The Police - Full Concert - 06/15/86 - Giants Stadium (OFFICIAL)

[@shanewatts5176]

Stewart Copeland was asked in an interview, ‘how do you get that drum sound?’ He answered “ I hit them fucking hard”. Yep

[@marccocofaber757]

True BUT one must also not forget the uptuning of the drum skins, specially the snare-SC's snare is as far as I know, the highest tuned snare in the pop/rock segment.

[@doodlebob3758]

​@@marccocofaber757Half is musical choice, and the other half is ability. If Stewart was a pussy drummer, we wouldn't be here.

[@EdwardDevin]

That's interesting, but accurate.

[@grahamclews1571]

His snare sound is boss

[@iansummers6749]

I'm convinced stewart Copeland thinks his drums owe him money.

[@DT24K]

Haha... good stuff, man!

[@ct92404]

Oh man, that was hilarious!

[@briansong7137]

Best comment ever. So so so true.

[@rockstopsthetraffic]

He used to write "F off you C" on them.

[@Auntkekebaby]

😄😄

[@FrankCastlesConscience]

Yeah Copeland is great but not enough love for Andy Summers, those flange/chorus driven arpeggiated riffs are legend and formed part of the identity of 80s pop/rock music.

[@Mysterywhiteboy78]

Absolutely....Andy was amazing. He seems quiet in the mix here which is bizarre..

[@RobertoBarchilon]

I totally agree

[@MrOctober44]

Meh

[@drivenelement]

And his chord vocabulary is superb. One of the most underrated guitarists of all time imo.

[@chrismackeigan5687]

Andy underestimated, he is awesome!

[@leokimvideo]

Copeland in his prime was like TNT with drum sticks attached

[@bcdrummer1962]

right on!

[@eztimesaverz]

he still is!

[@Epitaphforyesterday]

nothing like an attention-getter right from go. sweet jesus that guy plays hard.

[@mattiemclean9882]

@@Epitaphforyesterday Considering he plays "traditional grip" he is really powerful

[@Miblive]

I would hate to be his drum set.

[@mattman237]

I've been on a Police bender for the last few days and I swear that 75% of all the comments are about how badass Stewart Copeland is, lol.

[@jimenaeiselefarag6729]

True story Xdxd

[@michaelyacci]

You bet! Same thing I noticed. And correct!

[@gooberthorpos8195]

Yeah, every police video is bombarded with comments on my favourite drummer. He’s probably the most unique out there too, in my opinion.

[@paultaurone5634]

Matt Man, are you are drummer?? Stewart has the chops of a god. His dynamics are exquisite and also, driving.

[@MacrossSD]

If it wasn't for Stewart Copeland, there wouldn't BE a Police. Forming one of the greatest rock bands in history is a special kind of badass.

[@jonsimon5779]

I think Stewart Copeland moved more in 3 minutes than I have all year.

[@cazmataz6579]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@firestormsafety]

No cell phones. No selfies. No GPS. No Google. No Autotune. YET, MUSICALLY, THE BEST OF TIMES.

[@DrDeuteron]

oh, there was GPS.

[@TransDrummer1312]

Stewart literally uses reverb pedals and other effects on his kit lol.

[@lindalin3586]

💯❤️

[@BenjisBoxingChannel]

There's always some boomer making this same comment on every old concert video.

[@lalannej]

That's why us older folks still have little respect for the tech garbage, it's all unnecessary and young people were healthier without it.

[@TheGalwayFarmer]

anyone who tries to say that Copeland isn't one of the greatest drummers ever to walk on this planet needs their head looking at

[@andreyviana504]

TheGalwayFarmer Copeland is good! But check who taughth his stile. Two reggae drummers: sly dunbar and Carly barrett

[@attilabori4734]

...and on the Moon too!;)

[@jumpinjojo]

TheGalwayFarmer Head looked* at.

[@brianj9262]

Moved up one notch since peart retired

[@jeffn.2659]

Amen to that....the energy from his drumming was unlike anything I had ever seen before (I was there for the Chicago stop of the Amnesty Tour...it was insane!)

[@RickCostello]

How would you feel being as talented as Sting and Andy and yet everyone talking about the drummer. 😊

[@likearollingstone007]

Kids

[@Ethan_bass2010]

tbf the bass and guitar on songs by the police is always quite easy whereas the drums are always quite complex

[@pentexsucks43]

Yeah, they're all talented, but the standout member is very obvious lol

[@Beefache]

No discredit to Sting. He was more than talented enough to have a great career by himself as we've seen. So talented. Voice, while playing intricate baselines, and incredible songwriting. But his ego couldn't handle that Copeland was better at his instrument than he was at anything he did. Summers was probably his equal. The most underrated guitarist of all time. It's a disgrace actually. Summers knowledge of music surpasses most if not all. Such a shame. The Police. These three were pure magic together.

[@strings2wood]

@@Beefache is this your regular fishing hole?🤔🤣😅🤣😅

[@fernandogarajalde4066]

Copeland has the energy and passion of two drummers, a percussionist and a marathon runner all in one!

[@AP-sg2ut]

Why do we spend billions on particle accelerators when science should just study Stewart Copeland's drumsticks LOL

[@reneperez2126]

man you look like peter"fucking" hook from new order

[@killbot_factory]

holy crap that drumming. Copeland truly one of the all time greats.

[@scotty3034]

Stewart Copeland is a drummer who plays as if his life and very survival depended on it. Fuck....

[@phade2blaq]

+Mike Patton He plays his ass off!

[@RonSissons]

+Mike Patton One of the best, if not the best, percussionists in this genre.

[@adityatyagi4009]

+Mike Patton Also check out any performance of Buddy Rich. Also, a plays-as-if-his-life-depends-on-it type.

[@davidletterman7786]

+Mike Patton --- Stewart Copeland is by far the most underrated major drummer in rock history, and is a top 10 rock drummer with a sound all his own. He is subtle and brilliant.

[@scotty3034]

david letterman He changed the game for sure. Even guys like Neil Peart got into the Police and he copped a lot of his stuff.

[@danplaysbass6294]

All 3 guys are great musicians, just brilliant.

[@itkapatanka]

except there is 6 of them!

[@ekathe85]

@@itkapatanka Kenny Kirkland, Dolette McDonald and Janice Pendarvis. Basically half of Sting's band back then.

[@gardenmom6180]

Three POWERFUL musicians.......I will NEVER forget a 1981 New Years Eve party, we were all pretty depressed about Lennon's murder, when someone put Zenyatta Mondata on the turntable and KNEW I had to save up money for that album!!!!

[@Mortizul]

What a great album!

[@wesworach7441]

No other guitarist sounds like Andy ! Unique player in every aspect !!!

[@rhythmtist]

Look at last interwiev on Rick Beato podcast

[@brianmcnutt8850]

Bar chords are for 3rd graders, lol@@rhythmtist

[@thankyouforyourcompliance7386]

Just 3 guys! That's all it takes to own a stadium.

[@ChrisM541]

Hendrix, Rush etc etc. Unfortunately, it's hard to imagine a power trio, playing 100% live, emerging in today's 100% computer-perfected, dehumanised mimed excrement.

[@МтсМтс-я1ф]

😅😊😅

[@royjohnson366]

I saw two back-up singers and a keyboardist... "owning" too.

[@ULTIMATEPATCHES]

Well....not 3 guys. There are 6 people performing the music.

[@ChrisM541]

@@ULTIMATEPATCHES When we're talking about 'power trios' we're not talking about the 'enhancements' to foh sound some bands now use that you might hear/see in today's gigs. Think more on the original gigs - there's no enhancements there, and crucially, these classic bands made their 'live sound' name from those gigs. If they want to bring in an extra vocalist/keyboard to thicken the sound that's up to them, but don't get confused about their trio-only ability in the past.

[@deannahext]

My girlfriend told back in 1984 that the drummer for the Police played off beat and was really good. Smart chick.

[@secularZoo]

there's a real keeper!

[@FantasticF113]

Nov 2021 - This is like opening an awesome time capsule. We're all thrilled *and relieved* to find the song writing and musicianship still holds up. 😊🙏

[@demonicsweaters]

Stewart to the rest of the band "naw, you guys go ahead with the guru outfits, I'm good with what I have on" 35 years later it proved to be a good choice.

[@user-or1ye3iz6d]

😂 Yes!

[@DrDeuteron]

what about Bono's get up?

[@doodlebob3758]

To be fair (even though Stuart always kills), Neil wore a kimono and still murdered just as well.

[@overtimefreak2685]

Stewart Copeland is like a machine, but a human machine

[@morbidmanmusic]

1- why would you want a human to play like a machine..? 2- he speeds up alot. so no machine.,

[@garylagstrom3864]

RUSH and THE POLICE both ask the question to young musicians: WHERE’S THE BEAT?! My two favorite groups all time especially Neil Peart and Stewart Copeland!!!

[@doodlebob3758]

Were you a Rush fan, saw Neil praise the Police, and then became a Police fan? :)

[@yoteca]

You see, this performance could never happen today..someone would have called 911 on Copeland, for assault and battery, in the first 5mins.

[@alexandercalder2143]

The technical excellence that these guys show is incredible. PLUS Sting's songwriting, stage presence, and vocals.....what a studly group.

[@stevedrums1675]

Stewart proves that you don't need to be a soloist to be a monster. that you don't need to turn your sticks into batons to be a legend. He remains one of my greatest influences because of the melodic, powerful, insistent playing that were as much of the sound of the Police as Sting's voice or Andy's guitar. And P.S. I was at this show!! :)

[@hubriswonk]

Every song he plays is a solo...............

[@dominiccrimmings6925]

Of course you were, everyone says that

[@stevedrums1675]

@@dominiccrimmings6925: If I thought you mattered, I’d show you the ticket stub which I still have.

[@catzenhouse]

Was it truly only a half hour concert?

[@stevedrums1675]

@@catzenhouse maybe a little longer. But give or take.

[@treybasquiat]

Copeland does NOT get the full recognition that he has earned. Incredibly underrated artist. Blessings! 🙏🏾

[@_Tommmmmm_]

God will people just start playing instruments again for the love of god.

[@christheghostwriter]

They are. I'm tangentially connected to the music scene in my area, after decades of gigging, running clubs, promoting events, etc. The local underground scene these days is kids with guitars and drums, as a reaction to electronic music being the mass-market music of the time. It reminds me of the way punk was a backlash against prog and disco, and in the next 5-10 years I predict we'll see a resurgence of rock music. Some of it will also incorporate DJs and electronic elements, but don't be surprised when the next rock power trio makes it big.

[@dank1973]

@@christheghostwriter I've been predicting something like this also. I would also add how grunge was a reaction to the "Hair Band Era". The pendulum swings. I hope.

[@krauxnotfaux]

I volunteer as tribute

[@drummerdoingstuff5020]

Might not be your cup of tea but these guys play an instrument like no other, especially Danny... kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKTWhn-EfLiNf6M

[@tainasanta1273]

Kgf ferro vdd

[@psychotictactoe]

Summers is a beast, he's the glue that holds the melody.

[@stevie3855]

Wish the mix let us hear the guitar. Guess sound person missed soundcheck.

[@luvpants2012]

His guitar work on most songs is incredible. That's something people don't appreciate enough. He understood intervals and chord extensions.

[@petercricket]

The glue is never in the lead melody,, could be the greatest song ever, yet without the Beat and bass...forget it..

[@psychotictactoe]

@@petercricket Summers melody was unique, it had odd notes just like Sting's voice. Sure you have bedrocks like bass and drums but his guitar wove between them all with punk, ska and rock.

[@likearollingstone007]

About times someone says it

[@fabriziodalonzo9880]

What a band, what a DRUMMER....Stewart Copeland = god with a drumkit

[@SuperBobos12345]

Amen but this is one of those shows where sting took his mic away and you can feel the tension between them with poor Andy stuck in the middle of it all .Stewart loves to improvise and Sting just wants him to keep time .Shame and awe all wrapped together sprinkled with a little aggression .

[@MuvoTX]

Agree... Stewart reminds me a lot of Marco Minneman. Lots of intricate sub-rhythms within the main structure of the tune. Not too many drummers have this, or play in bands that embrace it.

[@stanislouse4168]

Not God ... just good!

[@slzavec1]

Well, he’s certainly outstandingly creative. Very special and unique technique. From rock, funk grooves, to reggae . His problem is that he struggles with timing. Speeds up unexpectedly, and music pays the price. That sucks. It all ruins his other qualities. Also, he drops the beats inexplicably. Maybe he just should be less busy and focus more…. Gets carried away easily. He’s a great composer, btw. .

[@sebastiedjuan7468]

copeland is unreal he is an entire orchestra in a drum

[@wordscots]

Stewart Copeland plays like he's driving to save someone's life. Sting has the best ear in rock, imo. Andy the ultimate less is more genius.

[@renderizer01]

First things first: I absolutely adore Stewart Copeland's drumming. Have done so through all the decades that I've known The Police. But whenever I look at the comments section of basically every single Police video here on KZbin I get the feeling that the majority of people are almost compulsively heaping praise on the man. And rightly so, that fella deserves the praise, don't get me wrong.. But so many people are very often ignoring Sting's and Summers' contribution to the band. I mean, think of Sting whatever you want but he wrote almost all of the songs they ever recorded (and I absolutely love Stewart's songs, especially on Reggatta), his bass lines are essential to the songs and his voice is, well, the voice of The Police. Without the amazing soundscapes Andy Summers created with his guitar, The Police wouldn't have been The Police. Not as we know and love them. Between the three of them they made this band, egos clashing and all. True, Copeland formed the band and had the good sense to get that bass playing and singing fella from Newcastle involved in it. So there's that. But once again: it was the three of them that created the inimitable energy and creative force that was The Police. Take one single guy out of the equation and you're left with nothing. At least not with The Police. Appreciate the contribution of each of them. Only together they were The Police. Only together they were one.

[@lorissantarsiero5849]

Finally someone speaking the truth about the comment section.

[@milanporopat1157]

Agree 100%

[@27pugsly]

Agreed and to me they always sounded like a more mainstream RUSH and they are a 3 piece too !

[@guimat]

Dude, all they 3 are eXcellent musicians, but I think the highest quality in The Police is Copeland. In my opinion, Copleand is in the top 5 drummers ever, together to Bonzo Bonham, Keith Moon, Neil Peart y Ginger Baker

[@renderizer01]

@@guimat Absolutely - in terms of dexterity and technical proficiency. No doubt at all. If it comes to sheer musicality - what they were bringing to the table in terms of ideas, structure, originality - they were definitely equals. They were playing off each other. Many of Sting's songs would never have become what they are without the ideas that the other two guys would provide. But yeah, Copeland could probably drum circles around them. So to speak...

[@ericgold8500]

As a drummer, Stewart Copeland style of playing is the hardest to follow. He is just amazing!

[@honuman39]

He is but I think that's because he's at heart an improvising player. He's got his chops and a great sense of rhythm who hits a ton but wants to find creative ways to throw stuff into the music. It's why I've never understood why some players want to transpose his tracks because it's more a state of mind than composition. Imo of course

[@aek1928]

Stewart Copeland takes drumming to another level where he is in a class all by himself - Gods gift to drumming is Stewart Copeland - period.

[@clintblack6070]

How good is Stewart Copeland on the drums - those hat patterns... just incredible.

[@davidbspamboy]

the only concert that the band played entirely in their pajamas.

[@peletey]

:-)))))

[@albertturner1039]

It’s cause they were about take a 20 year nappy-poo.

[@gabrielleite5597]

Fake News!

[@danplaysbass6294]

That is funny, but be honest you wish you were this cool.

[@Louisvillebilly]

No one has a better sounding snare than Copeland...no one

[@JordanOrlando]

Charlie Watts! Copeland said about Watts' style, "The snare is early but the bass is late...sounds simple, but you try it."

[@Dan-nt2yb]

I was one of about 40 people who saw them perform in Toronto in the fall of 1978 at a very small venue. It didn’t even cost me $10. I still have the ticket stub and some very great memories.😃👍🏾

[@JF-xq6fr]

I'm 54, divorced 8 years ago and live by myself. Found myself sparking a nice J a few weeks back, blaring this from my rig, and dancing up a storm. Closed my eyes at times, and STG I was back then... My god what a great night it was, and what a great decade to be young.

[@commonman317]

I'm the same age, Rock On!

[@francescotoni26]

God bless Stewart Copeland

[@quintbromley2112]

One of the greatest bands ever, the definition of musical chemistry, a perfect union.

[@TroyNaumu808]

They also argued and bickered with each other constantly. Thier in-fighing is the stuff of legend.

[@timcavender5709]

3 person band with chemistry like RUSH

[@quintbromley2112]

@@timcavender5709 Yes! I love RUSH. Maybe the two best trios ever: The Police and RUSH.

[@007ndc]

Absolutely. Three brilliant musicians three different personalities and egos yet The Police are still more than just the sum of their parts. They have a special alchemy readily apparent in their live performances

[@quintbromley2112]

@@007ndc Well said. 🍻

[@jeffjohnson8697]

This is the best live performance of Message in a bottle I've ever heard. I remember watching it live on TV. Being a huge Police fan it was great seeing them perform live again after "breaking up".

[@rustykuntz94]

5:28, that special moment when you realize the whole stadium knows the words to your song. Sting could feel it there, he just let the crowd sing it, such an amazing moment.

[@anthonyyoutubefan7567]

He depicts this experience in his 2016 song, "50,000".

[@nathanhaynes7412]

Rusty Kuntz This is my favorite Police song

[@timpricedrums]

Stewart Copeland. On the ragged edge of control. Amazing and terrifying at the same time!

[@blackbeansmatter1280]

Lol you just described Moon.

[@Blessedbeyondmeasur88]

The frenetic genius known as Stewart Copeland!

[@rain73ful]

The police: a great band, rough, raw, and ready! They're one of the best!

[@dariomaiello393]

A perfect triangle! Summers Is painter...playing colors on his guitar

[@stevejewett3650]

This band was a breath of fresh air when they came out, a new shot of energy. As a guitarist I was captivated by Andy's ethereal guitar sounds. I think he bought that Telecaster from one of his students for $350 when he was giving lessons in California. He was very poor at the time and could barely afford it.

[@nkogliaz]

$200, he tried to repeatedly talk the kid out of it also.

[@BarryScott-m1v]

copeland's t-shirt is from a rock fm station in vancouver, british columbia, canada. C-Fox fm 99.9! my home town, I had the privilige to see them live many times! always a great show, sychronicity tour show was amazing!

[@rubenzamorano5194]

ESPECTACULAR CONCIERTO. THE POLICE. SUPER STARS. CLASSIC FOREVER. Y PUNTO.

[@scottharrisohn6972]

didnt know they performed live after 1984

[@jonathancant2031]

Three shows for amnesty international

[@codybanks1942]

Didn't they also perform together for Live Aid?

[@jonathancant2031]

@@codybanks1942 Sting did solo but not with The Police

[@ignaciovillamor8618]

from this meeting came the version don't stand so close to me 86 '....

[@danplaysbass6294]

@@codybanks1942 No, just Sting

[@uyauabing]

Copeland...you don't find such explosive humanoid drummers anymore. Today's drummers are either anemic, or technically fascist....

[@austin78993]

uyauabing We're blessed that Stewart existed in the 80s. He really fits out compared to all other drummers at the time. In a good way though.

[@WorldWideTruth4All]

uyauabing Technically Fascist! Great quote.

[@filmelitt]

uyauabing very true

[@filmelitt]

filmelitt Copeland is unique

[@TheBumi12]

well said

[@aldopeer]

Stewart definitely was making his mark, explosive and absolutely enjoying himself. He always hoped for a reunion. I'm a drummer myself and Stewart Copeland was and is my main inspiration. I saw them play in Amsterdam, back in 1978, in Paradiso. Since then, I was hooked... Okay, Bono suddenly enters the stage, because 'Invisible Sun' deals with Ireland... People who are a bit up to date with the ins- and outs, know that Andy isn't such a fan of Bono and his mates. The expression on his face when the singing penguin enters the stage, tells it all.. Story goes, that after they finished their gig, they handed their instruments symbolically, over to U2, because then they were the greatest band. But just before Andy turned his guitar over to the U2 guitarist, he de-tuned his guitar in a proper way.... Always fun...

[@MuvoTX]

Thats cool... I didn't know that. I remember listening to this on FM radio live. I recorded it on 90 minute cassette. IIRC Howard Jones had a cool gig too this night.

[@alphabetaxenonzzzcat]

Yeah, I heard that - about detuning their guitars before U2 got to use them. It was in music magazine article about the Police - and apparently both Sting and Andy weren't too fond of U2.

[@rubenzamorano5194]

Nada que ver tu comentario la REAL MUSICA UNE NO LO CONTRARIO.

[@jaguarcarrera]

But if it's so, why did Andy ask The Edge to write the preface to his autobiography "One Train Later"? As an apology to him? Besides, in his preface The Edge describes this gesture of handing the guitar as a metaphor for handing the torch of the greatest rock band in the world from The Police to the U2.

[@gratiacynthiamaiaporto1596]

One of the best bands ever. Steve Copeland is really a badass... Incredible the amount of good energy he taakes out from his drum playing.... Totally incredible. I love them. Sting is definitely one of my favorite singers ever.

[@guybeauregard]

Steve Copeland? rofl

[@honeymotel8279]

MAGIC and AMAZING Copeland!!!!!

[@wvualum95]

Too young to be at this concert, but did get to see their next concert at Giants Stadium...August 5, 2007. And they opened with....Message In A Bottle!! Awesome show.

[@smittysmat7826]

Can’t remember for sure how long it had been but seems like this was maybe a year or two after The Police had officially disbanded. It was a HUGE deal when they came back together for 3 or 4 of these Amnesty concerts. I couldn’t believe it. I was thrilled to see them a few nights prior(I think) to this in Atlanta. It was the first of their mini reunion performances and a massively great surprise to me. I was a fan but had never had the chance to see them when they were still together. I’m pretty sure I found out via the radio on the way to the concert that The Police would be there. What a great memory.

[@krollpeter]

Come and watch the Steward Copeland drum-show :) The best musician there on stage.

[@JanieBorne]

All are great musicians 💯

[@gabrielleite5597]

@@JanieBorne but stew is the best

[@telagraf]

wow a singer that actually sings, no autotune, no singing to tape. i wish more artists today would try that

[@SkateOrDie666]

?

[@freebee8221]

Todays bands dont have musical talent. Thats why they all need their backing tracks

[@cygnustsp]

Much of this performance, like so many, were redone in the studio

[@groethej]

​@@cygnustspFor clarity of sound not performance in any shape or form. I've seen them live and it believe me, there is nothing to be doctored.

[@giancatravel2108]

Milky chance, Current joys, surf curse,Kevin kaarl,ghostemane,bastille,cigarretes after the sex, pxndx

[@mrmojorisin8752]

This performance was one of about 20 from various bands on 6/15/86 to honor Amnesty International’s 25th Anniversary. I’m surprised and disappointed that this isn’t mentioned in the description. It was an all day concert broadcast internationally.

[@mickadams1905]

Does Stewart have his drum sticks Gaffa taped to his hands? 😆 What a madman!

[@OnfloorAudio]

What an incredibly talented band !! Each guy brings something unique , no weak link .

[@marcomasini1106]

Police the most amazing musical group of my life, my life again is with them, when I listen them I come back in my wonderful past time because now I lost my live forever because my great sins!!!!

[@GregoryBraun-v2b]

Fuck yeeahhhhh!

[@GregoryBraun-v2b]

​@marcomasini1106 sins are part of our good lives also baby!

[@GojiAnguirus]

Each member of The Police were vital to the band's success. Had *ANY* one of them left the band (not just Sting), then the band would have ended right there.

[@WizardGlik]

I've developed this great topical cream for tired and aching muscles. It's called "Massage In A Bottle".

[@mirrencorin]

I love the police. recognisable, always. the drums, bass, voice, lyrics, melodies, rhythm...pure art.

[@josemengal5339]

Amazing concert, energetic and powerfull, great drums, guitar and bassline that fill the stadium and the best point the Andy Summers guitar solo on «Driven to Tears» regards from Lima Perú 👊💥🎸👏

[@stevedixon8567]

Mr Sting sings pretty much as well live as on his records... u can't say that about every singer

[@willinguyen1]

I saw him last year, he was 70 and still sounded incredible.

[@LORILYNNBUSH]

This trio is one life's beautiful gifts.

[@diegomireles]

Steward was Fire and Earth, Sting Water and Ether and Andy the Air, very unique band indeed.

[@waikibz]

Okay, I'll say it! ANDY SUMMERS!!!....all this Stewart and Sting talk would be moot without Andy. This trio played a major part in shaping my teenager to young adult life.

[@TheKinoEye]

Nah, it was all Ian Copeland working in NYC. Acts with no exposure remain just talent

[@Pwj579]

This was a brief reunion for the Amnesty International concert, after The Police had broken up in 1984. There was hope of a sixth studio album, but Stewart Copeland broke his collarbone, so it was shelved. Instead the band would not do anything of significance for another 20 years until announcing their 2007-2008 Reunion World Tour. I thankfully got to see them play in sold out show in Atlantic City on November 4th, 2007. Having grown up listening to their music but never seeing them live. This was an awesome experience.

[@scotty3034]

Sting never ever played with this intensity in any of his solo concerts.

[@robertk2007]

thats because the material was more jazz and he got older

[@blacksabbath4252]

Cause stings solo shit was crap

[@princeofcupspoc9073]

Less cocaine.

[@HectorStewe7]

Look at Gateshead concert in 1982...

[@slider3215]

@@blacksabbath4252 too right

[@JanieBorne]

That version of Roxanne actually gave me the chills. That song showcases Sting's wonderful vocal abilities as good or better than any other song he's ever done 💯💕

[@MrSandalwood]

Copeland is the police. . As well as being the best drummer in the world

[@guysymons2250]

Powerful solid performance...looked and sounded great..they ended it way to soon.

[@kimehndi]

I love their Giants stadium performance. I was there and 16 years old! I could watch this FOREVER…it is the BEST - my ultimate fan-out performance here though is Roxanne…the END with STING just rocks me to my core! GOOSE BUMPS!…and the jump at the end! Oh how I miss them together! ❤️

[@TracyD2]

I was there as well. I believe I was 17. My friend won 2 tickets from a Long Island radio station to be right up on the floor. I remember it got hot as hades in the sun as Jersey often is. I just watched the U2 video reminiscing. On to Peter Gabriel next. Remember Yoko Ono 😬 God bless her. Lol

[@cortical1]

So cool that you were both there. I was 17 too and U2 and the Police were my two favs at the time.

[@Blessedbeyondmeasur88]

Wow!!! I am jealous in a good way!!! That’s a true MEMORY!!!

[@BobHunter1977]

Oh man, I'm so glad they DIDN'T have anybody else on stage with them on the 2008 reunion tour. These extra singers don't add a thing - in fact they detract from the sound of The Police. They were a power trio - they didn't need anybody else filling up the soundscape. Can you imagine if Cream had brought along extra singers and a keyboard player in their reunion? Stewart, Andy and Sting are The Police. Period!

[@georgebarry3153]

I agree. And Normally a 3 piece needs a lil something...but this is The Police..and the 3 of them = 5 of anyone else.

[@3093DaNieLe3093]

Andy in his book said many times he hated all the extra members

[@james6234]

@@3093DaNieLe3093 He didn't hate them, he disliked having them in a 3 piece band.

[@tonycheise2513]

Yeah, but the piano adds, fills a lot of dead space. Some songs they sing okay.

[@AlexeiOrechin]

But they did play to a metronome, which really mellowed out the energy and potential for real explorations.

[@erictoniaschwab1009]

Wait, they played a show in 86? In all my years I never knew that! 😯

[@pasodeminick]

We all know no energy generators were needed in The Police live concerts: there was a direct plug from Copeland to the PA and lights. What a drummer... Sting was not stupid when he hired Omar Hakim for his first solo album: he knew that whatever his own style was going to be, the man on the drums had to be another beast.

[@guybeauregard]

Omar is great. So is Manu!

[@davidfarmer2049]

I think i ve worked out why Stuart Copeland never puts on weigth.

[@veltonmeade1057]

@Doodle Bob IMO, With both of them being improvisional by nature, that really was the magic of the band. They really made Sting and his songs sound great. Any other musician's would not have done such a great job playing his songs.

[@Schumanized]

Stewart Copeland AKA...The atomic clock!!

[@valpro99]

and just think, I saw them in a tiny bar in Brownsmills NJ in 1979 for $3 cover. No one in the US knew who they were. He'll I barely knew who they were. I stood right in front of them as they played. What a night.

[@johnwilliams1223]

Fk’n wow 😯 I saw them in 1980 for the Ghost In The Machine tour. Phenomenon band.

[@mjh5437]

A golden age of musical talent....when I look around for good new music in the 2020s there is absolutely none as great as this whatsoever.

[@japanjay]

Tedeschi Trucks band

[@Blessedbeyondmeasur88]

Absolute facts…I don’t know whether to be happy or sad about the situation. However, so thankful for this three man symphony.

[@mariomessina6389]

Had Stewart not broke his arm falling off a horse while trying to record new material for the greatest hits album we probably would have seen more police music . Honestly they all needed to take breaks had they continued and pursued their solo interest as they did . They could have made new music every 4 to 5 years and lived out their potential . They had a great musical chemistry it’s just they fought for control mainly sting and Stewart had issues but while the music part sting should have left to Stewart and Andy - it’s clear sting was the best lyricist and a great one at that . They could have made it work if they wanted to badly 😎🎸🎶 what a great band and musical heroes of mine

[@aldorph1989]

This was from an Amnesty International Concert if I recall correctly. I seem to remember they closed with the assembled artists singing Dylan's "I Shall Be Released". Can't believe nearly 30 years have passed

[@gibbonduder182]

Yep, no-one even seems to notice Bono strolling on stage near the end ;-)

[@RICHBLACKCOCK]

@@gibbonduder182 Comes onstage at 28:59. Andy did & he doesn`t seem 2 thrilled about the "JOHNNY CASH"!!! in black look alike com`in in on their set. Andy`s like: "WTF"!!!!!! BUZZ-OFF!!!!!!

[@JD-eq4dp]

U2 were on the tour aswell. Surprised Larry Mullen didnt pack up and go home when he saw and heard Stewart Copeland in full flight..

[@gouduleme2]

Ahhh Stewart... the first who locked my eyes when I first saw the 78’s outlando sleeve while listening this new group, wondering who played that incredible drums part, making forgetting I was a guitarist... so I said to my friend who put this vinyl : they will be a gigantic brand new love, sorry , music affair cos their drummers.... Stu is one of the kind ❤️🤘🏿

[@youropionmattersnot]

Every time i hear U2 im reminded of how much i love the Police

[@lauradellarciprete4269]

Wow ! Stewart Copeland the best drummer. Amazing!

[@KRAZEEIZATION]

Sting had done Blue Turtles and Live Aid the previous year so he was already a solo star. The Police should have done Live Aid!

[@ZIZIAZUAZO]

Wow! How I love these guys! I grew up listem to The Police, Sting and U2! They are amazing, wonderful, excelent songwriters, musicians, singers! I don't stop love them! The Police is my favorite rock band and U2 is the second! Sting and bono are handsome!

[@BOUBOURICHARD]

Long live Rock Long live rock !!!!!!!! Bye Katia

[@jasonkeith9317]

I grew up listening to them too we must be about the same age I was born in 1972.

[@arleneayuson4165]

absolutely handsome❤️

[@amyevastarchild6199]

I always was Grazyvabout tham The Police. I miss ghe jears off the 80 ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@lucioetchamendi6362]

Sting, Stop... bring another Police tour pls!

[@kenlakier820]

Love Sting.

[@brunoguedes1986]

Stewart Copeland é o melhor baterista de todos os tempos!

[@hellobonappetit1657]

non non

[@andreyviana504]

Bruno Guedes ele copiou dois bateristas de reggae: Sly Dunbar e Carly Barrett

[@MJLU280]

I actually think this is the best lineup due to KK on keyboards, the sound is fantastic.

[@alancollinge9136]

Lol. I snuck backstage, literally jumped a fence for the Amnesty International Show in 1988 at the Los Angeles Coliseum. I remember meeting Telly Savalas for like 2 seconds before being apprehended, and kicked out. That was a super strong show. Springsteen, Tracy Champman, Sting, Peter Gabriel. I do remember Sting parading around like a King with a court behind him. That struck me as odd and sort of prickish. I was 18. Good times.

[@davidletterman7786]

Back then, Bono was legit. What a sad state of affairs he has become.

[@regaltip8A]

Bono ???? More like Paul Hewson.

[@micheledrummond9438]

david letterman stfu

[@christheghostwriter]

god damn they were good. I missed out on them the first time around, they were just completely off my radar in my teen years. Finally saw them on the 2008 reunion tour and they were really, really good, maybe better than I expected them to be. But they didn't have the fire they have here, at the height of their powers

[@sfbayareagirl]

Check out the 1979 Beat Club set and the full show from Capitol Theater 1980. Both stunning.

[@go2ldook]

The backing synth is absolutely overkill for this songs and takes away from Andy's genius arpeggio, which should be louder in the mix. Can barely hear it for the freaking synth. They previously used it effectively in the chorus...just as a single note droning in the background. Totally distracting from a great song here.

[@JRAFF145]

this songs?

[@maciejkowalski2759]

It was 1986, the time when synths almost took over from guitar as the lead instrument. Whenever i watch a concert from this time period, even by a guitar-driven band, guitar is always either lower in the mix than the synths or just have some weird reverb that make it sound less powerful.

[@chejones8858]

That's Why Sting Went Solo, Copland Didn't Buy into His Wannabe Higher than God B.S. 😜 They Were Equal, No one Was Better than the other one, Just Like Led Zeppelin

[@ghostpedlar]

What Copeland does with his left hand is really awesome: those sick sidestick strokes and his powerful traditional grip technique. Simply amazing.

[@juanarros3828]

🛍️💿📹🃏🥉⛪🛩️🚀⛈️💧🏄💯⭐🥶😓😠

[@juanarros3828]

👗💃

[@Matt-ep4kk]

My first concert was The Police Joe Louis Arena in Detroit. Stewart is my favorite drummer ever.

[@dangermartin69]

Mine was Black Sabbath at Cobo Hall.