Gary Numan, Post-Punk Prodigy Meets John Doran - The British Masters

John Doran meets Gary Numan for the second episode of The British Masters, our latest interview series featuring the most influential and colourful figures from British popular music history.

 

In John's words: “Today I’m talking to Gary Numan, who became an overnight sensation in 1979 when his post-punk group Tubeway Army released the single "Are ‘Friends’ Electric?" and then achieved worldwide success later the same year with the release of his first solo album, and one of the cornerstones of synth pop, 'The Pleasure Principle.' Following some very lean years in the wilderness, Gary started the long and arduous task of rebuilding his career in the mid-90s, becoming a peer of many industrial and techno artists he had originally been an influence on. We catch him on tour in the UK as he gears up for the release of his 18th solo album, the much anticipated "Splinter.”

 

Gary Numan's new remix album Dead Moon Falling (Mortal Records), a remix of 2011’s "Dead Son Rising," is available now.