Gary Numan, born Gary Anthony James Webb, is a pioneering British musician known for his influence on electronic and new wave music. Residing in London, United Kingdom, Numan began his career as the frontman of Tubeway Army before achieving solo success. His early work, including the seminal albums "Replicas," "The Pleasure Principle," and "Telekon," is marked by its innovative use of synthesizers, influencing a generation of musicians. Notable singles such as "Cars" and "Are 'Friends' Electric?" became defining anthems of the late 1970s and early 1980s. Over the decades, Numan has continued to evolve his sound, venturing into industrial music with albums like "Sacrifice" and "Savage (Songs from a Broken World)." His contributions to music have been recognised with numerous accolades, including an Ivor Novello Award.