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Adrian Belew

voc, g, *1949 US, Covington, Kentucky
Singer / Musician / Songwriter / Producer of Rock and Electronic
A.k.a. Robert Steven Belew

Adrian Belew is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, and producer who has released 20 solo albums, while working alongside some of the most groundbreaking artists of the past 30 years, including Paul Simon, David Bowie, Talking Heads, Frank Zappa, and Nine Inch Nails, among others. For 33 years he was the frontman, singer, and guitarist in art-rock giant King Crimson. Known for pushing the sonic boundaries of guitar, much of Belew's music mixes pop songwriting with complex time signatures, witty lyrics, wild sounds, and a technical mastery of his instrument.

     
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • Guitar
  • Drums
Genres
  • Rock
  • Electronic
  • Alternative
Plays With
Adrian Belew Power Trio
Discipline
Gizmodrome
King Crimson
Nine Inch Nails
ProjeKct Six
ProjeKct Two
ProjeKct X
The Bears
The Crimson Projekct
The Irresponsibles
The New Czars
Popular Tracks   
Piper - From "Piper" on Piper by Adrian Belew
Pretty Pink Rose (Duet with David Bowie) on Young Lions by Adrian Belew
Big Electric Cat on Lone Rhino by Adrian Belew
Speak to Me/Breathe on Yes Progressive Rock! by Various Artists
Mother on Yes Progressive Rock! by Various Artists
The Lone Rhinoceros on Lone Rhino by Adrian Belew
Heartbeat on Young Lions by Adrian Belew
The Momur on Lone Rhino by Adrian Belew
Adidas In Heat on Lone Rhino by Adrian Belew
Young Lions on Young Lions by Adrian Belew

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Band Members
Discography



Title Artist Year Type
Flux - Volume ThreeAdrian Belew2018Album
Mr. Music Head ★ Inner RevolutionAdrian Belew2018Album
Flux - volume twoAdrian Belew2016Album
TwentyAdrian Belew2015Compil.
Flux - Volume OneAdrian Belew2015Album
Live At RockpalastAdrian Belew2015Album
Live At The Paradise Theater BostonAdrian Belew2015Album
SixteenAdrian Belew2015Compil.
DustAdrian Belew2014Album
A Cup Of Coffee And A Slice Of TimeMichael Clay & Adrian Belew2009Album
EAdrian Belew2009Album
Young Lions / Pretty Pink RoseAdrian Belew2008Compil.
Side Four (Live)Adrian Belew2007Album
Side ThreeAdrian Belew2006Album
Side TwoAdrian Belew2005Album
Side OneAdrian Belew2004Album
Lone Rhino / Twang Bar KingAdrian Belew2004Compil.
The Acoustic Adrian Belew / Belewprints: The Acoustic Adrian Belew Volume TwoAdrian Belew2004Compil.
The Guitar As Orchestra / Op Zop Too WahAdrian Belew2004Album
Twang Bar King / Young LionsAdrian Belew2004Compil.
Roto-ZipAdrian Belew2002Album
Coming AttractionsAdrian Belew2000Compil.
Salad DaysAdrian Belew1999Album
Belewprints: The Acoustic Adrian Belew Volume TwoAdrian Belew1998Album
Op Zop Too Wah Radio SamplerAdrian Belew1996Album
Op Zop Too WahAdrian Belew1996Album
The Guitar As Orchestra (The Experimental Guitar Series - Volume 1)Adrian Belew1995Album
The Elephant GuitarAdrian Belew & The Bears1995Album
HereAdrian Belew1994Album
Peace On EarthAdrian Belew1994Album
Brave New WorldAdrian Belew1994Single
Never EnoughAdrian Belew1994Album
The Acoustic Adrian BelewAdrian Belew1993Album
Standing In The ShadowAdrian Belew1992Single
Inner RevolutionAdrian Belew1992Album
Desire Of The Rhino KingAdrian Belew1991Compil.
Pretty Pink RoseAdrian Belew Featuring David Bowie1990Single
A Little AdrianAdrian Belew1990Album
Young LionsAdrian Belew1990Album
Not Alone AnymoreAdrian Belew1990Single
Mr. Music HeadAdrian Belew1989Album
Oh DaddyAdrian Belew1989Single
One Glance Is HolyMike Oldfield With Adrian Belew1989Single
Joan Miro's Procession Through The Insides Of A Purple Antelope Across A Sea Of Tuna FishAdrian Belew1987Single
Desire Caught By The TailAdrian Belew1986Album
Twang Bar KingAdrian Belew1983Album
Lone RhinoAdrian Belew1982Album
Big Electric Cat / The Lone RhinocerosAdrian Belew1982Album
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