Gary Numan, born Gary Anthony James Webb on March 8, 1958, is an English musician, composer, and pioneer of electronic music, whose influence has spanned several decades since his rise to fame in the late 1970s. Numan first gained major attention with his band Tubeway Army, with their hit "Are 'Friends' Electric?" in 1979, swiftly followed by his solo release "Cars," which became a global success and solidified his place in the new wave and electronic music scene.

Known for his distinctive voice and often themed around dystopian futures, science fiction, and technology, Numan's sound is seminal in the synth-pop and industrial genres. Following his early successes, Numan continued to evolve his style. After a period of critical and commercial obscurity through much of the 1980s and 1990s, he received renewed interest in the late 2000s and has since been lauded as a cult figure. His more recent work, including albums like "Splinter (Songs from a Broken Mind)" and "Savage (Songs from a Broken World)", exhibits a heavier and more complex industrial sound compared to his earlier minimalist electronic pop. Despite changing musical landscapes, Gary Numan's artistry remains impactful, with a legacy that continues to influence new generations of musicians and fans. With his 2021 album "Intruder," Numan explores the concept of Earth's retaliation against humanity's destructive actions, showcasing his consistent ability to engage with contemporary concerns while maintaining his unique musical identity.

Genres

New Romantic

New Wave

Permanent Wave

Synthpop

Related Artists

Depeche Mode

Nine Inch Nails

Kraftwerk

The Human League

The Cure

New Order

Tubeway Army

Bauhaus

Ultravox

Visage

Front 242

David Bowie

Latest Release

Intruder

Gary Numan

Album - 13 Tracks - Released May 21, 2021