Who else knew Depeche Mode were about 12!!!

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I remember Depeche Mode songs really well from school discos & Top of the Pops etc in the 80s.

But I didn't really follow them, I was a bit young I think, I was more into Duran Duran, Adam & the Ants, Wham and Bananarama.

So I never paid them much attention. I just remember them as grown up men in suits.

This video popped up on Facebook today and OMFG they're babies, aren't they!! They look like they're about 12! I feel very old very proud of them all of a sudden

Did anyone else not realise this, or am I the only one?

YABU - everyone knows Depeche Mode were teenagers in the early 80s

YANBU - OMG you're right, I had no idea how adorable they were!! (Fuck we're old now!)

Gosh I thought they were much older than me. I think it’s the suits that gave that impression. Love the way the lead singer danced.

This is my favourite Spandau Ballet song of all time. Tony's vocals were outstanding on it and he can still belt out a tune to this day, putting younger artists to shame. Even Tom Jones, now in his 80's has still got it❤️

"Crazy name, crazy guy!!" (Note the Black Type)

Mine never went away 😂

My fav band, still listen to them now every day, I am 54😀

They were cool back then, i loved DM and saw them about 1984 at Hammersmith. We were all there in our v neck jumpers

he has the same moves as he did then :)

I knew they used to go to Top of the Pops on the train, with their keyboards. None of that "turn up in a limo" glamour.

I still do!

Howard Jones is 70 next year. He was 28 when he released this one (my favourite HJ song).

(Apart from the age - and good on him - Howard is one of those names you never see on the Baby Names board.)

I had no idea, mainly because everyone older than me as a child was obviously ancient!

They were marginally older looking than the Mini Pops.

Your title confused me completely.

But also they weren't teenagers in the early 80s, Dave was born in 1961. I'm so confused. That gives them a max of one year being teens and they hadn't even had their first hit....

I don't like this time warp, I nearly went to check a load of dates after seeing this but no, my brain is working!

I need more coffee. Maybe you too OP, I'll make one for you!

I went to the same school. They were all in bands earlier, but didn't form Depeche Mode until 1980 when Clarke and Gahan would have been 17/18. Andy Fletcher was a bit older.

I have an ear worm now.

How is it that 80s songs that I’ve probably heard twice since the 80s play in my head as clear as day? Where was that data stored?

I still do! He is gorgeous ❤️

Best band in the world 🖤

Hoping they’ve got another tour in them!

I have the same thing; I’d have pictured them aged about 35 at the time even though that clearly can’t be right 😂 They were “grown ups” and that was that!

Babies. And cute as all hell. I have seen them live many times but I so wish I’d seen them in those days.

Dave Gahan was born in 1962 so he was 18/19 when the had their first hits. Same age as my DS now. So very young.

Wow they're round about the same age as me and I'm sure I didn't look as young as that in the early 80s. (Rushes off to find old photos.)

Ah now who used to sing "I just can't get it up" to this ...........

DD was looking at the video He can't dance can he ?
I pointed out it was how we danced in the 80s keep your feet still and your body moves .

Dave Gahan was sooo cute looked like a nerdy bank clerk but the sexiest speaking voice

Bloody hell! I feel ancient! Depeche Mode are amazing though!

I think Blasphemous Rumours is my favourite.

Generally, I love the whole synth thing.

😳😱

This is hilarious 😂