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David Gilmour, making sounds barely contained by the walls of Madison Square Garden.

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In late fall, I had the good fortune of hearing David Gilmour and Adrian Belew live, within the same week. Although it’s been nearly two months now, I’m still buzzing. Why? Because I’m hooked on tone, and Gilmour and Belew craft some of the finest, most exciting guitar tones I’ve ever heard.

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The Twang Bar King summons a court of world-class players for this fall’s BEAT Tour, including Steve Vai and fellow King Crimson alumnus Tony Levin, plus Tool drummer Danny Carey. Their mission: Playing the music of Crimson’s classic troika of ’80s albums: Discipline, Beat, and Three of a Perfect Pair. And, of course, Adrian brings his period-correct rig back out on the road, with some improvements and additions.

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Learn how Adrian Belew's BEAT Tour came together to include Tony Levin, Danny Carey, and Steve Vai—plus King Crimson, Bowie, Zappa, Talking Heads, and more.


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