
Adrian Belew
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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
Credits

Zappa (2020)
as Self (archive footage)

Beat - Neon Heat Disease - Live In Los Angeles (2025)
Actor

Talking Heads: Live in Rome (1980)
as Self - Guitar

David Bowie: Live at Beat Club Musikladen (1978)
as Self - Guitar

King Crimson: Deja VROOOM (1999)
as Himself (guitar, vocals)

Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words (2016)
as Self (archive footage)
King Crimson: Live In Japan (1995)
as Himself

Classic Albums: Frank Zappa - Apostrophe (') Over-Nite Sensation (2007)
as Self (archive footage)

David Bowie On Stage: Live in Japan (1978)
as Self

Home of the Brave: A Film by Laurie Anderson (1986)
as Self - Guitar, Vocals

Baby Snakes (1979)
as Self

In the Court of the Crimson King: King Crimson at 50 (2022)
Actor

Video from Hell (1987)
as Self

The Bears: Live at The Club Cafe (2004)
as Self/Guitar

King Crimson: Eyes Wide Open (2003)
as Himself

Talking Heads: Capitol Theatre (1980)
as Self - Lead Guitar, Vocals

King Crimson: Live in Munich, 1982 (1982)
Actor

BEAT: Neon Heat Disease - Live in Los Angeles (2025)
as Himself (Vocals/Guitar)

King Crimson: The Noise (Live at Frejus) (1984)
Actor

Talking Heads: Rock Pop in Concert (1981)
Actor

Kosmische Brocken - Frank Zappa und die Deutschen (2018)
Actor

King Crimson: Three of a Perfect Pair Live in Japan (1984)
as Guitar

King Crimson: Live in Argentina, 1994 (2012)
as Guitar, Voice, Words





