EP14: Gary Numan

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03/12/21 • 83 min

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Gary Numan is a fascinating and surprisingly affable guy – he’s a singer, a songwriter, a composer and producer, and one of the great electronic pop pioneers. Tubeway Army started as a punk band and, under his Gary Numan persona, quickly metamorphosed into the most popular electronic futurist band of the early 80’s. He is creatively driven, a true artist who clearly doesn’t flinch from controversy, and he has a unique vision which explains his enormous and loyal fanbase. He has sold over 10 million records, and that is no joke. He also loves aircraft and aviation – wait for the story at the end of the podcast – jaw dropping...

Ladies and gentlemen – It’s cold outside...it’s Gary Numan!

Ladies and gentlemen – It’s cold outside...it’s Gary Numan!

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That’s Thomas – smart cookie...

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Give it up for the machine herself...