Bellamy was born in Cambridge, England, and began playing the piano at the age of six. He later took up guitar and bass, and was influenced by a wide range of music, including classical, jazz, rock, and electronic.
Bellamy formed Muse with drummer Dominic Howard and bassist Chris Wolstenholme in 1994. The band released their debut album, Showbiz, in 1999, and have since gone on to release seven more studio albums, all of which have been met with critical and commercial success.
Muse have won numerous awards, including two Grammy Awards, two Brit Awards, and five MTV Europe Music Awards. The band has also been nominated for a Mercury Prize and an Academy Award.
In addition to his work with Muse, Bellamy has also released two solo albums, "The 2nd Law: Isolated System" (2012) and "The Globalist" (2015). He has also collaborated with a number of other artists, including the Gorillaz, the Kills, and Hans Zimmer.
Bellamy is considered to be one of the most talented and versatile guitarists of his generation. His playing is characterized by its use of complex chords, tapping, and harmonics. He is also known for his distinctive falsetto vocals.
Bellamy is a political activist and has spoken out on a number of issues, including climate change, animal rights, and poverty. He is also a supporter of the Labour Party.
Bellamy is married to actress Elle Evans, and they have one son together, Bingham Hawn Bellamy.