Depeche Mode celebration in Basildon.
FANS from all over the globe will make their way to Basildon for a weekend pilgrimage to the hometown of legendary Depeche Mode. They will get a chance to pay tribute to the electronic band, which was formed in the town in 1980. The event has been made possible by Deb Danahay – a former girlfriend of Vince Clarke, one of the original band members, and founder of its fan club. She has arranged two events – a gig with Speak and Spell, allegedly the best Depeche Mode tribute group, and an exhibition of memorabilia after seeing the enormous following the band still has.