Adrian Belew says Beat's future decision comes after next year

Adrian Belew revealed when the band Beat will decide its future, which may or may not include making new music. Beat began with Robert Fripp's permission, and Steve Vai and Danny Carey joined them on the road. Danny Carey has since been replaced by Terry Bozzio in Beat.

Belew told Ultimate Classic Rock that the original intent was to tour King Crimson's 80s music wherever they could, and that this has more or less been achieved. Belew said the band cannot decide about the future until after the end of next year. Belew said the band members cannot do anything for at least the next year.

Belew said that the members' other commitments limit their activities together. Belew said new music is the biggest factor, and the band has not even tried to start making new music because they can only get together for certain periods. Belew said next year is taken up with obligations, especially for Steve Vai and perhaps Tony Levin.

Belew said he has left his schedule open and will figure out what to do by January.