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Gary Numan

Active

1970s - 2010s

Born

March 8, 1958 in Hammersmith, London, England

Genre

Pop/Rock

Styles

New Romantic New Wave Punk/New Wave Synth Pop Alternative Dance Alternative/Indie Rock

Also Known As

Gary Anthony James Webb
Gary Valerian
Gary Valerian

Member Of

Tubeway Army
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Gary Numan

Biography by Steve Huey

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Although "Cars" made him a household name during 1980, his highly original vision of electronic pop gave him a legacy.
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Album Highlights

  • The Pleasure Principle
    Gary Numan
    The Pleasure Principle
  • Splinter (Songs from a Broken Mind)
    Gary Numan
    Splinter (Songs from a …
  • Savage (Songs From a Broken World)
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    Savage (Songs From a Br …
  • Dead Son Rising
    Gary Numan
    Dead Son Rising
  • Mutate
    Gary Numan
    Mutate
  • Premier Hits
    Gary Numan
    Premier Hits
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