Description
The lead single of Gary Numan's 2017 album Savage was 'My Name is Ruin', a soaring track about a man in an apocalyptic future who is trying to get his daughter back from a dangerous religious group.
The video featured his daughter Persia Numan on backing vocals for the first time, with a stunning Egyptian sound and imagery, backed by one of his most memorable music videos in years.
The song helped Savage to become Gary's highest-charting albums in nearly 40 years. But what is the song about, how was it made and what iconic TV show did it feature in?
Clips used:
Gary Numan - My Name is Ruin (BMG)Gary Numan - (R)evolution: The Autobiography (audiobook) (Constable)Gary Numan with the Skaparis Orchestra - My Name is Ruin (live) (BMG)South Park (Comedy Central/Paramount)
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