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Depeche Mode legend Andy Fletcher has died aged 60.The keyboardist of the 80s band, which consisted of himself, Dave Gahan, Martin Gore and Alan Wilder, passed away "peacefully".The band posted a tribute to the star on Thursday 26 May evening on social media, which read: "We are shocked and filled with overwhelming sadness with the untimely passing of our dear friend, family member, and bandmate Andy "Fletch" Fletcher. "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. "Our hearts are with his family, and we ask that you keep them in your thoughts and respect their privacy in this difficult time." Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter Celebrity friends paid tribute to the star as founding member of The Cure Lol Tolhurst wrote: "Very sad news today.

Depeche Mode announced the death of founding member Fletcher on its official social media pages. A person close to the band said Fletcher died on Thursday from natural causes at his home in the UK.  "We are shocked and filled with overwhelming sadness with the untimely passing of our dear friend, family member and bandmate Andy 'Fletch' Fletcher," the band's posts said.

Depeche Mode has died. He was 60. In a statement posted to Twitter, the band wrote: “We are shocked and filled with overwhelming sadness with the untimely passing of our dear friend, family member and bandmate Andy “Fletch” Fletcher”.

Andy "Fletch" Fletcher, keyboardist and one of the founding members of the British electronic band Depeche Mode, has died. He was 60 years old.  The 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. A cause of death has not been released.

took to their official Twitter account to announce the heartbreaking 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 read. “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.”They said their “hearts are with his family” and asked to give the family privacy during their time of grieving.Formed in 1980, five-time Grammy-nominated Depeche Mode was created by bandmates Dave Gahan, Martin Gore and Fletcher in Basildon in the UK. The band, according to a 2009 Billboard feature, had sold more than 100 million records at the time, while reaching millions of people on tour and releasing 17 albums.In 2020, the trio was inducted as a band into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.pic.twitter.com/RlB7QM6ckWFans quickly expressed reacted to the loss on Twitter.

pic.twitter.com/RlB7QM6ckWDepeche Mode, which was formed by Fletcher, Dave Gahan, Martin Gore and Vince Clarke, released its debut album, , in 1981.Clarke departed the band after 's release, but the other three members continued to make music together. Their most recent album was, which came out in 2017.Fletcher, a five-time GRAMMY nominee with Depeche Mode, was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, alongside Gahan and Gore, in 2020.

Andy “Fletch” Fletcher, keyboard player and founding member of the British New Wave electronic band  Depeche Mode, has died, the band said in a statement. He was 60.

Depeche Mode has died aged, 60. No cause of death has been shared at this time.“We are shocked and filled with overwhelming sadness with the untimely passing of our dear friend, family member, and bandmate Andy ‘Fletch’ Fletcher,” Depeche Mode said today (May 26) in a statement.“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.

Twitter.“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 read. “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.

Wilson Chapman editorAndy “Fletch” Fletcher, keyboardist and one of the founding members of iconic British electronic band Depeche Mode, has died. He was 60.The news was announced via Depeche Mode’s official Twitter account, which posted the news Thursday afternoon. “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 post reads.

Kraftwerk have announced that they’ll be heading out on a North American tour in 2022.It comes after the German electronic music pioneers were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame on Saturday night (October 30).They were inducted by Pharrell who delivered a video speech presenting them with the award.

Kraftwerk have been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame – you can watch the moment below.They were inducted by Pharrell who delivered a video speech presenting them with the award. This was later followed by a video tribute from artists including Depeche Mode’s Martin Gore, LCD Soundsystem’s James Murphy, the Human League’s Philip Oakey and Run-DMC’s Darryl McDaniels.You can see some footage from the event here:Pharrell Williams inducts Kraftwerk pic.twitter.com/zFfXDLHQsb— Dr.

A.D. Amorosi The last time audiences witnessed Martin Gore, David Gahan and Andrew Fletcher – collectively, Euro-electronic pop avatars Depeche Mode – together was when the trio, virtually and humorously, accepted their award as part of the 2020 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.

Depeche Mode‘s Martin Gore has shared the video for new single ‘Howler’, as well as explaining to NME how monkeys came to inspire his new EP – even going as far as having a chimp do the artwork.Following on from ‘Mandrill’, the song is taken from Gore’s upcoming five-track instrumental EP ‘The Third Chimpanzee’, which is set for release tomorrow (January 29).

Depeche Mode‘s Martin Gore has shared his latest new solo track ‘Howler’ – you can hear the song below.The new song is taken from Gore’s upcoming five-track instrumental EP ‘The Third Chimpanzee’, which is set for release on January 29. The record follows on from his 2015 instrumental album ‘MG’.Speaking about ‘Howler’, Gore – who is a co-founder of Depeche Mode – said in a statement: “‘Howler’ was the first track I recorded for ‘The Third Chimpanzee’ EP.

Depeche Mode‘s Martin Gore has announced his new solo EP ‘The Third Chimpanzee’ — check out his newly released track ‘Mandrill’ below.Gore, who is a co-founder of Depeche Mode, is readying the follow-up to his 2015 instrumental album ‘MG’ with the new EP.‘The Third Chimpanzee’, which is another instrumental release from Gore, is set to arrive on January 29, 2021 on Mute, and has been previewed today by ‘Mandrill’.Written and recorded by Gore earlier this year at Electric Ladyboy in Santa

Depeche Mode were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame overnight, with the legendary electronic trio accepting the award remotely.The band were inducted by Charlize Theron, and honoured by the likes of Arcade Fire‘s Win Butler and Chvrches‘ Lauren Mayberry.Founding members Dave Gahan, Andrew Fletcher and Martin Gore shared a pre-recorded acceptance speech from their respective homes. Watch it below:“Congratulations to all our fellow inductees.

The Mission’s Wayne Hussey has released the music video for the all-star cover of the band’s 1988 single ‘Tower of Strength’, with funds going towards coronavirus relief charities.Hussey is joined by Martin Gore, Lol Tolhurst, Andy Rourke, Midge Ure, Gary Numan, Budgie of Siouxsie and The Banshees, Slowdive’s Rachel Goswell, Bauhaus drummer Kevin Haskins, and more.The group have dubbed the project “ReMission International” and retitled the track ‘TOS2020’.

The Mission’s Wayne Hussey has enlisted members of The Cure, Depeche Mode, The Smiths and more to cover the band’s 1988 single ‘Tower Of Strength’ and raise funds for COVID relief.Hussey is joined by Martin Gore, Lol Tolhurst, Andy Rourke, Midge Ure, Gary Numan, Budgie of Siouxsie and The Banshees, Slowdive’s Rachel Goswell, Bauhaus drummer Kevin Haskins, and more.

When Depeche Mode introduced electric guitars into their music on 1987's Music for the Masses, it opened up the English synth-pop pioneers to a whole new realm of possibilities and a more rock-oriented fanbase.