Adrian Belew
Sound • Born 1949-12-23
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.
Filmography
24 credits
Frank Zappa: Baby Snakes
Movie • 1979
Self
Talking Heads: Rock Pop in Concert
Movie • 1981
Classic Albums: Frank Zappa - Apostrophe (') Over-Nite Sensation
Movie • 2007
Self (archive footage)
Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words
Movie • 2016
Self (archive footage)
Zappa
Movie • 2020
Self (archive footage)
King Crimson: Eyes Wide Open
Movie • 2003
Himself
In the Court of the Crimson King: King Crimson at 50
Movie • 2022
King Crimson: Deja VROOOM
Movie • 1999
Himself (guitar, vocals)
King Crimson: Live In Japan
Movie • 1995
Himself
Video from Hell
Movie • 1987
Self
King Crimson: The Noise (Live at Frejus)
Movie • 1984
King Crimson: Three of a Perfect Pair Live in Japan
Movie • 1984
Guitar
Home of the Brave: A Film by Laurie Anderson
Movie • 1986
Self - Guitar, Vocals
King Crimson: Live in Argentina, 1994
Movie • 2012
Guitar, Voice, Words
The Bears: Live at The Club Cafe
Movie • 2004
Self/Guitar
Talking Heads: Live in Rome
Movie • 1980
Self - Guitar
Talking Heads: Capitol Theatre
Movie • 1980
Self - Lead Guitar, Vocals
Kosmische Brocken - Frank Zappa und die Deutschen
Movie • 2018
David Bowie: Live at Beat Club Musikladen
Movie • 1978
Self - Guitar
David Bowie On Stage: Live in Japan
Movie • 1978
Self
King Crimson: Live in Munich, 1982
Movie • 1982
Adrian Belew: Live At Rockpalast 2008
Movie • 2015
self
BEAT: Neon Heat Disease - Live in Los Angeles
Movie • 2025
Himself (Vocals/Guitar)
Classic Albums
TV • 1997
Self (archive footage)