Gary Numan With Marilyn Manson
Live at the Palace, Los Angeles - May 19, 1998

MARILYN MANSON JOINS GARY NUMAN ON STAGE IN LOS ANGELES

On his return to Los Angeles for the first time in sixteen years, influential synth-pop icon Gary Numan was joined on stage at the Palace by Marilyn Manson during the performance of Down In The Park. Manson covered the classic Numan tune as a b-side on the band's 1995 EP, Lunchbox.

Also appearing on stage with Numan was long time friend Wayne Hussey of The Mission U.K. Hussey accompanied Numan's band on guitar during the songs, Metal and Dead Heaven. The Palace show was the latest in what has proven to be an almost completely sold-out tour.

"Lucky for us we were recording the show," said Cleopatra Records GM Brian McNelis. In honor of Numan's return to Los Angeles the label had arranged to record the performance. "We really wanted to do it right for Gary," says McNelis. "We had been shooting all of Gary's events in town to edit something of a scrapbook for him. We're absolutely his biggest fans."

Numan's return to Los Angeles during his current tour in support of his new release Exile was met with enthusiasm from fans and the music industry alike. Numan made an on-air guest DJ appearance on KCRW's highly respected morning show Morning Becomes Eclectic with Nic Harcourt. Numan also phoned in an on-air interview with Richard Blade during his Flashback Sunday show on influential commercial alternative station KROQ. Blade had the honor of introducing Numan at his L.A. performance.

Even with his busy schedule, Gary held a signing session at Tower Records on Sunset Blvd the day prior to the show. Over 300 fans attended the brief appearance for Numan to sign memorabilia and releases that have spanned his career.

Cleopatra has already contacted Marilyn Manson's management regarding the recording of the performance of Down In The Park. "Marilyn's manager is willing to explore options on how to possibly release the performance, but right now Manson is completing work on his forthcoming album, and that is their focus." Manson, who took time out from studio chores to attend the performance, is due for a single in July and a full-length new release in August.

Upon returning to England, Numan is slated to meet with Prodigy's Liam Howlett, who contacted Numan the day he was leaving for his American tour. "It's very exciting isn't it," says Numan, who's also been approached to collaborate on a project with Tricky.

In addition to Gary Numan, Cleopatra Records has also completed deals with other influential pop acts such as Bow Wow Wow, Dead Or Alive, The Mission U.K., Gene Loves Jezebel and is currently negotiating with other artists. "These are great artists who have influenced a lot of pop music. We're very excited to be in a position to work with such talented and respected bands."