Adrian Belew

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.

Known for

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In the Court of the Crimson King: King Crimson at 50

2022 ⭐ 7.2

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Zappa

2020 ⭐ 7.3

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Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words

2016 ⭐ 7.4

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King Crimson: Live in Argentina, 1994

2012 ⭐ 9.5

Career timeline

2025

BEAT: Neon Heat Disease - Live in Los Angeles

Himself (Vocals/Guitar) · 2025

Beat - Neon Heat Disease - Live In Los Angeles

2025

2022

In the Court of the Crimson King: King Crimson at 50 Notable

2022

⭐ 7.2

2020

Zappa Notable

Self (archive footage) · 2020

⭐ 7.3

2018

Kosmische Brocken - Frank Zappa und die Deutschen

2018

2016

Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words Notable

Self (archive footage) · 2016

⭐ 7.4

2015

Adrian Belew: Live At Rockpalast 2008

self · 2015

2012

King Crimson: Live in Argentina, 1994 Notable

Guitar, Voice, Words · 2012

⭐ 9.5

2007

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

Self (archive footage) · 2007

⭐ 6.5

2004

The Bears: Live at The Club Cafe

Self/Guitar · 2004

2003

King Crimson: Eyes Wide Open Notable

Himself · 2003

⭐ 7.1

1999

King Crimson: Deja VROOOM Notable

Himself (guitar, vocals) · 1999

⭐ 7.7

1987

Video from Hell Notable

Self · 1987

⭐ 7.3

1986

Home of the Brave: A Film by Laurie Anderson Notable

Self - Guitar, Vocals · 1986

⭐ 8.2

1984

King Crimson: Three of a Perfect Pair Live in Japan Notable

Guitar · 1984

⭐ 7.7

King Crimson: The Noise (Live at Frejus) Notable

1984

⭐ 9.0

1982

King Crimson: Live in Munich, 1982

1982

⭐ 6.0

1981

Talking Heads: Rock Pop in Concert Notable

1981

⭐ 9.0

1980

Talking Heads: Live in Rome

Self - Guitar · 1980

⭐ 6.3

Talking Heads: Capitol Theatre Notable

Self - Lead Guitar, Vocals · 1980

⭐ 9.0

1979

Frank Zappa: Baby Snakes

Self · 1979

⭐ 6.6

1978

David Bowie On Stage: Live in Japan

Self · 1978

David Bowie: Live at Beat Club Musikladen Notable

Self - Guitar · 1978

⭐ 9.0

Frequently appears with

Robert Fripp

Himself

Bill Bruford

Mel Collins

Frank Zappa

Self (archive footage)

Full filmography

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BEAT: Neon Heat Disease - Live in Los Angeles

2025

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Beat - Neon Heat Disease - Live In Los Angeles

2025

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In the Court of the Crimson King: King Crimson at 50

2022 ⭐ 7.2

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Zappa

2020 ⭐ 7.3

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Kosmische Brocken - Frank Zappa und die Deutschen

2018

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Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words

2016 ⭐ 7.4

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Adrian Belew: Live At Rockpalast 2008

2015

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King Crimson: Live in Argentina, 1994

2012 ⭐ 9.5

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

2007 ⭐ 6.5

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The Bears: Live at The Club Cafe

2004

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King Crimson: Eyes Wide Open

2003 ⭐ 7.1

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King Crimson: Deja VROOOM

1999 ⭐ 7.7

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Video from Hell

1987 ⭐ 7.3

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Home of the Brave: A Film by Laurie Anderson

1986 ⭐ 8.2

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King Crimson: Three of a Perfect Pair Live in Japan

1984 ⭐ 7.7

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King Crimson: The Noise (Live at Frejus)

1984 ⭐ 9.0

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King Crimson: Live in Munich, 1982

1982 ⭐ 6.0

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Talking Heads: Rock Pop in Concert

1981 ⭐ 9.0

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Talking Heads: Live in Rome

1980 ⭐ 6.3

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Talking Heads: Capitol Theatre

1980 ⭐ 9.0