What is David Gahan's full name?
David Gahan
David Gahan date of birth:
May 9, 1962
How old is David Gahan?
64
Where was David Gahan born?
Epping, Essex, England
How tall is David Gahan?
5' 9¾" (177 cm)
David Gahan body shape:
Slim
What color are David Gahan's eyes?
Brown - Dark
What color is David Gahan's hair?
Brown - Dark
David Gahan distinctive features:
Had a malignant tumor removed from his bladder [May 29, 2009].
Is David Gahan gay or straight?
Straight
What is David Gahan's ethnicity?
White
What is David Gahan nationality?
English
What is David Gahan's occupation?
Singer, songwriter, musician
David Gahan claim to fame:
Depeche Mode
What genre is David Gahan's work?
Alternative dance, synthpop, new wave, industrial rock, alternative rock
What instruments does David Gahan play?
Vocals, harmonica, guitar, keyboards, sampler, piano, glockenspiel, percussion
Who is David Gahan's father?
Len, StepFather : Jack
Who is David Gahan's mother?
Sylvia
David Gahan brother(s):
Peter (1966), Phil (1968)
David Gahan sister(s):
Sue (1960)
Who has David Gahan worked with?
Martin Gore
Short Biography
David "Dave" Gahan (born David Callcott; 9 May 1962) is an English singer-songwriter, best known as the baritone lead singer for the electronic music band Depeche Mode since their debut in 1980. He is also an accomplished solo artist, releasing albums in 2003 (Paper Monsters) and 2007 (Hourglass). Though his bandmate Martin Gore continues to be the main Depeche Mode songwriter, Gahan has also contributed a number of songs to the band's most recent albums; Playing the Angel (2005), Sounds of the Universe (2009) and Delta Machine (2013). Three of these songs were released as singles, including "Suffer Well" in 2005, "Hole to Feed" in 2009, and "Should Be Higher" in 2013. In 2012, he also contributed lyrics and sang lead vocals on the Soulsavers album The Light the Dead See. Q magazine ranked Gahan no. 73 on the list of the "100 Greatest Singers" and no. 27 on "The 100 Greatest Frontmen".