AFENet Interview - Interviews with Fans of Gary Numan

Volume 3 - 25 October 1996 to 28th August 1997

Your Name : David Grant

Your Age : 25

How old were you when you became a fan ? : 9 years

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music ? : At home, listening to my brothers pleasure principle album

Have you ever tried to look like Gary ? : No

What is your favourite Numan album ? : Telekon

What is your favourite Numan song ? : Please push no more

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist ? : The Prodigy/Radiohead

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan ? : Lack of respect the greatest artisit of all time

How many other Numan fans do you know (offline) ? : : None

What has been your greatest achievement in life ? : Working overseas

What has been your greatest failure in life ? : Buying all Gary's live albums and compliations, even though I already have the material in a different format

What is your favourite TV Program ? : The fall and rise of Reginald Perring

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music ? : Interested, the great thing is the changes in style from 79-present

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be ? : Arrogant rich people

How many times have you seen Gary live ? : 5

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo ? : No

Does Garys disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you ? : No

How can we get the word out about Gary ? : The music will do it, Gary will not work with a commericial partner or commerical style to boost sales, so nothing can be done.  I respect this.

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-western style, would you buy it ? : Absolutely not

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album ? : : Warriors

Do you still buy any of your music on vinyl ? : No

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single ? : 1930's Rust

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style ? : : Yes but it I do not think it will happen

Why are we all such fanatical fans ? : I am not a fanatical fan, I just buy all the music.  He's just a cool regular guy.

Are you a musician ? : No

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at ? : : I hope soon

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with ? : Depeche Mode


Your Name : Hopey

Your Age : 26

How old were you when you became a fan ? : 11

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music ? : in my basement I think

Have you ever tried to look like Gary ? : No

What is your favourite Numan album ? : Tubeway Army

What is your favourite Numan song ? : Down in the Park (one of the many!)

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist ? : The Damned

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan ? : The geek-factor

How many other Numan fans do you know (offline) ? : : a handful

What has been your greatest achievement in life ? : Being a freak with a high-paying job

What has been your greatest failure in life ? : I have no regrets.

What is your favourite TV Program ? : The Simpsons/X-Files

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music ? : Changed. Utterly.

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be ? : Ignorance & apathy (oh wait -that's 2!)

How many times have you seen Gary live ? : None - boo hooŠ

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo ? : No

Does Garys disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you ? : No

How can we get the word out about Gary ? : Play him for friends Just don't play 'em the "On Broadway" live! - I converted quite a few!

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-westernstyle, would you buy it ? : NO

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album ? : : Just got Bezerker - blech.

Do you still buy any of your music on vinyl ? : Yes

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single ? : -

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style ? : : Maybe

Why are we all such fanatical fans ? : The geek-factor once againŠ

Are you a musician ? : No

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at ? : : When he makes more money?

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with ? : Not Marilyn Manson that's fer sure!


Your Name : Paula Robinson

Your Age : 32

How old were you when you became a fan ? : 13

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music ? : in my bedroom

Have you ever tried to look like Gary ? : No

What is your favourite Numan album ? : Telekon

What is your favourite Numan song ? : I Dream of Wires

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist ? : None

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan ? : Jokes about plane crashes

How many other Numan fans do you know (offline) ? : : None

What has been your greatest achievement in life ? : Survival

What has been your greatest failure in life ? : Love

What is your favourite TV Program ? : Frasier

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music ? : Inspired

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be ? : Human nature

How many times have you seen Gary live ? : Lost count  -  at least 30

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo ? : No

Does Garys disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you ? : No

How can we get the word out about Gary ? : Easy - get some airplay on national radio (!)

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-westernstyle, would you buy it ? : Definitely - how about a version of rawhide as a single?!

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album ? : : The Fury

Do you still buy any of your music on vinyl ? : Yes

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single ? : Strange Charm

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style ? : : Yes

Why are we all such fanatical fans ? : Because there's nothing and no-one else out there with such an individual style

Are you a musician ? : Yes

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at ? : : ASAP

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with ? : I hate duets


Your Name : Simon Smith

Your Age : 28

How old were you when you became a fan ? : 10

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music ? : in Upminster Esssex

Have you ever tried to look like Gary ? : Yes

What is your favourite Numan album ? : Sacrifice / Metal Rhythmn

What is your favourite Numan song ? : Seed of a Lie / Hunger

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist ? : Most current stuff (except heavy metal & hardcore rave)

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan ? : There's not enough of us!

How many other Numan fans do you know (offline) ? : : none

What has been your greatest achievement in life ? : Dunno

What has been your greatest failure in life ? : Women

What is your favourite TV Program ? : Eastenders, X Files, This Life

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music ? : It was so different, I was into horror flicks at the time and the moody haunting sythns seemed to compliment that

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be ? : my failures with women!

How many times have you seen Gary live ? : never I'm afraid, I don't know anyone who's into his stuff to go with me

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo ? : No

Does Garys disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you ? : No

How can we get the word out about Gary ? : Plugit to death, advert. tie ins, and movie tie ins

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-western style, would you buy it ? : probably

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album ? : : Strange Charm

Do you still buy any of your music on vinyl ? : No

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single ? : The Seed of a Lie, Deadliner, Hunger

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style ? : : maybe

Why are we all such fanatical fans ? : cos his music invokes extremes, there's noone else like him, you either love it or hate it, i've never met an inbetween

Are you a musician ? : Yes

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at ? : : Soon I hope

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with ? : Alannis Morisette!


Your Name : ilex fenusova

Your Age : 25

How old were you when you became a fan ? : 12

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music ? : in a house

Have you ever tried to look like Gary ? : No

What is your favourite Numan album ? : dance

What is your favourite Numan song ? : subway called "you"

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist ? : einsturzende neubauten

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan ? : don't get question...(?)

How many other Numan fans do you know (offline) ? : : less that 30

What has been your greatest achievement in life ? : functioning!

What has been your greatest failure in life ? : that's temporal...

What is your favourite TV Program ? : don't watch

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music ? : viscous

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be ? : I'm a buddhist- I wouldn't

How many times have you seen Gary live ? : none (*sigh*)

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo ? : No

Does Garys disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you ? : No

How can we get the word out about Gary ? : which word?

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-western style, would you buy it ? : *giggle*  yes! :D

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album ? : : of course

Do you still buy any of your music on vinyl ? : Yes

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single ? : doesn't matter to me

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style ? : : oh my yes.

Why are we all such fanatical fans ? : can't speak for others! :)

Are you a musician ? : Yes

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at ? : : when the big $$ come in

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with ? : eek...


Your Name : Martin Abdullah Purvis

Your Age : 34 (cringe)

How old were you when you became a fan ? : 16

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music ? : I was in a car. We were driving to Norfolk for our summer holiday and AFE came on the radio. I thought "WOW"

Have you ever tried to look like Gary ? : No

What is your favourite Numan album ? : Telekon

What is your favourite Numan song ? : Are Friends Electric

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist ? : XTC, Bauhaus, Bowie (before he gave up the drugs and became boring), Thomas Dolby. Japan,  Siouxsie

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan ? : "Who is Gary Numan?"

How many other Numan fans do you know (offline) ? : : 3

What has been your greatest achievement in life ? : Christine Louise Purvis

What has been your greatest failure in life ? : I'm a lousy lay

What is your favourite TV Program ? : A Very Peculiar Practice (a BBC show from 1986 - 1988)

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music ? : Gobsmacked

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be ? : Overpopulation

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo ? : No

Does Garys disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you ? : No

How can we get the word out about Gary ? : Bombard the media with requests

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-westernstyle, would you buy it ? : Seeing as it won't get played on the radio I'd have to, otherwise I wouldn't know if I liked it or not

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album ? : Machine & Soul

Do you still buy any of your music on vinyl ? : No

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single ? : The Seed of A Lie.  And I think Down In The Park should have been re-released after AFE had made Gary a star.

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style ? : : I'm not sure.  Maybe it would be useful to have someone who could convince Gary to use more than one drum loop on an album.

Why are we all such fanatical fans ? : a) because Gary's music pisses all over most of what's around, and b) We're stubborn, so when the media tell us Gary's crap it only hardens our support for him.

Are you a musician ? : No

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at ? : : I think the question should be "When are Beggar's Banquet going to stop rehashing Cars and sign Gary so they can release some new product?"

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with ? : Me.  If he signs to Sony Music and then has to do duets with Mariah Carey I think I'll quit


Your Name : Arron Clague

Your Age : 26

How old were you when you became a fan ? : 17

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music ? : In My Car !

Have you ever tried to look like Gary ? : No

What is your favourite Numan album ? : Sacrifice

What is your favourite Numan song ? : Subway Called "You"

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist ? : Depeche Mode

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan ? : Isolation

How many other Numan fans do you know (offline) ? : : 2

What has been your greatest achievement in life ? : Getting Recording Contract

What has been your greatest failure in life ? : Not sure, it going Ok so Far....

What is your favourite TV Program ? : Max Headroom (US version)

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music ? : Overwehlmed

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be ? : Organised Religeon : Causes more problems than it solves

How many times have you seen Gary live ? : 5

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo ? : No

Does Garys disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you ? : No

How can we get the word out about Gary ? : I think it is up to him, and what he wants to do with his life. I think he is doing a much better job this year than for the last 10

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-westernstyle, would you buy it ? : Yes. The song writing has always been good. The style has always been up and down.

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album ? : : Yes :- Outland. It sounded all wrong ! But it had some great moments !

Do you still buy any of your music on vinyl ? : No

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single ? : Respect

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style ? : : Definately

Why are we all such fanatical fans ? : I think it something to do with wanting to feel part of something genuine rather than something manufactured.

Are you a musician ? : Yes

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at ? : : When he has another song of the popularist magnitude as cars to replace it. (Look at the Troggs, everyone thought they only did wild thing until WetWetWet made love is all aroung)

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with ? : Claudia Bruken from Propaganda


Your Name : TIM THOMPSON

Your Age : 41

How old were you when you became a fan ? : 22

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music ? : NYC

Have you ever tried to look like Gary ? : No

What is your favourite Numan album ? : TELEKON (I SUPPOSE)

What is your favourite Numan song ? : CHILD W/THE GHOST POSE

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist ? : JONN SERRIE, Wm. ORBIT, TANGERINE DREAM, PATRICK O'HEARN

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan ? : "LONELY" I'VE FOUND THAT FOR THE MOST PART PEOPLE EITHER LOVE HIM OR LOATHE HIM AND FORTUNATELY I FALL INTO THE FORMER CATEGORY

How many other Numan fans do you know (offline) ? : 1

What has been your greatest achiev ement in life ? : MY CHILDREN

What has been your greatest failure in life ? : MY MARRIAGE

What is your favourite TV Program ? : DUCKMAN,SIMPSONS, X-FILES, NYPDBLUE

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music ? : INSPIRED BY HIS ORIGINALITY

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be ? : LEGALIZE DRUGS

How many times have you seen Gary live ? : 1 (ASASSINS TOUR, NYC)

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo ? : No

Does Garys disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you ? : No

How can we get the word out about Gary ? MAYBE THE USA IS FINALLY "READY" FOR HIM SO A MAJOR (US) LABEL DEAL COULDN'T HURT

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-western style, would you buy it ? : NO

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album ? : NO

Do you still buy any of your music on vinyl ? : No

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single ? : ALL (EXTENDED MIXES OF COURSE)

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style ? : I WOULD THINK THAT GARY KNOWS GARY BEST SO OTHER THAN POSSIBLY "FARMING OUT" SOME REMIX WORK... WHY BOTHER WITH ANYONE ELSE?

Why are we all such fanatical fans ? : ORIGINALITY MOSTLY BUT SOME OF THE SLOW, MELLOW B-SIDES BRING TEARS TO OUR EYES...THEY TOUCH US SOMEWHERE THAT ONLY CERTAIN MUSIC/LYRICS CAN. (PLUS THE FACT THAT HE HASN'T GRACED THE US WITH A TOUR SINCE WHEN?..'82. SOMETHING ABOUT ABSE NCE MAKING THE HEART GROW FONDER)

Are you a musician ? : No

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at : RHETORICAL QUESTION?

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with ? : TORI AMOS, KATE BUSH, BOWIE,


Your Name : greg

Your Age : 36

How old were you when you became a fan ? : 18

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music ? : hobart

Have you ever tried to look like Gary ? : Yes

What is your favourite Numan album ? : pleaure principle

What is your favourite Numan song ? : the seed of a lie

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist ? : smashing pumpkins

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan ? : uninformed ridicule

How many other Numan fans do you know (offline) ? : lots

What has been your greatest achievement in life ? : barrister

What has been your greatest failure in life ? : none

What is your favourite TV Program ? : none

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music ? :

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be ? :

How many times have you seen Gary live ? :

Does Garys disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you ? : Yes

How can we get the word out about Gary ? :

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-western style, would you buy it ? : yes

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album ? : metal rhythm

Do you still buy any of your music on vinyl ? : Yes

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single ? :

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style ? : i suppose so

Why are we all such fanatical fans ? : why- we know

Are you a musician ? : No

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at ? : he has they dont know

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with ? : no


Your Name : Alf

Your Age : 27

How old were you when you became a fan ? : ummm...10?

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music ? : 10

Have you ever tried to look like Gary ? : No

What is your favourite Numan album ? : I Assassin, or Dance

What is your favourite Numan song ? : Respect

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist ? : Prince is neat.

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan ? : Hearing "Gary who?"

How many other Numan fans do you know (offline) ? : one

What has been your greatest achievement in life ? : Finishing my liver when I was eight.

What has been your greatest failure in life ? : I still didn't get dessert. Wadupwidat?

What is your favourite TV Program ? : Um...ITN, CNN, and SwatKats.

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music ? : Happy. I think I was playing kickball.

If you could change one thing! in the world. what would it be ? : My sheets...although that whole racism thing sucks, too.

How many times have you seen Gary live ? : None. Zilch. Nada.

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo ? : No

How can we get the word out about Gary ? : I'm a DJ, so I'll sneak him in on the radio once in a while...don't tell my boss.

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-western style, would you buy it ? : Ick. Gary in a cowboy hat?

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album ? : Um...Strange Charm never really bowled me over.

Do you still buy any of your music on vinyl ? : Yes

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single ? : Here in America? Pretty much any of them.

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style ? : No. If he uses an outside producer, they have to have some sort of "understanding" so the results are good.

Why are we all such fanatical fans ? : What's this "we" stuff?

Are you a musician ? : Yes

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at ? : When the public stops requesting "Cars" and actually *wants* to hear new stuff.

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with ? : LeAnn Rimes


Your Name : kevin

Your Age : 29

How old were you when you became a fan ? : 12

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music ? : listening to the radio

Have you ever tried to look like Gary ? : No

What is your favourite Numan album ? : oh er tough question I think each lp has it`s own special something I don`t think I could choose one, but Replicas,strange Charm and Sacrifice I think stand out

What is your favourite Numan song ? : even tougher

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist ? : from classical to rock techno to jazz I just love music

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan ? : he only made one record !!!

How many other Numan fans do you know (offline) ? : 2 or 3

What has been your greatest achievement in life ? : getting this far

What has been your greatest failure in life ? : not winning the lottery

What is your favourite TV Program ? : E.R. and X Files

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music ? : It was something completly different at the time, something other than Boney M and The Bee Gees

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be ? : "if there was one wish I wish I could talk to you"

How many times have you seen Gary live ? : 15ish

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo ? : No

Does Garys disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you ? : No

How can we get the word out about Gary ? : Thats up to him , we have done our bit by beeing here all these years ,

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-western style, would you buy it ? : ?

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album ? : no (not even Machine and Soul)

Do you still buy any of your music on vinyl ? : Yes

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single ? : thing like Stories or The Iceman Comes maybe My Breathing

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style ? : yes

Why are we all such fanatical fans ? : Good question this , there is just something about his music that is different to anything else

Are you a musician ? : Yes

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at ? : soon I hope , Sacrifice was the Numan of old

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with ? : Chemical brothers


Your Name : wayne knisley

Your Age : 31

How old were you when you became a fan ? : 13

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music ? : in my friends room

Have you ever tried to look like Gary ? : Yes

What is your favourite Numan album ? : Dance,Strange Charm,Berserker

What is your favourite Numan song ? : Whisper, Magic

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist ? : Red Flag,LaBouche

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan ? : Nothing Really

How many other Numan fans do you know (offline) ? : 3

What has been your greatest achievement in life ? : Dealing with my sexuality

What has been your greatest failure in life ? : Precedence of work over myself.

What is your favourite TV Program ? : Roseanne

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music ? : Iritated

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be ? : People to be more accepting.

How many times have you seen Gary live ? : 3

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo ? : No

Does Garys disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you ? : No

How can we get the word out about Gary ? : Convincing the Radio Stations to play his music.

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-western style, would you buy it ? : Possibly, depends on the sound

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album ? : Not really

Do you still buy any of your music on vinyl ? : Yes

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single ? : Oh God, too many to name really....perhaps...The God Send.

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style ? : Perhaps..respecting and understanding someones style is okay, can they get along in all aspects is the real question.

Why are we all such fanatical fans ? : I think it has to do with Gary not really being accepted. It's sort of like going against the grain. His music is great, and by him getting all this flack, makes him more appealing...to me anyway.

Are you a musician ? : No

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at ? : He hasn't really, it's everyone else. Because that was his most "famous" hit, people associate that song with him ans 'they' keep rehashing it. I think Gary's over that song. If he'd been rehashing it, I am sure we would have seen it on more of his releases.

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with ? : Grace Jones


Your Name : Charles Loughran

Your Age : 30

How old were you when you became a fan ? : 12-13

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music ? : Headmasters office

Have you ever tried to look like Gary ? : No

What is your favourite Numan album ? : Telekon

What is your favourite Numan song ? : Child with a Ghost

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist ? : Depeche Mode

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan ? : None

How many other Numan fans do you know (offline) ? : None

What has been your greatest achievement in life ? : MD of an International Company based in Hong Kong

What has been your greatest failure in life ? : Not getting back to UK before my mum Passed away

What is your favourite TV Program ? : NYPD

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music ? : Inspired

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be ? : The way p! eople treat each other

How many times have you seen Gary live ? : 9

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo ? : No

Does Garys disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you ? : No

How can we get the word out about Gary ? : Play his music to everyone you meet or spend time with

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-western style, would you buy it ? : It wouldn't be.

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album ? : Strange Charm

Do you still buy any of your music on vinyl ? : No

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single ? : Child with a ghost

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style ? : Yes

Why are we all such fanatical fans ? : Because music is as important as your heartbeat. It forms memories both good and bad. It comforts you when you need it and inspires you. When someone gives this opening to you it becomes as important as anything el! se in your life.

Are you a musician ? : Yes

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at ? : When he gets a new manager

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with ? : Commercially he should get over here and do one with a Chinese band. Everyone I have played his music to loves it. But then again N.M.E. is nowhere to be seen!


Your Name : Karl

Your Age : 37

How old were you when you became a fan ? : 19

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music ? : 19

Have you ever tried to look like Gary ? : Yes

What is your favourite Numan album ? : The Fury

What is your favourite Numan song ? : My Breathing

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist ? : Kate Bush

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan ? : "Gary Numan? Did he sing 'Short People'?"

How many other Numan fans do you know (offline) ? : Personally, none. Informally, two.

What has been your greatest achievement in life ? : Becoming a published writer.

What has been your greatest failure in life ? : I am, in part, responsible, alongside the rest of humanity, for the failure of war, poverty and hunger, and inhumanity.

What is your favourite TV Program ? : Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music ? : I wondered how long he was going to sustain that thrilling note that looms over the ending of "Cars."

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be ? : Homophobia and A.I.D.S.

How many times have you seen Gary live ? : once: October 28, 1980, Milwaukee Auditorium

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo ? : No

Does Garys disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you ? : No

How can we get the word out about Gary ? : The trouble is, do you want Gary to BECOME the kind of recording artist that receives the same kind of heavy rotation as the Spice Girls? Proper promotion tends to INDUCT an artists style into an already marketable one, rather than promote an artist's ge

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-western style, would you buy it ? : I'd buy it, but probably never listen to it.

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album ? : Machine and Soul

Do you still buy any of your music on vinyl ? : No

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single ? : This Is New Love

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style ? : Yes. Someone like Del Palmer, whose production sensibilities, and whose respect in the industry, would translate into more sales, from fans and non-fans alike.

Why are we all such fanatical fans ? : Those of us look to his music and lyrics with respect and fascination, view his trials to achieve a second wave of recognition with chagrin. Taken to an extreme, "sensibility" can translate into "religion," and "trials" can translate into "persecution."

Are you a musician ? : No

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at ? : My father always told me, "Learn a trade. That way, you'll always have something you can do to make money, while you're working toward doing the things you love." Fifteen years later, I'm a poet who knows how to teach English composition. The moral of

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with ? : Peter Gabriel


Your Name : Mike Dobois

Your Age : 27

How old were you when you became a fan ? : 10

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music ? : Dads Apartment

Have you ever tried to look like Gary ? : Yes

What is your favourite Numan album ? : Strange Charm

What is your favourite Numan song ? : "are friends electric"

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist ? : Kissing the Pink

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan ? : him not getting promotion he should

How many other Numan fans do you know (offline) ? : 12

What has been your greatest achievement in life ? : Meeting Stan Ridgway

What has been your greatest failure in life ? : breaking up with a certain girl

Whatis your favourite TV Program ? : Lassie

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music ? : Mixed emotions

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be ? : PEACE WITH EVERYONE

How many times have you seen Gary live ? : NEVER

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo ? : No

Does Garys disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you ? : Yes

How can we get the word out about Gary ? : HE NEED A MAJOR RECORD DEAL WITH PROPER PROMOTION AND MTV SUPPORT

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-westernstyle, would you buy it ? : yes

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album ? : Machine and Soul

Do you still buy any of your music on vinyl ? : No

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single ? : Seed of a lie/Child w/ a ghost

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style ? : i think he could

Why are we all such fanatical fans ? : We relate to what he does so well--

Are you a musician ? : No

When is Garygoing to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at ? : No comment

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with ? : Michael Jackson


Your Name :Alf

Your Age :27

How old were you when you became a fan ? :10

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music ? :Probably in my bedroom, doing homework

Have you ever tried to look like Gary ? :No

What is your favourite Numan album ? :I Assassin

What is your favourite Numan song ? :Respect

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist ? :Prince

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan ? :People asking me "Gary who? Oh...isn't he that guy who did Cars?"

How many other Numan fans do you know (offline) ? : One or two (depends on how you define "fan")

What has been your greatest achievement in life ? :Giving up a lucrative career for one I really wanted to do...

What has been your greatest failure in life ? :Having the first radio station I work for change to a country-western format

What is your favourite TV Program ? :Umm...CNN or SwatKats

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music ? :"What the hell?"

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be ? :People's inability to communicate and understand

How many times have you seen Gary live ? :Zero

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo ? :No

Does Garys disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you ? :No

How can we get the word out about Gary ? :Get more requests for his songs on the All Request Retro Show here in Denver...

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-western style, would you buy it ? :I'd listen to it first...

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album ? : Um...yeah, I rather dislike Strange Charm

Do you still buy any of your music on vinyl ? :Yes

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single ? :Here in America, pretty much everything he did in the UK

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style ? : Nah...he might get some additional airplay, but I'm not sure the results would be that enthralling.

Why are we all such fanatical fans ? :What's this "we" stuff?

Are you a musician ? :Yes

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at ? : When we in America recognize that he DID do something besides "Cars"...

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with ? :I suppose it's too late for the Elton John album...I'd like to stick him in a room with They Might Be Giants to see what happened...


Your Name :Chad

Your Age :28

How old were you when you became a fan ? :11

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music ? :Medford, OR

Have you ever tried to look like Gary ? :No

What is your favourite Numan album ? :Warriors

What is your favourite Numan song ? :The Rhythm of the Evening

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist ? :David Sylvian/ Japan

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan ? :Finding the new releases.

How many other Numan fans do you know (offline) ? : 5

What has been your greatest achievement in life ? :

What has been your greatest failure in life ? :

What is your favourite TV Program ? :

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music ? :

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be ? :

How many times have you seen Gary live ? :

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo ? : No

Does Garys disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you ? :No

How can we get the word out about Gary ? :

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-western style, would you buy it ? :NO!!!!!!!!!!!

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album ? : I can't remeber the name, but the one with the white jacket & red bow tie. I sold it pretty quickly.

Do you still buy any of your music on vinyl ? :No

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single ? :

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style ? : Yes. Brian Eno would be a great choice to produce.

Why are we all such fanatical fans ? :

Are you a musician ? :No

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at ? :

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with ? :


Your Name :SOMALIA(REALLY BUT DON'T LAUGH I GET IT ENOUGH AT SCHOOL)

Your Age :16 & GROWING

How old were you when you became a fan ? :AROUND 6 0R7

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music ? :WITH MY BIG BROTHER IN THE LIVINGROOM BACK IN 1984

Have you ever tried to look like Gary ? :No

What is your favourite Numan album ? :AS A WHOLE ALBUM? TELEKON

What is your favourite Numan song ? :NOTHING CAN BEAT DOWN IN THE PARK

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist ? :BONE THUGS & HARMONY, THE CRANBERRIES, SADE, FAYE WONG, 2 PAC, THE FU GEES

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan ? :NOT BEING BORN EARLIER TO BE HIS GIRL

How many other Numan fans do you know (offline) ? : 4

What has been your greatest achievement in life ? :MY TROPHIES IN TRACK (100 meter hurdles) & DRAMA/SPEECH

What has been your greatest failure in life ? :2nd ! GRADE

What is your favourite TV Program ? :THE JAMIE FOXX SHOW, RED DWARF,& MARTIN

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music ? :HE SONDS LIKE A COMPUTER , WHO IS IT?

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be ? :STOP RACIAL VIOLENCE & MAKE ABORTION ILLEAGAL ( THERE MAY BE EXCEPTIOSN)

How many times have you seen Gary live ? :0. I'M ONLY 16

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo ? :No

Does Garys disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you ? :No

How can we get the word out about Gary ? :PLAY MORE OF HIS MUSIC ON THE RADIO & T.V.

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-western style, would you buy it ? :I'D RATHER SHOVE A CORNCOB UP MY NATURAL BLACK ASS

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album ? : NOT UNLESS HE MAKES A COUNTRY ALBUM

Do you still buy any of your music on vinyl ? :No

What track do you most wish Gary had released! as a single ? :WAS THE JOY CIRCUIT A SINGLE CAUSE IF NOT THAT WOULD BE IT

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style ? : OH, ABSOLUTLY

Why are we all such fanatical fans ? :HE DA BOMB. HE DA ORIGINAL

Are you a musician ? :No

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at ? : WHENENER THE HELL HE FEELS LIKE IT

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with ? :SEAL OR BECK


Your Name :Rob

Your Age :24

How old were you when you became a fan ? :17

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music ? :17

Have you ever tried to look like Gary ? :No

What is your favourite Numan album ? :Sacrifice

What is your favourite Numan song ? :A Question of Faith

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist ? :Depeche Mode

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan ? :being in North America

How many other Numan fans do you know (offline) ? : 2

What has been your greatest achievement in life ? :starting own synth band and having Gary listen to us through the net

What has been your greatest failure in life ? :crashing car

What is your favourite TV Program ? :King of the Hill

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music ? :upbeat for some reason

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be ? :record company! policies of signing shit bands that are only there to make money

How many times have you seen Gary live ? :ZERO

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo ? :No

Does Garys disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you ? :No

How can we get the word out about Gary ? :Advertise the new Random tribute cd to your friends like crazy

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-western style, would you buy it ? :You know what? Probably.

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album ? : Unfortunately, yes. Its the live Dream Corrosion 2cd set. The sound quality was dreadful.

Do you still buy any of your music on vinyl ? :No

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single ? :I don't get too much info on releases here, but if Bleed wasn't released, then that's the one I'd choose.

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style ? : Naw.

Why are we all such fanatical fans ? :Simple: The music.

Are you a musician ? :Yes

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at ? : When U.S. radio stations realize he's produced a hell of a lot more songs than just Cars.

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with ? :Honestly...Depeche Mode.


Your Name :Michael Gowan

Your Age :22

How old were you when you became a fan ? :about 18

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music ? :At home, watching an eighties video show on VH-1.

Have you ever tried to look like Gary ? :No

What is your favourite Numan album ? :I, assassin (I love the funk!)

What is your favourite Numan song ? :M.E.

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist ? :XTC (They RULE!!!)

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan ? :Getting funny stares.

How many other Numan fans do you know (offline) ? : about 5.

What has been your greatest achievement in life ? :appreciating good music.

What has been your greatest failure in life ? :Not meeting Gary-WOOO!

What is your favourite TV Program ? :Mtv's "Amp."

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music ? :Born again.

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be ? :Impose common sense on the world.

How many times have you seen Gary live ? :none (I'm so ashamed.)

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo ? :No

Does Garys disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you ? :No

How can we get the word out about Gary ? :Tell Gary to go rob a train.

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-western style, would you buy it ? :If he wrote the same kind of lyrics, yes.

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album ? : no.

Do you still buy any of your music on vinyl ? :Yes

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single ? :The Crazies. (but released now-adays)

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style ? : Yeah! Bring in Flood or Eno, or somebody!

Why are we all such fanatical fans ? :Because we can't get dates.

Are you a musician ? :Yes

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting back to what he's good at ? : Now, I hope!!!

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with ? :Devo


Your Name :Gary Vick

Your Age :28

How old were you when you became a fan ? :11

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music ? :In a car (CARS)

Have you ever tried to look like Gary ? :Yes

What is your favourite Numan album ? :All; but SACRIFICE is >

What is your favourite Numan song ? :That's a stumper...

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist ? :D.Bowie (http//Old Man.)

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan ? :Living in Dallas, TX.

How many other Numan fans do you know (offline) ? : One (I'm lucky).

What has been your greatest achievement in life ? :Conquering alcoholism

What has been your greatest failure in life ? :Seen no Numan shows..

What is your favourite TV Program ? :Various 'Brit-coms'x-files

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music ? :Stunned; Transcended

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be ? :MoneyLife -- WRONG!!

How many times have you seen Gary live ? :NONE, Dammit !

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo ? :No

Does Garys disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you ? :No

How can we get the word out about Gary ? :Word IS out -- Ears???

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-western style, would you buy it ? :Yes; Talent still in place

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album ? : Machine & soul is <

Do you still buy any of your music on vinyl ? :Yes

What track do you most wish Gary had released as a single ? :"Remind me to breathe"

Could Gary benefit from using a producer that respected and understood his style ? : Maybe-but not much.

Why are we all such fanatical fans ? :Numan's inner self us

Are you a musician ? :Yes

When is Gary going to stop rehashing Cars and getting bac! k to what he's good at ? : WRONG-he already has

Who would you like to see Numan do a duet with ? :Roger Waters (Hmmm..)


Your Name :TANIA

Your Age :29

How old were you when you became a fan ? :11

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music ? : A FRIENDS HOUSE

Have you ever tried to look like Gary ? :Yes

What is your favourite Numan album ? :SACRIFICE

What is your favourite Numan song ? :NO IDEA

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist ? :D.MODE/S OF MERCY

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan ? :RADIO IS FRUSTRATING

How many other Numan fans do you know (off line) ? : 1

What has been your greatest achievement in life ? : TRYING TO GIVE BIRTH

What has been your greatest failure in life ? :BE ING TOO NICE

What is your favourite TV Program ? :POSTMAN PAT

How d id you feel the first time you heard Gary's music ? :STRANGE

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be ? :DEATH

How man y times have you seen Gary live ? :23 I THINK

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo ? :No

Does Garys disregard for fans thoughts on God of fend you ? :No

How can we get the word out about Gary ? :BECOME VERY RICH

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-western style, would you buy it ? :NO WAY!

Do you have a least favourite Gary Numan album ? : I DONT THINK SO


Your Name : john hughes

Your Age : 29 ish!!!

How old were you when you became a fan ? : 12

Where were you when you first heard Gary's music ? : at my grans / TOTP

Have you ever tried to look like Gary ? : Yes

What is your favourite Numan album ? : REPLICAS

What is your favourite Numan song ? : NOISE NOISE LIVE

Apart from Numan what is your favourite group/artist ? : THE CURE

What is the worst aspect of being a Numan fan ? : NO RECOGNITION

How many other Numan fans do you know (offline) ? : FOUR

What has been your greatest achievement in life ? : MY JOB/TRAVEL

What has been your greatest failure in life ? : SUPPORTING EVERTON

What is your favourite TV Program ? : MATCH OF THE DAY

How did you feel the first time you heard Gary's music ? : OVERWHELMED

If you could change one thing in the world. what would it be ? : NO MORE WARS

How many times have you see!n Gary live ? : APPROX 30

Do you have a Gary Numan related tattoo ? : No

Does Garys disregard for fans thoughts on God offend you ? : No

How can we get the word out about Gary ? : KEEP UP THIS SORT OF THING AND CONTINUE TO SUPPORT HIM ALL THE WAY

If Gary's next album were in a country-and-western style, would you buy it ? : NO CHANCE