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Adrian Belew on his carpal tunnel fears and recovery, working with Vai and Frank Zappa, and his next musical adventure
By Andrew Daly published
As he recovers from surgery, the progressive guitar icon draws a line from Frank Zappa through Talking Heads, King Crimson and Beat, explains his synergy with Steve Vai, and hints at the pedals that will drive his future creations

Adrian Belew reflects on his game-changing year with Frank Zappa
By Janelle Borg published
Belew was discovered and handpicked by Zappa in 1977 after the latter saw him playing at a bar in Nashville

Adrian Belew reflects on having his left hand repaired – and how his playing is recovering
By Janelle Borg published
Belew was diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome during his BEAT tour alongside Steve Vai, Tony Levin, and Danny Carey

Robert Fripp reveals he’s recovering from a heart attack
By Phil Weller published
The prog rock icon underwent two lots of emergency surgery in Italy, revealing there were “complex moments” along the way

How Andy Summers formed one of the 1980s’ most unlikely guitar partnerships with Robert Fripp – despite not being especially keen on some of his work
By Matt Owen published
The worlds of stadium rock and prog came together for a time in the early 1980s, when The Police and King Crimson guitarists teamed up for a handful of avant-garde records

Steve Vai reveals what it’s like to work side by side with fellow Frank Zappa alum Adrian Belew on the BEAT tour
By Janelle Borg published
The two virtuosos have been flexing their distinct styles on the ongoing BEAT tour – which celebrates King Crimson's '80s repertoire – alongside bassist Tony Levin and Tool drummer Danny Carey

When Steve Vai’s gear got lost in transit, his tech stepped in to save the day
By Phil Weller published
Incredibly, Doug MacArthur sourced a full live rig in just four hours so the show could go on

Adrian Belew recovering after undergoing carpal tunnel surgery
By Phil Weller published
The “world-renowned” surgeon who took charge of the surgery is a King Crimson fan

How Robert Fripp helped Steve Vai tailor his King Crimson playing on the BEAT tour with one piece of advice
By Phil Weller published
After watching clips of one of the early BEAT shows, the King Crimson guitarist had some words of wisdom for his stand-in regarding an especially tricky track
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