<P> David Gahan ( / ɡɑːn / ; born David Callcott ; 9 May 1962 ) is an English singer - songwriter , best known as the baritone lead singer of the electronic band Depeche Mode since their debut in 1980 . He is also a successful solo artist , releasing albums in 2003 ( Paper Monsters ) and 2007 ( Hourglass ) . </P>
who is the lead singer of depeche mode
David Gahan ( / ɡɑːn / ; born David Callcott