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- NAME: Martin Gore
- OCCUPATION: Songwriter, Guitarist
- BIRTH DATE: June 23, 1961 (Age: 51)
- EDUCATION: Nicholas School, Basildon
- PLACE OF BIRTH: Essex, United Kingdom
- Full Name: Martin Lee Gore
- AKA: Martin Gore
- ZODIAC SIGN: Cancer
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Martin Gore is best known as the keyboardist and primary songwriter for Depeche Mode. Gore wrote many hit tracks, including "Policy of Truth" and "Personal Jesus."
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