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Adrian Belew

4 concerts

Born in Covington, Kentucky, Adrian Belew is an experimental rock guitarist/vocalist known for effects-driven, animal-like guitar sounds. A Zappa, Bowie, Talking Heads and King Crimson collaborator, he released solo albums The Lone Rhino and Twang Bar King.

Tony Levin

4 concerts

Boston-born bass virtuoso Tony Levin is known for work with Peter Gabriel and prog band King Crimson. A prolific session player on albums like Lou Reed’s Berlin and Paul Simon’s Still Crazy After All These Years, he debuted solo with World Diary (1996).

Steve Vai

6 concerts

Born and raised in Carle Place, New York, Grammy-winning rock guitar virtuoso Steve Vai played with Frank Zappa, David Lee Roth, and Whitesnake. His 1990 instrumental album Passion and Warfare went gold; he also co-founded the G3 tour with Joe Satriani.

The Beat

12 concerts

Birmingham, England ska revival band formed in 1978, led by Dave Wakeling and Ranking Roger. Their 1979 2-Tone single “Tears of a Clown” hit the U.K. Top 10. 1980’s I Just Can’t Stop It went gold; MTV boosted “Save It for Later.”

Danny Carey

Danny Carey, born in Lawrence, Kansas, is the Grammy-winning drummer for the progressive metal band Tool. Renowned for intricate polyrhythms and odd time signatures, his style blends progressive rock, heavy metal, and jazz fusion. He has contributed to albums like Tool's "Fear Inoculum" and collaborated with artists such as Adrian Belew and Carole King. Carey is celebrated for his unique, dynamic approach to drumming.