The Police

The Police were an English rock band formed in London in 1977. The core line-up consisted of Sting (lead vocals, bass, primary songwriter), Andy Summers (guitar) and Stewart Copeland (drums, percussion). Emerging from the British new wave scene, their music combined elements of punk rock, reggae and jazz. The group achieved international success from the late 1970s to the mid-1980s. Their debut album, "Outlandos d'Amour" (1978), reached number six on the UK Albums Chart and included the singles "Roxanne" and "Can't Stand Losing You".

Influenced by: The Clash, Talking Heads, Gang of Four, Roxy Music

Active:

1977-1986, 2007-2008, 2014-2015

Scene:

London/UK new wave

Side projects

• Sting (solo)
• Andy Summers (solo)
• Stewart Copeland (film scores)

• Stewart CopelandSun, Jul 19
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• Men At WorkMon, Sep 21
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• The DamnedWed, Oct 21
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• The ProducersFri, Aug 7
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• The ChurchFri, Jun 26
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• 5th of FourFri, Jul 10
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• The Psychedelic FursSun, Aug 23
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• Anyone Awake, The Stone PopesFri, Aug 14
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