Dave Gahan's extraordinary life as the frontman of one of Britain's most successful bands is a tale unrivalled in rock and roll folklore. From a troubled childhood and a wild youth in Essex he went on to become a huge star all over the world. For years Depeche Mode were successful. In 1995 the increasing pressures on the band and in Gahan's personal life forced him into a desperate cry for help a suicide attempt was made while suffering from severe depression. From this harrowing abyss he's come back. Recounted for the first time Gahan's tale away from his band-mates overshadows even the remarkable story of Depeche Mode.