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Adrian Belew Power Trio

Biography:

Since 2006, Adrian Belew has led his favorite 'Power Trio' lineup, featuring Eric Slick on drums and Julie Slick on bass. They have been devastating audiences all around the USA and globally, from Italy to Canada to Germany to Japan. With the release of their brand-new CD 'Side Four - Live' they return to the road to stretch out the new material and introduce it to new audiences. The show will feature material from the new CD, classics from Adrian's many solo albums (including the recent 'Side One', 'SideTwo', and 'Side Three'), as well as solo moments, spirited improvisation and King Crimson compositions. 'Side One' features special guests Les Claypool of Primus and Danny Carey of Tool, and includes the Grammy-Nominated single - 'Beat Box Guitar'. The recently released 'Side Four (Live)' captures the current trio in a burning performance. Adrian is well-known for his diverse travels around the musical map - he first appeared on guitar-world radar when he joined Frank Zappa's band in 1977 for tours of the USA and Europe. When Frank Zappa hires you as his guitarist, people listen up. And well they should have - Adrian's signature tones and influences are all over Zappa's movie 'Baby Snakes' as well as his biggest-selling album 'Sheik Yerbouti'. His unique use of effects and whammy bar remains completely different, and his techniques continue to be a huge influence on scores of guitarists. The 80s and 90s were a wild ride through countless tours and albums with David Bowie, Talking Heads, Laurie Anderson, Paul Simon, and Nine Inch Nails. In addition, there were Adrian's many albums & tours, both solo and with The Bears. For over 25 years he has been the lyricist, voice and co-guitarist (with Robert Fripp) of progressive rock legends KING CRIMSON. In between touring, writing, recording and a plethora of guitar magazine awards, Adrian has always found time for producing other artists and releasing his own songs and sonic experiments. The new POWER TRIO has energized Adrian to an incredible degree - 'The Slicks bring a whole new energy to the band,' says Adrian. 'I honestly feel like we can do anything now. They're great to play with and this band sounds incredible.' Adrian has several projects ahead for this year, including some King Crimson dates, a huge gear auction, a new studio record featuring the Power Trio, solo concerts, a fall European tour, and some special projects involving one of his other great loves - visual art. Already an accomplished painter, Adrian is responsible for several of his CD covers including all of the recent 'Side' series releases.

Discography:

1982 Lone Rhino - Island
1983 Twang Bar King - Island
1986 Desire Caught by the Tail - Island
1989 Mr. Music Head - Atlantic
1990 Young Lions - Atlantic
1992 Inner Revolution - Atlantic
1994 Here - Plan 9/Caroline
1995 The Guitar as Ochestra, Vol. 1 - Discipline
1995 Acoustic Adrian Belew - Discipline
1997 Op Zop Too Wah - Passenger
1998 Acoustic Adrian Belew, Vol. 2 - AB Presents
2000 Coming Attractions - Thirsty Ear
2005 Side One - Sanctuary
2005 Side Two - Sanctuary
2006 Side Three - Sanctuary
2008 Side Four (Live) - AB Presents
2009 e - AB PresentsWith King Crimson
1981 Discipline - EG
1982 Beat - EG
1984 Three of a perfect pair - Warner Brothers
1985 Live at Frejus '82
1987 Compact King Crimson - EG
1991 The abbreviated King Crimson - EG
1991 Frame by Frame: Essential King Crimson - Caroline
1993 The concise King Crimson - Caroline
1994 Vrooom - Discipline GM UK
1995 Thrak - Virgin
1996 Live in Japan '95
1996 Thrakattak - DPL
1998 Absent lovers (live in Montreal) - Discipline
1999 21st century schizoid man - Import
1999 Cirkus - Caroline
2000 Construkction of light - Virgin
2001 Level five - Discipline
2002 Happy with what you have to be happy with - Sanctuary
2003 Power to believe - Sanctuary

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