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The Police's ‘Roxanne’ is a reggae-influenced rock song from 1978 that tells the story of unrequited love. Its distinctive rhythm and Sting's emotive vocals have…

The Police, rock music band from London, England
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Active 19771986 · London, England · rock music, new wave · A&M Records

The Police were an English rock band formed in London in 1977. Their core line-up comprised Sting (lead vocals, bass, primary songwriter), Andy Summers (guitar) and Stewart Copeland (drums, percussion). The Police became globally popular from the late 1970s to the mid-1980s. The band emerged in the British punk scene, but soon expanded into other styles such as new wave, reggae rock, and post-punk. The Police's debut album, Outlandos d'Amour (1978), reached number six on the UK Albums Chart and contains the singles "Roxanne" and "Can't Stand Losing You". Reggatta de Blanc (1979) was the first… via Wikipedia

Band Members: Sting, Stewart Copeland, Henry Padovani, Andy Summers

Awards: Grammy Awards; Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Discography

The Police’s studio albums / EPs · 5

Influenced by

Artists who shaped The Police’s sound