Vince clark biography

Synth-pop English musician

For the cricketer, see Vince Clarke (cricketer).

Musical artist

Vincent John Martin (born 3 July 1960), known professionally as Vince Clarke, is an English synth-pop musician and songwriter.

Clarke has been the main composer and musician of the band Erasure since its inception in 1985, and was previously the main songwriter for several groups, including Depeche Mode, Yazoo, and the Assembly. In Erasure, he is known for his deadpan and low-key onstage demeanour, often remaining motionless over his keyboard, in sharp contrast to lead vocalist Andy Bell's animated and hyperactive frontman antics.

Erasure have recorded over 200 songs and have sold over 28 million albums worldwide.^[1][2] Clarke was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2020 as a member of Depeche Mode.^[3][4]

Early life and influences

Vincent John Martin was born on 3 July 1960 in South Woodford, Essex; he later moved