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Episode Synopsis
In this interview special episode, I speak to the legend that is Chris Payne!Chris joined Tubeway Army back in 1979 just before 'Are Friends Electric' was released, and stayed with Gary's band for the albums Replicas, The Pleasure Principle and Telekon, and continued performing with Gary's live band for the rest of the 1980s.He also co-wrote Visage's 'Fade to Grey', and has been a prolific composer and conductor of classical, cinematic and medieval music over the past few decades. In the interview, Chris speaks about first meeting and auditioning for Gary, his musical background, his time as part of Dramatis, reuniting with Gary and much more. He also answers YOUR questions!Thank you to Chris for giving up your time for this interview, it was awesome speaking to you at such length.Clips used:Tubeway Army - Are Friends Electric? (Old Grey Whistle Test)Gary Numan - ComplexGary Numan - We Are GlassGary Numan - M.E. (live, 1980)Tubeway Army - Down in the ParkDramatis - Love Needs No DisguiseDramatis - Take Me HomeGary Numan - The Fury tourGary Numan - Complex (live, 2009)Gary Numan - M.E. (live, 2022)Chris Payne - DeclamationZaine Griff & Chris Payne - CarsChris Payne - Early Dance
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