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- Masters of Rock Guitar
- Electronic Guitar
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Sound · Covington, Kentucky, U.S.
Adrian Belew (born Robert Steven Belew, December 23, 1949) is an American musician, songwriter and record producer. A multi-instrumentalist primarily known as a guitarist and singer, Belew is noted for his unusual, impressionistic approach to guitar playing which, rather than relying on standard instrumental tones, often resembles sound effects or noises made by animals and machines. A member of…
Known for
- BEAT: Neon Heat Disease - Live in Los Angeles — Himself (Vocals/Guitar)2025
- In the Court of the Crimson King: King Crimson at 502022
- Zappa — Self (archive footage)2020
- Kosmische Brocken - Frank Zappa und die Deutschen2018
- Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words — Self (archive footage)2016
- Adrian Belew: Live At Rockpalast 2008 — self2015
- King Crimson: Live in Argentina, 1994 — Guitar, Voice, Words2012
- Classic Albums: Frank Zappa - Apostrophe (') Over-Nite Sensation — Self (archive footage)2007
- The Bears: Live at The Club Cafe — Self/Guitar2004
- King Crimson: Eyes Wide Open — Himself2003
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Music · MusicBrainz
- Type
- Person
- Gender
- Male
- Origin
- Mt. Juliet
- Active from
- 1949
Discography
Member of
- King Crimson1981–2013
- The Bearssince 1985
- Adrian Belew Power Triosince 2006
- Nine Inch Nails2013–2013
- Nine Inch Nails2013–2013
- Nine Inch Nails2013–2013
- The Human Experimente
- The Crimson ProjeKCt
- BEAT
- BEAT
- ProjeKct Two
- BEAT
- Tom Tom Club
- ProjeKct Six
- Gizmodrome
- Discipline
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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 art
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Key facts
- Born
- Robert Steven Belew , ( 1949-12-23 ) December 23, 1949 (age 76) , Covington, Kentucky , U.S.
- Genres
- Progressive rock industrial rock experimental rock new wave
- Occupations
- Musician singer songwriter record producer
- Instruments
- Guitar vocals drums
- Years active
- 1977–present
- Labels
- Island Atlantic Caroline Virgin
- Member of
- Gizmodrome Beat
- Formerly of
- King Crimson Tom Tom Club the Bears
- Website
- adrianbelew .net
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Wikidata facts
- Official website
- www.adrianbelew.net
- Image
- Adrian Belew (2006).jpg
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- Adrian Belew
- date of birth
- 1949-12-23
- start of work period
- 1977-00-00
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Robert Steven "Adrian" Belew (born December 23, 1949) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer. A multi-instrumentalist primarily known as a guitarist and singer, he is noted for his unusual approach to the instrument, his playing cited as fluid, expressive, and often resembling "animal noises or mechanical rumblings".
Widely recognized as an "incredibly versatile [guitar] player", Belew is perhaps best known for his tenure as guitarist and frontman in the progressive rock group King Crimson between 1981 and 2009. He has also released nearly twenty solo albums for Island Records and Atlantic Records in various styles. In addition, Belew has been a member of the intermittently active band the Bears, and fronted GaGa in the late 1970s and early 1980s.