Adrian Belew

Adrian Belew plays ACL Live at The Moody Theater on Sunday, November 29, and he's not coming alone. He'll be performing the music of King Crimson, and the lineup around him is a heavy one: Steve Vai on guitar, Terry Bozzio on drums, and Tony Levin on bass and Chapman Stick. If you've followed any of these names, you know they've all spent time in the King Crimson orbit, so this is a reunion of sorts rather than a solo set.

For those who know the band, the names on the bill tell you exactly what to expect. Belew himself was a central part of King Crimson for years, and he's the one leading this particular run. Steve Vai is one of the most recognized guitarists working today, and Terry Bozzio is known for his massive drum kits and a style that's hard to mistake for anyone else. Tony Levin has been the band's low end for decades, and his Chapman Stick is a signature part of that sound. Together, they're playing the music of King Crimson, which means the set will draw from the band's long history of complex, shifting arrangements and high-energy playing.

It's a specific kind of show—one that leans on the interplay between four musicians who've all played this material. If you're a fan of the band's more intricate work, this is the kind of lineup that can actually do it justice on a stage. It's a full band on the bill, not a solo act with a backing group, and the names involved are some of the most prominent figures to ever pass through the King Crimson lineup.

Adrian Belew takes the stage at ACL Live at The Moody Theater on Sunday, November 29, with Steve Vai, Terry Bozzio, and Tony Levin playing the music of King Crimson.