Adrian Belew
Known for
Music and sound
Born
December 23, 1949 (age 76)
Birthplace
Covington, Kentucky, U.S.
Biography
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 King Crimson and The Bears, Belew has also collaborated with David Bowie, Talking Head and many more.
Best known work
Piper
2016
Zappa
2020
Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words
2016
Baby Snakes
1979
In the Court of the Crimson King: King Crimson at 50
2022
Classic Albums: Frank Zappa - Apostrophe (') Over-Nite Sensation
2007
Home of the Brave: A Film by Laurie Anderson
1986
Classic Albums
1997
King Crimson: Eyes Wide Open
2003
Video from Hell
1987Filmography
2025
BEAT: Neon Heat Disease - Live in Los Angelesas Himself (Vocals/Guitar)
2025
2022
2020
Zappaas Self (archive footage)
2018
2016
PiperOriginal Music Composer
2016
Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Wordsas Self (archive footage)
2012
King Crimson: Live in Argentina, 1994as Guitar, Voice, Words
2007
Classic Albums: Frank Zappa - Apostrophe (') Over-Nite Sensationas Self (archive footage)
2004
The Bears: Live at The Club Cafeas Self/Guitar
2003
King Crimson: Eyes Wide Openas Himself
1999
King Crimson: Deja VROOOMas Himself (guitar, vocals)
1997
1995
King Crimson: Live In Japanas Himself
1987
Video from Hellas Self
1986
Home of the Brave: A Film by Laurie Andersonas Self - Guitar, Vocals
1984
1984
1983
Return EngagementOriginal Music Composer
1982
1981
1980
Talking Heads: Live in Romeas Self - Guitar
1980
Talking Heads: Capitol Theatreas Self - Lead Guitar, Vocals
1979
Baby Snakesas Self
1978