Depeche Mode are an English electronic band formed in Basildon, Essex in 1980. The group consists of founders Dave Gahan (lead vocals, co-songwriting), Martin Gore (keyboards, guitar, chief songwriting), and Andy Fletcher (keyboards). Depeche Mode released their debut album Speak & Spell in 1981, bringing the band onto the British new wave scene. Founding member Vince Clarke left after the release of the album; they recorded A Broken Frame (1982) as a trio. Gore took over the lead songwriting and, later in 1982, Alan Wilder joined to fill Clarke's spot, establishing a lineup that continued for 13 years.
