Tony Levin Archives - Page 2
Just Released: Tony Levin Shines in King Crimson’s 1982 Munich Performance of “Indiscipline”
Watch Tony Levin drive King Crimson’s 1982 Munich “Indiscipline” with commanding Chapman Stick lines in this just-released live clip.
Watch Tony Levin Rip Through BEAT’s Ferocious Live “Neal and Jack and Me”
Watch Tony Levin’s signature Stick and bass work in BEAT’s live “Neal and Jack and Me” performance with Belew, Vai, and Carey
King Crimson Return: New Studio Album Underway with Latest Lineup
Jakko Jakszyk confirms King Crimson are recording a new album with Tony Levin and the latest lineup — their first since 2003.
BEAT LIVE: Belew, Levin, Vai & Carey Capture King Crimson’s ’80s Era on New Album
"BEAT LIVE" captures Belew, Levin, Vai & Carey revisiting King Crimson’s ’80s era on tour. Hear classics from Discipline, Beat and more on this live album.
No Treble’s 2024 Reader Favorite Bassists – #1: How Tony Levin Defined Excellence
Tony Levin's 2024 was filled with major milestones, from the BEAT tour to his first solo album in 17 years. Find out why he topped our annual Reader Favorite Bassists list.
Rediscover King Crimson’s Magic: “Matte Kudasai” Live at the Warfield (1995)
King Crimson's "Discipline" was on my turntable frequently in the 80s. I always loved "Matte Kudasai," so it was cool to share this video Bill Bruford just shared of the band performing it live in 1995.
Tony Levin: Espressoville
I’ve really been enjoying Tony Levin’s new album, “Bringing It Down to the Bass.” He recently dropped another super creative video in support of it, with the tune “Espressoville.”
BEAT Tour to Be Livestreamed on November 10th
Adrian Belew, Tony Levin, Steve Vai, and Danny Carey have been tearing it up across North America on their Beat Tour, which sees the quartet performing music from King Crimson’s 80s era. They've just announced a livestream event from the tour.
Stuart Clayton Publishes “The 80s Bass Book”
Bassist and educator Stuart Clayton is at it again with a new transcription book. “The 80s Bass Book” compiles 18 songs from the biggest artists of the decade.
Beat: Elephant Talk (Live at Keswick Theatre, Glenside, PA)
From Beat’s concert at the Keswick Theatre in Glenside, PA, on October 6th, here’s “Elephant Talk.”
Tony Levin Reveals How Steve Gadd Changed His Career, Explains How He Chose Musicians for New Solo Album
In part 4 of our interview with Tony Levin, he reveals how Steve Gadd changed his career and explains how he chose musicians for his new solo album.
Tony Levin Reflects on “Very Special” Bass He Revisited on New Album, Answers If He’ll Ever Do a Prog Rock Solo Record
In Part 3 of our interview with Tony Levin, he reflects on one of Ned Steinberger’s first fretless basses as well as discusses whether he'll do a solo prog rock record in the future.











