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Adrian Belew has fronted prog rockers King Crimson since 1981, but has famously sessioned for Talking Heads, David Bowie, Frank Zappa and Nine Inch Nails. The guitarist is now quite heavily involved in instrument design for Parker Guitars (he has his own Fly signature), but is also a well-known Strat player.

Not much of Belew’s output escapes without being processed through synths and effects. In fact, he composes music specifically with amp FX and distortion in mind.

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