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Adrian Belew (born December 23, 1949 as Robert Steven Belew) is an American guitarist and vocalist (and sometimes drummer, pianist and bass player), perhaps best known for his work as a member of the progressive rock group King Crimson, which he first joined in 1981. He has also released a number of solo albums for Island Records and Atlantic Records, and has worked with many other musicians.
In addition, Belew is well-regarded for his contributions, particularly on guitar, to various other artists’ recordings. In 1977, he performed with Frank Zappa, appearing in Zappa’s 1979 concert film Baby Snakes, as well as Zappa’s controversial album Sheik Yerbouti. He also supported David Bowie on his “Heroes” tour that was released as “Stage”. He also played on the 1990 Sound + Vision tour. On both tours he was musical director, playing guitar and singing backing vocals.
Belew’s other session credits include the 1980 album Remain in Light by the Talking Heads, Lights Out by Peter Wolf, and Paul Simon’s landmark 1986 album Graceland. He worked with Laurie Anderson during the mid-1980s, appearing in her concert film Home of the Brave. During the 1990s, he contributed to three Nine Inch Nails albums, The Downward Spiral, The Fragile, and Ghosts. He played synthesized guitar on the song “God Shuffled His Feet” by Crash Test Dummies in 1993.
In the late-1980s, Belew formed the pop band The Bears with ex-Raisins members and released two albums, The Bears and Rise and Shine. A third album, Car Caught Fire, followed in 2001.
In addition, Belew is well-regarded for his contributions, particularly on guitar, to various other artists’ recordings. In 1977, he performed with Frank Zappa, appearing in Zappa’s 1979 concert film Baby Snakes, as well as Zappa’s controversial album Sheik Yerbouti. He also supported David Bowie on his “Heroes” tour that was released as “Stage”. He also played on the 1990 Sound + Vision tour. On both tours he was musical director, playing guitar and singing backing vocals.
Belew’s other session credits include the 1980 album Remain in Light by the Talking Heads, Lights Out by Peter Wolf, and Paul Simon’s landmark 1986 album Graceland. He worked with Laurie Anderson during the mid-1980s, appearing in her concert film Home of the Brave. During the 1990s, he contributed to three Nine Inch Nails albums, The Downward Spiral, The Fragile, and Ghosts. He played synthesized guitar on the song “God Shuffled His Feet” by Crash Test Dummies in 1993.
In the late-1980s, Belew formed the pop band The Bears with ex-Raisins members and released two albums, The Bears and Rise and Shine. A third album, Car Caught Fire, followed in 2001.
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Adrian Belew Power Trio with Adrian Belew (Robert Steven Belew), Eric Slick and Julie Slick performing at the Diana Wortham Theatre during Moogfest on October 29, 2011 in Asheville, North Carolina - © 2011 David Oppenheimer - Performance Impressions Concert Photography - http://www.performanceimpressions.com/Adrian_Belew_Power_Trio_Photos_Moogfest_2011/index.html
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btw... Twang Bar King is genious too!
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Lone Rhino is genious new wave album!
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If you have a chance to see them this tour, DO SO! You will be thanking yourself for decades.
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Born to New Wave
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freaking love
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Ничего особенного, имхо.
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Coenurus wrote:
I heard Henry Rollins talking about him too! But when I did, I was already a KC fan, so I was one of the few who was with Henry on that one. Like, in Norfolk, he flipped out and said the "godheadedness of that was immense."
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RMG1 wrote:
Adrian Belew is great. I am embarrassed that i had never heard of him prior to seeing Henry Rollins talking about meeting him when collaborating on William Shatner's album (Has Been). I've almost heard all his solo discography and what a talent he is. Major is the word! I'd love to see him live. I'd also like to see him get a million+ plays on here :).
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pawellod wrote:
he's the man!
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mzingg3 wrote:
i am a dinosaur. somebody is diggin my bones
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a_s_tarantoga wrote:
I just love his music...
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Led_Zayatts wrote:
Great guy
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ShotorGavPalang wrote:
a brilliant mind..
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erbe666 wrote:
...wonderfull!......
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Plastinaca wrote:
Paganini with a guitar:DI love this man....
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ianjim wrote:
en la corte del rey adrian
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ADIDAS IN HEAT!
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Dunnemin wrote:
I have some albums in my collection i knew he worked at, but i just found out that he even has credits on the Fleetwood Mac album Rumours. Oh Daddy. Awesome musician.
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