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Gary Numan

British musician

United Kingdom · b. 1958

Born Gary Webb in west London, Numan 59, formed the band Tubeway Army in the late 70s. In 1979, he released his first electronic album Replicas, then a second called The Pleasure Principle, and had hit singles with Are “Friends” Electric? and Cars. His latest album is Savage. He will perform at Standon Calling festival on 30 July. He is married with three children and lives in Los Angeles.

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Question How close have you come to death? Death & what remains read 208 other answers →

I was an air display pilot for 15 years, and watched most of my friends die in crashes. When the children came along, I got out of it.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 July 2017 source ↗

Question When were you happiest? Time & hindsight read 575 other answers →

Now. I enjoy what I do for a living, the children are here and I am still happily married after 25 years.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 July 2017 source ↗

Question What song would you like played at your funeral? Death & what remains read 177 other answers →

Not one of mine.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 July 2017 source ↗

Question What most recently made you cry? Identity & self read 192 other answers →

Yesterday, when Gemma, my wife, played me The End Of Suffering by Thich Nhat Hanh when we were driving into Hollywood.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 July 2017 source ↗

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