Gary NumanGary Numan (born Gary Webb, 1958) is an influential English singer, songwriter, and musician who pioneered commercial electronic music. He rose to fame in 1979 fronting the band Tubeway Army, topping the charts with the dystopian synth-pop anthem “Are ‘Friends’ Electric?”

Going solo shortly after, Numan achieved massive global success with his signature hit “Cars” and the landmark album The Pleasure Principle. Known for his robotic stage persona, stark visual aesthetic, and pioneering use of the Minimoog synthesizer, he heavily influenced industrial and electronic genres. He continues to tour and release highly acclaimed, dark electronic music today.