Dave Gahan
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Summary
Dave Gahan was born on May 9, 1962[1], in Epping[2]. He has worked as a singer[3], musician[4], and composer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.48% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23,094 views/month, #4,775 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Child: Stella Rose[7]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[8]
- Native language: English[9]
- Field of work: singing[10], electronic dance music[11], music composing[12], composed musical work[13], electronic music[14], music composition[15]
- Educated at: South Essex College[16]
- Member of: Depeche Mode[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Genre: pop music[19], new wave[20]
- Record label: Mute Records[21], Columbia Records[22], Atlantic Records[23]
- Discography: Dave Gahan discography[24]
- Commons category: Dave Gahan[25]
- Voice type: baritone[26], dramatic baritone[27]
- Family name: Gahan[28], Callcott[29]
- Given name: David[30]
- Official website: http://www.davegahan.com/[31]
- Topic's main category: Category:Dave Gahan[32]
- Medical condition: autism[33], attention deficit hyperactivity disorder[34]
- Instrument: voice[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[36]
- Birth name: David Callcott[37]
- Name in native language: Dave Gahan[38]
- Start of work period: 1980[39]
Product Details
The following facts are restated verbatim from public-domain and CC0 open-data sources — every line is independently verifiable against the named source's catalog.
MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[40]
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Country: GB[41]
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Began / founded: 1962-05-09[42]
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Genre(s): alternative rock, electronic, new wave, rock, singer-songwriter[43]
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Community tags: alternative rock, britannique, british, chanteur, electronic, english, new wave, rock, rock and indie, singer, singer-songwriter, synthpop, uk[44]
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MusicBrainz ID: d547b148-cf1f-421b-9464-ce7411ba44b8[45]
Why It Matters
Dave Gahan has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 47 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
He has been cited as an influence by H.P. Baxxter[48], a singer[49], b. 1964[50], of Germany[51].
FAQs
Where was Dave Gahan born?
Dave Gahan was born in Epping[2].
What did Dave Gahan do for work?
Dave Gahan worked as a singer[3], musician[4], and composer[5].
Where did Dave Gahan go to school?
Dave Gahan was educated at South Essex College[16].
Who did Dave Gahan influence?
Dave Gahan has been cited as an influence by H.P. Baxxter[48].