
Adrian Belew
Sound
Born 1949-12-23 · 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

Zappa
2020 · Movie

King Crimson: Live in Argentina, 1994
2012 · Movie

Talking Heads: Rock Pop in Concert
1981 · Movie

Home of the Brave: A Film by Laurie Anderson
1986 · Movie

Talking Heads: Capitol Theatre
1980 · Movie

David Bowie: Live at Beat Club Musikladen
1978 · Movie

King Crimson: The Noise (Live at Frejus)
1984 · Movie

Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words
2016 · Movie

Video from Hell
1987 · Movie

King Crimson: Three of a Perfect Pair Live in Japan
1984 · Movie

King Crimson: Deja VROOOM
1999 · Movie

In the Court of the Crimson King: King Crimson at 50
2022 · Movie

Classic Albums: Frank Zappa - Apostrophe (') Over-Nite Sensation
2007 · Movie

King Crimson: Eyes Wide Open
2003 · Movie

Frank Zappa: Baby Snakes
1979 · Movie

Talking Heads: Live in Rome
1980 · Movie

King Crimson: Live in Munich, 1982
1982 · Movie

Kosmische Brocken - Frank Zappa und die Deutschen
2018 · Movie

David Bowie On Stage: Live in Japan
1978 · Movie

The Bears: Live at The Club Cafe
2004 · Movie

BEAT: Neon Heat Disease - Live in Los Angeles
2025 · Movie

Adrian Belew: Live At Rockpalast 2008
2015 · Movie