adrian belew Archive
07 Nov 2022
Adrian Belew and ‘Celebrating David Bowie’
David Bowie was one of popular music’s most groundbreaking artists. He was the Space Oddity, Ziggy Stardust, the Thin White Duke, the Low-era Man Who Fell to Earth, the plastic […]
01 Jul 2022
30 Days Out, July 2022 #1: Melissa Hyman, Acoustic Syndicate, 10,000 Maniacs, Adrian Belew
Two highly respected local/regional acts and two beloved touring artists: those are the highlights among many musical events taking place in and around Asheville in the coming 30 days. Each […]
25 Jun 2019
Still Reigning King of the Twang Bar: Adrian Belew’s ‘Mr. Music Head’ at 30
By 1989, Adrian Belew was well into the high-profile phase of his career, one that continues to present day. The guitarist’s star had been in ascension since being discovered by […]
23 Jun 2017
Adrian Belew: Twang Bar King in a Trio Format
Guitarist Adrian Belew has had a long and staggeringly impressive career. With one foot in the progressive world and the other firmly planted in mainstream pop, he’s played and toured […]
10 Dec 2014
A Career in FLUX: The Adrian Belew Interview
The music of electric guitarist Adrian Belew is tough to pin down, and he prefers it that way: “I don’t like to put titles on any of these brands of […]
08 Dec 2014
Book Review: 108 Rock Star Guitars
There have certainly been rock-related coffee table books before; some of the best and most notable ones include The Beatles Anthology. And among ones that focus more on imagery than […]