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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.
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  • Irlandese64

    Can't wait to hear you play for NIN !!!

    25 Feb 9:46pm Reply

  • cadavreflex

    wtf The Acoustic Adrian's cover kicks total ass.. also - Despair of the Rhino King.

    12 Jan 9:19pm Reply

  • zombiesaresmart

    Do all his albums have to have such HIDEOUS covers? seriously

    1 Jan 4:25pm Reply

  • CardboardFigure

    I can't believe I'm so obsessed with his acoustic album...

    30 Oct 2012 Reply

  • dawoodb

    the man on the moon.

    22 Oct 2012 Reply

  • borifilico

    adoro el trabajo de este loco, ojalá hubiera podido ir a verlo el año pasado cuendo vino a chile :(

    31 Aug 2012 Reply

  • peirastic

    stellar.

    23 Aug 2012 Reply

  • SuperflyJonson

    Saw him with Levin, Mastelotto and a few others (as The Crimson ProjeKct) opening up for Dream Theater. One of the most amazing 45 minutes of my life.

    23 Jul 2012 Reply

  • Xakron

    great concert in moscow

    27 May 2012 Reply

  • SuperflyJonson

    Agreed. Discipline era King Crimson is the best Crimson lineup.

    6 May 2012 Reply

  • niQboy

    Great showman and guitarist. He always seems to be having a great time when he's on stage. For the record, I think the Discipline era KC with Belew, Levin, Fripp and Bruford was the best lineup ever.

    30 Apr 2012 Reply

  • sl8221958

    What-- no King Crimson on LFM?!! I'm dyin' here, man!

    12 Mar 2012 Reply

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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

    5 Feb 2012 Reply

  • Psilocybee

    If you have a chance to see them this tour, DO SO! You will be thanking yourself for decades.

    14 Oct 2011 Reply

  • Plastinaca

    Born to New Wave

    6 Aug 2011 Reply

  • ThaatsDerringer

    freaking love

    8 Jul 2011 Reply

  • KeyWiz

    Ничего особенного, имхо.

    22 Jun 2011 Reply

  • Tensegrity17

    Side One.

    31 Mar 2011 Reply

  • Coenurus

    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."

    31 Mar 2011 Reply

  • RMG1

    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 :).

    2 Mar 2011 Reply
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