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Dave Gahan

What is dave gahan?

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Key facts

Full name David Gahan (also given as David Callcott)[1]
Born 9 May 1962, Epping, Essex, England[2]
Occupation Singer, musician[2]
Band Depeche Mode (lead singer, co-founder)[1]
Solo albums Paper Monsters, Hourglass[3]
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inducted in 2020 as a member of Depeche Mode[5]

Dave Gahan is an English singer and musician, best known as the lead singer and co-founder of Depeche Mode, a band he has fronted since 1980.

Context

Dave Gahan, born David Gahan (also listed as David Callcott) on 9 May 1962 in Epping, Essex, is an English singer and musician [2]. He is best known as the lead singer and co-founder of Depeche Mode, a role he has held since the band's formation in 1980 [1]. Over his career, he has also released solo albums such as *Paper Monsters* and *Hourglass* [3]. In 2020, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Depeche Mode [5].

Documented claims

  • Dave Gahan has been the lead singer of Depeche Mode since the band's formation in 1980. [1]
  • He is described as a co-founder of Depeche Mode. [1]
  • His solo career is dated to either 2000 or 2003 depending on the source. [4]

Questions and answers

What is Dave Gahan's real name?

His birth name is given as David Gahan, but some sources list it as David Callcott [1].

When was Dave Gahan born?

He was born on 9 May 1962 in Epping, Essex, England [2].

Has Dave Gahan released solo music?

Yes, he has released solo albums including *Paper Monsters* and *Hourglass* [3].

Sources

  1. Dave Gahan - Biography — imdb.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Dave Gahan age, hometown, biography - Last.fm — last.fm (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Dave Gahan - Depeche Mode & The Second Coming — books.apple.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. Dave Gahan by Trevor Baker — goodreads.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  5. Dave Gahan — en.wikipedia.org (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People