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Old 05-23-2011, 03:29 PM   #18 (permalink)
FRED HALE SR.
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Originally Posted by VocalsBass View Post
Depeche Mode and A Ha were in no way big as other artist were like Peter Gabriel or Inxs were for example. The Cure and Tears For Fears had more positive reviews and notoriety here in the states. I guess it would all depend on what you are suggesting as being BIG.
Depeche Mode was GIGANTIC in the States. They sold out the freaking ROSE BOWL and had over 120,000 people at the show i attended in 88. Right from the get go with Speak And Spell they were pretty noteworthy and had regular airplay at clubs i would go to. Some Great Reward wasn't long after and People are People skyrocketed them into superstar status. I agree with AHA not really being noteworthy in the States, but Depeche Mode was extremely popular.
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