Adrian Belew - Exclusive BEAT Tour Interview

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[@kidgloves2]

You know what would be sick? If these guys made an album of original music. They could write it on the road at sound checks. Record it after the tour is over. 🙏🏼

[@slimturnpike]

great idea

[@Kulumuli]

Maybe they would. Lot's of bands make new material while touring. Why wouldn't they do it? But of course they have other obligations as they are all highly wanted musicians. Of course this tour will produce, if not new songs, ideas for new songs.

[@jm8691]

That would probably be quite healthy!

[@Mo_Ketchups]

What an outstanding interview. He’s the first guy I’ve heard ever address the beauty of Belew’s singing. I was an 11-year-old budding drummer when Discipline came out. The FIRST thing that grabbed me, covering my extremities in goosebumps, was HIS voice on “Matte Kudasai.” That was the beginning and end. 🙏👌

[@Bronco541]

such a beautiful and underrated song!

[@lynchaxxonn]

i see adrian i click. unbelievable talent.

[@wil1685]

All four members of Beat are very chill dudes. I saw the 3 of a perfect pair tour in the early 80s and it was one of my all time favourite shows period. I can't wait to see Beat in Montreal this October

[@mikebrodhead]

I had the pleasure of meeting Adrian when the Remain In Light tour came through San Francisco. He is a delightful human. I can’t wait to see the Beat show in a couple weeks.

[@RabbiSteve1]

Also looking forward to our show in Napa in a couple of weeks.

[@richardspruill5114]

King's X was to play in the Sarasota Music festival, couldn't, Belew & Harrison filled in. After that I flew to Richmond, VA to see them again, Now Beat is playing on the 28th of Sept... lucky us.

[@ZealZaddy]

Love Adrian Belew. Everyone always forgets the amazing work he did with Laurie Anderson. Home of the Brave is so excellent, and he's a major part of that. Would love to hear that discussed.

[@THumanQTip]

My college roommate and I saw the original Discipline-era band back in 1981, and we're getting together again in October to see Beat. Very pumped.

[@Publicistvideos]

74 years old, looking good Adrian

[@miguelquirogamarin4742]

Rock helps to look younger

[@papa_pt]

​@@miguelquirogamarin4742 tell that to Keith Richards

[@shawnmcvey7789]

Props to Ted for asking about his singing, Adrian is a fantastic singer. Great lyricist too. Oh, and he's one of my all time favorite guitarists. I was introduced to him on Lodger and loved everything else. Love Ted's articles for various publications over the years. Putting out positivity around art is a wonderful thing.

[@JeffreyTheTaylor]

Ade is too modest about his Talking Heads period. Those albums drip with his talent and contributions.

[@anthonycardott3541]

people say "this KC song sounds like Talking Heads," no man, Talking Heads sound like Adrian

[@JeffreyTheTaylor]

​@@anthonycardott3541 Fripp had his own infatuation with Talking Heads; this League of Gentleman track features David Byrne. That entire LP (recorded in 1980) can be seen as a dress rehearsal for the 80s Crimson work. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXmxhKewhdmNaK8

[@JohnLloydDavis]

Adrian Belew is the whole deal. Amazing singer, songwriter, guitarist and general musician. Beat is going to be awesome :)

[@dylanturner3216]

Great drummer too!

[@JohnLloydDavis]

@@dylanturner3216 Yes of course. I remember the beginning of Waiting Man on the live show that’s on KZbin now :)

[@colinburroughs9871]

@@dylanturner3216 well, he's a drummer for sure, but..

[@thelantern9075]

And a beautiful singer. 👍

[@robertfuller2196]

Dear Adrian, I've seen you live many times, touring with King Crimson, alone, and with your trio. I just saw the Beat Tour last week in Reading, PA. Honestly, the JOY that permeated that theater - from you all on stage, from the audience? I was literally grinning ear to ear as tears welled up. Thank you ❤

[@penguinch1k]

❤ We are going to see the show 3 times in different venues - can't wait!!!

[@jameshotchkin8438]

I met Adrian in 2014 in Perth, Australia for The Crimson ProjeKCt tour. I got a photo with him after the show. Such a welcoming and friendly person. ❤

[@dennisrohm6372]

Got to meet Adrian at Sweetwater Sound, 8 yrs ago. He's a great guitarist and a very nice man!

[@sirgilmour]

How can you not love this guy?

[@dukeviking]

HANDS DOWN theeee most anticipated tour of the year for me. Only saw King Crimson once in 2003 but the Belew era holds a special place in my DNA; as that was my first exposure to KC as a 7 yr old in 1991. Thank you Thank you Thank you Mr. Belew; see you in Detroit!

[@danburnes722]

Keep the creativity and positivity flowing Adrian!

[@sheercerebralpower]

All I want for Christmas is the Beat tour coming to South Germany!

[@lucasanfilippo5370]

Finally Adrian talking about Beat, I was waiting since they Started the rehersal..

[@frankpicha7180]

Great interview! Always loved Adrian's work. What a great guy! Interesting stories and love the enthusiasm for the Beat tour!

[@timmungenast]

Great job, Ted! And it’s lovely to see Adrian tell his stories and share his ideas. I remember meeting him after his Power Trio show in Natick, and he was an absolute gentleman, very generous with his time.

[@Alun49]

I hope they eventually come to the UK as I would love to see them live. I assume there will be a live album though. I first saw Adrien Belew when he was touring with Bowie. I became an immediate fan of his playing!

[@JustinAshworthMusic]

Wholesome stuff. Adrian always so generous and humble. I hope we get this tour in Australia.

[@JustinAshworthMusic]

I've seen Adrian play about 4-5 times and he never disappoints. I met him once and he was so gracious. Every video he manages to express more and more about his life and love of music, it's so real and never feels like he's doing the press rounds. I love that you have this channel and got to share this convo. Subscribed. Cheers.

[@christophernoble289]

I encountered Mr. Belew when he was touring with The Bears. What a nice guy!

[@thekeywitness]

I once met Adrian at Syvian and Fripp’s concert in Chicago in the early mid 90s. Very pleasant and approachable guy. Moreover, he told me he was there to chat with Robert about reforming KC for the double trio. I was excited to hear that.

[@steveb.4809]

Great album from that period Too !! 🎸🎸

[@audiotomb]

I saw KC 3 times then - Discipline, 2 Beat tours Great memories. The Thrak, 2002 and 2018 tours

[@RGB06084]

Great interview! Looking forward to BEAT!

[@aaronknight9759]

So happy he gets to do this! There seemed to be some bitterness about the KC bands without him at the end. Glad Robert has given his blessings for this celebration of music.

[@lorcazola]

Adrian looks so satisfied and happy on stage. This project worked out well. Steve Vai is the man to fill in for Fripp......

[@axolotl8694]

Adrian is one of the most consistently interesting interview guests ever. always click. btw, got my tickets !!!

[@gabrielperrymusic]

Great interview. Can't wait to see Beat in November in Denver.

[@frankperry1111]

When it came down the car I was driving had a cassette player. I had the King Crimson Beat album on cassette. Still have it. King Crimson's first album is a masterpiece, so they had to keep coming up with astounding albums to follow. Think of the astronomical number of bands from then and now, King Crimson easily in my top 25 all-time favorites and any of them could be number one or number 25. Beatles, Stones, Kinks, DC5, The Bee Gees, Ten Years After, Dire Straits, The Cars, Boston, Talking Heads to name a few others.

[@sheercerebralpower]

City of Tiny Lites, Flakes! Amazing vocals of Adrian!Been a diehard King Crimson fan too….if Steve hadn’t been available, he could have called me…..😅

[@johnm3152]

Love Mr.Music head - so glad the Crimson magic can continue !

[@danburnes722]

I love the bandwidth of genres Adrian explores. He is comfortable with catchy Beatlesque to the most eccentric forms of music.

[@williambaldridge1203]

This is the best interview.I think i've ever heard. I. 'm 72 years old.I've been a Jethro Tull fan since the late 1960's. To me, they were the greatest band of all time.I didn't think anybody would ever come along and surpass them.But I got to say after the concert , at Ruth Ekerd Hall in clearwater FL. King Crimson is now my all time favorite. I did see them once way back at hard Rock in Orlando, Florida and I thought it was a great concert but I had to stand up for that whole concert so I couldn't get comfortable. So it was hard to concentrate on the music and with all my aches and pains at the same time. But at this concert in Clearwater, holy smoke.What a great concert anyone who's ever thought about seeing King Crimson, Do not pass up the opportunity, if you get it. They are the greatest.

[@TheBoxfitter]

I agree 100 %. I was at that show too at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater and I had seen them in the 80's on Long Island, NY. If you have the opportunity to see them, DON'T MISS IT. PAY THE MONEY AND GET THE TICKET. You'll never see a band this good again in your lifetime. And I mean it. My son who's in his thirties loved it. I'm glad I had the opportunity to point him in the right direction musically.

[@admarhermans1]

First thing I see: Roland JC120... There since 1978!!

[@sound-ur1bq]

Cristal sound

[@davidcossu4892]

I saw that and triped out Looks brand new

[@Emlizardo]

Great interview with Adrian! For those that might be interested in the timeline regarding Fripp's "new standard tuning," the first time he used it with King Crimson was the VROOOM EP in 1994. The first time he used it on a record was the tune "Maquillage" on the album Bewitched with Andy Summers in 1984.

[@jaytam1522]

Just yesterday I watched you play and sing at Napa and what a treat it was. To sing and play for 2 hours at that level at 74 yrs old… my hats off to you sir and hope you have an awesome rest of the tour (which I believe is 62more to go).

[@Einherjer895]

What a sweet, chill guy. I could listen to him talking about Zappa, KC and especially Bowie for hours.

[@FrankAHuser]

He is! I met him once, we had a beer and we talked for an hour or so in a private setting. One of those memories I’ll never forget, just because he is so nice and was really interested in me also.

[@WesFanMan]

And Talking Heads. What a legacy.

[@antoniodelarosa8850]

Adrian is alive legend! 👍👍👍👍👍

[@zapp442]

What a great guy and guitarist. Know Adrian and Steve from Zappa. Would love to see this come to Europe.

[@BrettHoustonTube]

Adrian has been an inspiration for me for sure. He doesn't get enough credit for his own work. Young Lions is my all-time favorite of anything he has done.

[@jasonshort1437]

Such a class act. He exudes pure joy when he plays. Looking forward to the Beat show in Cincinnati!

[@drprick7432]

Such a great guy. Met him once around 2000. And what a great musical life…all those great people he’s played with and all those great LPs of his own. Very expressive!

[@hungri-yeti1885]

I have tix to the Portland show I CAN HARDLY WAIT!!!!!!

[@arteanimica9623]

The best singer of "City of the Tiny lights" Adrian the "Amazing"!

[@terrat3048]

Truly WONDERFUL interview, so enlightening on so many things. THANK YOU.

[@craigburner1296]

Row 4 Friday the 13th, I'm soooo excited. Adrian is a really nice guy. I opened for The Bears in Vancouver with Red Herring, and we shared a band room. It was awesome to have so much time to chat with such a great human who inspired me to my music career. Discipline really spoke to me so when I moved to Vancouver and became a soundman I was the guy for your band if you did weird stuff, or if you just wanted to sound good. But I really dug the weird stuff. So yes, those records changed my life.

[@marshallross3373]

LOL... Bill Bruford not a fan of life on the road, evidently. He might would have felt differently if he could have traveled in style, perhaps. But, life as a pro-musician may not be all it's cracked up to be. So cool to hear AB talking about his range of experiences and growing into his profession. Great interview.

[@marshallross3373]

As a follow up: I wonder if Bruford would be open to performing at a residence like some acts do in Vegas, or Madison Square Garden. I don't know, of course. It may be more than an issue with the road life. He said he decided to retire when he couldn't think of anything to play that was inspiring. On the other hand, I've heard him admit that he does jam with friends on occasions these days. There are plenty of great drummers, of course, but overall Bruford's combination of skill, jazz influenced style, and all of the groundbreaking recordings he's worked on, including his time with King Crimson, puts him at the top of my list of the best.

[@cameronpatrickscott]

Absolutely wonderful, just far too short, big love to you fellas.

[@gravl1]

Have my tix for Sept 28th. Can’t wait!

[@nullvoid244]

Saw their show in SC a few days ago...superb

[@BeatlesBowieKrimson]

I will see you, Adrian, at the Warner Theater in DC on October 4th.

[@branch_preparedness]

Excellent job, Ted!!! True professional journalist. Ask the right questions and get out of the way.

[@RockSolidLawyer]

🐘 Got my tix to BEAT gonna be awesome!!🤘

[@carlossalazar4508]

Adrian is a wonderful person.

[@antoniodalfonso]

what an entertaining and instructive interview! Belew is a key figure for opening the doors into breathtaking mansions! thank you!

[@BeatlesBowieKrimson]

Great interview, Ted. Great stories, Adrian. Thanks for posting.

[@mauijaystar]

Seeing the opening night show in about an hour, here in San Jose. Just about dying of anticipation.

[@MEGAMIGA]

Adrian is a fantastic musician in his own right and an outstanding singer! Too bad the Beat tour won't come to Europe...

[@callingchristiano]

😢

[@DeafbyDesign]

SOOOOO Happy they are coming to Halifax!!!

[@chrisarnold3553]

Awesome. Hoping they are coming to the UK soon. Belew/Crimson was a major influence on our music. (Chris, The Perrinormal)

[@DaniloMarrone]

Wonderful interview with a living legend! Can’t wait to see “Beat” in Vegas in November. What an incredible lineup.

[@BeatlesBowieKrimson]

"I thought I'd have a little Beatle band." Hilarious, Adrian.

[@HomeOnTheRange]

I really love that guy.

[@stevealbert6962]

Great interview! I’ll usually start something like that and move on after three minutes, but that was riveting. I was 17 when Discipline came out, and those albums were huge for me too.

[@N1IA-4]

Got my tix to the Clearwater FL show at Ruth Eckert Hall. Greatly looking forward to this!

[@snjsilvan]

I'll be at the Napa show. See you there! Also, please make some new music with these guys!

[@1michaelricci]

See you there!!! Also have ticket to 2nd San Jose shown in November.

[@RabbiSteve1]

@@1michaelriccime and three of my friends will also be at the Napa show. Can’t wait! Just a couple of weeks!

[@Essin62]

Adrian is such a fun and nice human being.

[@tomgarb6302]

this will be amazing, shame they are not coming to UK

[@carlossousa2831]

Maybe this has nothing to do with this video but I saw Adrian Belew and the bears in Mpls at 1st Ave, 86, 87 and it was fantastic show, brilliant musicians always. Thanks for all the music Adrian !

[@TheRealHucasys]

Nice, great interview, a studio tour would've been awesome!

[@ReneAlexisPenalozaMunoz]

What a great interview! Thanks for posting.

[@ChipGreene]

Fantastic interview, Ted!

[@teddrozdowski5260]

Thanks, Chip!

[@Jason_Quinn]

Hype hype hype!!! See you in October! I’m so excited. :)

[@dudleylitz7369]

See ya in San JOSE !

[@1michaelricci]

So happy they added a 2nd San Jose show. Have tickets for that one and the Napa show. Of course, taking two guitar player buddies 🎸🎸

[@svenjansen2134]

Love that Jazz Chorus in the back..

[@RabbiSteve1]

Man, oh man! I am so jazzed for the Napa Beat show in a couple of weeks. Going with three friends of mine, including a guy with his own pretty cool local prog band, Blue Cinema (instrumental music, with various flavors, very imaginative), and an old friend who has been my buddy since high school in the 70’s, when we’d see lots of prog bands (he’s a ceramic artist and even a bigger KC fan than I am. I confess, I missed all of the 80’s-early 2000’s KC but he saw almost all of them. For me, this is sort of an “atonement” for missing all that awesome KC period. I checked out of KC in the late 70’s with the Wetton/Bruford/Cross era. I had no good reason for it, just short-sightedness. So glad to sort of make amends by seeing Beat).

[@adenihil]

Adrian could be talking about a spaghetti sauce recepee and I’d be fascinated… Yeah. Can’t wait for the concert in oct 🤘🏼

[@kurtv4946]

What a cool guy! The whole Beat gang is that way.

[@eagleeye1280]

Like the tuning tip, thanks

[@TheBlueSnake]

I just stumbled upon this channel. You are an amazing interviewer, thank you.

[@premierguitar]

Wow, thank you!

[@bikershark9]

Got tickets for the Portland show, can not wait

[@alonzosmith6189]

Listening to Adrian’s music from King Crimson

[@flederzombie1960]

Would love to see a long video of their rehearsals.

[@SMAudio1990]

One of my idols still going strong 💪

[@gwcstudio]

I am always reminded of Rollins' bit about Adrian

[@cosmicdrifter287]

Adrian coloured all those bands with his highly inventive guitar styles.And like the interviewer mentioned,all around very nice guy too.

[@DidactDude]

Can't wait for the Beacon show!

[@mauijet]

Thanks, great interview

[@Emlizardo]

Great interview with Adrian! For those that might be interested in the timeline regarding Fripp's "new standard tuning," the first time he used it with King Crimson was the VROOOM EP in 1994. The first time he used it on a record was the tune "Maquillage" on the album Bewitched with Andy Summers in 1984.

[@AndreMadiMusic]

The man! 👏👏👏

[@ChuckSchickx]

The epitome of "done it all". Thank you for sharing your amazing gifts with the world 💓

[@richardnagamitsu1582]

Hoping for a Rig Review from the road! I saw the TOAPP tour at First Ave. in Minneapolis. One of the best shows I’ve ever seen.

[@FFlyDDrum1]

Great insight

[@superfuzzymomma]

I wonder if Adrian ever refers to Robert as The Frippster?

[@kelvinwilson9217]

Adrian Belew you are a unique and accomplished musician. I was so fortunate to see you play with the Trio in Groningen, and do hope you will tour in the UK at some point.

[@AlphaOmegaApe]

incredible ❤

[@zenzenzen4741]

See you in Boston!!