About Ade Shaw
Born 1947. Ade Shaw is a British guitarist.
Adrian Shaw (born 2 January 1947 in Hampstead, North London), frequently known as Ade Shaw, is a musician primarily working in the psychedelic field. He has a long history dating back to the 1960s and has worked with such acts as: J P Sunshine, Magic Muscle, High Tide, Keith Christmas, Hawkwind, Robert Calvert, Country Joe McDonald, Arthur Brown,The Deviants, The Hawklords and was a long term member of The Bevis Frond. Shaw also played bass on recordings for former Tyrannosaurus Rex percussionist Steve Peregrin Took's band in 1974 Shaw has played bass on Hawkwind's Quark,Strangeness & Charm and PXR5 albums, and on various Hawkwind related compilation albums. As a long term member of The Bevis Frond, Shaw played on more than 20 Frond albums and releases. He has also released 8 solo albums and guested on albums by ex Bevis Frond and Outskirts Of Infinity guitarist Bari Watts.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Ade Shaw?
British musician
When was Ade Shaw born?
Ade Shaw was born on 2 January 1947 in Hampstead.
What is Ade Shaw's occupation?
Ade Shaw is a guitarist.
What nationality is Ade Shaw?
Ade Shaw is British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ade Shaw. https://biography.guide/ade-shaw/
MLA: "Ade Shaw." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ade-shaw/.
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