The Gary Numan Principle
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2026
Wymer Publishing (Verlag)
9781918419030 (ISBN)
Wymer Publishing (Verlag)
9781918419030 (ISBN)
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Gary Numan
stands as one of the most singular and influential figures in modern popular
music——still touring, still recording, still exploring new creative territories
and collaborating with younger artists—his career stands as one of the most
remarkable in British popular music.
Gary Numan
stands as one of the most singular and influential figures in modern popular
music—a visionary whose radical reimagining of rock helped usher in a new era
of electronic sound. Over more than four decades, Numan has carved out a career
defined by restless innovation, fierce independence, and an unwavering
commitment to a creative path entirely his own.
His refusal to compromise—his determination to follow instinct over
fashion or commercial logic—has ultimately been vindicated. Nowhere is this
clearer than in the difficult years of the late 1980s and 1990s, when the hits
dried up, the critics remained hostile, and each new release seemed to deepen
the struggle. He could easily have abandoned his ambitions, chased trends, or
tried to replicate the formula that made him a star in 1979. Instead, he kept
moving forward, making music that reflected genuine curiosity rather than
market pressure.
That perseverance allowed Numan not only to maintain his artistic
integrity but to re-emerge stronger than ever, culminating in a late-career
renaissance that saw him return to commercial success and critical
acclaim—including a triumphant appearance as one of the standout performances
of Glastonbury 2025.
As Gary Numan approaches his seventieth year—still touring, still
recording, still exploring new creative territories and collaborating with
younger artists—his career stands as one of the most remarkable in British
popular music.
stands as one of the most singular and influential figures in modern popular
music——still touring, still recording, still exploring new creative territories
and collaborating with younger artists—his career stands as one of the most
remarkable in British popular music.
Gary Numan
stands as one of the most singular and influential figures in modern popular
music—a visionary whose radical reimagining of rock helped usher in a new era
of electronic sound. Over more than four decades, Numan has carved out a career
defined by restless innovation, fierce independence, and an unwavering
commitment to a creative path entirely his own.
His refusal to compromise—his determination to follow instinct over
fashion or commercial logic—has ultimately been vindicated. Nowhere is this
clearer than in the difficult years of the late 1980s and 1990s, when the hits
dried up, the critics remained hostile, and each new release seemed to deepen
the struggle. He could easily have abandoned his ambitions, chased trends, or
tried to replicate the formula that made him a star in 1979. Instead, he kept
moving forward, making music that reflected genuine curiosity rather than
market pressure.
That perseverance allowed Numan not only to maintain his artistic
integrity but to re-emerge stronger than ever, culminating in a late-career
renaissance that saw him return to commercial success and critical
acclaim—including a triumphant appearance as one of the standout performances
of Glastonbury 2025.
As Gary Numan approaches his seventieth year—still touring, still
recording, still exploring new creative territories and collaborating with
younger artists—his career stands as one of the most remarkable in British
popular music.
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 20.3.2026 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | Fully illustrated throughout |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 210 x 297 mm |
| Gewicht | 660 g |
| Themenwelt | Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Musik ► Pop / Rock |
| ISBN-13 | 9781918419030 / 9781918419030 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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