Beat returns to the Opry House with Terry Bozzio on drums

Adrian Belew, Tony Levin, and Steve Vai will perform at the Grand Ole Opry House on Nov. 18, marking a stop on what they expect to be their final North American tour. The group, known simply as Beat, is playing 40 dates across the continent before concluding the run.

The project began in 2024 when Belew and Levin decided to revisit three albums they recorded as members of King Crimson in the 1980s. Those records are Discipline from 1981, Beat from 1982, and Three of a Perfect Pair from 1984. Belew and Levin recruited guitarists and drummers to perform the original parts, naming the touring group Beat at the suggestion of King Crimson leader Robert Fripp.

Danny Carey of Tool originally filled the drum chair, replacing King Crimson drummer Bill Bruford. Carey played with the band on a 65-date North American tour that included a show at the Ryman Auditorium. He also toured with the group in South America, Japan, and Europe. For this current leg of the tour, Carey is unavailable, so Terry Bozzio has taken over the drums.

Belew described the experience of touring with the new lineup in a recent interview. He noted that the band members were excited by their initial performances and the positive reception from audiences. That enthusiasm led them to expand the project to international stages. Belew described the music from the early 1980s as modern yet timeless.

The concert is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at the Grand Ole Opry House, located at 600 Opry Mills Drive. Tickets for the event are available for purchase.