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[edit] Stalwarts

What the hell are Stalwarts?

[edit] What's he doing now?

Dave,what he's doing now?

[edit] POV

This is not NPOV. You need to start the article with what is notable, not with an emotion-tainted background. Also, that is the worst picture possible for him. I've just got to find a better one. Anything will do, actually.

[edit] Depeche Mode tour

Dave Gahan is currently preparing for his worldwide Depeche Mode tour with Martin Gore and Andrew Fletcher for their upcoming new album titled "Playing the Angel" which is due for release in October 2005. For information on the album and tour visit www.depechemode.com

[edit] Please update

Dave Gahan's biography is rather lame on Wikipedia. It reads like an inmates record...I guess thats because it is. Alright. The man has had flaws in his life, but please for the love of God, update it with some added cheer. Perhaps you could put that he's sold millions of records and is an amazing, sexy, solo artist with loads of talent? 7 August 2005-Cheryl [[1]] [[2]]

[edit] Girlfriend?

Did his girlfriend write that last discussion comment? deadbarnacle 12:09, 16 January 2006 (UTC)

lol...Hmmm..come to think of it.... uh, yeah.

[edit] DG

I agree with Cheryl. Dave is goergous. Greetings from Poland. Ewelina

[edit] Drummer

Thanks for new album, new sound, cool. Cristian Eigner respect. Gahan super. Wellcome in Russia.;)

[edit] AIDS

I read somewhere that he has got AIDS. Is it true?--Arado 17:26, 25 November 2006 (UTC)

Please do fuck off with your studpid rumours
My brother does not have HIV or AIDS. [3]

My family have never converted to any other releigion other than remainging within the Christian faiths. My brother did become a Greek Orthodox to enable him to be married to his wife within the Greek Church. philipgahan

[edit] SA fan

Hi, i have been an avid follower of DM since the age of only 8. Plse don't even change and keep doing what you are doing. Plse come visit SA .... ?

[edit] A Suggestion for Future Authors of DM-related articles...

Please avoid using language like "received a mixed reception from fans" or "fans seemed to take to the new sound." Unless you have done a survey or can back up what you are saying, stick with the facts. As an actual fan of Depeche Mode and an active participant on various message boards and fan group, I can say for certain that fans are diverse in their opinions and there is seldom consensus.

[edit] David Gahan's Jewish Father

In an earlier version of this article, it was mentioned that David Gahan was half Jewish, and that his Father was the Jewish parent (his biological parent). Why was it removed???

It also said he practiced and observed many traditions of both Christianity and Judaism.

It was removed because it was inaccurate. Dave was raised within the Salvation Army Christian movement and only changed demnomination when he married Jennifer, and converted to Greek Orthodox to enable her to have a Church wedding. His birth father was a Christian and not Jewish.

Somebody with IP various addresses beginning "76" keeps claiming that his family and/or father were Jewish. I have nothing against that if it were true, but this user does not provide any reference or cite for this info. Can we please confirm that he was or was not Jewish? best, Sunil060902 (talk) 11:31, 10 December 2007 (UTC)

As stated before the jewish rumour is totally untrue. Im Dave's brother. Dave and my other brother and sister were raised in the Salvation Army. Dave only changed religion when he married his Greek Orthodox wife Jennifer. There has been no other change to his religion. Phil Gahan www.myspace.com/philgahan

[edit] "Gooch"?

What exactly do we mean by "gooch" here? best, Sunil060902 14:51, 7 November 2007 (UTC)

[edit] "David" Gahan

Hi,

I think that Mr. Gahan is more well known as "Dave Gahan" by the general public. Shouldn't the article title reflect this (c.f. Bill Clinton; see Wikipedia:Naming conventions (common names) and google results)?

Acegikmo1 18:16, 1 December 2007 (UTC)

It's his official name according to all his solo records, so I agree. I think I have redirected all references to "Dave" - if you spot any omissions hit me on my Talk page or feel free to edit yourself! best, Sunil060902 (talk) 15:59, 7 December 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Request for Comment

Somebody with various IP addresses beginning "76" keeps claiming that his family and/or father were Jewish. I have nothing against that if it were true, but this user does not provide any reference or cite for this info. Can we please confirm that he was or was not Jewish? best, Sunil060902 (talk) 11:51, 10 December 2007 (UTC)

User's IP is 76.208.131.15 (earlier) or 76.237.41.62 (latest). best, Sunil060902 (talk) 18:40, 16 December 2007 (UTC)

Please see my comments above. Phil Gahan —Preceding unsigned comment added by Philipgahan (talk • contribs) 21:48, 6 April 2008 (UTC)