The Bears

The Bears
Formed: 1985
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Disbanded: 1989
Styles: Alternative Pop/Rock, Power Pop
Group Members: Adrian Belew, Chris Arduser, Rob Fetters, Bob Nyswonger
Biography: The '80s saw the emergence of several bands that gave a modern spin to the Beatles' more melodic moments -- namely Utopia, XTC, and the Bears. The latter group is best known for its inclusion of journeyman guitarist Adrian Belew, and despite issuing several fine albums over the years (on a very sporadic ...Read full biography
The Bears
Released: 1987
Label: Primitive Man
Critics' Rating:
The debut album from the Bears is a solid slice of great guitar-driven pop tunes. Although Adrian Belew was seen nominally as the frontman, this was truly a band; four friends who had known each other ...Read full review
Car Caught Fire
Released: 2001
Label: Pony Canyon
Critics' Rating:
Beneath all the quirkiness, Adrian Belew is quite a pop tunesmith, especially evident by his work with the Bears. While fans figured they'd heard the last of them in the late '80s, the band unexpectedly ...Read full review
More The Bears albums: Main Albums (4), Compilations (1)
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