Tune of the Week: RIP Fletch

Andy Fletcher was a founding member of Depeche Mode. While he did not perform a great deal of musical responsiblities within the group, he did survive the ups and downs the band endured throughout the years of being the world’s most successful electronic act.

Fletch was said to have handled more of the business side of things for Depeche. This 1982 TV performance was a breaking point for the young band in terms of having more control over your public image. Sometimes you have to know when to say no:

Here is a great conversation between Fletch and Mute label owner Daniel Miller about the beginnings of Depeche as well as Mute Records:

RIP Fletch. Thanks for helping keep the boat afloat!