From King Crimson to A-list hired gun with Talking Heads, Frank Zappa and David Bowie, Adrian Belew created his own language on the guitar – here are his 10 greatest guitar moments

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Rig Rundown: Adrian Belew

Attention Talking Heads fans! Adrian Belew and Jerry Harrison’s 'Remain in Light' tour is coming to The Warfield on December 30. Featuring their powerhouse 11-piece band, and special guests X. Tickets are on sale now! | Adrian Belew

Adrian Belew’s Wildest Sounds

ADRIAN BELEW: The amazingly talented Adrian Belew is back singing and playing with CELEBRATING DAVID BOWIE this Fall! Adrian’s guitar playing is of legend as heard on records & tours with David Bowie, NIN, Talking Heads, Frank Zappa, Paul Simon, David Byrne, Ruiyichi Sakamoto, Herbie Hancock, Peter Gabriel, Brian Eno, and so many more. He has 25 solo albums to his credit. Adrian was also the lead singer and guitarist for King Crimson for 33 years. Here he is singing ‘Heroes’ with King Crimson ne

“David Bowie and Brian Eno used to laugh at me, saying: ‘You’re not supposed to be able to play that!’” Adrian Belew on Frank Zappa’s lessons, Robert Fripp’s synth guitar, and what’s coming up with Steve Vai