GARY NUMAN TALKS ABOUT ULTRAVOX.

the block interview with gary numan about ultravox and there influence.

[MoBatchelor]

The intelligence and apparent lack of ego of both John and Gary is just delightful, and actually inspiring

[nervo]

Gary is always very generous in giving praise to bands that inspired him.

[joemacpherson]

I can personally vouch for the fact, Gary Numan's admiration for John Foxx and Ultravox is genuine. I met Gary in 1997, in West Hollywood. Far from the press, no tape recorders documenting his words. It was a rare day in my life, and I knew it then as I know it now. I discussed people who inspired him. The very first band he named was Ultravox, and proceeded to tell me why they matter to him. He also discussed The Associates, and their remarkable achievements. For both name checks, I was incredibly happy because I was a solid fan, a loyal supporter of music created by Ultravox, John Foxx and The Associates. I can assure you, I have decades of music created by these artists. Before I forget- because until this moment, I did- Gary had so much praise for Kraftwerk. Which, coincidentally, was a band I began following in 1974. So, it was wonderful to discover, as much as I appreciated Gary Numan, I learned about the people who influenced HIM.
Regretfully, more than 20 years after talking to Gary, I don't recall the other people he spoke so well of. I'll admit it, I was awestruck just to meet him. I'll say this: He was a real gentleman, incredibly polite and soft spoken. I was honored to talk to him. Watching this interview for the first time tonight, after 1:00 am Pacific Standard Time, brought back a lot of memories for me.
With Maximum Love and Respect,
From North Hollywood, California,
Joe

[almthomson]

Credit to both Gary and John for what they did with their creative ideas - I love the fact that they give each other complete credit also.

[revjimbob]

I love Gary's vindication in recent years, after being hounded by the music press for years.

[LAMags]

Been a Gary Numan fan since 1979.. holy shit time passes soooo fast ..Gary is pure genius!! What a humble man, his style has changed, and I absolutely LOVE it.. keep going Gary, you are AMAZING!! With luv from Toronto, 🇨🇦 Canada.. waiting for you to play here!! Luv LA 2022🎹📀📀 xx

[Rikitocker]

2 amazingly innovative, original and humble creative artists ... rare indeed!

[jeff]

Great to see my two favourite musicians in one room. They were then, are now, and always will be my go-to music.

[vanillacoffee]

Two humble fella's too modest to admit just how massively influential they both were.
Thanks for uploading Phil.

[songshed]

'Systems of romance' was - and is - a great album. Love the way Numan is always so honest and open about his influences.

[ericamacleod]

Don’t forget about the creative & innovative sound developments of David Sylvian & the band Japan. They had some pretty awesome sounds as well. In fact, Sylvian is still creating & collaborating with others to this day. He’s a legend also👍🏼😎

[djsasholdmanradic]

legends is not a big enough word to describe these two

[lahaza]

Those Tubeway Army records were so amazing.
The way he mixed gnarly guitar sounds with synth music was just exceptional.
Glad to be reminded of Ultravox again!
To watch Gary Human AND John Foxx talk about it is wonderful.

[mfactor]

great clip thankyou. Systems of Romance is still my number one album of all time. it plays in my car since around 1979 when i got hooked on "Quiet Men". plus Tubeway Army "Replicas"i discovered in 79 as well. both brilliant even to this day. m, 52 im nobody but these 2 albums make me somebody :)

[golden_eldorado]

Gary Numan has a mesmerizing effect on me. He's not just a gifted artist but you can tell he's a really intelligent person.
He's one of the persons I would choose to have a glass of wine and talk all evening about music.

[davidneal]

He shouldn't put himself down when it comes to music. Brilliant artist. Not pig headed. Truly a joy to hear. And may he continue making great LP s.

[jamesbtex]

Totally cool video, it inspires me. In 1976 I came on my first Moog Synth. Was looking of a sax but played with the Moog for awhile. Not only was it immediately cool with a tape stereo loop machine but when I stopped and started to walk away, the damn thing started to make it's own sound. I was hooked on the concept from that point on but was never able to afford one. Now as an adult I have several, including every Mooger Fogger that Moog made and I'm experimenting to trying to create my dream. Producing my own CD's that hopefully people will like, :^) It's a lot of work but music has ALWAYS been my #1 PASSION!

[electrokat]

Gary Numan & John Foxx should co-produce an ALBUM together!

[soulminer]

Yeah this is a really insightful interview. Like Gary said it was when punk was dying and the New Romantic posers were just underground at this stage. John and Bowie and Gary were inspirational when I first got into music as a kid.

[thevelointhevale]

Foxx created the 80's sound in the 70's ... he was the reason the 80's new wave happened the way it did. Total pioneer and inovator ...