Depeche Mode have dismissed hypothesis Alan Wilder is ready to rejoin the band rather than the late Andy Fletcher.
The ‘Strolling in My Sneakers’ hitmakers had been left surprised final Could when the keyboardist died out of the blue on the age of 60, and since then, followers have questioned whether or not the previous member, who stop in 1995, will likely be returning to carry out alongside Dave Gahan and Martin Gore.
Martin instructed The Solar newspaper: “I attempt to block it out — it’s simply fan stuff. The followers love us, however we are able to by no means win.
“We haven’t spoken to Alan about it and I don’t suppose Alan would even need to rejoin. We haven’t even thought of it.”
The duo admitted the demise of their good friend and bandmate nonetheless hasn’t sunk in.
Dave mentioned: “It nonetheless doesn’t really feel actual. Each time we do one thing, I anticipate Fletch to stroll within the room. Doing a TV present, having images taken or making a music video with Anton Corbijn, all these items are actually very totally different.”
Martin added: ” “Andy was my greatest good friend — I’ve recognized him for thus lengthy.
“We went to highschool collectively earlier than the band, so I’ve recognized him for 50 years.
“His demise got here fully out of the blue — no well being points that anyone knew about.
“It’s onerous for these left behind to cope with it.”
In the meantime, Dave admitted he had questioned whether or not the group nonetheless had a future earlier than the coronavirus pandemic hit.
He mentioned: “There’s a degree the place you’re feeling it’s sufficient and perhaps the band is coming to an finish. And I felt like that earlier than we began this report.
“Being on this band is a tall order for household and mates, too. You’ve bought to throw your entire self into it — I can’t do it some other method. I set the bar so excessive myself relating to making music and occurring tour.
“And a Depeche Mode tour is like f****** a navy operation. Every part in regards to the present takes all of me. I don’t have any power for the rest and that impacts my household too.
“In order that was one thing I needed to take into account like, ‘Guys, what do you suppose?’”
