Adrian Belew
SoundBorn Dec 23, 1949
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 King Crimson and The Bears, Belew has also collaborated with David Bowie, Talking Head and many more.
Known For
King Crimson: Live in Argentina, 1994
movie2012
Talking Heads: Rock Pop in Concert
movie1981
King Crimson: The Noise (Live at Frejus)
movie1984
Talking Heads: Capitol Theatre
movie1980
David Bowie: Live at Beat Club Musikladen
movie1978
Home of the Brave: A Film by Laurie Anderson
movie1986
Piper
movie2016
Classic Albums
tv1997
King Crimson: Deja VROOOM
movie1999
King Crimson: Three of a Perfect Pair Live in Japan
movie1984
Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words
movie2016
Zappa
movie2020
Filmography
2025BEAT: Neon Heat Disease - Live in Los Angelesas Himself (Vocals/Guitar)movie2022In the Court of the Crimson King: King Crimson at 50movie2020Zappaas Self (archive footage)movie2018Kosmische Brocken - Frank Zappa und die Deutschenmovie2016Piperas Original Music Composermovie2016Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Wordsas Self (archive footage)movie2015Adrian Belew: Live At Rockpalast 2008as selfmovie2012King Crimson: Live in Argentina, 1994as Guitar, Voice, Wordsmovie2007Classic Albums: Frank Zappa - Apostrophe (') Over-Nite Sensationas Self (archive footage)movie2004The Bears: Live at The Club Cafeas Self/Guitarmovie2003King Crimson: Eyes Wide Openas Himselfmovie1999King Crimson: Deja VROOOMas Himself (guitar, vocals)movie1997Classic Albumsas Self (archive footage)tv1995King Crimson: Live In Japanas Himselfmovie1987Video from Hellas Selfmovie1986Home of the Brave: A Film by Laurie Andersonas Self - Guitar, Vocalsmovie1984King Crimson: Three of a Perfect Pair Live in Japanas Guitarmovie1984King Crimson: The Noise (Live at Frejus)movie1983Return Engagementas Original Music Composermovie1982King Crimson: Live in Munich, 1982movie1981Talking Heads: Rock Pop in Concertmovie1980Talking Heads: Live in Romeas Self - Guitarmovie1980Talking Heads: Capitol Theatreas Self - Lead Guitar, Vocalsmovie1979Frank Zappa: Baby Snakesas Selfmovie1978David Bowie On Stage: Live in Japanas Selfmovie1978David Bowie: Live at Beat Club Musikladenas Self - Guitarmovie