The Stewart Copeland Interview

[@LtDumbear]

First Sting, then Andy, and now Stewart! You've done a great job here Rick, thank you!

[@dr.threatening8622]

Now I have to watch both of those first before watching this.

[@Nothing-db1zy]

After having had Sting and Andy, I think Stew would die if this conversation never happened, ahahahahah!!!

[@bobbynip66]

Rick should have scheduled all 3 interviews on the same day 😀

[@ekimako]

Now invite all 3 togethter!

[@cosmicdrifter287]

..and then there were three.

[@hammalammadingdong6244]

Stewart talks like he plays the drums. Never a dull moment.

[@Etcher]

Haha nice

[@pintpot]

It's great to be with him for an hour, with Mr Beato just letting him talk. But would you want to be on a tour bus with him at 4 in the morning, on a snowy night, driving through Germany when all you want to do is sleep?

[@kai326]

@@pintpotI’m sure like any normal human being he’d want to be asleep then too, no?

[@pintpot]

@@kai326 I wouldn't bet on it.

[@bbeaup]

@@pintpotrelax. stop acting like you’re an authority on the nature of someone’s day to day you know 0% about in real life.

[@flonsta]

Copeland is like 71 years old...it's incredible how youthful he is!

[@lesleylesley5821]

That's what struck me as well. He reminds of The Doors Ray Manzarek.

[@Nick-qq2nq]

What’s crazier to me is seeing Andy’s interview knowing he’s 81. He’s as old as Joe Biden lol.

[@ronaldcarrel5388]

@@Nick-qq2nq Better watch out you can’t say stuff like that about Joe Biden or they’ll ban your ass

[@decacards5250]

@@lesleylesley5821 Funny you mentioned that. I always thought that also.

[@robinrubendunst869]

Springsteen said once that “a life in music affords one an extended adolescence.” And that’s true… even as a classical musician, I can attest to that!

[@wadems]

What a great interview. And I never knew that Stewart Copeland had such an active and dry sense of humor!

[@Vivarius_RLPBY]

Yeah - especially that humour when he ( rightfully ) winds up Rick with his pretentious "interviews/convetsations" phrase, right in the beginning... 👍🏻🤣

[@SunshineCoastRealEstate]

Check out his alter ego 'Klark Kent' musical output.

[@kennethjacobs6751]

I am 100% absolutely convinced that if Stewart was ever interviewed about hanging drywall, it would be THE most interesting conversation about drywall, ever. Great job, Rick!! Love your interviews.

[@doctorpatient519]

Dude! they DID a song about drywall! was it on album 3, or 4, or -- oh, hell, I forget but - you're absolutely right

[@xentakis]

Totally true 😂😂😂

[@user-cg7dg7uv8f]

Interesting or taxing, it depends on your point of view. A little goes a long way for me.....

[@MillionthUsername]

"I'm not a drywall man, I just slap mud around."

[@b62boom1]

​@@MillionthUsername😂😂😂

[@NytronX]

One of the best interviews of a musician ever. Stewart's personality is so conversation-friendly.

[@achenarmyst2156]

He literally interviews himself 😊

[@alukuhito]

*conversation-friendly

[@CalixtoElDiablo]

@@alukuhitobeat me to it

[@bt82]

It’s not an interview, it’s a conversation! 😉

[@JayCord00]

​@@bt82yeah just repeat what the other said 🤦🤣

[@nonplayablecharacter1438]

Dude is so genuine, no filter, I love it.

[@prophetsofpraise5206]

no filter what so ever😄

[@mojogypsy]

@@prophetsofpraise5206- filters are highly overrated. ;-)

[@SteveRiley-i3r]

Apart from revealing who he and his entire family work for

[@nonplayablecharacter1438]

@@SteveRiley-i3r I guess I'm referring to his thoughts on being in the police and working with sting. I dont really know or care about anything beyond that.

[@scott-richards]

a great interview. a very interesting dood

[@hauntedhotdog]

I could listen to Stewart talk for hours. Passionate, full of energy, and really shows a self awareness about band dynamics and how egos can make things go sideways.

[@stevenstasiukiewicz8222]

I can't tear myself away. 🎉 😅

[@polbecca]

I'd never really heard Stewart talk in conversation before, but he is amazing to listen to. He's a sort of wisecracking Neil Peart!

[@MrTalentwasted]

Yeah, Stew is the Harry Truman of music. Simply tells it like it is.

[@stringtheoryguitars4952]

Rick, you’re a Godsend. The Police remain the most interesting and enigmatic band in music history. This series probably serves as the closing chapter in their story, and you helped them write it. On behalf of billions of Police fans, THANK YOU.

[@satsukikorin]

Perhaps enigmatic no longer, now that Rick has interviewed all three. In particular this interview, describing what exactly "creative differences" MEANS (for The Police), is pure light!

[@victorkarelin9722]

If it's really good - it doesn't matter how much light thrown on that, it remains, even, more enigmatic, 'cause there is always something more in real greatness, than your eyes can see

[@timmurphy1215]

Billions???

[@earlgrey691]

Police and the Stranglers. Arguably the quality mark pinnacle of punk derived rock n roll during that early 80's period imho.?

[@stringtheoryguitars4952]

@@timmurphy1215 They accumulated at LEAST a billion fans over the years

[@DanFarrellmusic]

Rick Beato is without doubt THE best interviewer of musicians. Knowledgable, articulate, patient and friendly. No ego going on here just the desire to get the musician talking freely and interestingly about their craft. Stewart Copland is such an entertaining guy to listen to as well as being a terrific drummer and I am a fan for sure. Occasionally I had to pause and take a break for a cup of tea cos his energy levels are off the scale! Keep 'em coming Rick. Love your work.

[@peterquest6406]

Agree,he lets them talk,no BS from the interviewer.

[@dantredogborsa7048]

Not best interviewer, the best conversationist 😌

[@lesleylesley5821]

He never interrupts and he's an enthusiastic fan as well as being incredibly knowledgeable.

[@mrvlsmrv]

In the beginning, Rick says this isn't an interview. But he does have some questions to ask.

[@ssssssssssssssssss50]

Best conversationalist*

[@InnerHacking]

"The Police was like a Prada suit made out of razor blades" - Stewart Copeland

[@KittyKosmos]

Brilliant

[@monica93304]

Awesome

[@AndieFlowers3]

Love that he can criticize and poke fun at his former band members yet also deeply appreciates and respects them! What a class act, great guy and amazing drummer he is. He plays exquisitely but it’s funny how he describes it as just banging on the drums but in all their songs he is just perfection, as his other band members are as well, each one is a genius of their instrument, incredible! I love him and could hear him talk and tell stories for hours and hours. I had never understood why The Police stopped making records but he just explained it so well. Thank you Rick for this excellent interview!! Now ending with Stewart, plus the interviews with Sting and Andy Summers you hit the triple jackpot and gave all of us Police fans, the greatest gift! 🎉🙏👏🔥🤩🚔

[@Toobzilla]

i mis-understood why the police stopped making records, i have at least 50% of the reason down now.

[@Blackcreekstudios]

Imagine having Stewart Copeland in your band, not wanting his creative input and still producing the hits they did. A lot of brilliance in one band.

[@giork2828]

Self-contradictory statement but we'll take it. This is a 2020's YT comment section, after all.

[@podfuk]

I agree, Stings versions of Police songs always sounded to me like a revival, and I fully get these are his songs. But it happend so many times before, like Star Wars for example - first triology where many people had a say in the final product vs second triology where George had last word in everything and nobody had a balls to say "Mr. Lucas this is not good idea"... Copeland and Summers had a balls to force Sting accept their input is worth it and made songs better!

[@carolinereidartist]

Fabulous interview

[@deaDbilly62]

Crazy right?

[@jchrizzy6995]

@@giork2828 is contradiction supposed to be a new thing? 😂

[@chronicon5616]

So grateful you were able to interview all three members of The Police. Exceptional musicians and people.

[@Fuzcapp]

Yeah - but never together. LOL. 🙂

[@fusionistaaaa]

They are so different @@Fuzcapp

[@andrewtravers8297]

❤

[@frankisfrank69]

Finally, the last piece of the puzzle. Sting - Andy - Stewart... All that energy, humor and sheer genius. What an amazing guy that Stewart Copeland...Thank you Rick Beato for this Grand Slam!

[@yarsivad000.5]

@@tonymaner5510 yeah, he would be a good interview too. He can ratchet jaw with the best of them.

[@collinjamesguitar]

Stewart is the teacher in high school or professor in college that opened up your entire way of thinking he was so great. And you remember him forever.

[@simonspeak9288]

Great interview. Stewart is still so youthful at 71. Fantastic energy and sense of humor.

[@LP-123]

It's really remarkable - he carries himself like a young man. Wild.

[@piratealeks6865]

71?!?!?

[@potato9832]

I think old people look and seem younger these days. When I was a kid, 71 year olds looked like today's 91 year olds.

[@simonspeak9288]

@@potato9832 As a 61 year old who acts and feels like a 41 year old, I agree.

[@mrmoa]

@@potato9832I think it was a combination of smoking, beef-heavy diet, and no sunscreen. You look at pictures of 30-year olds from the early 60’s and they look 50 years old

[@TynesStudios]

Stu (at 71!) is a live wire; never a dull moment as he soft sells his genius. As one of--if not "the"--greatest drummers of all time you pair him with Andy's genius and a songsmith like Sting and it was just lightning in a bottle. No surprise with that much genius in one space that it would only hold together so long. But how lucky we are that it did. And Rick, hats off to getting all The Police together as the first "band" in your 1-on-1 interviews. It was a masterclass in letting the interviewee talk and in moving them into new and fascinating places. Hearing each member's perspective was just... You've wondered where this channel should go? Don't change a thing!

[@grimmertwin2148]

Well said my man you should be a Stones fan

[@CMustaine-ky5hv]

Agreed!Great comment my friend

[@rafaelm.musicaperu]

100%

[@MarianneHaider]

🎯

[@robertmarszalek1978]

Best summary of this magical interview!

[@jacko717]

Kudos Mr Beato, for completing The Holy Trinity Interviews - Sting, Andy and Stewart. 👑

[@fenderski1234]

Steward Copeland is such a cool guy. Just down to earth, funny as hell - a guy you wish you met at a party and spent a night just chatting about everything and nothing at the same time. Same goes about Rick!

[@glengamble526]

Stewart is like a perpetual teenager! What a guy and what a drummer.

[@Mark-fd3mg]

That’s drummers in general, in my experience.

[@patton303]

My musical hero since I was 10 years old in 1980. Had posters of him and his drum kits all over my room. I since became a pro touring drummer and it’s all because of this guy.

[@Roonlovesfish3874]

Awesome! 👍🏻

[@DikNub]

I feel ya dude. Wishing you continued success!

[@Javi7Tron]

When I was 16, I switched from piano to drums because of Stewart Copeland, and now I'm a professional jazz drummer. The most musical and sensitive drummer of all time? God bless you, I love you Stewart ❤"❤❤

[@dhh488]

I don't play drums, but his playing is some of the most creative and interesting.

[@rps1693]

Just listened to the ending of Message in a Bottle…which Stewart says he doesn’t like his drumming at the end of the song…and guess what? It is BRILLIANT!……..Copeland is brilliant even when he says he’s not! GREAT INTERVIEW

[@bepitan]

well it's ok.. can't see where the problem lies except that maybe he's become a bit more of a perfectionist in his old age.

[@toddk576]

agreed... his complaints about wrapped aroud your finger are personal. The song is sublime. Stewart's complaints relate to the lyrics... when Sting says the servent has become the master, Stewart thinks he's talking about the Police... I think that's awesome :)

[@bepitan]

@@toddk576 ...well reflecting on what Stewart said in the video and knowing the lyrics i can fully understand why he might think that.

[@skywardpictures]

Agree

[@heathermurfet9472]

Message does go on a bit at the end but the drums make the long outro. Re Wrapped I’m pretty sure Sting was not thinking about Stewart when he wrote it. The lyrics sound too, I dunno, specific? I would have thought Stewart would love Wrapped as he got to do loads of stuff on it. As opposed to the straight drumming he was “encouraged” to do on Every Breath. Great interview.

[@antfirmin]

One of the most interspersed musicians - I could listen to him talk for hours especially when he is “Doris” bashing!

[@dwinasharitaadinda]

I heard that too and now we know other name for Sting because of Stewart😅🤣

[@oblongowl]

Copeland was the magic ingredient, an essential part that created the unique sound of “The Police” , which artists today miss, by dismissing the drummer, but this guy was also special, like the other members, ,all three components of that genius alchemy.

[@JoeyFTL]

This.

[@jurgisvalancauskas4006]

Yep he converted overplaying into music style

[@missesmew]

The drummer is huge to a band. Without Bonzo , the mighty Zeppelin was no more.

[@dpjanes]

You absolute madman, you did it: you got all three.

[@djvinas8142]

Stewart Copeland one of the greatest drummers of all time! Exceptional person, entertaining, intelligent, great sense of humor and respectful. Amazing interview Mr.Beato🙌🏻

[@Mark_B585]

Oh come on he's no Ricki Rachtman from poison 😐

[@NickP333]

@@Mark_B585Ricki Rachman was the host of Headbangers Balls. Rikki Rocket was the drummer for Poison.

[@Mark_B585]

@@NickP333 yes which speaks to how horrible of a drummer Stewart Copeland is 😐

[@NickP333]

@@Mark_B585 Haha 😂 Nice….

[@orionsshoe2424]

​@@NickP333 Headbangers balls ;)

[@Grizzbiz57]

Well Ricko, me old mate ..... you've done it again. You managed to contain Mr Copeland in part. I've always loved his drum sound and his choice of fills. I was laughing at so many points in the interview. You have a knack for making famous musicians feel at ease and, as a biproduct, extract the best interview (sorry .. conversation) possible. So many blokes from my generation have a deep fascination with how hit songs and mega bands arrived at their destiny. Your skills as a conversationalist are a bloody Godsend. Fucking ripper video, mate!

[@wolfybaby911]

This is probably the most revelatory interview on what it’s like to be in a band with a musical genius while all you want to do is play music and have fun .. 👍

[@johnrogers9481]

Well said! It’s rough for a pedestrian, organic drummer, so so many variables even just to get to the point of deciding you’re gonna “go pro” and give it all you got! (And then when you reach feeling great about your playing, you get a bad shoulder injury that takes you out!)

[@cinecitta812]

@@johnrogers9481Imagine thinking Stewart Copeland is a pedestrian drummer.

[@stephen_yu]

Copeland is such a good storyteller! His book reads like his interview. Very entertaining and informative.

[@shanecabbage2187]

I am looking forward to reading it. Next on my musician list. Reading Geddy's right now. Definitely a must read.

[@tomb504dog]

I thought I’d watch 10 minutes of this and move on but I got hooked by his stories. I love Stewart’s combination of bravado and humility.

[@timothycaron894]

I was born in ‘71 and really just figuring things out musically when Synchronicity came out. I was floored by the Police at that time and spent the next 5-6 years working backwards through their library. The deeper I dug the better it got. So with all of that in mind I have to express my appreciation for these interviews of the band members. It’s been fun to meet some of my musical heroes. This was a real treat. Thank you Rick!

[@ragnarkoric]

Same for me. Born in 71 and the 45 of Synchronicity 2, then the full album was my gateway drug to them.

[@vinylrescueband2126]

Rick making Stewart feel comfortable enough to open up his true feelings about Wrapped Around Your Finger is the greatest achievement of this interview....and you can tell it wasn't planned, just happened. The song and the band are even more interesting to me now.

[@sagmeister2234]

So Stewart is basically saying this song is about him and how Sting wound up leading the band? Do I have that right?

[@toddk576]

That's my favorite Police song. His complaints about wrapped aroud your finger are personal. The song is sublime. Stewart's complaints relate to the lyrics... when Sting says the servent has become the master, Stewart thinks he's talking about the Police... I think that's awesome.

[@herseem]

Wrapped around your finger is one of my all time favourite songs by any band. Stewart has previously said that many of Sting's lyrics had double meanings, and given what he said about how the balance of power shifted, I can understand why he took it personally, but I feel it's a shame he doesn't enjoy what I feel is one of the police's most sublime songs.

[@slowmarchingband1]

I have a feeling that Wrapped..is inspired by the character Steerpike from Mervyn Peake's Gormenghast. It's one of Sting's favourite books and he narrated an audio version of it. Steerpike is a servant who is a 'master' manipulator.

[@herseem]

@@slowmarchingband1 aha! And Moon over bourbon Street - another top favourite of mine - also inspired by a book about the supernatural. Sting should read some more books.

[@andrewferguson8032]

This is one of those rare interviews that was a true joy to watch

[@philiphalpenny9761]

No filter with this guy. Alarming candour...great interview...

[@deejay7060]

Stewart Copeland reminds me a lot of Ray Manzarek. They’re both madly in love with the sound of their voice.

[@piano-ccc1026]

That’s ok though

[@idanbjacobs]

In today’s day and age of fast consumption and shallowness this video is a breath of fresh air. Rick knows to ask the relevant questions fans care about and actually takes the time to listen to the answers. Stew as we know is a creative genius who is quite expressive and generous with his stories. This is the type of content you’d expect VH1 to deliver instead of reality shows. Thank god we have KZbin and this channel.

[@joehynes2964]

Loved all 3 of these "Police" interviews. Stewart is still so bombastic and entertaining. They are 3 very different personalities and you can see how that made the band combustible (and so great at the same time). Wonderful work, Rick!

[@thaabitumen]

combustible...but also incredible.

[@kratino]

Thank you, Rick, for just letting people talk and talk and talk. It is an absolute thrill.

[@raywideman7157]

Completely agree. Like I would hear Howard Stern do “Interviews” where he would always talk over the artist. Finally just quit listening to him. This is the way to interview. AKA have a conversation

[@martinlaporte2112]

Rick, your interviews and videos are so incredible ! I've never heard Stewart so honest and precise in his explanations about the frictions in the Police. You're a brilliant interviewer and you bring out the best out of your guests. 😊

[@chazstone6744]

Please, Please, PLEASE try to get Alex and Geddy, preferably as individuals. This, as always, was fantastic, but these guys are due for their turn.

[@tgray747]

Yes!!!!

[@davecole2561]

I second that. Pretty please!

[@TrevyTrev-andTheFunkyPets]

Man, we need that.

[@JohnWDGTandTele]

I COMPLETELY agree that you should interview ( I mean do a conversation 😀) with Geddy and Alex each individually!!

[@Rafael26926]

Noooo , prog Is not real music

[@douglasaronson2927]

One of the best music interviews of all time. You don’t even have to be a musician to appreciate it. A fascinating insight on achieving greatness with a dysfunctional group of talented players.

[@stevengergel3]

This is the best comment I have ever seen on KZbin!

[@SynthFreaq]

I agree. The hat-trick of these interviews is unmatched, anywhere...

[@foxtrot642]

Absolutely brilliant. now get the three of them together in the same room..

[@IvanRx76]

Oh yes!!!

[@aurinrakkun8589]

YES PLEASE!

[@mettamoose5074]

I'll be blunt like Stewart - clearly you weren't hearing what he was saying, that at this point he and "Sting-o" have less than zero interest in that. Different story entirely is the Talking Heads, I was completely amazed at the camaraderie and sweetness they showed each other when Stephen Colbert interviewed them on his late show celebrating the re-release of Stop Making Sense. I'll highly recommend that if you haven't already seen it!

[@aquamarine99911]

@@mettamoose5074 And I'd have zero interest in it (unless they made new music). Their tour 15 years ago closed the book on that band.

[@youmothershouldknow4905]

Good luck with that one, and this is not just a matter of scheduling or arranging.

[@bigrigJim]

I've never been that big of a Police fan , but I recognize that Copeland is possibly the best drummer in modern times. Certainly in the top 5 .

[@devinhedge]

What do Sting and Geddy Lee have in common: They play wicked bass parts while singing over the top of it. Great video. Huge Stewart Copeland fan.

[@struedel25]

And they both played with legendary drummers!

[@devinhedge]

@@struedel25 two drummers who happen to be friends. Coincidence? Nah.

[@litedawg]

Paul McCartney does that too

[@troybostick4511]

I wasn’t a huge Police fan back in the 80’s. It took seeing interviews with Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland in the last couple of years to appreciate the band. I thoroughly appreciate Mr. Copeland specifically. He’s a great story teller. I feel like he could be anyone’s friend.

[@LarsRyeJeppesen]

Same here, I was really really into synth stuff and "new wave"... but now I have to re-listen to all the Police albums. Amazing band.

[@pfazz8474]

This is one of the greatest interviews of all time! Stewart might just be as good a storyteller as he is a drummer.

[@fidelrivera2887]

"I just bang stuff" The understatement of the century... what an amazing guy! Fantastic storyteller.

[@brookebillick1304]

This is a really refreshing interview! Stewart Copeland coming in and saying what’s on his mind, guiding the conversation, calling bullshit where appropriate and providing incredibly interesting inside information! I just love it! And none of this would be possible without Rick Beato’s incredible knowledge and insights. Brilliant.

[@andrewwolfenden908]

I love that Leatherhead High Street gets a mention. For those who don’t know, Leatherhead is a fairly unremarkable commuter town just about 15 miles South of London. I had been an avid Police fan since starting to learn drums at school when I was 10 and was fascinated by Stewart’s creativity on the drums. In my twenties I moved to just outside Leatherhead for work and was drumming in a local band. The rehearsal rooms we used were opposite a chip shop that in the eighties was a dairy. All the time we were practicing there I had absolutely no idea that the room above the fish and chip shop was formerly the studio where the first 2 Police albums were recorded and produced by Nigel Gray. Mindblowing.

[@ericebeling3255]

I had the great fortune to see The Police at the Liberty Speedway in Philadelpia in August of 1981. I was 14, and I still have the ticket stub. Other bands on the bill were The Specials, The Go-Gos, Oingo Boingo (Danny Elfman) and The Coasters. As a kid into punk, I managed to learn how to play drums and create music. To say that day changed my life would be an understatement. Stewart, you are a treasure.

[@randymarthins3473]

Liberty Bell was a horse track not a "speedway" but yeah, I was there, too

[@JohnDoe-qw4gc]

Wow, what a lineup, you lucky duck.

[@ericebeling3255]

@@randymarthins3473 Cool story, bro. Anything to actually add to the conversation?

[@warrenbutterfield4208]

Horses were pretty 'speedy' in them days before mRNA.....😏

[@lieseweiss1224]

I was at the Shea Stadium concert. Joan Jettt, REM, The Police. Never heard the broken rib story. I was on the grass in front of the stage, no assigned seat. I was scared of being trampled, but fantastic show! 😅

[@PaulJeffersonEsq]

So impressed by his memory. It's like he's talking about something yesterday not almost 50 years ago.

[@scottharrison9083]

He’s a cancer sign that’s the way they are

[@davemcguigan5504]

I'd never seen a Stewart Copeland interview prior to this conversation,, and had no idea the guy was so funny, personable and interesting. Rick always does a fabulous job of getting a guest to relax and open up. The conversations with Stewart, Andy and Sting-o (I love that!) provided insights that raised my appreciation for the band and their music.

[@sagrophobia]

Stewart copeland interviews are a rabbit hole onto themselves. You always wanna hear more from him.

[@michaelsparks6084]

Rick, as usual I hesitate to click on your video because I know I will be transported away from reality into a magical world with a grin I cannot wipe from my face and an hour of my life lost fixated on another riveting interview! ❤

[@matthewleclair6817]

ABSOLUTELY,

[@HPur]

I'd say an hour of fun gained 🎉

[@willhpc4-life249]

Stewart=GOAT. Such a talented percussionist!

[@Funkybassplayer]

And what about Bernard Purdie then? I don’t think you can compare these two. They are both really good. But saying he is the goat. Is saying that the other great drummers are less. They all have great abilities.

[@KrwiomoczBogurodzicy]

I don't mean to start a thing here, but I have two words: Vinnie Colaiuta...

[@Funkybassplayer]

@@KrwiomoczBogurodzicy that’s what I mean. Probably just as great. Or John Henry Bonham. Or Gregg bissonette. Also massively good.

[@jonasrmb01]

​@@Funkybassplayer Or Moon, Baker etc... you could go on, there's really no point They're all great in their own way

[@willhpc4-life249]

@@Funkybassplayer my favorite drummer is Danny Carey. His big influences were Stewart and Bernard. To me they’re all GOATS of their respective musical backgrounds.

[@timwarneka]

This is the most drummer interview I've ever heard in my life. 'Banging stuff' people are an entirely different breed. Well done!

[@gatekeeper65]

The effect that Stewart had on drummers when he showed up back then, was amazing. Some of the drummers that said he was influencing their playing was unbelievable. I love his honesty and fairness about everything.

[@drummerunner]

OMG! WHEN ALMIGHTY STEWART BANGS THE TABLE YOU CAN CLEARLY HEAR HIS DISTINCTIVE SOUND....love you

[@joeday4293]

It's the drummer, not the drums. Or indeed, even the table. LOL

[@drummerunner]

@@joeday4293 indeed I'm a drummer and know it very well

[@HackettFlynn]

AND.... Driven To Tears! So restrained but brimming with energy. Stewart shines in that one. Still incredible so many years later

[@jeffhamula]

Omg - this has to be the best interview ever. Made me smile and laugh out loud for an hour, only pause it so I could share with my friends.

[@AUDIONOIR100]

Copeland is hilarious! Rick hung on well for the ride and made a truly great interview! Thank you!

[@edelcorrallira]

Its interesting to see how the "guy who doesn't know music and just bangs things" now spends his time composing opera after a successful period as a film composer. Honestly the problem, if any, with The Police is you had 3 roosters in a hen house. What fantastic people, this interview archive is invaluable. Thank you Rick for your perseverance, these are really historic documents.

[@Blessedbeyondmeasur88]

The last piece to the TRIFECTA of the TRIUMPHANT TRIO…first Sting, then Andy, and now Stew!!!! All in a year and a half. Rick Beato is a BEASTO!!! Thank you so much for highlighting my all time favorite band!!

[@ElevatedLevetator]

always loved the way his drums sound, so snappy

[@ThunderGod8284]

I LOVE that he calls Sting: Sting-o! Tremendous! You can tell that regardless of their differences that they are truly brothers to the end.

[@benjaminperez7328]

Stewart knows that he and Sting are both so far up their own backsides….. and both are just fine with that. They recognize that they are both a55h0l3s and love each other for it.

[@elvin38]

Rick, you deserve very much the first « Merci » I gave. I never thought I would hear such a great interview with Stewart Copeland in my life. Stewart was my big idol with The Police in my youth, not the only one because there were Keith Moon and John Bonham and Jeff Porcaro but the really flashy, cool, creative drummer that gave me a kind of electrical shock by listening his parts was Stewart. 45 years later, I still play and went through so many great drummers and great styles of music, fusion, jazz and more…. But when The Police reunion tour did set up, I jumped to the Stade de France, in Paris, and Yelled and sang like I never did and don’t think I ever will. I nearly cried of satisfaction! Tonight, listening to this clever interview and Police songs still fills me with electricity and excitation. Only Stewart and the Police do me this, and you Rick Beato are far far far better than every interviewer that put a mic in front of this guy in 50 years. I already loved your conversation with Sting and I go to Andy’s now. A very big Thank You!!!

[@popkorn256]

Stewart est quand même un sacré bon client. J'ai regardé quelques interviews du gars, il est toujours plein d'énergie et de répondant. Pas une seconde d'ennui avec lui :)

[@kai326]

Love seeing people NameDrop Jeff Porcaro as an influence.

[@oreoandoz7723]

I watch everything Stewart on youtube! He's so great to listen to. I just started playing drums at age 58. I felt silly starting to learn so late, but my son said, hey go for it, you're getting a head start on being a drummer in your next life. I dunno why, but it struck me as something Stewart might have said 😂

[@paulwilk69]

I started at 53 , Stewart has always being my inspiration but his drum parts are bloody hard , i must persevere lol

[@MrBlaser51]

This was my favorite interview so far ! Thank you !!!

[@carlos64030]

Stewart is such a colorful character to listen to! I highly, HIGHLY enjoy listening to his interviews / conversations and there's never a dull moment.

[@carlheinz]

3 very different interviews . 3 people in very different places on their paths. Congratulations Rick..Bravo

[@GabbyBabby-pp1lx]

One of my top 10 drummers of all time. In a list that includes Bonham, Pocaro, Gadd, and Peart it says a lot really. One of the best drummers we have left. Very, very excited to watch this.

[@Marcus_C51]

Yes, he's top 10 in my book too-no one sounds like Copeland. He is phenomenal and such a joy to listen to.

[@ksmit]

I love SC's energy. With all the sarcasm, condescension, smart-assery, and blunt honesty, he is totally genius. And not to mention his pounding drum style!

[@paulburchell1762]

It gives me shivers down my spine to hear all these great musicians talk about how they came up with the biggest hits... much respect...x

[@CorbCorbin]

My favorite is when they say “oh, that wasn’t even supposed to be on the album. I wrote that in 5 minutes, because the producer thought we needed another _hit_ “

[@Paul_80]

I grew up watching The Equalizer with my Dad back in the 80s and the Stewart's score for the theme and the whole series always sticks with me to this day. It was ahead of it time 👍

[@Phlakaton88]

Yep. Great stuff.

[@leif1075]

How was it ahead of its time exactly? I'd love to know. Never heard it or.seen the film.

[@davidweihe6052]

@@leif1075KZbin has the opening on a video, somewhere.

[@marcr660907]

This was excellent, I could listen to Stewart reminiscing all day. I was an early adopter of The Police, I even bought Fall Out on 7” in ‘77, followed by Can’t stand losing you on blue vinyl, my Mom hated them. I still have them, they are well played, as records should be.

[@erikferner374]

Stewart was magnetic as could be in The Police and it’s even more fun to hear him interviewed in his later years. Sounds like a a great guy to be your friend to hang with on a regular basis.

[@fviannaval]

I’ll say this is the best interview in the history of this channel and that’s saying something.

[@cmichael6117]

Remember, it’s not an interview. It’s a conversation

[@fviannaval]

@@cmichael6117 I’ll keep that in mind, thank you.

[@ldhorricks]

I'll say...That is your opinion or feeling...it's what resonates with YOU...everyone's interests are different. I very much enjoyed it...but there are other "conversations" Rick has had with musicians that are far more interesting and valuable for me. Why not offer what you appreciated about it rather than say in YOUR opinion its the best in the histiry of the channel.

[@fviannaval]

@@ldhorricks you must be fun at parties.

[@wrldchamps04]

I loved all 3 guys....and Stings' was unusually open for him.

[@sirroger1792]

Have seen many SC interviews and this is by far his most maniacal performance!!Never seen RB looking so nervous, tapping his fingers. Not a criticism and a wonderful interview. SC not prepared to talk about his skills as correctly predicted by Andy Summers in his talk .What a channel.

[@davidnicholashill834]

What an incredible interview. Rick is always always on point. Such a master. Never interrupts. Asks great questions sits back and let’s the guests fly. This is how it’s done. Just wonderful!

[@hunterkarr5618]

Right? I hate it when a guest gets on a roll and the interviewer interrupts the flow🤦‍♂️

[@DavidLayfield]

Fab ‘discussion’… the flavour of the chat is the love and great respect for Sting, and also how great Stuart is in gluing together Sting and Andy Keep up the great work Rick

[@pepmasters-999]

Man, Stewart Copeland is sooo entertaining. The part where is singing "jaazz chords" talking about Sting and Andy writing Murder By Numbers had me laughing out loud.

[@danielmdifranco]

Same!

[@davidwilling2410]

Doris, ähm, Sting loves Jazz Chords... 😂

[@martinlaporte2112]

Those 3 interviews are some of your best ones. As a die-hard fan of The Police and Stewart Copeland, I thank you for posting them and doing such a great job.

[@IgnorancEnArrogance]

The energy of this guy is infectious. Any band would be lucky as hell to have someone like him.

[@greggorsag9787]

13:25 😂 Anyone who’s ever gigged or recorded (other than a few drummers I played with) will know: The struggle is real. So many great turns of phrase: “Songs of utility” “Bass lines with yelling” “I am a small man, of small perspectives.” “I was obliged to dismount” “My purpose on the planet is to intrude.” “If we’d been in Macon, Georgia, we’d have bought a lot of pecans.” This man has paid attention to his life. A real lesson.

[@bonzology322]

John Bonham and Stewart Copeland are my top 2 drummers of all time, both just pure unapologetic swagtastic naturals

[@doctorpatient519]

I'm only 10 or so minutes into this non-interview and once again, I find Mr Copeland to be an absolute joy ... just the way he explains the upbeat foundation of "Material" and plays it on the table is fabulous or course, thank you, Rick

[@karllemut]

These interviews, all of them, have to be stored in a more permanent media and sent to a place that can be preserved as the Beato Series for the future generations to watch and appreciate. This is history, being narrated by the protagonists talking themselves and this, this is something we need to save for the future.

[@Nickauboutte]

Indeed, Rick is fast becoming the Baba Wawa of the rock scene. The Beato Interviews (oups, sorry, Conversasions :) ) are going to be classics.

[@Dee-x9f]

National Archive > Library of Congress: "Works of aesthetic, historic, and cultural value."

[@geraldwilson3559]

Rick, a few months ago I started listening to your interviews, I go to Wikipedia to learn about the artist then finish the interview. Thank you. Mr. Copeland is such an interesting artist, brilliant. He is such a gift to music and the fans. Gerald.

[@seamyo-wy4xn]

One of the best interviews I've ever seen with Stewart. There seems to be a real mutual respect and the result was informatively joyful to watch. Stewart is such an eloquent raconteur and Rick is such a brilliant, enthusiastic and genuine fan of music and musicians that the combinations screams repeated viewing. Two men at their best. A joy.

[@evnthomusic4218]

That was fun to watch. This guy needs a 2nd interview, covering soundtracks and Opera's. Come on Rick make it so!!!

[@tjmanning]

Congrats on completing this trio of interviews! My mouth dropped open when I saw Copeland on the thumbnail. 👏👏

[@AlexDeLarge77]

Stuart scored Wall Street and the original Equaliser. Both 80’s masterpieces.

[@taylorbrubaker816]

Of all the great music Stewart has been a part of creating, I LOVE that he did the Spyro soundtrack. Such an unexpected pleasure!

[@dethangel88]

How could you not love this guy? I love the lack of filter and honesty he shows. We need more like him in the world. I said to a good friend the other day: "It's sad that you're more unique being honest with others and yourself than it is to cater to all the modern world bullshit and lies". Stewart is without a doubt a National Treasure and I hope is well preserved for years to come.

[@bills4915]

Rick always brings out the best of the people he interviews. And for some reason, I love that Stewart uses his nickname for Sting "Stingo" throughout the interview.

[@emiranda5079]

I was a teen in the 80’s and I remember sitting in our living room glued to MTV surrounded by all my friends waiting for a Police video to come on. We would all jump up and pretend that WE were the band. Life was so much simple and fun back then, and The Police music and videos gave us many fond memories. Still a fan to this date!

[@DavidPrattm]

Fourth row Synchronicity tour at the University of Illinois. These guys bottled magic. Love that Rick recorded all three band members. This is a document. Great interview with Stewart because he is so honest and enthusiastic and has processed his journey.

[@Auntkekebaby]

YES!! One of my fav drummer. He's great and he's still so youthful because his ears are always open. People "make music for different reasons" That's what I've been saying. People have to go with what they they need to do musically. No villains. I'm just glad that we have the 5 albums. One of the best things that happened to music is when Stewart called Sting. The next best thing is when they did the session work with Andy and ran into him. Maybe some folks in the comment sections can lighten up about the feud. These guys love each other and understand what happened to them.

[@MikeKoenigs]

Damned good interview. Each of them are so unique and interesting. The Police Synchonicity was my first concert, followed by Rush Moving Pictures. Definitely two of the best 70s/80s bands / musicians. Great job @RickBeato!

[@MusicWizard85]

Great interview! A few more things I would've asked about: drug use by any members while on tour or when making an album, what his favorite Police album is, what his favorite Police song released as a single is, what his favorite Police song that wasn't a single is, how does he want to be remembered after he dies, favorite live performance he ever did, how often he plays the drums these days, who his favorite bands or musicians are today/what does he listen to, favorite Sting solo album or song, thoughts on electronic drum kits, etc.