The 'Q Innovation' Award is yet another decided upon by the staff of the magazine. And in this it's inaugural year the journalists settled on a band who fulfills the criteria of 'creativity, invention and courage in the face of adversity'.
British born but bred across the globe. Early electro-pioneers and stadium rock gods. Inspirational adventurers and creators of classic songs. They have survived over two decades in the music business and can truly claim to one of the most innovative British bands ever.
Depeche Mode formed in Essex, England in 1980. Their sound was formed around the basis of synths, drums and sampling, it was an original noise that has influenced generations of artists. Early UK success, their first 12 albums all went into the Top 10 Album charts, spread to cross the USA and world. And it was late 1980's albums 101 and then Violator that propelled them into the stadium filling realms of the biggest bands in the world.
A rock'n'roll lifestyle has seen the band's line-up alter, as well as members suffer near death experiences. Now in 2002 they are honoured with this award and are leaving their fans guessing; rumours abound of solo work and the end of the band....
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