The 1970s in the UK was a fairly grim place, with strikes and poverty casting a long shadow over the decade. But as the decade drew to a close, the musical landscape was changing.
The mid 70s had given rise to the punk era, with bands riding the crest of the punk new wave. One such band was a four-piece called Tubeway Army, fronted by Gary Numan. Signed to the Beggars Banquet label, they had recorded a couple of singles but had made little impact.
It was around this time that Gary Numan had his first experience with a synthesiser. As the story goes, he walked into a studio and found a Minimoog in the corner, which was set to a patch that was so powerful, it made the entire room shake.
