Matt Bellamy

Matt Bellamy

Matt Bellamy is an English singer-songwriter best known for his work with Muse. A versatile multi-instrumentalist, he has also been associated with The Jaded Hearts Club.

Quick Facts

Canonical Name Matt Bellamy
Born June 9, 1978
Birthplace Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, East of England, England, United Kingdom
Country United Kingdom
Occupations guitarist, singer, pianist, composer, conductor, songwriter, lyricist, musician
Instruments guitar, piano, keyboard instrument, clarinet, mandolin, keytar, voice, musical keyboard
Gender male
Genres rock music, alternative rock, progressive rock, classical music, hard rock, british, guitarist, singer, uk
Associated Acts Muse, The Jaded Hearts Club
Active Years Active since 1994

Identity and Aliases

Name Type Source
Matt Bellamy Canonical Name System
Matthew James Bellamy Alias Wikidata
Bellamy Alias MusicBrainz
Matt Bellamy Alias MusicBrainz
Matthew James Bellamy Legal name MusicBrainz

Biography

Matt Bellamy is an English musician from Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, whose name is closely tied to Muse. Born on June 9, 1978, he has built a career as a singer, guitarist, pianist, songwriter, composer, and lyricist, with work spanning rock, alternative rock, progressive rock, hard rock, and classical music.

Bellamy has been active since 1994 and is credited with playing a wide range of instruments, including guitar, piano, keyboards, clarinet, mandolin, keytar, and voice. His broad musical profile reflects both his rock background and his interest in more expansive, classically inclined arrangements.

Alongside Muse, Bellamy is also connected with The Jaded Hearts Club. His catalogued solo and collaborative releases include titles such as Cryosleep, Tomorrow's World, and Simulation Theory Theme, alongside later soundtrack work.

Career Timeline

Year / Period Event Detail Source
1978 Born Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, East of England, England, United Kingdom Wikidata
1994 Career Start Active period begins Wikidata
1994–present Member of Muse MusicBrainz
2018–present Member of The Jaded Hearts Club Wikidata

Musical Roles

Bellamy is a singer, guitarist, pianist, composer, conductor, songwriter, and lyricist. His instrument list also includes clarinet, mandolin, keytar, and musical keyboard, underlining a broad studio and performance vocabulary.

Role Source
guitarist Wikidata
singer Wikidata
pianist Wikidata
composer Wikidata
conductor Wikidata
songwriter Wikidata
lyricist Wikidata
musician Wikidata

Bands and Projects

Band / Project Relationship Source
Muse Member of Wikidata
The Jaded Hearts Club Member of Wikidata

Releases and Appearances

MusicBrainz lists several release entries connected to Matt Bellamy. These entries may include solo releases, guest appearances, live recordings, and catalogued metadata records.

MusicBrainz-listed Releases and Appearances

Title Year Type Classification Source
MobLand: Original Series Soundtrack 2025 Album metadata_listed MusicBrainz
Matthew Bellamy ✖ Ilan Eshkeri – George Orwell's 1984 (Original Soundtrack To The Audio Drama "1984") 2024 Album metadata_listed MusicBrainz
Cryosleep 2021 Album metadata_listed MusicBrainz
Tomorrow's World 2020 Single metadata_listed MusicBrainz
Unintended [Acoustic Version] 2020 Single metadata_listed MusicBrainz
Bridge Over Troubled Water 2020 Single metadata_listed MusicBrainz
Behold, The Glove 2020 Single metadata_listed MusicBrainz
Simulation Theory Theme 2020 Single metadata_listed MusicBrainz

Recorded Performances & Appearances

MusicBrainz-listed recording entries connected to Matt Bellamy include:

Song Title Artist / Group Relationship Source
A Bright Cold Day Matt Bellamy Performer MusicBrainz
Arena Matt Bellamy Performer MusicBrainz
BB News Matt Bellamy Performer MusicBrainz
Behold, the Glove Matt Bellamy Performer MusicBrainz
Bridge Over Troubled Water Matt Bellamy Performer MusicBrainz
Chasing Eddie Matt Bellamy Performer MusicBrainz
Chestnut Tree Matt Bellamy Performer MusicBrainz
Conrad Matt Bellamy Performer MusicBrainz
Consequences Matt Bellamy Performer MusicBrainz
Eye For An Eye Matt Bellamy Performer MusicBrainz

Musical Style and Instruments

Bellamy's work spans rock music, alternative rock, progressive rock, hard rock, and classical music. His instrumental range and credits suggest a style that can move from guitar-led songs to keyboard-based and orchestral-leaning material.

Genres

rock music alternative rock progressive rock classical music hard rock british guitarist singer uk

Instruments

guitar piano keyboard instrument clarinet mandolin keytar voice musical keyboard

Collaborations and Guest Relationships

Artist Relationship Source
Kate Hudson Involved with MusicBrainz
George Bellamy Parent MusicBrainz

External Identifiers & Authority Control

Matt Bellamy has external profile identifiers on MusicBrainz, Discogs, Spotify, IMDb, VIAF, ISNI, the Library of Congress, and the German National Library.

Platform Identifier Purpose Source Confidence Link
MusicBrainz 00fc124e-6645-4530-8d0b-7def83c5ee25 Music metadata Wikidata High View Profile
Discogs 382233 Discography database Wikidata High View Profile
Spotify 5M76Uwozk3WE3oYE8TNKoR Streaming profile Wikidata High View Profile
IMDb nm1492114 Film/media profile Wikidata High View Profile
VIAF 75846521 Authority control Wikidata High View Profile
ISNI 0000000114937134 Authority control Wikidata High View Profile
GND 135156017 Authority control Wikidata High View Profile
Library of Congress nb2008002480 Authority control Wikidata High View Profile

Semantic Graph Data (Knowledge Graph)

Subject Predicate Object Source Confidence
Matt Bellamy citizenship United Kingdom Wikidata high
Matt Bellamy date_of_birth June 9, 1978 Wikidata high
Matt Bellamy family_name Bellamy Wikidata high
Matt Bellamy gender male Wikidata high
Matt Bellamy given_name Matthew Wikidata high
Matt Bellamy place_of_birth Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, East of England, England, United Kingdom Wikidata high
Matt Bellamy member_of Muse Wikidata high
Matt Bellamy member_of The Jaded Hearts Club Wikidata high
Matt Bellamy instrument guitar Wikidata high
Matt Bellamy instrument piano Wikidata high
Matt Bellamy instrument keyboard instrument Wikidata high
Matt Bellamy instrument clarinet Wikidata high
Matt Bellamy instrument mandolin Wikidata high
Matt Bellamy instrument keytar Wikidata high
Matt Bellamy instrument voice Wikidata high
Matt Bellamy instrument musical keyboard Wikidata high
Matt Bellamy occupation guitarist Wikidata high
Matt Bellamy occupation singer Wikidata high
Matt Bellamy occupation pianist Wikidata high
Matt Bellamy occupation composer Wikidata high
Matt Bellamy occupation conductor Wikidata high
Matt Bellamy occupation songwriter Wikidata high
Matt Bellamy occupation lyricist Wikidata high
Matt Bellamy occupation musician Wikidata high
Matt Bellamy genre rock music Wikidata high
Matt Bellamy genre alternative rock Wikidata high
Matt Bellamy genre progressive rock Wikidata high
Matt Bellamy genre classical music Wikidata high
Matt Bellamy genre hard rock Wikidata high
Matt Bellamy genre british MusicBrainz medium
Matt Bellamy genre guitarist MusicBrainz medium
Matt Bellamy genre singer MusicBrainz medium
Matt Bellamy genre uk MusicBrainz medium
Matt Bellamy member of band Muse MusicBrainz high
Matt Bellamy member of band The Jaded Hearts Club MusicBrainz high
Matt Bellamy sameAs MusicBrainz Artist ID: 00fc124e-6645-4530-8d0b-7def83c5ee25 Wikidata High
Matt Bellamy sameAs Discogs Artist ID: 382233 Wikidata High
Matt Bellamy sameAs Spotify Artist ID: 5M76Uwozk3WE3oYE8TNKoR Wikidata High
Matt Bellamy sameAs IMDb Artist ID: nm1492114 Wikidata High
Matt Bellamy sameAs VIAF Artist ID: 75846521 Wikidata High
Matt Bellamy sameAs ISNI Artist ID: 0000000114937134 Wikidata High
Matt Bellamy sameAs GND Artist ID: 135156017 Wikidata High
Matt Bellamy sameAs Library of Congress Artist ID: nb2008002480 Wikidata High

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is Matt Bellamy best known for working with?

A: He is best known for his work with Muse. He is also associated with The Jaded Hearts Club.

Q: Where was Matt Bellamy born?

A: He was born in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, in England, United Kingdom.

Q: When was Matt Bellamy born?

A: Matt Bellamy was born on June 9, 1978.

Q: What instruments does Matt Bellamy play?

A: He is credited with guitar, piano, keyboard instruments, clarinet, mandolin, keytar, voice, and musical keyboard.

Q: What genres is Matt Bellamy associated with?

A: His work is associated with rock music, alternative rock, progressive rock, classical music, and hard rock.

Q: What is Matt Bellamy's occupation?

A: He is credited as a guitarist, singer, pianist, composer, conductor, songwriter, lyricist, and musician.

Q: When did Matt Bellamy's active career begin?

A: His career period begins in 1994.

Q: What is Matt Bellamy's connection to The Jaded Hearts Club?

A: He is listed as a member of The Jaded Hearts Club. That association sits alongside his better-known work with Muse.

Q: Which soundtrack work is associated with Matt Bellamy?

A: He is credited on George Orwell's 1984 soundtrack work with Ilan Eshkeri, and also on MobLand: Original Series Soundtrack.

Data Quality and Sources

Quality Score
91/100
Last Updated
June 26, 2026
Entity Stats
46 Facts
8 Identifiers
33 Relationships
Primary Sources
Wikidata, MusicBrainz, Discogs, GuitarRank Editorial