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 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 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 The guitarists discuss their epic ‘Celebrating David Bowie’ show Grid List Latest Adrian Belew “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. The Foxx Tone Machine Was the Fuzz of Choice for Peter Frampton, Billy Gibbons, and Adrian Belew By Dave Hunter published 15 November 21 With its fuzzy looks, sound, and feel this was the dirt box to beat in the '70s. Adrian Belew's Electric Guitar Collection By Mac Randall last updated 12 July 21 GP takes a look at the Frank Zappa, David Bowie, Talking Heads and Nine Inch Nails (to name a few) veteran's sprawling collection. The Guitarists of David Bowie: Carlos Alamar, Adrian Belew, Reeves Gabrels, Nile Rodgers and More Share Their Memories By Guitar Player Staff published 29 March 16 The inside story on David Bowie's star-studded procession of guitarists, by those who were there. 12 Get The Pick Newsletter Name: Your Email Address : Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors Thank you for signing up to GuitarPlayer. You will receive a verification email shortly. There was a problem. Please refresh the page and try again. MOST READ1First Look Review: Positive Grid Spark GO2PRS Sonzera 20 Combo Review3Here’s How Bottleneck Master Son House Set a Precedent for What Blues – and, in Turn, Rock and Roll – Could Be4TWA SH9 Scott Henderson Signature Distortion Review5He Escaped From a Chain Gang, Charmed His Way out of Prison, and Was Immortalized in Music History: How Lead Belly Became a Guitar Legend
“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.
The Foxx Tone Machine Was the Fuzz of Choice for Peter Frampton, Billy Gibbons, and Adrian Belew By Dave Hunter published 15 November 21 With its fuzzy looks, sound, and feel this was the dirt box to beat in the '70s.
Adrian Belew's Electric Guitar Collection By Mac Randall last updated 12 July 21 GP takes a look at the Frank Zappa, David Bowie, Talking Heads and Nine Inch Nails (to name a few) veteran's sprawling collection.
The Guitarists of David Bowie: Carlos Alamar, Adrian Belew, Reeves Gabrels, Nile Rodgers and More Share Their Memories By Guitar Player Staff published 29 March 16 The inside story on David Bowie's star-studded procession of guitarists, by those who were there.
