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London, United Kingdom (1977 – 1986, 2007 – 2008 )
The Police were an English new wave band strongly influenced by reggae, jazz and punk rock. Originally formed in 1977 in London by Stewart Copeland (drums), Gordon Sumner, better known as Sting (bass and lead vocals), and Henry Padovani (guitar). Andy Summers later joined the group, and after a very short stint as a quartet, Padovani left the band. The Police became one of the most popular bands in the late 70s/80s.
The Police are notable as one of the first mainstream white pop groups to adopt reggae as a predominant musical form and to score major international hits with reggae-styled material. Although reggae was already very popular in the United Kingdom (due to the large number of Caribbean immigrants) the style was little known in the United States or other countries, and prior to the emergence of the Police only a handful of reggae songs had enjoyed any significant chart success.
Tension grew between the band members, because unlike most other bands, they did not share songwriting credits. They released their last album, Synchronicity, in 1983, selling over 8 million copies. Synchronicity is critically regarded as their best album, with hits such as
Synchronicity II, King Of Pain, and probably their best known song, Every Breath You Take. In 1984, after touring in support of Synchronicity, The Police went on hiatus, while Sting pursued his acting and solo music careers. Two years later, The Police reformed and played a few concerts for Amnesty International.
The Police are notable as one of the first mainstream white pop groups to adopt reggae as a predominant musical form and to score major international hits with reggae-styled material. Although reggae was already very popular in the United Kingdom (due to the large number of Caribbean immigrants) the style was little known in the United States or other countries, and prior to the emergence of the Police only a handful of reggae songs had enjoyed any significant chart success.
Tension grew between the band members, because unlike most other bands, they did not share songwriting credits. They released their last album, Synchronicity, in 1983, selling over 8 million copies. Synchronicity is critically regarded as their best album, with hits such as
Synchronicity II, King Of Pain, and probably their best known song, Every Breath You Take. In 1984, after touring in support of Synchronicity, The Police went on hiatus, while Sting pursued his acting and solo music careers. Two years later, The Police reformed and played a few concerts for Amnesty International.
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Message In A Box
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Synchronicity
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Outlandos D'Amour
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Greatest Hits
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Message In A Bottle
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Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic
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Don't Stand So Close To Me
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Can't Stand Losing You
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Walking On The Moon
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So Lonely
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King Of Pain
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De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da
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Wrapped Around Your Finger
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Spirits In The Material World
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Invisible Sun
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Synchronicity II
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Next To You
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gratefulquinn wrote:
I got into what might be their last show ever at MSG last year....wow! I had seen them before but that show was the best. Quinn
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try_believe wrote:
nice band ;]
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schokone wrote:
ELYDI LOL
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AdamGott wrote:
The Police - Jam Session at Stewart's House - http://empeefree.blogspot.com/2009/11/police-jam-session-at-stewarts-house.html
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ELYDI wrote:
.... just simply awful
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tpkeanemuserih wrote:
G-E-N-I-U-S!!!!!
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TheFeldster wrote:
These guys are amazing.
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infectedmodes wrote:
Be yourself no matter what they say, be yourself no matter what they say...
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behindmycamel wrote:
Whatever Happened 2 the Accoustic album we were promised? Sting if u read this, let Stewart release his Everybody Stares Soundtrack! Also does anyone know if the Around The World DVD will be released anytime this century? All Valid Questions! Elvis Costello Spectacles with the Police is due to be released soon, keep an eye out!
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KaileenaFarah wrote:
I've seen them live. They are genius.
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Metaltroniker wrote:
hey was machst du denn hier
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Enokii wrote:
Even without knowing the band, when i was a kid , I already knew: Every breath you take, roxanne, message in a bottle, every little thing she does is magic, can't stand losing you and don't stand so close to me.... Pretty amazing
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lookfc wrote:
police planted a lot of songs in our soul
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iwlekija wrote:
C es't maginifique!!
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ktcat8 wrote:
I wish I could have seen them live... ony of my favourite bands <3
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manikd wrote:
More peanuts...
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chadm493 wrote:
I went to see them in concert a couple years back, they were AMAZING! It was the coolest thing ever
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AlexNEOsom wrote:
Brilliant sound!
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JaviLTM wrote:
Back in 1981 They were the best band in the world. Every little thing they did was MAGIC. I coudnt wait every time they made a new album. Good times!
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cbarnhart wrote:
Don't stand! Don't stand so! Don't stand so close to me!!
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Rock'n'Roll Confidential: Mojo talks to Stewart Copeland...
5 Nov 2009 | from www.thepolice.com/
You'd think Stewart Copeland might have taken a break after the Police reunion tour - 158 gigs, 921,000 paying customers, $297 million gross. But since their final Madison Square Garden show on August 7 last year…
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