Adrian Belew, Tony Levin and Steve Vai will continue their celebration of King Crimson with 40 new BEAT tour dates beginning in October.
Drum legend Terry Bozzio, known for his extensive work with many artists, including Frank Zappa, joins the lineup in place of Danny Carey, who was unable to participate in the upcoming tour due to his commitments with Tool.
The fall tour dates start Oct. 9 in Santa Cruz, California and are presently set to wrap up in Riverside, California on Dec. 3. Tickets go on sale Friday (Aug. 7) at 10 A.M. local time. An artist presale begins today (Aug. 4) at Noon EST. Details are available at the band's official website.
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The initial BEAT tours featured a focus on King Crimson's '80s output, specifically 1981's Discipline, 1982's Beat and 1984's Three of a Perfect Pair.
For the next phase of road work, they're going to open it up even further.
“For those of you who’ve seen BEAT live, it’s important to note we’ll be adding some material from ‘90s Crim to our U.S. tour," Belew shared in a press release. "Along with the addition of superman drummer Terry Bozzio, we feel this will result in a new experience for our audience. We’re very excited to play for you again. Don’t miss it!”
Vai, Belew and Levin are excited about Bozzio's addition for the next tour. “Terry is one of the truly legendary drummers of our time, whose remarkable career and unique musical voice make him the perfect artist to join us for this tour," Vai shared. "He brings his own extraordinary artistry to BEAT and that's something worth celebrating.”
“All of these guys are my friends and excellent musicians who l’ve played with before," Bozzio commented. "When l was asked to join this tour, l was honored and very grateful to do it!”
“Our deepest appreciation goes to our brother Danny Carey—a true BEAT-Poet," Belew added. "His extraordinary musicianship, generosity, humor, and explosive creativity helped establish BEAT as something far beyond a tribute. He helped create its identity. While Tool commitments keep him from joining us this fall, he remains an essential part of our family."