One of the popular English keyboard players, Andrew John Leonard Fletcher was better known as Fletch sadly passed away at the age of 60. It is saddening to hear about the sudden passing of a popular musician who unfortunately gone from this world. Being a keyboard player, Fletch was also known for Alternative dance, synthpop, new wave, alternative rock, electronic rock, and industrial rock. He was also a DJ and founding member of the electronic band named Depeche Mode. In 2020, Fletch and his band were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Keep reading to know more about him.
The news of his death was confirmed by his bandmates on Thursday through a social media post. Rolling Stone has confirmed the cause of his death was natural causes. The band’s statement reads,” We are shocked and filled with overwhelming sadness with the untimely passing of our dear friend, family member, and bandmate Andy ‘Fletcher’ Fletcher. Fletch had a true heart of gold and was always there when you needed support, a lively conversation, a good laugh or a cold pint”.
How Did Andy Fletch Die?
The post continued,” Our hearts are with his family, and we ask that you keep them in your thoughts and respect their privacy in this difficult time”. He was a member of the group for more than 40 years from the official formation of the band in 1980 and their 1981 debut album “Speak and Spell” up through their most recent LP, 2017’s Spirit. According to the sources, Fletcher and his longtime bandmates of Depeche Mode – Dave Gahan and Martin Gore and former members Vince Clarke and Alan Wilder – were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for their pioneering role in the synth-pop, new wave, and electronic music movements.
Andrew John Leonard Fletcher better known as Fletch was born on July 8, 1961, in Nottingham, England. He was the eldest of four siblings born to Joy and John Fletcher. His family moved to Nottingham when he was just 2-years-old. He was an active player in the local Boy’s Brigade from an early age. Being a part of the music as a musician, Fletch also made his mark in the DJ career and released some of the best DJ songs.
Who Was Andy Fletch?
If we talk about his personal life so, he married to Grainne for more than 30 years. The couple had two children. Fletcher also owned a restaurant called Gascogne during the 1990s which was located on Blenheim Terrace in St. John’s Wood, London. Unfortunately, a talented personality took his last breath on May 26, 2022. He will be always remembered by his loved ones.
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