Gary Numan opens door on his very ‘normal life’ in a castle with a dragon
Singer Gary Numan has said that he has a “very normal” family life, despite living in a castle-like house with a “20foot bronze dragon in the front garden”.
The British singer-songwriter, whose new album debuted at number two in the charts and who is about to embark on a UK and European tour, also admitted that he still craves success after his decades in the music industry.
The 59-year-old said: “I’m content with where I am but I’m still not where I want to be.
“I want number one albums and singles and to do arena tours. Not that many people who were around when I started are still around now.”
Numan – who lives in Los Angeles with wife Gemma and their three daughters Raven, Persia and Echo – said: “We love being at home. I work when the kids are at school, not when they’re at home or at weekends.
“We’re always doing things together.
“OK, we have a big house that looks like a castle, we have a swimming pool and a 20-foot bronze dragon in the front garden – so we have some of the trappings – but life is very normal too.”
The singer’s property, which also features vaulted ceilings, secret staircases and a trapdoor between floors, has been his family’s home since 2012. Numan recently released his 21st album Savage (Songs From A Broken World).