David Bowie "Stay" '78 Adrian Belew

[@Jesusspop]

If four geniuses like Zappa, Fripp, Bowie and Byrne have asked you to play with them, you must be something of a genius yourself...

[@Blue-nn1oh]

+jesus poo Correct. Adrian Belew is an absolute master.

[@MajickPalindrome]

+jesus poo Its a shame, these days Adrian Belew seems to not be up to much... King Crimson is working on an album without him, however; Robert Fripp seems to reinvent King Crimson every so many decades.

[@zachjohnson2833]

+MajickPalindrome He's touring with his Power Trio, has an app out, and is working on a new album. I highly suggest his latest album, 'E'.

[@martianshoes]

+MajickPalindrome I am given to understand that Belew underwent a religious conversion a while back and it changed his perspective. He has not been preachy or practicing conspicuous consumption....so ...more power to him.

[@joefry22]

And regardless of who he's playing with, he always looks like he's loving life and just having a BLAST up there on stage. It's inspiring to watch.

[@burusoila6253]

In no more than five years , 1976-1981, Adrian Belew played and toured with Zappa, Bowie, Talking Heads and King Crimson. Hahaha, amazing! The most original guitarist of his generation.

[@davidbcooper6570]

BIG ELECTRIC CAT and the LONE RHINO inspirational and ground breaking (solo works)

[@MkeKen67]

@@davidbcooper6570 - Big Electric Cat one of my all-time favorite Belew tunes.

[@gianca60]

Yep and I saw him at the time performing with King Crimson and talking heads. Very good memories.

[@jamesmicucci7028]

Buru Soila A couple of years later (1983, I believe), I saw Ade live @ Toad's Place in New Haven (same year Fripp did a combination seminar/Frippertronics show there). I remember hearing "Big Electric Cat", "The Lone Rhino", "Adidas In Heat", a Beatles cover, & some Crimson tune(s) Adrian wrote; "Heartbeat" was definitely one of them. Great show. He also played a show there with The Bears (guys he was in a previous band with, I think), as well as with Crimson on the "Discipline" & "Beat" promotional tours. Those KC shows were mind blowing; two shows in one night the first time (3/3/82) from about 15 feet away, with another show the following night.

[@joshuacaceres5753]

You should give a listen to Luis Alberto Spinetta from Argentina

[@wesleyjohnson6330]

I love how DB just sits back and proudly watches his band.

[@seanbush5056]

Even as a kid, sort of got the impression that Bowie had a rare humility about him & his obvious fame. Seems like he was a very sharing musician. As a musician myself, that's the best thing in the world, playing with & sharing music with others instead of fighting against them for the spotlight. Bowie was one of a kind.

[@chost-059]

@@seanbush5056A class act, rip

[@planet-tyler666]

He was a true artist who appreciated and admired other artists.

[@Boomeranger]

I just said that to my wife. He’s got an expression like he’s just happy watching.

[@0sumgamezzz435]

@@seanbush5056 He only had eyes for Adrian, what are you talking about? Band? I don’t think so.

[@WhatEver-wr7gp]

Even Bowie, a genius himself, had to step aside to watch the magic of Belew.

[@mikeymumblesreal]

What Ever I think he was hoping they'd get that timing right. Both guitar and bass were off time but Bowie being a pro, just smiled.

[@likearollingstone007]

Stay calm people, it's just a funcky riff

[@jonesy2111]

@Gary Nelson Charlie Watts? Wouldn't know a genius from a corkscrew. The old draft windbag

[@robthorne6365]

What Ever 👍🏻

[@rrdream2400]

as awesome as he is I'd rather listen to Earl Slick play the guitar solos on this song.

[@laurentdupasquier7872]

for me the best bowie line up ever (and there were many many very good ones )

[@CitroenCX]

Great version. I've been a Belew fan for a long, long time - back to when he played with Zappa. I got to spend quite a bit of time with him in London in the early-2000s when King Crimson were signed to the label I worked for. I was their 'label guy'. What a thrill for me and I'm happy to report he was a good-humoured gent. Fripp (with whom I've also been obsessed since the 70s) turned up to the hotel suite where we were doing interviews and was hilarious and weird in equal measure. What a day!

[@mharclerode]

George is the best and funkiest bass player ever to play with Bowie.

[@YaoEspirito]

Gail Ann Dorsey.

[@taymalloy1604]

Who is playing bass? It's so amazing!! :) ❤

[@nicgarcia497]

@@taymalloy1604 George Murray is an American bass guitarist best known for his work with David Bowie on a number of Bowie's albums released in the 1970s. Murray was part of Bowie's rhythm section, the D.A.M. Trio, for much of the decade, alongside drummer Dennis Davis and guitarist Carlos Alomar.

[@taymalloy1604]

Thanks a lot! :) great playing!

[@niksank91]

what a fucking monster group of musicians

[@vascocortes6623]

100% agree!

[@vascocortes6623]

Maybe you know who is the bass player? Is the bass player from Chic, Bernard Edwards?

[@loydster]

David Bowie - vocals, chamberlain Adrian Belew - lead guitar, backing vocals Carlos Alomar - rhythm guitar, backing vocals George Murray - bass guitar, backing vocals Dennis Davis - drums, percussion Roger Powell - keyboards, synths, backing vocals Sean Mayes - piano, string ensemble, backing vocals Simon House - electric violin

[@josephwood1644]

thanks Loyd....

[@alanaking3385]

I love me George Murray, dont know why

[@indieclock]

Loyd Atwood that bass sounds so amazing !

[@musicplateau1]

Loyd Atwood A connection with Hawkwind here with Simon House.

[@estedetringham7528]

Loyd Atwood Thanks, Loyd!

[@leebatt7964]

The thing about Belew that sets him apart is he makes all his little tricks actually work musically rather than just throwing them in to show off. The talent on that stage was immense. Bowie had an ear like no other.

[@sprintbass]

its like the whole band are looking at Adrian and smiling at each other like holy shit this guy is on another planet...

[@Blue-nn1oh]

Adrian Belew is a guitar god. Bowie seems to attract them.

[@infowazz]

+Blue belew is an artist

[@doitnowvideosyeah5841]

+Blue I considered it genius to go from the guitars on Low to Fripp on Heroes to Belew on Lodger then go the opposite direction with Stevie Vaughn, Brilliant!

[@doitnowvideosyeah5841]

Can't forget Fripp on Heroes

[@kinseymilkbone]

+Blue One of my great disappointments is that Bowie never worked with Richard Thompson. Bowie always brought out the best in his guitarists, and RT always plays best in a format he's not totally comfortable with.

[@doitnowvideosyeah5841]

wow. what a concept

[@charliekane135]

The intro to this wonderful song still gives me chills 47 years later

[@Gnomaxx]

I love the way Bowie's lookin' at Adrian :)

[@manuelmontiel5418]

That creepy stare ! ! !?

[@Blugharm]

No he means that "I'll do you in the bathroom after the show" smile

[@jessica5497]

He was proud

[@Frankstools]

Yes, he did give him laser eyes at times...

[@zipo646]

yeah, geniuses admire each other

[@rachelporter267]

Agreed - a guitar genius that just makes everyone he plays with seem even better. I loved that oh too brief combo of Fripp, Belew , Levin and Bruford in King Crimson. He also transformed a Talking Heads performance into something way beyond the band themselves could produce.

[@tvirgo7501]

This is the best version of Stay I've come across. I love this song! What a gift. What a life. What a genius.

[@skierpage]

I think the lead guitar is funkier and more in time on Live Nassau Coliseum 76 ("Stacy Hendon" not Earl Slick?) but Belew is goofily inventive here.

[@pauljohnson4990]

it is amazing how current this tune sounds even though it was performed 37 years ago. Bowie was so far ahead it is ridiculous. Adrian Belew is also truly an innovator of the guitar.

[@ronaldmartila3813]

Coloseum Live: Los Angelis

[@timpenfield5]

yes bowie=always ahead, loved tin machine to

[@lucidam7722]

Tim Penfield Tin Machine was awesome. So underrated.

[@agentanaranjado]

@@lucidam7722 The guy literally predicted grunge. Crazy stuff.

[@lucidam7722]

@@agentanaranjado Bowie had his own ISP in 1997 called BowieNet and the first downloadable song from the internet. He was truly a pioneer and genius.

[@zanichbug]

Every clip I have ever seen of Adrian, he seems to be having a blast. As it should be...

[@richardsmith8687]

Zanichbug I caught Adrian in a small club in Detroit, 2 months ago. They were amazing. He was smiling just about the whole time.

[@mikeymumblesreal]

Zanichbug Adrian's timing was off. Bowie knows. He wrote it.

[@0rganfarmer]

It remains consistent

[@jamesconnors5653]

What a tune. Typical monstrously passionate David Bowie love song, rolled up in an earthshaking and gorgeous musical blur.

[@jemen1709]

one of the coolest bass-lines ive ever heard!

[@BirdTalk13]

Indeed! 👍🏻

[@yvesfrulla5208]

Bowie on stage with Alomar , Powell , Belew , Davis ... doesn't get any better ! RIP

[@paulgilmore8004]

No it doesn't, saw them twice in 78

[@eklund86]

Not even if George Murray had been there. Oh! He is already on stage!

[@gregm6652]

Saw Adrian Belew play his Lone Rhino tour in the '80s up close in a small club. Blew the walls out, one of my favorite memories, a true original!

[@2Chickaboom2]

I managed to catch him on that tour as well, small club in San Diego CA. He had a small band with him of course but he was a one man wall of sound. Amazing.

[@michaeldelatorre4429]

Find yourself someone who looks at you the way David Bowie looks at Adrian Belew.

[@MrTubeamps]

I did, We're married now. 😉

[@sweetpain67]

Exactly. I’ve never seen that before.

[@ruitsgm]

Love the album, Station to Station, and what a fking great band Bowie had here, so well played, all of them!

[@mmmegameat]

I like how, during the intro, Bowie simply smiles in admiration of his monster band, knowing this line-up is pure magic.

[@rodentcafeteria]

Love the way Bowie seems to look at Belew with admiration of his talent and pretty much gives Belew center stage at during the intro.

[@detaildon]

Bowie appreciated the musicians he worked with. When Mick Ronson passed Bowie remarked I never would have made it without him.

[@therealawakener7]

Belew is a diamond in the rough, he is sadly overlooked by todays players.

[@wendywalsh-pardey9439]

Not in the rough. Perfectly formed IMHO. :)

[@soundpainter2590]

LMA UK Only by the current bands, That can barely play their instruments..... ( Yea ! I guess that's ALL of them ! )

[@richardsmith8687]

Just 3 weeks ago, I was lucky to catch Belew in a powerful quartet (trio plus one), in a smallish club in Detroit. If it's possible, his playing has seasoned over time, his vocals were spot on, his energy was very high, he played with creativity, soul and precision. This is a man who celebrates what he does and appreciates those who support him.

[@JohnsDough1918]

@@soundpainter2590 preposterous statement, your lazy nostalgia is showing.

[@sjpallnighter6973]

Is he? I wouldn't know, but I imagine there are many players that have seen him on KZbin and are trying to get a bit of his vibe into their playing!

[@thirdunkle]

He is looking at him lovingly because he is so happy and grateful he has him backing him, what an amazing musician Belew is, he brings something new to anything he does or creates. This whole line up was one of Bowie's finest. Some countries have national treasures, Bowie is a world treasure.

[@ChristopherSchardt]

Roger Powell on keys! One of the best synth soloists ever.

[@BuckeyeInNC]

this awesome Stay was 50 years ago .... i loved LP Station to Station which came out in 1976

[@straycatannie5868]

I don't think I've ever seen a more kick ass guitar solo!!!

[@YasmineNollet]

David's vocals are so on point.

[@YuTuboTuTubas]

And non autotuning

[@dropdtune9199]

Great version. The DAM trio rhythm section (Davis, Alomar, Murray) boosted Bowie to another level.

[@1artistvocalist]

I am feeling this loss so deeply tonight..it's like the shock has worn off and all I feel is empty..RIP my favorite star..will love you forever..from a fellow musician/artist/explorer..

[@izbro]

+Karen Wallo i agree Karen! It is still difficult to believe :(

[@RoccosCheesecakeLosAngeles]

+Karen Wallo I feel the same... a big whole in my soul and am lost in the unknown :(

[@1artistvocalist]

+izbro I know...just awful.. :( He's definitely in a better place than we are stuck down here tho.

[@1artistvocalist]

+Rocco's Cheesecake Makes me feel a little less alone with this grief knowing others can relate to how I am feeling..I am glad he is out of pain..I can only imagine what his family/close friends are going thru..:(

[@RoccosCheesecakeLosAngeles]

+Karen Wallo yeah I have been around many deaths my mom included two years ago but there's something special about this man that up to this point I just can't get past... Thanks for your thoughts and yes I can only imagine if we feel the way we do what's going on with his family and ironically he left this world the same way he came in with dignity and class

[@gregmpalumbo]

I love how David just stares at Adrian and laughs - as if he is thinking " I have myself one awesome guitarist...end of story!"

[@peterschmitz6446]

Yes - you see that Bowie is proud of his fellow Musicians and steps back to enjoy them.

[@andyharman3022]

I saw this when it first ran on American TV. Wasn't a fan of Bowie, but there was nothing else on TV at the time, so I let it run. Who's that guy in the Hawiian shirt with the beat-up guitar? Doesn't he know you're not supposed to play it like that? No, no, no! Your right hand is supposed to stay over the pickups......what are you doing tapping on the fretboard like that, and reaching up to where the tuners are? Really a memorable performance, and I totally understood the logic of Belew being in King Crimson when they reformed in 1981.

[@HildebrandJohnson]

Check out the Bowie live album Stage, which mostly features Belew. He also played on the album The Lodger. Belew also toured with Bowie on the 1990 Sound+Vision tour, which was one of the greatest shows by anyone I've ever seen. There is a French TV bootleg of it around if you look hard. Belew had just released Young Lions, so they played the title song and "Pretty Pink Rose" during that show. I'm just impressed that Alomar seems happy standing the the back playing rhythm.

[@gregberke6772]

I miss the thin white Duke. Bowie with another great group of musicians. His music will forever "stay" in my soul. RIP Davey Jones

[@Zobin211]

Bowie's greatest rhythm section, in my opinion ... Carlos Alomar (Rhythm Guitar); George Murray (Bass) and Dennis Davis (Drums). Not a lot of footage of Murray and Davis so thank you for this post!

[@markusantonio4866]

David is sure enjoying Belew's presence, and guitar acrobatics!

[@stevenmearek4749]

You can never really tell when someone wants something too. Adrien Belew Had the greatest lead in guitar and Carlos is great too...but Bowie was a master at leading talented people into producing a perfect art. MeaRek

[@waynerobert7986]

I was at 9 dates of the 1978 tour. Great band. Met quite a few of them. Met Bowie briefly. Happy memories..

[@McMillanScottish]

I met Adrian Belew after a show at a Chicago club called Martyrs about 4-5 years ago. Super-nice guy, and a total gentleman. Had no issues posing for selfies, or answering random questions about his music or equipment. He's a real stand-up dude, and a fine human being overall. That, combined with his massive skills, may be why he got so many great gigs. Bless you, brother. Much respect.

[@mountainjustice]

In the book about the Talking Heads "This Must be the Place" Belew tells the story of when he first met Bowie, who immediately asked him if he wanted to play on his next record.

[@perlaintveen]

OMG this is pure gold

[@robinbailey3052]

Adrian Belew totally blew me away when I saw him.He was so good that I didn't feel worthy to play guitar anymore.

[@Daniel-415-Ponce]

Every time I think I have heard Bowie do the best rendition of one of his songs I find another one that blows me away even more.

[@juliakdaniels]

The way David smiles and chuckles at Adrian is sooooo awesome, David loves Adrian just as much as I do

[@stthbldt3594]

jesus! that ending was breathtaking.

[@sydgriffin7591]

Love Adrian Belew! I saw him last year touring with Jerry Harrison and he looked as happy as ever, being onstage and playing. Great show!

[@vicshere99]

There will never be another artist to get anywhere close. David Bowie had everything. I hear new things in his songs after playing them thousands of times. You will always be The Man.

[@2puffs770]

Bowie was always so gracious when performing with other artists, stepping back (Comfortably Numb), or just stepping aside as he does here to marvel at their talent. The Forever Gentleman.

[@sweetbermudaonions60]

Saw Bowie in concert over 35 times and he always amazes me! Great song....

[@Nostre38]

Lucky you. ..

[@stevemalibu99]

That rhythm section is incredible.

[@sonicsnap1173]

I saw Bowie on stage in this period, he really was at his best!

[@jimboj2068]

I thought so too.

[@williamweiss6128]

Friggin great band at that time, man.

[@charliebay9441]

Just saw Adrian Belew in Mill Valley last month. He is still having way too much fun. Didn't do any Bowie but he did Matte Kudasai, Frame by Frame, and Zappa's City of Tiny Lights. Great show.

[@jamesmerritt5562]

Im a guitar fan and always a Bowie fan but that guitar playing in 1978?!?!? That was some next level stuff right there. I've learned something!

[@alhi6240]

Best of Bowie. RIP David.

[@JetEarlewood]

Roger Powell of Todd Rundgren's Utopia.. and the bassist too.. THANK U!

[@njbrucetx]

Caught Roger Powell, will have to look to see bassist

[@ReverendEd330]

Fantastic band lineup.... Bowie was indeed a magnet for fine musicians.

[@deedebdoo]

+ReverendEd330 You can see that he shows so much appreciation for their abilities, and he was known for really allowing musicians freedom to add their own ideas.

[@perrysar5954]

Belew,what a fantastic guitar player!

[@aurelmiles]

ugh - how is it possible to miss someone you never knew? I'm still broken up over his death.

[@paulpeartsmith]

I hear you man, I hear you.

[@rlr50]

Heart broken. Good By Dave. Rest in peace.

[@tubeutubeuful]

Rest in space?

[@miked4377]

my new favorite from bowie....again this looks like one of those nights were everything just comes together....adrian belew is fucking fabulous!!going to start looking his music up...

[@jimdunn9434]

For more Adrian Belew goodness, check out the Talking Heads 1980 concert at the Capitol Theater.

[@redbear2269]

Lone Rhino by Adrian belew one of my favorite albums!

[@Sonic-sh2vh]

If we could all be so fortunate to leave something to the world that lives long after our physical body betrays us...

[@1artistvocalist]

+Sonic 7 That's what I hope for with my art and music..it's a way to stay immortal..I miss him soooo much already..just devastating...

[@ronaldmartila3813]

Coluseum Live. Los Angelis

[@todoaciento]

`ve seen them in Hamburg `79, and 34 years later i know i`ve seen the best shows in my life.

[@todd3205]

And good ol' Roger Powell back there on KBs. i had the pleasure of seeing him playing with Todd Rundgren at least 3 times.

[@oibal60]

Such talent, right there. I watched this 6 months ago, and I'm back for another dose of Belew.

[@UncleT-wo2ny]

I bet Bowie couldn't believe his luck finding such amazing musicians to work with.

[@janesylvester1118]

Saw them together in Milwaukee for the Sound & Vision tour in 1990. Became a big Adrian afterwards. 😊

[@clivehorridge]

Adrian has always been so full of life and enjoyment... he’s like the cheeky naughty boy of prog music, love him...even to this day... 🇷🇴🇬🇧👍🏻❤️

[@zenofmusic]

love Bowie and Belew, Never knew they played together until now, that`s why I love love love the internet!!

[@SymbolicHealing]

Wow. I have never heard this. It is fantastic.

[@minstralwinds]

OMG! Love this! Sasaw David in Detroit in the mid 80's....Adrian was touring with him and they DID this song!!!! RIP David..

[@KeiuroFanForever]

This is so awesome, and with Roger Powell on keyboard even more awesome! LOVE THIS! Thanks for sharing! *peace*!

[@blahdeblah1975]

Bowie steps back and lets Adrian shine. Awesome.

[@fibboobbif]

Belew is a genious and can play anything. But dont forget StevieRay Vaughn on the 1982 album "Lets Dance"... Rest in peace my friend.

[@bongofury5924]

Fuck SRV, he’s a shit guitarist at best.

[@localbod]

What a great band, all fantastic musicians. I love the drums, bass and rhythm guitar especially. Bowie and Belew were the icing on the cake.

[@gibgezr]

David Bowie, featuring Mr. Bean on guitar! Seriously, Belew is a god, and there is so much talent packed onto that stage it's frightening.

[@adriegeul3131]

What a band, they make each other crazy and they love it 😊

[@ersway]

David thought a lot of Adrian that's for sure..great guitarist!..

[@barryprice4915]

Awesome song. Love this version.

[@Pettyvendetta]

Via Dangerous Minds: Adrian Belew on electric guitar; George Murray on bass guitar; Carlos Alomar on rhythm guitar; Dennis Davis on drums; Simon House on violin; Sean Mayes on piano and strings; and Roger Powell on keyboards and synthesizers. Harri Monday Belew toured and recorded with Zappa in 77-78- that's how Bowie found him.

[@BIgBass255]

Belew is still shredding today, he's so great.

[@johnhirtle4300]

Had forgotten what a rocker this was! ❤❤❤

[@ClaudiusPtolemy]

this is the most impressive thing ive seen emerge from someone wearing a Hawaiian shirt. I wonder if his wardrobe is the cause of all of the giggles.

[@andyher1880]

Claudius Ptolemy Know what I find almost as impressive? That down here in the dungeon dimensions of the U-tube comment field people are so filled with the joy of this music and these players that they're not even spitting and shitting on each other (which I thought was mandatory...)

[@joey11a]

it was the extra funky opening rearrange that was giggly

[@johnristheanswer]

It's called f... f.... f....f..... fashion

[@corybanter]

Wow, Adrian tears it UP on this tune! Spectacular.

[@AndrewWells]

Bowie the music fan standing almost offstage with arms folded and a big grin while his song happens without him... THAT'S how you do it...

[@mikeypeters]

I'm pretty sure that's Sean Mayes. He was on the Bowie US tour that year.

[@stevegates9759]

God that is so effin good

[@BIgBass255]

He smiles while he molested that guitar.

[@NicleT]

What a band! That George Murray bass sound is absolutely phenomenal! Thank you so much for the credits @loydster

[@TheRamondiego]

RIP Bowie.

[@JohnGault-sy2xx]

This degree of musical rock excellence no longer exists.

[@Blogspierre]

Roger Powell is a real genius. His last solo effort, "Fossil Poets" is fantastic.

[@sprintbass]

this is my favorite bowie song...so much longing in it...and the bass cradle's it perfectly...im a bass player..

[@mascarasnake8833]

Adrian Belew is simply a amazing guitarist!

[@kpyng]

This was probably the best of Bowie's backup bands. Such a solid group of musicians and tight playing by all of them...

[@Cl4rendon]

The "most promising young Kentucky" Adrian Belew. What a master of his craft.

[@stormtrooper62]

young Kentuckian...

[@turbolarry52]

He wants the young Kentukian- all right!