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MAY 9: Happy birthday to Dave Gahan! The English singer is best known as the lead vocalist of the pioneering electronic band Depeche Mode. Born on May 9, 1962, in Epping, Essex, Gahan joined Depeche Mode in 1980, helping shape the band's signature dark, synth-driven sound alongside founding members Martin Gore and Andy Fletcher. His distinctive baritone voice, charismatic stage presence, and emotional delivery have been central to the band's enduring appeal. With hits like "Enjoy the Silence," "Personal Jesus," and "Never Let Me Down Again," Depeche Mode became one of the most influential electronic acts in music history.
May 17: Today in 2012: Donna Summer passed away on May 17, 2012. Donna Summer, born LaDonna Adrian Gaines on December 31, 1948, in Boston, Massachusetts, was an iconic American singer, songwriter, and actress best known as the “Queen of Disco.” Rising to fame in the 1970s, she became a defining voice of the era with a string of hits that blended disco, pop, and soul. Her breakthrough came with the sultry single “Love to Love You Baby” (1975), produced by Giorgio Moroder, which revolutionized dance music.
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