Andy Fletcherkeyboardist and founding member of the legendary synth pop band Depeche Mode, died on May 26. This was announced by the band through its official Instagram account. The musician was 60 years old.
“We are shocked and filled with overflowing sadness at the recent death of our dear friend, family member and bandmate. Andy “Fletch” Flecher“, says the first paragraph of the statement.
The message, the band also points out the qualities of Andy 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.”
Depeche Mode confirms death of Andy Fletcher
In the statement, Depeche Mode They pointed out the reasons for his death, and asked to respect the privacy of the relatives: “Our hearts go out to his family and we ask you to take them into account and respect their privacy at this difficult time.”
A life dedicated to Depeche Mode
Andy Fletcheralong with Dave Gahan and Martin Gore, founded Depeche Mode in 1980, when Andy was no more than 19 years old. Born in the city of Nottingham in 1961, Andrew was part of the band from its origins: first with the duo No Romance in China, and later with Composition of Sound.
Along with Dave and Martin, he participated in the band’s fourteen studio albums. His keyboard was always characterized by providing certain light or pop sounds to the dark tone of Depeche Modewho was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2020.
Andy Fletcher was also known as the man behind the scenes, in charge of the band’s marketing and administrative affairs.
In addition to being a musician, Andrew Fletcher was also a renowned DJ. Also, he managed the labels Toast Hawaii and Mute, where the band CLIEИT was.
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