Martin Gore

About

Guitarist and songwriter for the electronic music band Depeche Mode who composed "Personal Jesus," "Enjoy the Silence," and other songs.

Before Fame

He worked as a cashier at a bank. His first band was Norman and the Worms.

Trivia

He was the recipient of the 1999 Ivor Novello Award for International Achievement.

Family Life

He was raised by his mother and stepfather in Dagenham in London, England. He married his second wife, Kerrilee Kaski, in 2014, and he has three children named Viva, Ava and Kalo.

Associated With

He and Dave Gahan both wrote songs for Depeche Mode.