The first and only biography of one of music's most influential and enigmatic characters. Dave Gahan's extraordinary life as the frontman of one of modern music's most successful bands is a tale unrivalled in rock and roll folklore. From a colourful childhood and youth in Essex, Gahan went on to become a huge star all over the world. For years each Depeche Mode album was more successful than the one before but in 1995 the increasing pressures on the band and within Gahan's personal life almost killed him. From this harrowing abyss, Gahan has bounced back and forged a new acclaimed career as a solo artist. Gahan's stunning rehabilitation as a songwriter and rejuvenated frontman means he deserves his own chapter in music history this unauthorised biography includes new and exclusive interviews with numerous people who ve worked with and around Gahan. Aside from recounting his turbulent private battles, this first ever book on Gahan examines his musical legacy and suggests he is arguably Britain's most under-rated and interesting rock vocalist. Recounted for the very first time, Gahan's tale away from his band-mates overshadows even the remarkable story of Depeche Mode the combination of his difficult yet triumphant story plus the thrilling music he has recorded, make this a story like no other in rock and roll history.
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Trevor Baker is a freelance journalist based in London. He writes for The Guardian and has written numerous books including the acclaimed 2008 biography for I.M.P: Richard Ashcroft: The Verve, Burning Money & The Human Condition and in 2009 Thom Yorke: Radiohead & Trading Solo.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I would agree that it's easy reading - I finished it in two nights. It's well researched, and does offer some insights into the tensions in the band, and Dave's personal fall and rise. In the absence of an official autobiography, it's the next best thing. The only thing I found a bit frustrating was that it hasn't been proof-read that well, and there are quite a few errors, at least in my edition. Vince Clarke is referred to as "Vince Martin" at one point, and the song "Barrel Of a Gun" is titled as "Bullet From A Gun" in one instance. I'm nit-picking really, but these little things detracted from what is otherwise a good read. It does succeed in the sense that it makes you want to listen to the albums again, and it made me come rushing to Amazon to order the DVD of "101"!
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Loved this book. Read it in two nights and have re-read it again. Enough of the history of the Mode as well as some more personal bits. This book made me want to listen to the albums again with new insight. Loved it.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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This is a truly brilliant book. Whether you are a Depeche Mode fan, a Dave Gahan fan or neither you will be drawn into an honest account of an "ordinary Joe bloggs Brit" who made it big, but lost and found along the way. For anyone who is a music fan, there are so many other bands mentioned as well as a literary look behind the scenes of making music from scratch. It's an easy read, and one you won't want to put down, and by the end of it you'll feel like you know Dave Gahan, and possibly a lot more about yourself! So buy it!
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3.0 out of 5 stars
No Biography
This is not a biography of Mr Gahan. If you are a DM fan and want to know all the stats of how albums were made and how they charted etc, etc, then this is for you. Read more
Published on 21 April 2011 by Jinxkj
3.0 out of 5 stars
The Average DM Fan Could Probably Write This...
This book is among a current trend of 'unofficial' biographies that fail to deliver. Firstly, I don't doubt Trevor Baker's appreciation of Depeche Mode's music and their long... Read more
Published on 8 April 2011 by Scott W
3.0 out of 5 stars
Unofficial biog
The premise of this book is a little shaky especially given that the blurb focuses on Gahan as an enigmatic figure and who arguably overshadows the rest of the band- something he... Read more
Published on 25 Nov 2010 by M. J. Farnworth
3.0 out of 5 stars
Gahan and forgotton
An average book to be honest, but then what do you expect from an unofficial biography that relys totally on past interviews and pieces already written - A lot of the material here... Read more
Published on 27 July 2010 by Simon P
2.0 out of 5 stars
Its no good.
Was really looking forward to reading this book but was disappointed that it was an unauthorised biography. Read more
Published on 11 July 2010 by Shan
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An interesting insight
This is an easy read giving a good background to Gave Gahans personal life and his life with Depeche Mode and reveals some of the tensions within the band that I was not aware of... Read more
Published on 7 Feb 2010 by Vestan Pance
5.0 out of 5 stars
excellent
went to see depeche mode in birmingham last year and really enjoyed them and found dave gahan amazing so decided to get his book and also that is very good reading really enjoyed... Read more
Published on 29 Jan 2010 by Mr. R. D. Harmon
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