Vince Clarke/D.M./Yaz/Erasure
They were a duo formed by Vince Clarke, formerly of Depeche Mode, one of the robot bands I liked, and Yaz (or Yazoo, depending what country you were in), another duo I had on endless repeat in. By Christopher J. I'll never forget the first time I saw Erasure perform. Erasure's Andy Bell on 'The Neon,' Being in Love, & the '80s
The Innocents marked a pivotal moment for Erasure and Bell’s songwriting, with ‘A Little Respect’ emerging as an anthem for the queer community, providing a call for more respect that resonated deeply with artists and audiences. Log in or Sign up. Steve Hoffman Music Forums. Electric Bell
Erasure has been a sturdy vehicle for Bell's instantly recognizable pipes, and musical partner-in-crime, Vince Clarke (Yaz, Depeche Mode), has been a most willing and tolerant fag hag. Erasure is a British synth-pop duo consisting of openly gay vocalist and songwriter Andy Bell along with songwriter, producer, and keyboardist Vince Clark. Clark got his start as a co-founder of the band Depeche Mode and then as a member of the synth-pop duo Yazoo. 'A Little Respect'
In a Zoom interview for Inside With the Advocate, Bell shares that he and Clarke (who was with Depeche Mode and formed Yaz with Alison Moyet before Erasure) were in a place of joy and appreciation. When Erasure formed in , Bell infused the music with a whole new energy. He explained the connection between dance music and the gay community : "It just goes along with being out and drinking and having a good time and hearing this stuff pumping in the background and just being able to parade up and down, dancing and showing off to your friends. 
Gay Iconography
Q: did Vince Clarke write two gay explicite songs for DM: What's Your Name and Boys Say Go? I like the songs, and I have nothing as such against gay, but what's your opinion?: r/depechemode TOPICS Gaming Sports Business Crypto Television Celebrity Go to depechemode r/depechemode r/depechemode. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Erasure's legendary vocalist joins Inside With the Advocate for a deep dive into just who was hanging out at the queer nightclubs in the '80s.
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Depeche Mode - Speak and Spell Yazoo (not Yaz!) - Upstairs at Eric's Erasure - The Innocents Erasure - Chorus Erasure - Pop! The First 20 Hits (they were great for singles and there's not a duffer on this.) All these can be found cheap too, though the double vinyl of Pop! can be expensive. .
Gay Anthems of the 70s and 80s
Erasure Erasure is a British synth-pop duo consisting of openly gay vocalist and songwriter Andy Bell along with songwriter, producer, and keyboardist Vince Clark. Clark got his start as a co-founder of the band Depeche Mode and then as a member of the synth-pop duo Yazoo. .
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Vince Clarke's previous bands, Depeche Mode and Yaz (also known as Yazoo), were dark and moody. When Erasure formed in , Bell infused the music with a whole new energy. .