Clavériste of the British alternative rock group he had co -founded in 1980, the musician was 60 years old.
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The musician Andrew Fletcher, founding member of the British alternative rock group Depeche Mode, died at the age of 60, announced the group on social networks , Thursday May 26.
“We are shocked and filled with immense sadness because of the premature death of our dear friend, family member and member of the group,” wrote the group formed in 1980 in Basildon, about forty kilometers East of London.
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Born in July 1961 in Nottingham, Andy Fletcher, nicknamed “Fletch” was one of the group’s keyers, known for his hits like Just Can’t Get Enough. “Fletch had a real gold heart and was still there when you needed support, a lively conversation, a good fun or a fresh pint,” said the group.
Depeche Mode has sold more than one hundred million records worldwide. Originally, the group included the keyboarder and songwriter Vince Clarke, the keyboardist, singer and songwriter Martin Gore, the keyboardist Andy Fletcher and the singer and composer Dave Gahan. Vince Clarke left the group at the end of 1981 and was replaced two years later by Alan Wilder.