Andy Fletcher (musician)

English keyboardist (1961–2022)

Andrew John Leonard Fletcher (8 July 1961 – 26 May 2022), sometimes known as Fletch, was an English keyboard player, DJ, and a founding member of the electronic band Depeche Mode. In 2020, Fletcher was honored into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.[1]

Andy Fletcher
Fletcher in 2006
Fletcher in 2006
Background information
Birth nameAndrew John Leonard Fletcher
Also known asFletch
Born(1961-07-08)8 July 1961
Nottingham, England
OriginBasildon, England
Died26 May 2022 (aged 60)
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • manager
  • spokesperson
  • DJ
Instruments
  • Synthesizer
  • keyboards
  • bass
  • sampler
Years active1977–2022
Labels

Fletcher's death was announced on 26 May 2022. He was aged 60.[2][3]

References change

  1. Stone, Katie. "Watch Depeche Mode's Wholesome Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Acceptance Speech". EDM.com - The Latest Electronic Dance Music News, Reviews & Artists.
  2. "Depeche Mode's Andrew Fletcher dies aged 60". The Guardian. 26 May 2022.
  3. "Depeche Mode keyboardist Andy Fletcher dies". BBC News. 2022-05-26. Retrieved 2022-05-26.