Vince Clarke

Vince Clarke

Vincent John Martin (born 3 July 1960), known professionally as Vince Clarke, is an English synth-pop musician and songwriter. Clarke has been the main composer and musician of the band Erasure since its inception in 1985, and was previously the main songwriter for several groups, including Depeche Mode, Yazoo, and the Assembly. In Erasure, he is known for his deadpan and low-key onstage demeanour, often remaining motionless over his keyboard, in sharp contrast to lead vocalist Andy Bell's animated and hyperactive frontman antics. Erasure have recorded over 200 songs and have sold over 28 million albums worldwide. Clarke was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2020 as a member of Depeche Mode. Vincent John Martin was born on 3 July 1960 in South Woodford, Essex; he later moved to Basildon, Essex. He initially studied the violin and then the piano. Clarke's early musical influences included Sparks, Paul Simon, and Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD), who inspired his interest in electronic music. Clarke also cites electronic influences such as the Human League, Daniel Miller and Fad Gadget. In December 2013, Clarke listed his "13 LPs that mean the most to him" for The Quietus: Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon (1973): Kraftwerk – Computer World (1981); The Human League – Travelogue (1980); Simon & Garfunkel – Bookends (1968); T. Rex – Electric Warrior (1971); David Bowie – "Heroes" (1977); The Eagles – Hotel California (1976); OMD – Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (1980); Philip Glass – Glassworks (1982); Genesis – A Trick of the Tail (1976); Michael Jackson – Dangerous (1991); The Sex Pistols – Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols (1977); Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin IV (1971). In the late 1970s, Clarke and schoolmate Andy Fletcher formed a short-lived band called No Romance in China, with Clarke on vocals and guitar and Fletcher on bass guitar. In 1979, Clarke played guitar in the Plan, an Ultravox-influenced band, with friends Robert Marlow and Paul Langwith. In 1980, after the Plan dissolved, Clarke and Fletcher formed Composition of Sound, and were soon joined by Martin Gore. Clarke provided vocals until lead vocalist Dave Gahan joined the band, which was renamed Depeche Mode. At that time he adopted the stage name Vince Clarke, by which he is currently known. The band initially adopted a slick synthesised electropop sound, which produced the studio album Speak & Spell and the Clarke-penned singles "Dreaming of Me", "New Life", and "Just Can't Get Enough" in 1981. ... Source: Article "Vince Clarke" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.

  • Titulu: Vince Clarke
  • Popularità: 1.823
  • Cunnisciutu per: Acting
  • Anniversariu: 1960-07-03
  • Locu di nascita: South Woodford, Essex, England, UK
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  • Cunnisciutu ancu cum'è: Vincent John Martin, Depeche Mode, Yazoo, The Assembly, Erasure, VCMG, Vincent Clarke
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Vince Clarke I filmi

  • 2020
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    The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2020 Inductions

    The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2020 Inductions

    10 2020 HD

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  • 2007
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    Erasure: Live at the Royal Albert Hall

    Erasure: Live at the Royal Albert Hall

    1 2007 HD

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  • 2006
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    Depeche Mode: 1982 “The Beginning of Their So-Called Dark Phase…”

    Depeche Mode: 1982 “The Beginning of Their So-Called Dark Phase…”

    7 2006 HD

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  • 2009
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    Synth Britannia

    Synth Britannia

    7.9 2009 HD

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  • 2005
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    Erasure: The Erasure Show - Live in Cologne

    Erasure: The Erasure Show - Live in Cologne

    1 2005 HD

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  • 2006
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    Depeche Mode: 1980–81 “Do We Really Have to Give Up Our Day Jobs?”

    Depeche Mode: 1980–81 “Do We Really Have to Give Up Our Day Jobs?”

    8.5 2006 HD

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  • 2014
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    I Dream of Wires

    I Dream of Wires

    6.6 2014 HD

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  • 2008
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    Yazoo In Your Room

    Yazoo In Your Room

    9 2008 HD

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  • 2005
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    Erasure: The Tank, the Swan, and the Balloon

    Erasure: The Tank, the Swan, and the Balloon

    9.5 2005 HD

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  • 2017
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    New Wave: Dare to be Different

    New Wave: Dare to be Different

    6.8 2017 HD

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  • 2017
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    Erasure - Berlin Live

    Erasure - Berlin Live

    1 2017 HD

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  • 2011
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    Erasure: Live at Karlsson

    Erasure: Live at Karlsson

    1 2011 HD

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  • 2016
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    Depeche Mode: Video Singles Collection

    Depeche Mode: Video Singles Collection

    10 2016 HD

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  • 2007
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    Erasure: On the Road to Nashville

    Erasure: On the Road to Nashville

    1 2007 HD

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  • 1970
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    Erasure - Innocents - Live at the NEC 1988

    Erasure - Innocents - Live at the NEC 1988

    1 1970 HD

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  • 2003
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    Erasure: Sanctuary The EIS Christmas Concert 2002

    Erasure: Sanctuary The EIS Christmas Concert 2002

    1 2003 HD

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  • 2021
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    The Sparks Brothers

    The Sparks Brothers

    7.4 2021 HD

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  • 2011
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    Berlin Live

    Berlin Live

    6 2011 HD

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  • 1964
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    Top of the Pops

    Top of the Pops

    6.5 1964 HD

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  • 1982
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    Champs-Elysées

    Champs-Elysées

    6.2 1982 HD

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  • 2015
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    Track Stories

    Track Stories

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