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Bowie Tried to Lure Adrian Belew from Zappa's Band in 1978
David Bowie tried to persuade guitarist Adrian Belew to leave Frank Zappa's band in 1978, a pursuit that involved a series of bitchy interactions between the two stars.
David Bowie's attempt to persuade guitarist Adrian Belew to leave Frank Zappa's band in 1978 involved a series of bitchy interactions between the big stars. Belew had been with Zappa for around a year when Brian Eno heard him perform and tipped off Bowie, who was looking for a new guitarist.
Zappa's current tour was coming to a close, with a three-month paid hiatus ahead for his band. Bowie wanted Belew to join a tour that was scheduled to last four months.
Zappa fired his entire band at the end of the tour, while Bowie's road trip was extended over 18 months. Belew was touring North America with the King Crimson offshoot Beat, featuring Steve Vai, Terry Bozzio and Tony Levin.
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