Quotes by Martin Gore

About Martin Gore:

Martin Lee Gore is an English singer songwriter, guitarist, keyboardist, producer, remixer, and DJ. He is a founding member of Depeche Mode and has written the majority of their songs. His work now spans over three decades. Gore's best-known compositions include hits such as "Personal Jesus", "Enjoy the Silence", "Stripped","It's No Good", "In Your Room", "I Feel You", "People Are People","Precious","A Question of Time", "Policy Of Truth", "Everything Counts", "Behind the Wheel", "Shake the Disease", "Never Let Me Down Again" and many more.
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I knew at quite a young age that I had an issue with drinking.

Martin Gore

Songwriting is a mysterious art. When I sit down to write a song, the end result should be mysterious and have this dark quality.

Martin Gore

I always hate explaining away songs, because for me they mean something, and for other people, they'll mean something absolutely different.

Martin Gore

When people meet me I think they're surprised to find out I'm not always angst-ridden.

Martin Gore

It creates a conflict of interest - what songs would I use for me, and what would I use for the band.

Martin Gore

I wasn't ever a massive David Essex fan, but I liked a few of his tracks, and Stardust was one of them.

Martin Gore

I tend to like songs that are very emotional, that strike a chord with me emotionally.

Martin Gore

I studied German at school. I lived in Berlin for two years and had a German girlfriend for five years, so I don't find speaking German particularly difficult. Singing was slightly more difficult.

Martin Gore

I like their darkness but I also like the pop-side of the Velvet Underground.

Martin Gore

I lead two totally separate lives. There are times when I have to slip into rock star mode.

Martin Gore

I do a cover of a Velvet Underground song, and they were one of the most important bands, for me.

Martin Gore

I don't think I've ever tried to be anything other than a weirdo.

Martin Gore

More than accepted, it's encouraged for rock stars to be out of control.

Martin Gore

I find it odd seeing a DJ playing to huge audiences. I know that people have been doing it for a while, but the fact that it's been embraced so much in America now and it's become like this new, big thing, I find it slightly odd.

Martin Gore

I've not worn a dress since about 1985. It always amazes me how there is still a fascination for it in England. The rest of the world doesn't seem to care. I'm not sure whether they don't remember or whether they've just moved on from it. I was broug...

Martin Gore

Kids today don't know that much about vinyl.

Martin Gore

It was so exciting to go to the record shop and buy a piece of vinyl and hold it, read the liner notes, look at the pictures. Even the smell of the vinyl.

Martin Gore

Once I'd chosen the songs, it seemed like it would just be a question then of recording them. But it's a case of trying to re-invent the songs; taking them in different directions.

Martin Gore

I will be the focal point for however long I decide to play. Half of me likes that idea and half of me doesn't, but once the adrenaline kicks in, I'll probably really enjoy it.

Martin Gore

I didn't expect us to be around after 25 years.

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Author Bio

  • NameMartin Gore
  • DescriptionBritish musician
  • BornJuly 23, 1961
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
  • ProfessionSinger-songwriter; Songwriter; Composer