Origin: Hammersmith, London, England

Decades: 1970's, 1980's, 1990's, and 2000's

One of the founding fathers of synth pop, Gary Numan's influence extends far beyond his lone American hit, "Cars," which still stands as one of the defining new wave singles. That seminal track helped usher in the synth pop era on both sides of the Atlantic, especially his native U.K., where he was a genuine pop star and consistent hitmaker during the early '80s. Even after new wave had petered out, Numan's impact continued to make itself felt; his dark, paranoid vision, theatrically icy alien persona, and ... Read More

Brian Eno, David Bowie, Kraftwerk, Roxy Music and T. Rex

Barcelona, Berlin, Blur, Duran Duran, Fischerspooner, Pet Shop Boys, Underworld, Doktor Kosmos, Ladytron, The Fever, DMX Krew, I-F, A.R.E. Weapons and A Flock of Seagulls