This Wikipedia excerpt provides a comprehensive overview of Gary Numan, an English musician born in 1958. It details his early life and his extensive music career, beginning with Tubeway Army and his subsequent influential solo work in synth-pop and electronic music. The text outlines his various musical phases, commercial successes like "Cars," periods of critical acclaim and downturns, and his later return to chart relevance. Beyond music, it covers his artistic image, musical influences, legacy, personal life including his family and Asperger's diagnosis, and his notable aviation career.