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Adrian Belew Recovers, Ready to Revolutionize Guitar Again

8/13/2025

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Adrian Belew is on the mend after carpal tunnel surgery and is eager to unleash his signature angry, fretless guitar style once again. With a focus on creativity over physicality, he attributes his innovative approach to odd time signatures to the legendary Frank Zappa. Belew remains committed to pushing the boundaries of guitar sounds with his array of effects pedals.

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Story summary

Adrian Belew is on the mend after carpal tunnel surgery and is eager to unleash his signature angry, fretless guitar style once again. With a focus on creativity over physicality, he attributes his innovative approach to odd time signatures to the legendary Frank Zappa. Belew remains committed to pushing the boundaries of guitar sounds with his array of effects pedals.