Gary Numan
UK
Born: 08 March 1958
Years Active: 70, 80, 90, 2000
Genres: Pop/Rock, Electronic
Styles: New Wave, Punk/New Wave, New Romantic, Synth Pop, Alternative Dance, Dance, Alternative Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Club/Dance
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One of the founding fathers of synth pop, Gary Numan's influence extends far beyond his lone American hit, "Cars," which still stands as one of the defining new wave singles. That seminal track helped usher in the synth pop era on both sides of the Atlantic, especially his native U.K., where he was a genuine pop star and consistent hitmaker during the early '80s. Even after new wave had petered out, Numan's impact continued to make itself felt; his dark, paranoid vision, theatrically icy alien persona, and clinical, robotic sound were echoed st...
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