An American Bass Player
Early Career
Originally from Massachusetts, Tony Levin moved to New York City in the 70's where he became a much sought after session musician playing bass on albums by some of the biggest names in music during the 70's and 80's including Alice Cooper, Art Garfunkel, Cher, James Taylor, John Lennon, Judy Collins, Lou Reed, Paul Simon, Peter Frampton, Pink Floyd, and Yes. See Tony Levin's Discography for the complete list.Working with producer Bob Ezrin on Alice Cooper's Welcome to My Nightmare, and Lou Reed's Berlin lead to working on the first Peter Gabriel solo album, and Tony has recorded and toured with Gabriel ever since.
Peter Gabriel 1978 LIVE - "White Shadow"
This is "White Shadow" from the Rockpalast 1978 Show. Enjoy! KidSX a.k.a. Rayray
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Exposure
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The First Crimson Years
The new King Crimson released their first album, Discipline in 1981, and Levin's use of the Chapman Stick on it would go on to be considered one of the biggest influences on future users of the instrument. Frame By Frame - King Crimson
King Crimson - Frame By Frame
Performed on the BBC's The Old Grey Whistle Test back in 1982
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The Collectable King Crimson, Vol. 2 Live in Bath 1981
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Discipline
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Beat
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Three of a Perfect Pair: 30th Anniversary
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Funk Fingers
This version of King Crimson only released three albums before breaking up in 1984. The same year, Levin released a book of black and white photos called Road Photos which are photos Tony took while on tour with King Crimson, Peter Gabriel, Paul Simon and others.While working on the song Big Time for Peter Gabriel's 1986 album, So, drummer Jerry Marotta drummed on the bass strings. Tony attempted to recreate the sound for the live performances using one drum stick. Gabriel suggested he attach the sticks to his fingers, and Tony's guitar tech at the time, Andy Moore, actually designed the first set of Funk Fingers
Big Time - Peter Gabriel
Peter Gabriel - Big Time - Spectrum Philadelphia July 20th,
Peter Gabriel - Big Time - Spectrum Philadelphia July 20th, 1987
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Secret World and Double Trio
Tony toured with Peter Gabriel on the Secret World Tour in 1993, during which the Secret World Live CD and DVD were recorded.In 1994 King Crimson reformed as a "double trio" (Robert Fripp and Adrian Belew on guitar; Bill Bruford and Pat Mastelotto on drums/ percussion, Tony Levin on bass and Chapman Stick and Trey Gunn on Warr Guitar), which lasted long enough to release Vrooom, Thrak and Thrakattak.
Even though Tony wasn't a part of King Crimson when it reformed as a quartet after Thrakattak, he did participate in the experimental sub-groups of King Crimson, ProjeKct One in 1997 and ProjeKct Four in 1998.
Shaking the Tree: 16 Golden Greats
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Secret World Live
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Peter Gabriel - Secret World Live
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VROOOM
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THRAK
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Black Light Syndrome
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Cirkus: The Young Person's Guide to King Crimson - Live
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Vrooom Vrooom
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1998 And Beyond
Tony Levin and Bill Bruford, who was also no longer a part of King Crimson, formed Bruford Levin Upper Extremities in 1998. Also in 1998, Tony teamed up with members of Dream Theater to form Liquid Tension Experiment.Tony has his own band, The Tony Levin Band, which appears on his solo albums, and features drummer Jerry Marotta, and Tony's brother, Pete Levin on keyboards. Tony has also worked with the California Guitar Trio, who originally met at one of Robert Fripp's Guitar Craft Courses in 1987.
Tony rejoined King Crimson in 2004, after Trey Gunn left the group. In 2006, Tony released Resonator, which is the first of Tony's solo albums to include vocals, it also has a guess appearance by Adrian Belew, which marks the first time the two have worked together on a studio album since King Crimson's Thrak. In 2007, Stick Man was released which features Tony playing the Chapman Stick, accompanied by Pat Mastelotto of King Crimson on drums.
Tony was on tour with King Crimson in 2008 for their 40th anniversary, and the 10th anniversary live performance of Liquid Tension Experiment, which was recorded in Chicago on June 2008, is expected to be released soon with another studio album in the works.
Elephant Talk - Tony Levin Band
Tony Levin Band - "Elephant Talk" (Mexican TV show)
The Tony Levin Band performs "Elephant Talk" at "Animal Nocturno", a late night live TV show made in Mexico City. Check out mister Jerry Marotta playing with the set decoration.
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Resonator Tour Promo Clip - Tony Levin Band
TONY LEVIN BAND PROMO USA version
Promo video for TONY LEVIN BAND RESONATOR US TOUR
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Eve - California Guitar Trio
California Guitar Trio with Tony Levin play Eve
This video is of The California Guitar Trio rehearsing their beautiful song "Eve" accompanied by Tony Levin on Bass. It was taken an hour or two before their show on Oct 19, 2007 at Keegan's Ales in Kingston, NY.
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Spontaneous Combustion
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Liquid Tension Experiment
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Liquid Tension Experiment 2
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BLUE Nights
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jfield wrote...
What a wonderful lens. I learned a lot about Tony Levin--didn't realize that his association w/King Crimson was just a small part of his musical career.
Posted November 17, 2008
aj2008 wrote...
What a labour of love! As he is a session player I doubt he was playing with King Crimson when I saw them in Guildford. But he is probably playing on some of the Pink Floyd albums I have!
Posted October 09, 2008
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