Adrian Belew
Adrian Belew
Adrian Belewis 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. He is perhaps best known for his work as a guitarist and vocalist of the progressive rock group King Crimson from 1981 to 2009...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionGuitarist
Date of Birth23 December 1949
CityCovington, KY
CountryUnited States of America
I didn't make my first solo record until 1981 so I don't have any 60′s or 70′s recordings but I am working on a large boxed set called DUST to be released next year, the 20th anniversary of my first solo record.
King Crimson is never easy; it's challenging. That's why I like it.
My heart and soul are in the Stratocaster
As you can appreciate over my lifetime I've developed a large vocabulary of sounds each requiring certain physical techniques often combined with a specific effect box.
Yes, but don't forget I also have the luxury of the worlds finest band when it gets lonely.
Currently I'm working with Parker Fly on a new Midi guitar to arrive next year.
I have no secrets; all of these things have been discussed at length in guitar magazines over the years but are far too elaborate to cover in one article.
I borrowed a guitar at age 16 and taught myself to play because I wanted to write songs.
Age 10. I joined the school marching band as a drummer.
My favorite puzzle is trying to work out the parts myself, after all it is a solo effort.
Digital for storage and quickness. Analog for fatness and warmth.
DUST includes rarities, demos, unreleased songs and instrumentals, live recordings, and more.
I have enjoyed all the artists I've worked with.
I love drums and still play frequently.