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Re: [Police] press reactions?
by Deborah Gee 15 Nov '02

15 Nov '02

I don't know if ticket demand is anything to go by, but according to the HOF, most of the ticket demand has been coming from AC/DC fans, with a fairly even spread for the rest of the inductees. On London radio, there was a mention of the ceremony and the induction of Elvis Costello, but no mention of the police. Very surprised by this. Jeremy-------Original Message-------From: DtmrCls(a)aol.comSent: 11/14/02 11:25 PMTo: police(a)mailman.xmission.comSubject: [Police] press reactions? As I couldn't find any reaction to THE POLICE's reunion in the German press I would like to ask how the press reaction is in the U.S. and UK... I'm very much interested in getting some articles about this topic. A scan or copy will do. Any help?Dietmar

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Re: Re: [Police] Real Fan
by Deborah Gee 15 Nov '02

15 Nov '02

Amaryll, While it is time for this thread to die, I feel terribly misunderstood, so here is my last contribution (I hope) Andrea, Fred, Andy, Paul, Margie, Ross, Bill, Maggie all work in jobs as you described, have 2-3 weeks off per year. I have a company writing travel guides and I accept that I have a little more freedom as far as hours, but not as far as finances. Deb is the same, more freedom for hours, but not for finances. I don't recall any of us calling in sick all the time, or pushing our luck with our jobs. In the last 10-12 years, not one of us that I have mentioned have ever paid last minute expensive airfares, and only on rare occasions have any of us paid way over the face for tickets. We all plan ahead for the shows, and save for them during the non touring times such as now when there are no shows. We go to many of the shows in out of the way places, If you have been on this list for a while, you will remember that I write a lot of concert reviews to the list, and often they are coming from places like Greensboro, or Buttplug, Indiana, this keeps the costs down, it makes good tickets easier to get. If the 30-50 shows that we all went to were all in NY or LA, then it may cost a fortune, but a flight to Greensboro may be 60 dollars, a ticket maybe the same and 4 of us share a room for about 15 dollars each. We will also do the shows in blocks, this way one airfare will cover us for about 5 shows in a row. The tour these days seem to last for about 3 years, and to spread out the shows in little bursts doesnt end up being all that expensive. You may have 9 weeks of vacation during the tour, and that 9 weeks if you wanted to spend it doing tours (which I am sure is insane) would afford you plenty of shows. Due to the fact that after years of going to shows, we know some of the band members pretty well, and this ocasionally helps when we can't find a ticket. I will agree with you on the hardship of having kids for this situation, but a lot of the people on the tours have them also, they just make a vacation out of the parts of the tour they choose. The family comes along, although doesn't all go to the show. In no way was I being insulting, I am just trying to tell you that it is a lot easier than most people think it is. For example, last night I spent ages trying to get more HOF tickets, and if my hunch is right, I just secured entry for another 3 people. I wouldn't want to be the only one of us that makes it to that show, I am not an elitist, I want to share the fun, but people seem to be coming at this from a really negative way Jeremy

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press reactions?
by DtmrCls＠aol.com 15 Nov '02

15 Nov '02

As I couldn't find any reaction to THE POLICE's reunion in the German press I would like to ask how the press reaction is in the U.S. and UK... I'm very much interested in getting some articles about this topic. A scan or copy will do. Any help? Dietmar

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Re:[Police] Fans
by Teri Kronberg 14 Nov '02

14 Nov '02

You know, I think I've hit on what really could be the problem. It's the fact that people don't always or usually don't know when said number of exclusive people are going to try to get tickets or trying for certain events. It's the missed opportunity to join in on the adventure and the effort. Most people don't like or don't have the ability to do these things on their own--and would benefit greatly by the experience of those who have done these things. When they find out later that they could have joined in waiting outside or snuck in with someone else--it causes a terrible feeling of being left out. I think that's a great part of it. Especially, if the said event is close to you, or within your means and ability to travel. Perhaps it's just common courtesy were really talking about here. Just a thought. Teri ________________________________________________________________ Sign Up for Juno Platinum Internet Access Today Only $9.95 per month! Visit www.juno.com

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Stewart selling home in Brentwood -- any takers?
by Anne 14 Nov '02

14 Nov '02

Almost forgot -- just read about this in Entertainment Weekly today. The Police (esp. Stewart) are certainly getting a lot of press lately.... Still wishing, hoping, waiting, dreaming, etc... Anne

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Fans
by David Lucky 14 Nov '02

14 Nov '02

I've found this discussion thread interesting as I have often wondered how the select group of people get to all these shows. And now I am hearing a little about how they do it. I've seen Sting 20 some times and The police 6 times, collect all kinds of stuff but am always wanting to go to more and wondering how much of a fan am I if I am not willing to drop stuff to go to some show or another. I also like telling my wife that there are people that go to way more shows than me, travel the world around Sting schedules etc. Of course the truth lies some where in between with perserverance, commitment, money etc all playing their part. __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Web Hosting - Let the expert host your site http://webhosting.yahoo.com

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Re: [Police] Luck of the draw?
by Teri Kronberg 14 Nov '02

14 Nov '02

I think you put this very well. In the past few days, I've been a very unpleasant person to be around, because of this pretentious *real fan* talk. A real fan is someone who carries the music with them in life. A real fan is moved by the music. It causes INTENSE frustration when you CANNOT pursue what is in your heart. Regardless of what has been said, this IS different than just finding a way to go see Sting in concert. Those who are going to the RHOF and those who are not going, can go on justifying and complaining, respectfully...but what's the point? It's not going to make those going feel guilty or those not going feel better. It's because we're talking about feelings here, STRONG feelings. The fact is that ALL of us here are real fans, with true enduring feelings about The Police and their music. Teri -- amaryll <amaryll(a)gis.net> writes: Date: Wed, 13 Nov 2002 08:59:38 -0400 I second your thoughts Michelle. If true fandom is to be saved for those people who have a large disposable income which allows them to travel the world, pay mucho cash for transportation, hotels, and good seats, and those fans who do not have to show up at a job every day to support their families, then we are in fact narrowing Sting's fan base down to a small elite group of people. I think it's very consescending to sit back and tell the large majority of fans that they, too, could get tickets to the HOF show if only they loved the band enough to miss tons of work, get babysitters for their kids, and amass a huge amount of debt. Not to mention, there are only a very small number of seats available in the first place, so even if 100 of us put in the time and effort you describe, we would not all be given seats. I don't begrudge you your persistence and good fortune in getting to see him so often and so close, that's great that you have the time and money to do this, but I do begrudge your attitude that anyone can do this, and your implied message that anyone who doesn't just isn't a good enough fan to deserve to see them . marilyn ________________________________________________________________ Sign Up for Juno Platinum Internet Access Today Only $9.95 per month! Visit www.juno.com

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Re: [Police] Stewart selling home in Brentwood -- any takers?
by Andrea Manassy 14 Nov '02

14 Nov '02

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Re: [Police] Stewart selling home in Brentwood -- any takers?
by Stingfan222＠aol.com 14 Nov '02

14 Nov '02

They sure are (getting a lot of press). Do you think that's why Fiction Plane (aka Santa's Boyfriend) is holding off on launching their career? They'll start getting lots of free press with the "revival." With a renewed interest in the Police due to the RRHoF, their sound may be accepted a little more readily by the next generation ... just my theory on the big delay. My swings and roundabouts CD is getting worn out! Michelle In a message dated 11/14/02 10:42:03 AM, jeffanne(a)ns.sympatico.ca writes: << The Police (esp. Stewart) are certainly getting a lot of press lately.... Still wishing, hoping, waiting, dreaming, etc... Anne >>

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Re-release of re-mastered, re-packaged Police catalogue in 2003 to celebrate the Police 25th anniversary ....
by Ross Viner 14 Nov '02

14 Nov '02

....from Stingus.net. I wonder if it will be worth replacing my box set (since a friend of mine ripped the booklet out). Ross

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