Gary Anthony James Webb, better known professionally as
Gary Numan (born 8 March 1958), is an English singer, songwriter, musician and record producer. Born in
Hammersmith, London, he first entered the music industry as the lead singer of the
new wave band
Tubeway Army. After releasing two albums with the band, Numan released his debut solo album
The Pleasure Principle in 1979. Most widely known for his chart-topping hits "
Are 'Friends' Electric?" and "
Cars", Numan achieved his peak of mainstream popularity in the late 1970s and early 1980s, but maintains a loyal
cult following.