New Adrian Belew Supergroup

[Kwert]

Kinda surprised to not see a thread for this here. Seems to be real, and what a fucking lineup.

Steve Vai, Danny Carey, Adrian Belew, and Tony Levin Form a New Band to Play King Crimson, They Have Robert Fripp's Blessing

Easily one of the most mind-blowing lineups you can ever come up with.

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[HeHasTheJazzHands]

The funny thing is that even though it's a beast lineup, they're basically just an authorized King Crimson tribute band lol

 

[MaxOfMetal]

Stoked to see this, because you know it's going to be recorded.

Feels good with Fripp's blessing and Tony and Adrian are so essential to that sound.

Really the only thing I'm sort of hesitant about is how Steve is going to interpret the parts. Really hoping he captures vibe without too much "Vai-isms" and I do really love Steve's playing.

 

[gabito]

That's really cool.

Steve Vai's gonna ruin it if he can't refrain from being himself, though. Not that I don't like what he does or that he can't play the parts, but I wonder if he's the right choice for this.

Oh well, we'll see.

 

[wheresthefbomb]

I adore KC but Belew+Steve Vai has the serious risk of being a very goofy lineup. Cautiously optimistic.

 

[StevenC]

The funny thing is that even though it's a beast lineup, they're basically just an authorized King Crimson tribute band lol

They're actually an authorised King Crimson tribute according to Fripp.

This tour won't come anywhere near me, but I will try to see it.

 

[Shawn]

Wow. great lineup indeed.

 

[SalsaWood]

KC and Vai are both very different forms of proggy IME. I don't think I would appreciate it if Vai were writing at all, but I take it this will strictly be a tribute band with maybe a few embellishments during solos. Probably going to be worth checking out.

 

[Bloody_Inferno]

Really the only thing I'm sort of hesitant about is how Steve is going to interpret the parts. Really hoping he captures vibe without too much "Vai-isms" and I do really love Steve's playing.

If Zappa Plays Zappa is of any indication, Vai knows how to respect certain boundaries, so I'm guessing he'll be doing the same here. And the G3 lineup with Fripp means Vai would be well accustomed to his style. That said, Adiran Belew could easily just let Vai off the leash to throw a wrench in the works.

Still, it's a stellar lineup and all down for it, even if they'll never come down to my side of the hemisphere.

It's funny how both Satch and Vai are doing tribute gigs right after their joint tour.

 

[odibrom]

You guys are too critical, lets just have fun hearing what comes out of this, shall we? I'm sure it will be a blast.

 

[ArtDecade]

Belew and Vai. That is tickling my loins.

 

[Big Dumb Bitch]

I'm not a Steve Vai enjoyer but this might be cool lol

 

[Fabrice]

SA sort of dream band for me. One of my favorite drummers, one of my favorite bassists playing with two of my favorite guitarists playing the music of one of my favorite bands...

I've got high hopes for this band, and I hope it won't be another one of those great bands that goes down in flames.

 

[Bloody_Inferno]

“Steve Vai is the only guitarist who could play my parts. I’m totally psyched for this”: Robert Fripp gives his blessing for a new King Crimson supergroup, featuring Steve Vai, Adrian Belew, Tony Levin and Danny Carey

The star-studded lineup will perform tracks from King Crimson's ’80s albums – and it was Fripp who suggested the group's name

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Straight from Fripp himself, he's got full confidence in what Vai will do.

 

[Kwert]

If Zappa Plays Zappa is of any indication, Vai knows how to respect certain boundaries, so I'm guessing he'll be doing the same here. And the G3 lineup with Fripp means Vai would be well accustomed to his style. That said, Adiran Belew could easily just let Vai off the leash to throw a wrench in the works.

Still, it's a stellar lineup and all down for it, even if they'll never come down to my side of the hemisphere.

It's funny how both Satch and Vai are doing tribute gigs right after their joint tour.

I mean he did play in Zappa’s band for 3 or so years.

Vai is eccentric and a bit over the top, but he’s also a professional. I really can’t see him not respecting the spirit of Crimzo material, but I’m sure they will also give him some room to go off and put his own spin on some things otherwise they wouldn’t have him on board. They know exactly who he is.