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The Police

Formed 1977

  • Principal Members
  • Stewart Copeland
  • Sting
  • Andy Summers

Biography

The Police are a three-piece rock band, strongly influenced by reggae music. Coming to prominence in the wake of the punk rock phenomenon, they rose to become one of the most popular groups in the world in the early 1980s.

After 21 years apart, they reunited on February 11, 2007 to perform as the opening act of the 49th Annual Grammy Awards. The day after this performance, on February 12, 2007, the band announced they will be touring together in 2007. It has also been announced that they will be playing at the Live Earth concert in July.

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Artist Timeline

  • 1977 Formed with original guitarist Henry Padovani
  • 1977 Andy Summers joins, Padovani leaves
  • 1978 'Outlandos d'Amour' released
  • 1979 'Regatta de Blanc' released; spawns two #1 singles and wins a Grammy
  • 1980 'Zenyatta Mondatta' released
  • 1982 Win Best British Group at the Brits
  • 1983Play Shea Stadium
  • 1984 Disband after World Tour
  • 1986 Reunite (unsuccessfully) for a short period
  • 2003 Reunite for a performance at The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
  • 2007 Reunite for a 30th anniversary world tour.

Key Releases

  • Outlandos D'Amour

    1978

    Perky reggae tinged power pop recorded on a shoestring.

    Review on BBC Music

  • Regatta De Blanc

    1979

    More perky reggae tinged power pop but even more hits.

    Review on BBC Music

  • Zenyatta Mondatta

    1980

    The last truly collaborative effort from the trio and the critic's favourite.

    Review on BBC Music

  • Synchronicity

    1983

    Not many #1 albums make references to Carl Jung's psychological theories and have three hit singles on them as well.

    Review on BBC Music

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Top 10 Tracks

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Inspired

  • No Doubt
  • U2
  • Puff Daddy

Influences

  • Sting
  • Curved Air
  • Kevin Coyne
  • Gong


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