April 13, 1980 –
Gary Numan released The Touring Principle, a 45-minute concert video, on this date. It was the first commercially available long-form rock video in the UK, solidifying Numan’s status as a pioneer in electronic music.
It documented his 1979 tour for The Pleasure Principle, featuring concerts from the Hammersmith Odeon, with synth-heavy performances, futuristic staging, and special video effects.
The Haus of Dcaligari 