Vince Clarke
- 3 July 1960
- English synth-pop musician and songwriter
- He is the main composer and musician of the band Erasure
- Erasure have recorded over 200 songs and have sold over 28 million albums worldwide
- Was also the main songwriter for several groups, including Depeche Mode, Yazoo, and the Assembly
- He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2020 as a member of Depeche Mode
- In early 1985, he placed an advertisement in Melody Maker for a singer, and one applicant was Andy Bell, who was a fan of his earlier projects. He teamed with Bell to form the group Erasure