RIP Fletch (Depeche Mode)

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RIP Fletch (Depeche Mode)

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Just been announced on all of Depeche Mode's official social media accounts. What a headfuck.

I can't quite believe it. I mean, Dave was nearly taken out by substance abuse issues, and Martin wasn't too far off... but Fletch!?!

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Yes very sad news.
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Out of the blue. i think all of DM have had demons at some point but Fletch seemed the more level-headed one. RIP.
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That's no age really. Never a massive DM fan but I do have a soft spot for Construction Time Again cos I played it to death when I was young.


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Pastey looking fellow even in the 80s.
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airflamesred wrote: 26 May 2022, 21:37 Pastey looking fellow even in the 80s.
not as bad as eddie tenpole and hes still going!
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Lol from the Cure on radio 4 at the moment talking about DM at the Athens festival in 85 that The Stranglers also played.


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I don't believe he had much input to their music but he seemed like a great bloke.
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Sad news.

Their riff in 'New Life' always reminded me of the riff in 'Go Buddy Go'...
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Not a huge fan but the achievement of Depeche Mode is impressive in going from Teen sensations to really Dark Music,all in all a shit day yesterday the Yes Drummer and actor Ray Liotta passed,all very talented people.But any loss is sad as I'm preparing for it with my dad at the moment.Lt Kudu.
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Summer Dreamer wrote: 27 May 2022, 13:57 Sad news.

Their riff in 'New Life' always reminded me of the riff in 'Go Buddy Go'...
Yes I thought I was the only one who ever noticed,I'm sure they all listened to the Stranglers back in the day.New life a great song.Lt Kudu.
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Summer Dreamer wrote: 27 May 2022, 13:57 Their riff in 'New Life' always reminded me of the riff in 'Go Buddy Go'...
Is that the bit that's taken (by his own admission) almost directly from "Hey Joe"? I know some DM songs, but not all that well.
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