>Why is whether or not they have a "hit" the barometer of success? I
>couldn't care less how many people listen to it. I don't think it's a
>stretch to argue that most of the best new music these days doesn't
>top the charts, or even reach them. Who cares? What difference does it
>make?
I agree Chris, most of the stuff I listen to these days rarely makes it on the charts.
However, most likely it matters to the boys.
>But at the same time, isn't it possible that these guys could reinvent themselves? I mean, there would have to be something remaining of the "old" Police in their writing style. Sting's writing and playing styles have changed of course, but he wouldn't be writing his solo stuff. Isn't it possible for him, as well as Andy and Stewart of course, to incorporate his(their) current influences and somehow come up with a newer sound that is still "Police-like"? As hard-headed and domineering as he is over Andy and Stewart, I would like to think that they would not just let him walk all over them, especially Stewart. I don't know. It's all just speculation anyways, and probably nothing will happen. They'll finish their tour and go about their seperate ways again.... And we'll all be left wondering...
Very good point Steve,
NO ONE plays drums like Stewart can, and with Andy's trademark guitar sound, whatever Sting writes would be filtered through these guys like it used to. It wouldn't be another Sting album with Andy and Stewart as guests.