Adrian Belew

ADRIAN BELEW
 
 
Adrian Belew  (born Robert Steven Belew, December 15, 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 frequently involves sounds more akin to animals and machines than to standard instrumental tones).  He is perhaps best known for his work as a guitarist and vocalist of the progressive rock group King Crimson from 1981 to 2009.  Widely recognized as an “incredibly versatile player”, Belew has released nearly twenty solo albums for Island Records and Atlantic Records which blend Beatles-inspired pop-rock with more experimental fare.  His 2005 single “Beat Box Guitar” was nominated for a Grammy in the Best Rock Instrumental Performance category.  (More from Wikipedia)
 
 

Guitarist Adrian Belew – who was an occasional guest performer with Talking Heads – played rhythm guitar on the first album by Tom Tom ClubTom Tom Club (1981).  Afterward, Adrian Belew almost immediately joined King Crimson, where he was their front man from 1981 to 2009

 

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