Gary Numan

This article is about the musician. For the rabbi with a similar name, see M. Gary Neuman.
"Gary Newman" redirects here. Not to be confused with Garry Newman.

Gary Numan
Numan in 2011
Born
Gary Anthony James Webb

(1958-03-08) 8 March 1958 (age 66)
London, England
Occupations
  • Musician
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Years active1977–present
Spouse
Gemma O'Neill
​
(m. 1997)​
Children3
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • keyboards
  • synthesizer
DiscographyGary Numan discography
Labels
Formerly of
Websitegarynuman.co.uk

Gary Anthony James Webb (born 8 March 1958), known professionally as Gary Numan, is an English musician. He entered the music industry as frontman of the new wave band Tubeway Army. After releasing two studio albums with the band, he released his debut solo studio album The Pleasure Principle in 1979, topping the UK Albums Chart. His commercial popularity peaked in the late 1970s and early 1980s with hits including "Are 'Friends' Electric?" and "Cars" (both of which reached number one on the UK Singles Chart). Numan maintains a cult following. He has sold over 10 million records.

Numan is regarded as a pioneer of electronic music. He developed a signature sound consisting of heavy synthesiser hooks fed through guitar effects pedals, and is also known for his distinctive voice and androgynous "android" persona. He received an Ivor Novello Award, the Inspiration Award, from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers, and Authors in 2017.

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