Fletch was meant to outlive us all': Depeche Mode on death
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Hit hard by the death of keyboardist Andy Fletcher, Dave Gahan questioned whether he wanted to continue – until Martin Gore’s new songs revived him. Making the most of their lives has never been more important, they say
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Depeche Mode making music after death of Andy Fletcher in May
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Depeche Mode's Martin Gore: 'After Andy died, you start thinking, 'do you tap into something when you write songs, or is there something supernatural that goes on?' – The Irish Times
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Depeche Mode honour the dead, Lana Del Rey is at her most self-indulgent – the week's best albums
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Depeche Mode Says Recording Music Was Strange After Andy Fletcher Died
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Depeche Mode thank fans for “love and support” following Andy Fletcher's death - News - Mixmag
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Memento Mori - Album by Depeche Mode - Apple Music
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Depeche Mode Says Recording Music Was Strange After Andy Fletcher Died, depeche mode
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Depeche Mode Reveal Cause of Death for Keyboardist Andy Fletcher
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Dave Gahan says Depeche Mode was forever altered by the death of Andrew Fletcher - 'There's only one
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Memento Mori - Album by Depeche Mode - Apple Music
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Depeche Mode's Martin Gore: 'After Andy died, you start thinking, 'do you tap into something when you write songs, or is there something supernatural that goes on?' – The Irish Times
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Cause of death revealed for Depeche Mode's Andy Fletcher