A Gary Numan Australian Tour 2014 has been announced, with the ‘Godfather of Electronic Music’ returning Down under this May.
Though already cemented in the annals of music history as a truly unique artist, Gary Numan is not one to let the past remain his legacy, and released his 20th studio album at the end of 2013.
The sci-fi rock opera that is Splinter has been widely regarded as one of the best albums in Numan’s storied career, which has seen a whole range of musical titans worship at his altar.
Nine Inch Nails linchpin Trent Reznor calls Numan “vitally important and a huge inspiration … I see me doing what I learned from him,” while Prince says that “’Replicas’ never left my turntable…there are people still trying to work out what a genius he was.”
The admiration comes from all corners of the music industry with David Bowie saying he has “has written a couple of the finest things in British pop” while Marilyn Manson states that he “pioneered electronic dance music.” Numan’s own contemporaries, Devo, also hold him in high regard: “The Pleasure Principle is so original and cool and ground breaking … it still sounds great today.”
He’s also inspired everyone from The Prodigy to Afrika Bambaataa, Basement Jaxx, Kanye West, and industrial metal band Fear Factory, who paid homage with a brilliant cover of signature hit ‘Cars’, with Numan making a cameo in the song and its accompanying music video.
Numan’s May tour will feature highlights from Splinter as well as a rich selection of material from his extensive back catalogue.
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Recent anthems like ‘The Fall’ and ‘A Prayer For The Unborn’ sitting alongside classics, ‘Down In The Park’, ‘Metal’, ‘Are Friends Electric’ and of course, ‘Cars’ – they’ll all be there, live and in living (dark) colour!
Combine Numan’s incredible collection of songs with his larger than life stage presence and you know you’re in for a memorable night!
Gary Numan Australian Tour 2014
Sunday, May 25 – Astor Theatre, Perth WA
Wednesday, May 28 – Tivoli, Brisbane QLD
Thursday, May 29 – HQ, Adelaide SA
Friday, May 30 – Hi Fi, Melbourne VIC
Saturday, May 31 – Metro Theatre, Sydney NSW
Tickets available from metropolistouring.com and the venues
