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'''Gary Numan''' is an English musician, songwriter, and producer. He came to prominence in the late 70s as a member of the new wave band Tubeway Army, and later found success as a solo artist with hit songs such as "Cars" and "[[Are 'Friends' Electric?]]" | '''Gary Numan''' is an English musician, songwriter, and producer. He came to prominence in the late 70s as a member of the new wave band Tubeway Army, and later found success as a solo artist with hit songs such as "Cars" and "[[Are 'Friends' Electric?]]" | ||
==Influence on Weezer== | ==Influence on Weezer== | ||
Gary Numan was an influence on several members of [[Weezer]]. Numan, along with [[the Cars]] and [[Devo]], were influential in Weezer's use of Moog synthesizers, and was a primary influence on {{PN|Matt Sharp}} band [[the Rentals]]. | {{Quote|Oh my god, I met 'Gary Numan' at Astro Burger on Santa Monica in LA. I was truly freaked...|[[Pat Wilson]]|[[Breakdanceglove.com interview with Patrick Wilson - February 2002]]}} | ||
Gary Numan was an influence on several members of [[Weezer]]. Numan, along with [[the Cars]] and [[Devo]], were influential in Weezer's use of Moog synthesizers, and was a primary influence on {{PN|Matt Sharp}} band [[the Rentals]]. [[Pat Wilson]] ran into | |||
In [[1992]], Weezer covered the Gary Numan song "[[M.E.]]," with [[Pat Wilson]] on lead vocals. | In [[1992]], Weezer covered the Gary Numan song "[[M.E.]]," with [[Pat Wilson]] on lead vocals. | ||