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