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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. They were 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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Iuile wrote:
One of my favourite bands. Though they existed as a group not for long, they done many cool things. They're indicator of the quality of the songs.
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iampoison_ wrote:
De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da <3
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Affair_ wrote:
I love them but am sick of the main pic.
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mcdeece wrote:
One of my favorite bands. That reggae fusion.
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Biaxx wrote:
:3
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ZhugeLiang0- wrote:
My 2600th's artist! I'm surprise it took so long for me to finally get a play from this band, even though I've played many songs of them on Rock Band..
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Jaanisk wrote:
Do Do Do, De Da Da Da
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joaoleopires wrote:
Message in a bottle.....
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mrmocha wrote:
Zenyattà Mondatta sounds like a whole album of Regatta De Blanc b-sides save a few tracks.
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shinji03 wrote:
underated in last.fm...
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styka-mi-juz wrote:
1. Next To You; 2. Bed's Too Big Without You; 3. Bring On The Night; 4. Walking On The Moon; 5. Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic. in my opinion.
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mk741 wrote:
Best Police songs; 1. Walking On The Moon, 2. King of Pain, 3. Don't Stand So Close To Me, 4. Tea in the Sahara, 5. Murder By Numbers.
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viniciusdantaz wrote:
King Of Pain is so fuc*ing amazing!
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aur0razoryalice wrote:
love The Police, hate the cops
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foreigner97 wrote:
Just got Certifiable, one of the best live concerts I've ever heart:)
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DennisRicley wrote:
<3
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irishtim wrote:
Best 3 piece band of all time.
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hey guys, join this group if your music gives you great memories of past times, and if you are still enjoying. http://www.last.fm/group/Crystallizing+Feelings+Through+Music
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kwokwokwo wrote:
Наркоша Стинг в одиночку по мне так круче.но добавлю пожалуй ради песни Every Breath You Take
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Rock'n'Roll Confidential: Mojo talks to Stewart Copeland...
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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
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