Monterey International - Adrian Belew

Few people in the music world are as diverse — and busy — as Adrian Belew. The singer-instrumentalist is a solo artist, a longtime member of King Crimson and The Bears, and a prolific producer and special guest on others' recordings such as The Talking Heads, David Bowie and Frank Zappa. He is equally comfortable with progressive rock, avant-garde rock, pop, jazz, new wave, electronica, industrial and more.

Belew's latest project is the solo album Side One, released on Sanctuary Records. It's a "power trio" album featuring Primus bass guitarist Les Claypool and Tool drummer Danny Carey. Side One is also the first of three albums (already completed) exploring Belew's eclectic creative tastes.

Belew's big break came in 1977 when Frank Zappa discovered him playing in a cover band in Nashville, Tennessee. Zappa invites him to Los Angeles to audition for his band. He earns the gig and plays on Sheik Yerbouti and he's to hear on following recordings:

Being in the right place at the right time helped Adrian with his next career steps. While on tour with Zappa, Belew meets David Bowie. The musical chameleon was also blown away with Belew's creativity and asks him to join the band. Belew per forms on subsequent classic Bowie albums STAGE and LODGER (he would then rejoin his band in 1990 as guitarist and music director). During an earlier Bowie tour Belew met Talking Heads and he performed on their albums REMAIN IN LIGHT and THE NAME OF THIS BAND IS TALKIN HEADS and also joins the on the road.

King Crimson then enters the picture. Founder Robert Fripp was impressed by Belew's work, and Belew joined in 1981. King Crimson, whose debut album IN THE COURT OF THE CRIMSON KING, is often hailed as the first "progressive rock" album, went in a new creative direction with Belew on board. The band is one of the few in progressive rock to consistently earn acclaim and respect from critics outside the genre. The band took a decade off between 1984 and 1995, but notable albums between 1982 and 2003 include BEAT, DISCIPLINE, THREE OF A PERFECT PAIR, THRAK, HAPPY WITH WHAT YOU HAVE TO BE HAPPY WITH and THE POWER TO BELIEVE. The King Crimson offshoot ProjeKct Two releases a handful of albums as well.

After several years as avalued contributor on other musicians' work, Adrian finally launched his solo career in 1982 with THE LONE RHINO. Subsequent solo albums include TWANG BAR KING, DESIRE CAUGHT BY THE TAIL, MR. MUSIC HEAD, YOUNG LIONS, HERE, and OP ZOP TOO WAH.

The more straightforward pop/rock leanings Belew had were quenched with The Bears. This band's albums include THE BEARS, RISE AND SHINE, CAR CAUGHT FIRE, and THE BEARS LIVE.

Belew's staggering resume includes countless production and/or guest musician credits. For a complete list/discography, visit his official web site, www.adrianbelew.net . In the meantime, here is a partial list not including previously mentioned appearances with: Tori Amos, Laurie Anderson, Joan Armatrading, Bela Fleck & The Flecktones, Joe Cocker, Crash Test Dummies, Jars of Clay, Cindy Lauper, nine inch nails, Robert Palmer, Mike Oldfield, Paul Simon and Peter Wolf.

For nearly three decades, Belew has done far more than expand the boundaries of popular music. The reason is that he never saw any boundaries to begin with.


	Adrian Belew + Promoter Tools Looking To Package / Support Responsible Agent: Garry Buck + View Upcoming Dates + www.adrianbelew.net + Myspace Page Few people in the music world are as diverse — and busy — as Adrian Belew. The singer-instrumentalist is a solo artist, a longtime member of King Crimson and The Bears, and a prolific producer and special guest on others' recordings such as The Talking Heads, David Bowie and Frank Zappa. He is equally comfortable with progressive rock, avant-garde rock, pop, jazz, new wave, electronica, industrial and more. Belew's latest project is the solo album Side One, released on Sanctuary Records. It's a "power trio" album featuring Primus bass guitarist Les Claypool and Tool drummer Danny Carey. Side One is also the first of three albums (already completed) exploring Belew's eclectic creative tastes. Belew's big break came in 1977 when Frank Zappa discovered him playing in a cover band in Nashville, Tennessee. Zappa invites him to Los Angeles to audition for his band. He earns the gig and plays on Sheik Yerbouti and he's to hear on following recordings: Being in the right place at the right time helped Adrian with his next career steps. While on tour with Zappa, Belew meets David Bowie. The musical chameleon was also blown away with Belew's creativity and asks him to join the band. Belew per forms on subsequent classic Bowie albums STAGE and LODGER (he would then rejoin his band in 1990 as guitarist and music director). During an earlier Bowie tour Belew met Talking Heads and he performed on their albums REMAIN IN LIGHT and THE NAME OF THIS BAND IS TALKIN HEADS and also joins the on the road. King Crimson then enters the picture. Founder Robert Fripp was impressed by Belew's work, and Belew joined in 1981. King Crimson, whose debut album IN THE COURT OF THE CRIMSON KING, is often hailed as the first "progressive rock" album, went in a new creative direction with Belew on board. The band is one of the few in progressive rock to consistently earn acclaim and respect from critics outside the genre. The band took a decade off between 1984 and 1995, but notable albums between 1982 and 2003 include BEAT, DISCIPLINE, THREE OF A PERFECT PAIR, THRAK, HAPPY WITH WHAT YOU HAVE TO BE HAPPY WITH and THE POWER TO BELIEVE. The King Crimson offshoot ProjeKct Two releases a handful of albums as well. After several years as avalued contributor on other musicians' work, Adrian finally launched his solo career in 1982 with THE LONE RHINO. Subsequent solo albums include TWANG BAR KING, DESIRE CAUGHT BY THE TAIL, MR. MUSIC HEAD, YOUNG LIONS, HERE, and OP ZOP TOO WAH. The more straightforward pop/rock leanings Belew had were quenched with The Bears. This band's albums include THE BEARS, RISE AND SHINE, CAR CAUGHT FIRE, and THE BEARS LIVE. Belew's staggering resume includes countless production and/or guest musician credits. For a complete list/discography, visit his official web site, www.adrianbelew.net . In the meantime, here is a partial list not including previously mentioned appearances with: Tori Amos, Laurie Anderson, Joan Armatrading, Bela Fleck & The Flecktones, Joe Cocker, Crash Test Dummies, Jars of Clay, Cindy Lauper, nine inch nails, Robert Palmer, Mike Oldfield, Paul Simon and Peter Wolf. For nearly three decades, Belew has done far more than expand the boundaries of popular music. The reason is that he never saw any boundaries to begin with. made in chime/PROD Any use of any material on this site, including but not limited to any images, is strictly prohibited without the prior written approval of Monterey International.