Adrian Belew GP Presents Jerry Harrison & Adrian Belew’s Remain in Light, with X, December 30 in San Francisco – Win Tickets GP Presents has joined forces with Goldenvoice for a Talking Heads rave up to round out the year at the Warfield Theatre Adrian Belew recounts his audition with Frank Zappa: "We sat on his purple couch. I placed my Pignose amplifier face down on it so I could get a little bit of sustain... At the end of it, he reached out his hand and said, ‘You got the job’" Belew got the gig in the end, but his audition was anything but smooth sailing... “He Just Wanted Me to Go Wild on the Guitar”: Adrian Belew Reveals How David Bowie Helped Him Become a More Creative Player The guitarist recalls his “wild and unusual” approach to recording the final instalment of Bowie’s Berlin Trilogy, 'Lodger' Latest Adrian Belew Heard on Classic Records by the Cult, the Smiths, Frank Zappa, David Bowie, Metallica, Talking Heads, King Crimson and More, the Boss and Roland Chorus Sounds Are a Mainstay of Rock By Dave Hunter published 7 February 23 A brief history of artists’ affection for Boss and Roland’s industry-leading chorus effects “He Will Eventually Be Remembered as One of the Great Composers of Our Time”: Adrian Belew, Don Preston, Mike Keneally and Jon Anderson Remember Frank Zappa By Grant Moon published 26 January 23 The musical method behind the perceived madness of a “genius” guitarist “I Remember Hearing ‘Heroes’ for the First Time… 18 Months Later, I Was Playing It Live With David”: Adrian Belew, Todd Rundgren and Scrote Salute David Bowie By Mark McStea published 26 October 22 The guitarists discuss their epic ‘Celebrating David Bowie’ show “It’s Still a Record That Stands up Today, Very, Very Well:” Adrian Belew and Jerry Harrison Talk ‘Remain in Light’ By Joe Bosso published 25 October 22 The pair celebrate the Talking Heads’ 1980 milestone with a special live performance Watch Todd Rundgren’s Buck Wild "No. 1 Lowest Common Denominator" Guitar Solo By Rod Brakes published 22 June 22 Video The Renaissance man of rock paints a surreal sonic landscape in this furious performance. Video Watch King Crimson Light Up Late Night TV with "Elephant Talk" in 1981 By Jackson Maxwell published 16 May 22 From monster Chapman Stick riffs to whammy bar wackiness, this video has it all. Adrian Belew on Alternate Tuning Inspirations, 35-voice Strats, and Why His DigiTech iStomp Remains a Pedalboard Staple By Michael Ross last updated 13 May 22 Prog-rock’s perennial superpower makes a feel-good album for hard-luck times. New King Crimson Documentary, In the Court of the Crimson King, Set for Premiere in March By Jackson Maxwell published 7 February 22 You can view the trailer for the Toby Amies-directed film, which features interviews with both current and former members of the prog-rock institution. Dean DeLeo Names His Top Five Most Underrated Solos By Guitar Player Staff published 20 January 22 The Stone Temple Pilots guitarist and songwriter shines some light on these lesser-known gems. Adrian Belew Reveals How Eddie Van Halen Took Guitar Playing "To the Next Level," Before He Even Had a Record Deal By Jackson Maxwell published 20 December 21 The King Crimson guitarist was blown away by a young, unsigned Van Halen at the Whisky a Go-Go. 12Archives Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MOST READ1“Dave Friedman's amps deliver many of the things we love about big ’70s rock, molten ’80s metal, and modern high-gain guitar... If you want a handy sampling of these sounds that travels well, the JEL-20 might be your golden ticket”: Friedman JEL-20 review2“Link Wray does it all, but his style also reminds us how captivating a few well-chosen riffs can be when combined with compelling tone, passion, and musicality”: Link Wray's Rumble (1956–62) is an essential document of ‘less is more’ guitar playing3Best guitar stands and hangers 2024: Keep your precious guitars safe and secure4“Eddie Van Halen had me play his 5150 guitar, and then he asked me to show the solo to him, because he’d forgotten it”: Jennifer Batten recalls re-teaching EVH the Beat It solo5“Premium sound for everyday playing without the hassle of amps, pedals and computer interfaces”: With the Katana:GO, Boss has entered the headphone amp market with a bang
Heard on Classic Records by the Cult, the Smiths, Frank Zappa, David Bowie, Metallica, Talking Heads, King Crimson and More, the Boss and Roland Chorus Sounds Are a Mainstay of Rock By Dave Hunter published 7 February 23 A brief history of artists’ affection for Boss and Roland’s industry-leading chorus effects
“He Will Eventually Be Remembered as One of the Great Composers of Our Time”: Adrian Belew, Don Preston, Mike Keneally and Jon Anderson Remember Frank Zappa By Grant Moon published 26 January 23 The musical method behind the perceived madness of a “genius” guitarist
“I Remember Hearing ‘Heroes’ for the First Time… 18 Months Later, I Was Playing It Live With David”: Adrian Belew, Todd Rundgren and Scrote Salute David Bowie By Mark McStea published 26 October 22 The guitarists discuss their epic ‘Celebrating David Bowie’ show
“It’s Still a Record That Stands up Today, Very, Very Well:” Adrian Belew and Jerry Harrison Talk ‘Remain in Light’ By Joe Bosso published 25 October 22 The pair celebrate the Talking Heads’ 1980 milestone with a special live performance
Watch Todd Rundgren’s Buck Wild "No. 1 Lowest Common Denominator" Guitar Solo By Rod Brakes published 22 June 22 Video The Renaissance man of rock paints a surreal sonic landscape in this furious performance.
Watch King Crimson Light Up Late Night TV with "Elephant Talk" in 1981 By Jackson Maxwell published 16 May 22 From monster Chapman Stick riffs to whammy bar wackiness, this video has it all.
Adrian Belew on Alternate Tuning Inspirations, 35-voice Strats, and Why His DigiTech iStomp Remains a Pedalboard Staple By Michael Ross last updated 13 May 22 Prog-rock’s perennial superpower makes a feel-good album for hard-luck times.
New King Crimson Documentary, In the Court of the Crimson King, Set for Premiere in March By Jackson Maxwell published 7 February 22 You can view the trailer for the Toby Amies-directed film, which features interviews with both current and former members of the prog-rock institution.
Dean DeLeo Names His Top Five Most Underrated Solos By Guitar Player Staff published 20 January 22 The Stone Temple Pilots guitarist and songwriter shines some light on these lesser-known gems.
Adrian Belew Reveals How Eddie Van Halen Took Guitar Playing "To the Next Level," Before He Even Had a Record Deal By Jackson Maxwell published 20 December 21 The King Crimson guitarist was blown away by a young, unsigned Van Halen at the Whisky a Go-Go.