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Adrian is discovered by Frank Zappa while playing in a cover band named Sweetheart at the infamous Fanny’s in Nashville. Zappa got Adrian’s name from his chauffeur, invited Adrian to
Adrian later tours with Talking Heads. While touring with Bowie, Adrian met Talking Heads and performs on “Remain In Light’ and ‘…The Name of this Band Is…”.
Adrian to join the soon-to-be-reformed King Crimson. First day touring with Talking Heads, Adrian meets Robert Fripp who asks Adrian to join the soon-to-be-reformed King Crimson.
Adrian Belew joins King Crimson Adrian records as Tom Tom Club with Talking Heads’ Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth. He also co-writes their hit “Genius of Love” which appears on
Adrian releases his debut solo record Adrian signs with Island Records and releases his debut solo record, Lone Rhino, featuring Big Electric Cat.
Adrian releases his second solo LP Adrian releases his second solo LP, Twang Bar King and earns his famous nickname. Adrian produces The Raisins debut album and appears on Laurie
Adrian wraps up his stint with King Crimson Adrian records Zoolook with Jean-Michel Jarre. Adrian produces The Elvis Brothers.
The Raisins become The Bears with Adrian The Raisins become The Bears with Adrian as their newest member. They tour the U.S. playing to a sold-out crowd at The Ritz
The Bears tour Israel and sign with PMRC (division of I.R.S. Records) Adrian releases his third solo album: Desire Caught by the Tail.
The Bears release their debut CD, The Bears. MAD Magazine’s Mort Drucker created the cover for the CD, which features “Fear is Never Boring” and “Trust.” The Bears tour resumes throughout the
The Bears release their second album. The Bears release their second album, Rise and Shine, which features the single & video “Aches and Pains”. The Bears begin another tour across America.
Adrian releases Mr. Music Head on Atlantic Records Adrian releases Mr. Music Head on Atlantic Records and follows the release by hosting PostModern MTV for an entire week. Adrian performs
Adrian tours with David Bowie Adrian tours as musical director and band leader with David Bowie along with Erdal Kizilcay, Rick Fox and Mike Hodges. Adrian appeared on David Bowie’s
Desire of the Rhino King, a long-awaited compilation of selected songs from Adrian’s first three solo albums, is released Adrian’s “Still Life with Dobro” appears on Guitar Speak III.
Adrian releases his sixth solo album Inner REvolution Adrian tours for Inner Revolution with Rob Fetters, Brian Lovely and Mike Hodges. Adrian receives a shout out on the The Simpson’s.
Adrian tours the midwest acoustically Adrian records “Blackbird” for The Beatles guitar tribute Come Together. Adrian performs on Sara Hickman’s Necessary Angels album. Adrian performs on two tracks for the
Adrian moves to the city of music, Nashville, TN He releases his seventh album. He begins touring with former The Bear members, Fetters, Nyswonger and Arduser. Adrian signs deal with
King Crimson returns King Crimson releases the albums Vrooom and Thrak. King Crimson performs “Dinosaur” on NBC’s Late Night with Conan O’Brien.
King Crimson tours Europe and North America Adrian releases his eighth solo album, Op Zop Too Wah, on Passenger/Caroline Records. Adrian’s rendition of Paul McCartney’s “Come and Get It” appears
Adrian appears on the cover of EQ Magazine Adrian reforms The Denems at his high school reunion. The Bears begin recording after a decade-long hiatus. Adrian begins an acoustic tour
Two tours U.S., Japan, UK and Canada Adrian Belew releases 10th solo release Belewprints. Adrian produced the Irresponsibles. Adrian produces “Mean Low Water” with Artie Traum, Tony Levin and Fred
Thirsty Ear Records releases Salad Days; a compilation of acoustic tracks Adrian tours US promoting Coming Attractions; Irresponsibles opens. Nine Inch Nails releases Fragile; Adrian’s second appearance on their release.
King Crimson releases Construktion of Light touring Europe and Japan
Adrian receives the Camm (Cincinnati’s Entertainment Award) Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by Peter Frampton Adrian performed on Tori Amos’ Strange Little Girls. Adrian hits the road with King Crimson for
The Bears’ Car Caught Fire tour begins Adrian releases “Asleep”, a song inspired 9/11/01. King Crimson releases EP Happy With What You Have To Be Happy With prior to new
Recording begins for Adrian’s next solo album, which includes Les Claypool (primus) and Danny Carey (Tool) King Crimson tours the US in support of The Power to Believe. King Crimson
The Bears release The Bears Live at CLub Cafe DVD Adrian lends his guitar work to Porcupine Tree Recording, Deadwing. Adrian’s “Man In the Moon” makes “Top 10 Songs for
Adrian releases Side One and Side Two Adrian tours to promote Side One and Side Two. Adrian receives a letter of thanks from a Louisiana fan after Hurricane Katrina. Adrian is
Adrian performs with Paul Green’s School of Rock and meets the two to his Adrian Belew Power Trio: Julie and Eric Slick. Adrian tours U.S., Australia and Italy and announces
Adrian releases particles of DUST Power Trio hits the road. The Bears record Eureka! Adrian opens for Umphrey’s McGee and is featured guitar guest.
Power Trio embark on a tour across the West Coast, Canada and Europe
Power Trio tour continues. Adrian and Michael Clay release A Cup of Coffee and a Slice of Time.
Adrian begins Painting with Guitar tour with Power Trio
Adrian embarked on a tour with Crimson ProjeKCt
Adrian rejoins Nine Inch Nails for Hesitation Marks. Adrian performs with Crimson ProjeKCt in Japan.
Adrian tours with Power Trio Adrian releases his anticipated FLUX by belew: never the same twice music app. Adrian and Mobgen release FLUX:FX an audio manipulation app.
FLUX:FX wins award FLUX by belew wins award
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