Person · Male
Dave Gahan
- From
- North Weald Bassett, United Kingdom
- Since
- 1962–present
- Rating
- ★ 4.35
- Releases
- 29
- electronic
- rock
- alternative rock
- new wave
- singer-songwriter
About
David Gahan ( GAHN; né Callcott; born 9 May 1962) is an English singer best known as the co-founder and lead singer of electronic music band Depeche Mode since their formation in 1980. Noted for his commanding stage presence and unique baritone voice, Gahan was ranked at No. 73 on Q magazine's list of the "100 Greatest Singers" and No. 27 on its list of the "100 Greatest Frontmen". As a member of Depeche Mode, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2020.
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Gahan's solo albums include Paper Monsters (2003) and Hourglass (2007). He also contributed lyrics and sang lead vocals on the Soulsavers albums The Light the Dead See (2012), Angels & Ghosts (2015) and Imposter (2021).
Member of
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Depeche Mode lead vocals
Discography
EPs
Singles
Live
Links
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Concerts
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Founder
Parent
Also known as
Dave Grahan · David Gahan · Gahan
Tags
- british
- singer
- synthpop
- uk
- britannique
- chanteur
- english
- rock and indie
Identifiers
- MusicBrainz
- d547b148-cf1f-421b-9464-ce7411ba44b8
- ISNI
- 0000000114763197
- IPI
- 00440515686
Data from MusicBrainz, saved 14 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.