biographical article needs additional citations for verification. Please help by adding reliable sources. Contentious material about living persons that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately, especially if potentially libelous or harmful. (January 2008) Gary Numan Gary Numan - Bestival - September 2008 Background information Birth name Gary Anthony James Webb Born 8 March 1958 (1958-03-08) (age 53) Hammersmith, west London, United Kingdom Genres 1977-1994: New Wave, synthpop, electronic 1994-present: Industrial rock, gothic rock, darkwave Occupations Singer-songwriter, musician, producer Instruments Vocals, synthesizer, guitar, bass, percussion Years active 1977–present Labels Metropolis, Beggars Banquet, Numa, IRS, Eagle, Mortal, Atco Associated acts Tubeway Army, Dramatis, Nine Inch Nails, Paul Gardiner, Bill Sharpe, Fear Factory Website Official site Notable instruments Minimoog, Polymoog , ARP Odyssey Gary Numan (born Gary Anthony James Webb on 8 March 1958) is an English singer, composer, and musician, most widely known for his chart-topping 1979 hits "Are 'Friends' Electric?" with his band Tubeway Army and his song "Cars". His signature sound consisted of heavy synthesizer hooks fed through guitar effects pedals..