Gary Numan, 68, reveals he is now '90% deaf' and wearing hearing aids after decades of loud performances

Gary Numan has revealed on Monday that he is 90 percent deaf and and wearing hearing aids after decades of loud performances. 

The music legend, 68, found fame in the late 70s as the frontman of Tubeway Army before going solo. 

After years of performing hits, including Cars and Are 'Friends' Electric, it has taken it's toll on Gary's hearing.  

Speaking to Paul Whitehouse and Dr. Mine Conkbayir on 'I'm ADHD! No You're Not' podcast, Gary admitted using amplifiers at full volume for 50 years has been the main cause of his hearing loss. 

He said: 'I'm 90 percent deaf. I've got hearing aids on… little things there'. 

According to a report by the Hearing Health Foundation, musicians are four times more likely to develop noise-induced hearing loss when compared to the general public because of repeated exposure to loud sounds, and are 57 per cent more likely to develop tinnitus.

It comes after Gary praised his daughter Raven for rising to an 'almost impossible' challenge of supporting him on her first tour while he 'falls apart on stage each night' after his brother died.

The singer, announced the sudden death of his younger brother John in November after he collapsed from suffering a heart attack while walking to his car, just moments after saying goodbye to him.

The music star took to Instagram in December to praise his daughter Raven, 22, as she has continued on her 'first ever tour', living in 'low end motels', while he 'struggles' on stage every night.  

Alongside a sweet picture of the pair backstage, Gary gushed: 'I would also like to say how proud I am of @ravennuman Raven. 

'With all the shock and emotion of my brother passing I’ve noticed Raven’s success has been pushed to the side somewhat and I’ve barely mentioned her incredible performances throughout this tour.

'This is her first ever tour and that in itself is no easy thing. She’s traveling in a van with her band, staying in (mostly) low end motels every night, long drives each day. Doing it for real, not in tour bus luxury with her parents.

He continued: 'On top of all the usual stress, fear and pressure of being a support act just starting out she’s also had to deal with the loss of her much loved uncle John, and seeing her Dad fall apart each night. 

'This tour has obviously proven to be far, far harder for me than I could possibly have imagined. But, for a first tour, for Raven, it must be almost impossible. 

'And yet she has risen to it in a way that, if I’m honest, and as much as I love and support her, I didn’t think she was capable of. She has been remarkable, both on stage and off.' 

The proud father praised Raven, who he shares with his wife Gemma Numan, for still going on to perform each night 'flawlessly' as he reflected that he would not have the same 'strength and resilience' that she has at her age. 

He said: 'A tower of strength to me as I’m struggling, at the same time dealing quietly with her own pain and yet still doing her shows flawlessly night after night. 

'When I think back to me at her age (also touring Telekon strangely enough in 1980) I had none of the strength and resilience she has shown these last few weeks. I couldn’t love her more, but my admiration for what she’s done (is still doing) couldn’t be higher. I am so proud of her.'

Recalling a recent incident where a concertgoer fell ill in the crowd, Gary explained how Raven handled the 'difficult situation' perfectly. 

He added: 'In addition, last night during her show in Manchester she noticed someone struggling in the crowd, stopped her set, guided the venue staff to the unfortunate person and so got them the help they needed as quickly as possible. It was a difficult situation well handled. Again, so proud of her.'

The music hitmaker gushed that he is 'impressed' with his daughter and has 'shed a tear of pride' watching her perform.  

Gary concluded: 'Despite all the emotional turmoil this tour has seen she has delivered, along with her amazing band, quality performances every night.

'Her songs a mix of beauty and power, her voice soaring above. To say I’m impressed doesn’t come close. 

'Most nights, before I shed a tear or two of sadness for my brother, I’ve already shed a tear or two of pride watching Raven. And so the world keeps turning. @ravennuman'.