Dave Gahan (Depeche Mode) interview 2013

Extra's Adam Weissler talks to Depeche Mode's Dave Gahan about their new album, Delta Machine, 2013 tour, and much more... April 2013. Follow @adamextra

[@xxsundown]

I'd love to hear him read an entire book to me. His voice is just so soothing and sensual.

[@dm20274]

❤️🖤❤️

[@MsJuliaPanina]

100% agree

[@darcymags8538]

I was just going to say.. Dave could read a phone book and it would still sound exciting. Such a unique and sexy voice. I got to say, though I love his British Essex accent the most.. sometimes you can hear that American slight influence, which I guess he's picked up from living there, rather than faking it, I hope... Either way love him since I was 13, and now I'm 40.. whatever the accent. He's so gorgeous he should be paying some kind of tax for being so beautiful lol

[@freekc.5107]

Still such a nice and polite guy, after all those years in showbiz and having gone through all the trouble that he has...

[@WestwardOneOH]

So glad Dave is with us today. He went through hell and back in the early 90's. And glad that he is able to still make incredible music with Depeche Mode.

[@mafegam]

Dave is the same age as my dad and I still fall to pieces whenever I see him. Most talented and hottest frontman.

[@helpme7710]

Mafe Gamboa same here! He is my dad's age and I'm so in love with him!

[@MD-jf5pl]

Mafe Gamboa Exactlyyyy!

[@leenahancock8056]

Yes! Dave is not my dad's age (my dad is going to be 50 this year so I guess Dave is close to my dad's age) but Dave is 3 years younger than my mom and I think he is so hot and sexy lol

[@sanktsev]

ikr, he's so charming

[@teljnyazhka]

Honestly, He looks just too good, you feel constant drift of confidence and knowledge. And the voice, THE VOICE!!! is making me fall into abyss, It is absolutely hypnotically. The most influential person for me, I just can't get enough. 😻

[@pauls1555]

+teljnyazhka I love you baby

[@agnieszkaklak9970]

I just love this man and his voice, he is so natural..... great to see him in a good health.

[@svetlanastrinic9227]

He is so interesting and attractive in his own way!!!Handsome!!!

[@MinxyMisfit]

"I'm not as young as I used to be...I'm not OLD." :D Love that! Dave Gahan is the ultimate showman--he's always on top of his game.

[@deanasteil9733]

What a beautiful man with a hypnotic voice. He gets into your soul.

[@Iris81408]

Aged like fine wine. Lovely the way he speaks. Keep up the great work.

[@amyholley4331]

I think he looks great for his age !

[@_acidbath5077]

HOW DOES HE STILL LOOK SO GOOD AFTER ALL THESE YEARS AND ALL THOSE DRUGS MY MIND IS ANGRY BUT MY EYES ARE PLEASED

[@hillarimatthews4289]

Haha awesome comment. I couldn't agree more! 😁

[@alexeyspb9379]

Sexual energy

[@Audisj69]

Also his looks lasted so long due to heritage and taking care of himself

[@moneypenny1267]

He looks so handsome

[@deerylou7112]

He’s has Malaysian/Indian in him, that’s how :)

[@Netttty]

Oh screw that... I want MOVES like Gahan and not Jagger...!!!

[@leenahancock8056]

Yes me too :)

[@Nucci604]

I am 46 now and my 14 years old son start to listen to DM :)

[@mayaamis]

you raised him good sir ;)))

[@MrKnnknn]

What a great interview, I've been a DM fan since 1982, today I am 48 and I still play My Secret Garden live at the Odeon

[@MsJuliaPanina]

It's 2022 and they're still generating young fans!!!

[@virtuosodm3327]

DM is like the blood in my veins,I need it to live!! Please keep making music for as long as possible,These guy's are still so down to earth after all these years,Thank you for your "precious" gift to our world!!!

[@captaingish]

Dave is aging remarkably well considering all the damage from excesses his body's endured during his younger days. He's aging the best out of all the other members. Good for you Dave!

[@lillianrevelator7408]

It's beautiful how he always makes the fans feel his love towards them during a gig. The Warsaw concert last summer-unforgettable! Thanks, guys, I'll love you for ever just like I have for over 22 years now.

[@Psychoclaw]

His smile, and the way it shapes his face is so genuine. The goodness in him just shines through

[@traciepearce1888]

🌹I am the same age as Dave and have always been a fan of his and the rest of Depeche Mode. They have always been in my heart and there has never been one of their songs i don't like. Dave has also got a lovely smile,bless him ❤️

[@sergeastorms67]

Although I'm not into all of their newer albums, I do admire that they continually strive to be artists, to create something new. As far as I'm concerned, this is all you can ask of anyone creative.

[@profesor0110101]

This guy is just freaking gorgeous at ANY AGE!

[@KleWdSide]

How is that an ex junkie whose body has been through so much has aged so damn well? LOL

[@richardkent2014]

+Mr Sarajevo maybe drugs are not that bad

[@bza069]

+Jennifer Clark the dude had been announced DOA from smack...way beyond the bud amigo.

[@grimlund]

+Mr Sarajevo The thing with heroine is that there ar not so much effects on the body using the drug. If Dave would have been snorting cocaine like he did heroine his nose would probably have fallen of many years ago. If he would have been a heavy drinker he may have gain weight and bercome pretty fat. The only thing I know that happened to him during his drugging years was his weight loss. When he walked of the SOFAD tour he weighted only 45 kilos. So I think after he got sober he have spend some time in the gym and gained some weight again. And now he looks healthier the ever.

[@scribble36]

Heroin keeps you looking younger if you live a semi-normal life. I'm 38 but i get told i look in my 20's all the time and i've been on and off the H for over 20 years

[@FacheChanteDeux]

He cleaned up 20 years ago and he barely drinks. Alcohol is the game changer.

[@itismeagainbitisnotme2328]

He's still on top of his game. I wish he was on top of me.

[@pennythepuppy2411]

😂

[@c.cristina5119]

Hahahahaha , I choked ! This is hilarious

[@sonofhibbs4425]

This man has been through so much. I’m so glad that he was able to bounce back from SOFAD says. He’s always been such a beautiful man.

[@pamcomey8628]

So for us dumb bunnies what is SOFAD??

[@numbIimb]

songs of faith and devotion@@pamcomey8628

[@toddjohnson4269]

BEAUTIFUL man!

[@MrHalfjack]

shia labeouf could play him in a movie.

[@Chafalota]

HE IS SUCH A HANDSOME GENTLEMAN.

[@tuningintoDivineAscension]

This interview is awesome. I appreciate his responses.

[@moneypenny1267]

He’s so good looking

[@bIackwhiteTV]

I am listening DM since 1988. See you guys in Glasgow soon ;)

[@ispbrotherwolf]

DP started it, and after 30 years, they still on the topp. I have followd them and still are

[@jesperottonello5941]

Me to,since "just cant get enough"

[@KsinDax]

Jesper Ottonello I fall in liove in their music when i saw on TV video "World In My Eyes" (i was then 15 years old) and still "Just Can't Get Enough" :D

[@Olimpiadra]

Young people do love you because truly good music has no age and never dies!! I love you guys, please, please, please never stop.....

[@MARYNAZEMŁYNA1]

I love DM since I was 14-15 years old. Now I'm 22 and after a DM's gig in Warsaw my bf asked me why I'm crying. I told him: Depeche Mode is a huge part of my life, and it will be until I die, because their music is some kind a sountrack of my life. It touches me so deeply so I'm crying.

[@_PURAVIDA]

First night at the Staples Center I sat next to a 17 yr and his 10 yr old brother...actually made the moment even more precious. BTW 10 yr old knew all the words to every song!

[@timm55]

David is BEAUTIFUL!

[@mayaamis]

Dave looks so big on stage and so tiny next to the interviewer :) His such an amazing guy... talented and thoughtful and so well spoken.. crazy charisma on stage, magical voice... LOVE HIM!!!

[@Audisj69]

Well to be honest the interviewer is bigger in size compare to Davjd😊

[@ScullyLikesScience]

Name a band/artist other than Depeche Mode that was around in the early 1980's, that can release a new album in 2013, and then have an accompanying world tour that grosses almost $150 million.

[@hillari1792]

Precisely, and yet they're still considered to be non-mainstream and more of a cult band, even though they are very successful and are well known in the music industry. I just hope they still stay around for a good long time. It'll be a very sad day when Depeche Mode no longer exists.

[@ChevyVertsX3]

Maybe U2?

[@ScullyLikesScience]

Haha, yeah. U2. I think that's it. Unless Bon Jovi makes a comeback.

[@charzipuddin6129]

RUSH I have a wide range of musical taste

[@ashe984]

Omg love him

[@heekyungkim8147]

i just love Dave since 1985. DM is part of my life.

[@MrPatriotforever2009]

Depeche mode is been around since the 80's. Good music prevail forever

[@leenahancock8056]

Such a cutie inside and out :) he's ageless :) Jennifer is so lucky

[@vcrm1]

Dave Gahan is a class act. Hope DM never stops making music.

[@Wanda_Jannette]

Admiring your determination, your perseverance, your will and you are here with us. Many blessings.

[@gilesmiles8458]

My all time fave Dave Gahan interview. He seems so excited and so happy. Great interview questions too. Love it!

[@Zenblonde]

Awesome Interview #DaveGahan Depeche Mode - still making Music for the Masses, yeah! "In the hotel gym I talk with Paul McCartney and the Stones are around..."

[@MaidenBklyn]

agreed...the interviewer was lovely, smiling the whole time. You can tell he was just thrilled to there chatting with Dave.

[@GorillaProduction38]

This guy is unbelievably modest for his actual status! One of the best artists of all times.

[@DOGOID]

amazing interviewer, you hardly know he's there, he lets the subject speak. a brilliant interview.

[@cleanheart13]

At 13:02, "You can't be walking on a stage out in front of 40-50,000 people and half-ass it!" Dave, my dearest! You never do! DM and Sade are the only bands that I've had the honor of seeing live every decade since the 80's. Neither one has ever disappointed!!! Thank you 106.7 KROQ for introducing me to DM!

[@djkenny1202]

I saw DM, first show, in 88 when I was in 8th Grade. Every Tour Since. Cannot Miss DM ❤️

[@gabriela9639]

Thanks for still making new music. LOVE you guys!

[@kseniyaled]

I love him. He is so down to earth. :)

[@zzzljgrhpa]

10 days, 20 hours and 53 minutes left! CAN'T WAIT!

[@horhay3608]

He's blushing!

[@truth322]

I'm hearing him but I don't know if I'm listening..just hypnotised by him..his looks etc.

[@foragingfleur]

aaah I love Dave got to meet him in person! DM is the Delta Machine!

[@paolapecorini1934]

His voice is so warm and enticing that would make him a perfect actor too

[@demiroezden]

I love DEPECHE MODE!!

[@VaderRS4]

my first DeMo concert was 1985 in Hamburg Germany when I was 16, now I was in concert in Hamburg 25 years later, DeMo one very importent part of my music life too....

[@amyholley4331]

I am haunted by enjoy the silence. It's a song that speaks volumes to my soul. As does the video. It has a powerful message. As does personal Jesus and policy of truth.

[@marianalascano5630]

I am very glad see Dave Gahan in good health. God, protect him forever ♠

[@agusia1830]

Amazing interview,Thanks for sharing :)

[@jasminerobinson6776]

what a lovely man you are dave gahan---ur music is mind blowing-- ur so facinating.

[@Ikasaswarrior]

I’m so delightful to hear him speak getting interviewed. Love his voice singing and speaking. Dave is the greatest guy ever on stage and off stage. Love him dearly❤️😎❤️😎❤️😎❤️😎❤️

[@EANDM71]

Without Martin L. Gore, there would be no Depeche Mode songs. Period! While Alan Wilder will always be appreciated for his contributions, those songs would not exist were it not for Martin. The end. Gore = True genius behind The Mode! :)

[@T2NDC]

this interview is very very inspiring. I have to agree with the comments from many here about how incredibly natural and modest dave gahan is despite the high profile of DM. It's is more though. He really comes across as an open and gentle soul. I think he has had some kind of rebirth since his mid 90s rock persona. i wish his so much happiness :)

[@treenacooke8006]

I'm a life long DM fan, and my son has been influenced and listens to them alot now.

[@bluepuppydan]

He looks and sounds great , I haven been listening to DM since the start 81 or 82 , so glad that they be se famous , you never know in the beginning when you start collecting songs

[@sagaartworks4]

Excellent Interview. That's the way you conduct and interview. You ask a few questions and you let the artist talk. You don't rehash their dirty laundry from 20 years ago. Brilliant!

[@jeremyw7215]

DM does not have to worry about remaining an 80's band, their old stuff is still as relevant to today's society as their new stuff is. I have listened to them since 83' and seen them in concert and going to this show too. My class was amazed at the lyrics and mood of DM and were blown away when I matched pitch tone and mood of Dave as I sang and graded papers. They said I could actually sing! I quickly added 'yes but I am not Dave Gahan. and there is only ONE DEPECHE MODE :)

[@ebonpharo]

Can't wait for the concert San Diego 2013!

[@laurencutler1190]

love him love him love him, But...I think I may be in love w Martin...that look on his face- he's like a kid up to something...and Beyond talented.

[@ThePlank65]

after all these years the lads still proper and honest, good to hear the word 'blues' mentioned so many times, D Mode are massive cos they speak to us in a fu#Ked up, beautiful way, our lives, it's soul and blues and soul and blues, ok, i'll stop typing... The Mode.....

[@aammsstt]

He's so British still. I cannot belive. This is awesome

[@Dp3ch3Mod3UndrGround]

Like a fine wine, this guy.

[@LilianFossil]

thanks for that very nice Interview

[@kathyhuynh5435]

I'm so in love..he's so down to Earth ♡

[@caroconce]

Julio del 2014!!!!! Estoy que muero....Dave està que revienta de Ricoooo!!!!!!! ♥♥ ♥♥

[@jetsat100]

the concert in switzerland was fantastic,they were even very rock for a sinthyband and Dave in great shape.

[@bebop504]

He was so handsome when he said "this was wayy before the internet"! 1:32

[@manuelag.h.7471]

DAVE GAHAN!!!! TROPPO di tutto superstar ☆☆☆☆☆

[@andylopez1611]

i want an official world violation tour dvd release!! no laser disc please!

[@pennythepuppy2411]

I just saw an interview with Steve Lyon who engineered SOFAD. He sais that he has recordings of that tour. One can hope 🤞🏼

[@bbwbarguy]

We must live for nothing and in that nothing we find a great something.....or we will live for something and it will bring a great nothing.

[@vampiressedna9]

This man is so lovely

[@zzzljgrhpa]

Vladimir,you don't have to expect jb's generation understand what real music is. I won't ever,either. But so proud I'm in that generation,but being crazy about Depeche Mode for over 7 years now. I'm aware that's rare,but still, there still is hope,right? Now I can only smile at them knowing what are they missing. Greetings!:)

[@hillari1792]

I'm part of Justin Beiber's generation as well, and I've been a devoted Depeche Mode fan since I was 8 or 9 years old (I'm 22). JB and the other brutal pop stars/ boybands just gives this generation a bad rap, making people assume that we're all just a bunch simpletons who don't understand or appreciate real musical talent. How wrong they are. But it is really a shame how dumb down this generation is being perceived just because of what is considered popular.

[@gregfalco4528]

As he gets older, Dave is starting to resemble Ben Kingsley. Not in a bad way, he looks fantastic for his age.

[@Vebinz]

it may be wrong but in an early magazine profile Gahan was said to have "Asian" (meaning south Asian) background (like Ben Kingsley). Who knows?

[@aifulin8581]

Vebinz Yes, I've also read somewhere that his biological father had Malaysian ancestry. I don't know how distant is that bloodline, though

[@Audisj69]

And Indian. He looks more indian

[@marqueemoon5710]

Lol, I'm in 8th grade and a huge DM fan. Not 10, thank you very much Dave, but 13. Close enough.

[@kotsaltan1578]

i love Depeche Mode!I love Dave! Санкт петербург

[@antnonie9076]

Great interview!!! I love Dave Gahan and Martin Gore!!! Looking forward to another tour!!

[@DrAnGeber]

Thanks to Depeche Mode to teach me good Music. (16 yo)

[@richardkent2014]

dave gahan the man sings when he talks normaly

[@travel-lover297]

Love them...DM...forever!!!

[@issagahan4620]

I love DM & Dave Gahan!!! Idolsssss

[@guevaraz101]

I'm glad they put Barrel Of a Gun on this Tour..

[@janebraun4482]

Wow, he is talking about chatting up Paul McCartney, Stones etc, in a gym? Love that!

[@gamotomougamo7264]

Well, that's a smooth interview!! Well done!!

[@helenasmedinga3970]

Dave is the Best... I think!

[@ZannaInnominata0126]

Delta Machine was /such/ an underrated album.