It’s been a long time coming but finally, Alternative Music Pioneers Depeche Mode have been immortalized in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Charlize Theron inducted the band and Arcade Fire‘s Win Butler and Chvrches‘ Lauren Mayberry gave honors before founding members Dave Gahan, Andrew Fletcher and Martin Gore shared an acceptance speech on Saturday’s debut of the festivities on HBO and HBO MAX.

Formed in England in 1980, Depeche Mode released their debut album ‘Speak & Spell’ in 1981, bringing the band onto the music scene.

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