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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…
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Rock music band from London, England (formed 1977). The Police make music in the rock music, new wave and post-punk genres.
5 The Police Music Videos from 1978–1983
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…
Directed by Godley & Creme
Every Breath You Take by The Police is one of the band's most iconic songs and music videos. Directed by the duo Godley & Creme,…
Directed by Derek Burbidge
The Police's "Message in a Bottle," released on September 21, 1979, is a seminal track from their second studio album, *Reggatta de Blanc*. The song…
Directed by Derek Burbidge
Released on October 2, 1981, as part of their album 'Ghost in the Machine,' 'Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic' is a signature hit…
Directed by Derek Burbidge
Don’t Stand So Close to Me, released on September 19, 1980, is a standout track from The Police’s album *Zenyatta Mondatta*. The song, blending reggae…
Active 1977–1986 · 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
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Artists who shaped The Police’s sound
Everything you need to know about The Police
The Police formed in 1977.
The Police are from London, England.
The Police’s music spans rock music, new wave and post-punk.
The Police have released music through A&M Records and Illegal Records.
The Police have released 5 studio albums, from Outlandos d’Amour (1978) to Synchronicity (1983).
The Police’s most recent studio album is Synchronicity, released in 1983.
The Police’s most-watched music videos on AltSounds are “Every Breath You Take”, “Roxanne”, “Message In A Bottle” and “Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic”.
The Police’s most-viewed music video on AltSounds is “Every Breath You Take” (1983), with 1.7 billion views, directed by Godley & Creme. Every Breath You Take by The Police is one of the band's most iconic songs and music videos. Directed by the duo Godley & Creme, the video was inspired by Gjon Mili's 1944 short film "Jammin' the Blues." The black-and-white video features the band performing in a darkened ball…
The Police cite influences including Sex Pistols, Bob Marley, Jimi Hendrix, Marvin Gaye, Roxy Music, Stevie Wonder, Toots and the Maytals and The Beatles.
The Police have received Grammy Awards and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
The Police’s members include Sting, Stewart Copeland, Henry Padovani and Andy Summers.
You can listen to The Police on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube and SoundCloud, and watch their music videos right here on AltSounds.