Depeche Mode Dave Gahan stops a fight and sorts out the riff raff! 12/15/2023 Crypto.com Arena 2023

[@jasonpaulfield]

To Clarify: The guy who "lost his phone" had made his way into the aisle up front from his seat which was deep middle third row. He stepped in front of many people who were in their legit $$$$ seats....and NOT to get a closer video of Dave or Martin or DM at all...he was holding up his giant phone doing selfies of himself in front of real fans trying to watch and enjoy the encore! He was blocking a woman who was in her ACTUAL seat, and when she rightfully objected to him blocking her view taking selfie videos.... he responded by shoving her! To her credit she shoved his self absorbed ass right back..and the guy dropped his phone! This pissed him off even more so he tried to shove the woman again at which point her bf/husband/male companion (Idk) stepped up and defended his lady and the fight broke out. I respect the lady who objected and defended herself against this self absorbed douche. I also respect he bf for stepping in after the arrogant douche laid hands on his lady. All that said...I have the most respect for Dave who identified the situation and handled it with such emotional intelligence and professionalism saying "Nothing is worth that...Nothing is worth what your doing" then made light of the phone loss and calmed everyone down. Security was a bit over the top but their intentions were good and in the end they got it right and kicked that conceited dullard out and let the couple back to their rightful seats. Dave handled it brilliantly. He is after all the best front man for the greatest band of all time, ever. Great great show!

[@fancyoo8670]

What great karma if he never gets his phone back. .I must say id be tempted to run closer for encore ..❤️ Dave😂

[@marcelo_1984]

Concert crowds today are a bunch of pathological narcissists who are only there to register their presence on freaking Instagram, they're not there to watch the band. It's disgusting and a sad portrait of the horrible state that humankind has achieved... The only place where there's real human connection is in clubs and bars.

[@nitro_001newman2]

Thanks Jason for telling us what was really going on. You would make a good reporter. I can now tell the story accurately to others, and this is just another good reason to love David Gahan and Depeche Mode. I was at their concert Tuesday at the Forum, and I had a great time.

[@NancyMckee001]

Thank you @jasonpaulfield for clarifying the situation 👍Dave is an incredible man!!!❤

[@Rudolph0979]

​@@marcelo_1984tiene mucha razón, por eso los boletos se agotan y los verdaderos fanáticos quedamos fuera

[@saikyomogresurrect]

What a gentleman Dave is. Makes bitter hearts at ease 👍

[@therizzler0609]

" he's lost his fucking phone " I love this guy

[@THEdjpluto]

Diplomatic Dave!!! Looking out for his fans, he’s so awesome.

[@madelcarmenloera5230]

Thanks for posting Dave great example to the peace!! A great frontman too!! 🌹💋🌹💋

[@GeorgeDemin]

It makes me devastated that my country is involved in “enough shit going on in the world”. Dave is a human being, once again reminding me why they are my favorites. Peace to everyone

[@DramaticWave]

Это да

[@Andrea-om7id]

Schöne und wahre Worte

[@AndreaAnd-gg4ye]

Concuerdo. Paz.Paz.Paz. Ya hay demasiada 'porquería' en el mundo...

[@derektrost9207]

He’s awesome👌I had the honor to met him and the other band members in 2012.

[@AndreaAnd-gg4ye]

Nunca falta 1 "loquito" o 1 ladronzuelo que intenta aprovecharse del amontonamiento de gente.No todos son devotees...👎

[@jonasrodriguez444]

What a guy... my idol dave gahan... he knows how to stops a fight & fight because he's a new wave post punk idol... yeah.

[@modernskyn]

We were there. I was so glad Dave started the song all over again. Fantastic concert!! We were lucky to get two signed posters and a bag. ❤️

[@corvideity]

how did you get signed posters? was it printed or legit

[@deydododontdedoh.5672]

What a dude! Indeed as Dave says 'there's enough s##t going on in the world' Try and get along.

[@Mel_DM]

Yeees!! That's right!!! So great Dave!!! 🤘🏻

[@yevgeniyaleshchenko849]

Neither Dave nor you has ANY idea about "real shit" and noone should use that to resolve some petty fight.

[@ericschroeder8932]

Saw the show last night, and this was very cool. Dave is the man.

[@user-ng3ww2dd2q]

One of so many reasons I love that man!!

[@daughterofisis01]

Thank you, Dave, for stepping in and calming people down. All of my respect and love to you.

[@MrMadreko]

I am 55...i grew up with the music of DM......one more reason to love this band even more than i used to do. Dave is just F@@@@@ GREAT ! 👍👏 And what a song to interupt "Never let me down again" !!!! 😂👍

[@AroundTheWorldWithEase]

54 and bigger fan tha ever! The balls on that guy! Never Let Me Down!????

[@ninawildr4207]

I love how Martin starts again with his guitar riff automatically again ...back to work😂

[@ninawildr4207]

@@lenahiemer7504 yes!

[@HappiestG]

Crisis averted... Dave to the rescue 🤣🤣

[@AndreaAnd-gg4ye]

Martin is a musical worker...He try harder.Ràpidamente sigue trabajando.Gore es un genio,no lo saquen de su esquema!!!!

[@srfnma6813]

He has done it 10000000000000 times😀😀😀

[@AndreaAnd-gg4ye]

@@srfnma6813 yessss,again & again!😍😉

[@blackbeardsdaughter2613]

GOTTA LOVE DAVE!!!! The man is awesome!!!! "Enough shi+ going on in the world without you guys! Nothing's that important." LOVE HIS RAPPORT with the crowd and so proud of Martin keeping in step. Amazing guys. Love them to bits.... Warm wishes from Northern California ❤🤍💙

[@ronatopaz2793]

What a rare thing, a successful recording artist who actually notices their audience. I’ve only ever seen something similar happen once, when Julia Fordham stopped singing when someone e had a heart attack during one of her shows. Well done to David for defusing the situation.

[@AyanaS_275]

Dave, what a man ,handled the situation professionally 👏

[@lisakelbley8703]

Just when I think I can’t love Dave more…..🤷🏽‍♀️🔥❤️🥰🤗

[@JeterSwisherFan88]

I second that emotion!

[@ivanmoncek1391]

DAVE👍👍👍👍👍💪👌🖐

[@saysiwonder]

Now we love Dave more than ever! ❤👑💯

[@sandrae.3439]

Wonderful Dave let me feel so warm in my ❤

[@Sabrina-qg5tk]

Thanks for posting. I couldn’t tell what happened from my seat and knew it would be on KZbin. 😂

[@SaraX2024]

"There's enough sh*t going on in this world without you guys." ♥

[@RosieHarp]

Loved him in the 80’s Love him now 😋😋

[@josieposie22]

Classic LA macho getting crazy (I live here i can say that). Calm down security - phones matter for god sake. Dave is a legend. So kind and classy. Hope the show was great!

[@marcelo_1984]

People fighting at a Depeche Mode concert, damn! 🤣🤣🤣

[@FelixLietza]

Das Dave der Hammer ist, wusste ich schon seit 1983. Und das ist ein großartiger Beweis! DM werden mich auch den Rest meines Lebens begleiten. Eine echte konstante!

[@lenahiemer7504]

Dave hat sehr souverän reagiert.Die Ruhe selbst ...toll.😇🌹

[@juliee9276]

Never a dull moment. I love Dave so much. Thanks Morgan. I just keep getting to relive it over and over.

[@MorganKingNYC]

As fans, we celebrate together! Fans United!

[@amatistamagica556]

Long life to my King 😍😍

[@user-im5pt8hq4j]

🙌😀DAVE IS JUST A GREAT MAN, though, -WALLAHI!!!☺ - it's simply another example of it..Wish him just ALWAYS BE BLESSED AND HAVE GOD'S SUPPORT in everything 🙏🙂🤗

[@lynnsullivan2757]

Dave was pure class ..

[@maurorahmann5865]

There is no shortage of idiots who disrupt the experience of others. On the other hand, Excellent Dave ¡You are Always The Best!

[@fabricefuzillier8920]

Now I know what to do if I want a Dave Handshake 😁

[@Nenko_Music]

hehe

[@AndreaAnd-gg4ye]

yessss

[@trishgibbons]

That is y I like this guy so much

[@neveser]

Wow, hats off to you for capturing that so close! That was too cool! Nice job Dave as well! :D

[@califcamper]

Now that's LIVE, respect....

[@billygoth]

Dave❤❤

[@edblair929]

I love this band ❤❤❤

[@luckyluciano911]

Well done Dave..👏🗣️🖤

[@shadowwarriors3729]

Good job Dave👍

[@CZR1951]

I was there when this happened.. Awesome Show..

[@gaiabandini8145]

What a gesture ❤ that speaks volumes on where he comes from ….

[@kravchenkoyps]

Bravo Maestro!

[@nachoc.9406]

Dave is Unique

[@crubitv7042]

That guitar intro live is massive

[@jdestiny10153]

Well done Dave!😇

[@davidjones6470]

THE MAN, NICE ONE DAVE,

[@derektrost9207]

You tell them Dave!!!👊🏽

[@NicoleVontz-pt9rr]

Echt professionell und super "gelöst" !!! Ein echter nahbarer Star... Vielen Dank 🙏🕊️🌠🕯️✨

[@MarselFM]

Dave is hero. Real frontman

[@VOW_OG]

Amazing Dave ❤

[@ids5096]

Once again Morgan, you’re a legend!

[@MorganKingNYC]

Just happy to share the love!

[@marlenemorales9443]

He's so awesome !!❤

[@Reticuli]

Dave, the man. Props.

[@AndreaAnd-gg4ye]

Dave is Batman.🤗😺👌👏👏👏 Él es un SEÑOR,que afronta con autoridad,clase y presteza una situación desagradable. ¡Grande ,Dave!👑

[@Alejandraflores-gp1yi]

Dave se me hace un gran ser humano 😊

[@robertandrade8685]

He is Dark Night lol

[@DanTheHitman]

What an absolute legend

[@PAIN-ot4cj]

I really felt when he said "There's enough shit in this world" all the wars going on when we in the U.S. and other fortunate countries get to live happily and without wars. Love Depeche Mode and love David for this ❤

[@godzillavskong8583]

yes , thank our military and police , and our fire fighters , for our freedom , and peace!!

[@godzillavskong8583]

Depeche Mode ...... FOREVER !!!!

[@ritademarco5880]

Great Dave ❤

[@wholelottaconcerts]

Good grief!!! People need to chill out. This crowd was weird tonight. Saw lots of scuffles and security wasn’t helpful either. Just enjoy the show people!!!

[@oldirtydawson]

People don't know how to act in public anymore because their heads are so shoved up their phones.

[@MrZorret]

dave is awesome

[@robertandrade8685]

D.Mode is in my veins

[@Nicolasmondragon707]

I hope, they never let him back againnnnn!!! 🎶🎶🎶

[@saikyomogresurrect]

😂😂 ti titi titititi 🎶

[@victoriagore9097]

Dave is such a god

[@dmandmore333]

Yes indeed enough of the shit around the world. All what we need it's music to escape from all the shit. Now my country is suffering from the war , from Hamas ISIS. Love you Depeche Mode. Peace ✌️ ☮️

[@zejarra]

Dave , as cool as an Ice Machine.

[@missdemo101]

Civil Courage 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻🤗🤗🎹🎹🎹🎹❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️

[@edblair929]

Fair play. Sounds like you were there. I love DM. But can we not ban people with phones ? I was at Twickenham in London last summer. In the golden circle and had my view blocked by phones 😡 Going to the O2 in January , just put your phones down people, please

[@crystalsommers4812]

I'll never forget the night... He is such an amazing performer. I'll always love Depeche Mode

[@user-ms8wt8zu8h]

Как же так? Драка на концерте Depeche Mode!!!😮 Мне казалось такого не должно (не может) быть☹️ Это что-то нездоровое! Такого радушия, любви и какого-то общего счастья больше нигде не чувствовал. Моя любимая группа! Не просто любимая - важнейшая! Всем добра❤ А Dave конечно - супермен!)))

[@evgeny9104]

Сейчас мир такой - везде находится место жестокости и "чернухе". Если уж правительства наиболее развитых стран посылают в горячие точки оружие и вообще всячески льют масло в огонь войны, да ещё с гордостью кричат об этом на весь мир... Что стоит человеческая жизнь и достоинство? Ничего.

[@user-ms8wt8zu8h]

@@evgeny9104 Да, ожесточение нарастает, это факт( Хотя мне почему-то кажется последнее время, что есть от этого усталость у людей. И возможно правительства как-то начнут это учитывать и как-то деэскалировать ситуацию, конечно ради удержания власти. С другой стороны задачи и идеи основные у "Супер верхушки" настолько антигуманные и людоедские, явно направленные на сокращение населения, что надежда на умиротворение очень призрачная. По этому очень досадно, что на таких мероприятиях есть место какой-то тупой агрессии. Считаю, что людям надо как можно меньше поддаваться ожесточению и впадать в ненависть по тому, что этого (ожесточения людей) ТАК ХОТЯТ где-то "наверху". Р.S. Кстати комментарии в различных сетях - это такой мощный ресурс для размножения ненависти! Порой читаю комментарии и просто поражаюсь. Ладно ещё, если люди были как-то непосредственно задеты (кто-нибудь погиб у них или что-то другое ужасное), но видно, что очень многие комментаторы просто праздность свою или пустоту внутреннюю заполняют. Вливаются в общий "вой" и изрыгают ненависть и негатив, другие "радостно" в ответ оппонируют. Бесконечный генератор гнева!). Никого не хочу осуждать. Но призвать подуспокоиться хотелось бы)

[@sasazivanovic777]

Dave a living Legend, such a cool Dude!

[@d.a.m.7070]

Dave seems like the coolest guy ever...I'm a total hard rock/metal dude from the 80's. But, I love the Violator album.

[@hatschepsute]

sehr gut gemacht Dave !!!👍

[@a.koepke3523]

Dave is the best.👏👍

[@kerstinrohr-di8en]

Ein Traum Euch erleben zu können, immer wieder, Gänsehaut pur ❤❤❤😊

[@oldirtydawson]

Shirley Manson saw this and was like "fuck yeah!".

[@shanecopner7827]

Well said dave❤❤

[@danielnavarro7500]

Well at least we know Depeche Mode isn’t lip syncing lol.

[@alexiscabreramusic]

They are synth/guitar synced 😅

[@rolanbc]

That man can count himself lucky it wasn´t Axl Rose who shouted "stop! Stop!" and headed for him

[@corvideity]

or peter steele for that matter

[@lowe-quay-shush]

Hall & Oats harmonies- A thing of the past. Many people in bands hate each other. They'll break up/bad mouth each other or keep plugging away & Enjoy The Silence (sorry had to). Dave & Martin really love & respect each other. It was obvious at this show. Too bad their mojo couldn't rub off on fighting mutual fans with top dollar seats. Whoever was at fault. As Dave said: Nothing's That Important.

[@zelinalangford571]

Top man

[@elenafabrello976]

Sweet Heart David 🐦💗🐦

[@qwertyalphabet]

His voice is so soothing. I love him

[@Kickingit06]

I was there. Thought about taking my phone out and recording; but I knew someone would be closer and/or have better resolution video, so I thought nah.

[@fancyoo8670]

Ha ha. I always say that!! Plus I'm too busy singing. And no one wants to hear that 😂.

[@SB335i]

Dammmmm he is so cool!!

[@namegoeshere9447]

Get them papi!🖤

[@Mark-ij2nh]

Fuck seen depeche mode twice. Lot of respect for dave and depeche would love to hug the guy and say thank you for all the years of quality music.

[@HunterForsberg]

Seeing that shit from atop at where I was tonight, everyone where I was at was pissed, too… 😅😂 Glad I was here earlier tonight, regardless, to see Depeche Mode ❤🖤

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

That's how you solve crap. kudos👍

[@renatafacori5097]

Che uomo buono. Dave. Ti.amo

[@DaveGahan-ex1ke]

Have been seeing your likes and comments on my photos and I want to use this medium to send a big shout out to you for all the amazing love and support that you’ve shown me all these years

[@AroundTheWorldWithEase]

Dave Gahan fucking god! David Bowie is looking on approvingly.❤

[@renatafacori5097]

Dave che bravo ti sei esposto e hai calmato i tuoi fans

[@dep101]

Dave is our Father :)

[@AndreaAnd-gg4ye]

Papasito 🤩😍🥰

[@benjaminphilpot4262]

Dave is like elvis he is the gentleman

[@wawawswfc4957]

Well done dave gahan ....❤

[@calypso2niner]

People are people.

[@stevendphoto]

Very interesting, especially since in is in So. Cal. I saw Depeche Mode at Perkins Palace (back around 83/84) and some fan rushed onto the stage and the Bouncers manhandled & abused the guy, which pissed off Depeche Mode, Dave said something to the crowd and the band walked off the stage. They came back after 10/15 minute and finished the concert...

[@NOWtheband]

His sarky smile when he realises it was about a mobile is fantastic. I've seen videos where he gets irritated by people and their addiction to mobiles and I love it! He's a good lad! 🙂

[@diegonapolitano9005]

Dave è il migliore, niente da aggiungere.