Beat (supergroup)
American rock supergroup
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Beat, stylized in all caps as BEAT, is an American rock supergroup and touring project formed in 2024, featuring former King Crimson members Adrian Belew and Tony Levin alongside guitarist Steve Vai and Tool drummer Danny Carey. The project was assembled to reinterpret and perform material from King Crimson’s albums Discipline (1981), Beat (1982), and Three of a Perfect Pair (1984), which featured Belew and Levin.[1]
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Beat | |
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Beat in 2024 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | United States |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2024–present |
| Label | Inside Out Music |
| Spinoff of | King Crimson |
| Members | |
| Website | beat-tour |
History
Beat's tour began with a North American leg in 2024, where in excess of 60 dates were performed, featuring music drawn from the three King Crimson albums that inspired the project.[1]
In 2025, the group continued touring across Mexico and South America,[2] and later announced a return to Japan with a performance at the Nippon Budokan on September 1.[3]
In December 2025, Beat announced an extensive summer 2026 tour across Europe. The itinerary includes headline performances in major European cities such as London, Paris, Munich, Vienna and Barcelona, followed by additional festival appearances at venues like the Amphitheatre of Pompeii in Italy.[4]
Band members
- Adrian Belew – lead vocals, guitar
- Tony Levin – bass guitar, Chapman Stick, synthesizer, backing vocals
- Steve Vai – guitar
- Danny Carey – drums, percussion
Discography
- Live (2025) — live album documenting performances from the 2024–25 US tour.[5]
