Martin Lee Gore is a multitalented English, musician, singer, songwriter, record producer and DJ. He was born on 23 July 1961 in London, England.
He is the primary songwriter and founding member of the electronic rock band Depeche Mode. As the band’s main keyboardist and guitarist, Gore sometimes provides lead vocals and does some backing vocals too.
Having not had a formal training, Martin taught himself to play keyboard. Whiles at Nicholas Comprehensive School, Basildon, he played in a local band called Norman and the Worms as a guitarist.
Gore worked as a bank cashier after he completed A-levels in 1979. Even with his bank job, he continued to play for the Norman and the Worms band during evenings and weekends.
He received the “International Achievement” award by the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers, and Authors at the 44th Ivor Novello Awards on the 27 May 1999.
Martin Gore Children: Viva Lee Gore, Kalo Gore, Ava Lee Gore
Viva Lee Gore , Kalo Gore and Ava Lee Gore are Martin Gores children from his first marriage which was to Suzanne Boisvert.
Viva Lee Gore, was born on June 6, 1991. She is listed on the IMG models website as a model. Her other dealings have remained undisclosed.
Ava Lee Gore is Martin’s second child and daughter. She was born on August 21, 1995, and is a musical artist.
Kalo Gore is Martin Gores third child and only son. Kalo was born on July 27, 2002.
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