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Adrian Belew Reflects on Zappa and Live Performances
Adrian Belew discussed his time with Frank Zappa, his work with a power trio, and his experiences performing with orchestras and on international stages.
Adrian Belew joined Frank Zappa's band in 1977. During his time with Zappa, Belew identified Zoot Allures as one of his favorite Zappa compositions and said he enjoyed the way Zappa sang Po-Jama People. Andy was among the songs Zappa taught Belew as an audition piece. Peaches en Regalia also held special importance for Belew and was often the first song they performed together.
Belew currently performs with a power trio featuring Julie Slick on bass and Marco Minnemann on drums. He described the trio's first show in Chile as very impressive. Belew said that before this appearance, he had performed in Chile only once, when he took the stage with David Bowie in 1990.
In the Netherlands, Belew performed his 43-minute composition e with the Metropole Orchestra, playing guitar in front of the orchestra alone in February 2010. He said writing e took three years. Belew has also stated that he is not currently considering stopping live performances and wants to continue playing.
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