I was a police fan from 1978 onwards untill sting decided he wanted to go off at playing solo!. But the fact is that this man has been living off the "legend"of the police since he left the band. Why would he want to reform ,when he already plays police hits all the time and he relies on former police fans to keep his bank balance healthy. you have got to admit his solo work isn't a patch on police material (my opinion) that mans ego split up a band that still had one good album in them at least,but because people still buy his solo stuff ,he has no reason to reform the police . the equation is simple ego=solo stuff /no solo stuff = police reunion this is only my opinion,so if you feel like you need to abuse me for them dont bother because the delete is within my reach "the police have left the building" end
Tosh. If he was living off the "legend" of the police, why has he had several hit albums? Why does he sell records to people who weren't even born when the Police were at their height? He's an established artist in his own right, and while he may certainly be raking in plenty of royalties from the Police hits, you're forgetting who wrote most of them. I think you're more likely to find that Stewart and Andy have more to gain from the association of being in the Police, despite being extremely talented in their fields, they certainly aren't as commercially succesful as Sting is, so he certainly doesn't need (or claim to be) the link between him and the band. J. Plexus Digital Solutions CD-ROM & DVD Duplication, Multimedia, VR Authoring, Web Design and Custom Printed Recordable Media. http://www.digital-solutions.co.uk Tel: +44 (0)1902 366221 Fax: +44 (0)1902 366236 Mobile: +44 (0)7811 448679 ================================================================ This message has been sent via Norton Antivirus 2003 using virus definitions updated daily ================================================================
Subject: [Police] police reunion wont happen
But the fact is that this man has been living off the "legend"of the police since he left the band. Why would he want to reform ,when he already plays police hits all the time and he relies on former police fans to keep his bank balance healthy. you have got to admit his solo work isn't a patch on police material (my opinion) that mans ego split up a band that still had one good album in them at least,but because people still buy his solo stuff ,he has no reason to reform the police . the equation is simple ego=solo stuff /no solo stuff = police reunion
this is only my opinion,so if you feel like you need to abuse me for them dont bother because the delete is within my reach "the police have left the building" end
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sting has had an outstanding solo career, no question. i explained just yesterday to a friend of mine that he had a .1000 batting average with me (in terms of me considering every album he ever made (including MF!)was excellent), up until the combo of BND/the 3 BND tour shows (including Central Park) that i "experienced". i think a serious argument can be made that he is the most successful member of a band to go it alone and become a soloist. that being said, i refer back to a post i made earlier in the week, which basically was this: if you took a unbiased poll, presenting john q musicfan a list of police material and sting solo material, then asked john q who he/she would be more interested in seeing perform, i think it would be the police. i continue to consider it a damn shame the way that the contributions of andy and stewart are...taken for granted, as if any drummer and guitarist could have gone in the studio/on the road with sting and "his songs" and that those collaborations would have been just as fruitful, just as great, just as once-in-a-lifetime as sting, andy and stewart playing together. the single greatest reason why i personally consider the police the best band i have EVER heard is the result of that combination: "his songs" and their collective musicianship combining to make "that sound". one is just as important as the other, neither being superior over the other. unfortunately, THIS is the point that most miss and/or overlook. one of my police treaures is the "three ghosts..." bootleg: disc #2 is a recording of a SYNCHRONICITY rehearsal, virtually every song rehearsed turning out to be an instrumental (sting saving his voice). it is absolutely sublime. i highly/greatly recommend it... rich --- Jason Sheldon <jason@digital-solutions.co.uk> wrote:
Tosh.
If he was living off the "legend" of the police, why has he had several hit albums? Why does he sell records to people who weren't even born when the Police were at their height?
He's an established artist in his own right, and while he may certainly be raking in plenty of royalties from the Police hits, you're forgetting who wrote most of them.
I think you're more likely to find that Stewart and Andy have more to gain from the association of being in the Police, despite being extremely talented in their fields, they certainly aren't as commercially succesful as Sting is, so he certainly doesn't need (or claim to be) the link between him and the band.
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Subject: [Police] police reunion wont happen
But the fact is that this man has been living off the "legend"of the police since he left the band. Why would he want to reform ,when he already plays police hits all the time and he relies on former police fans to keep his bank balance healthy. you have got to admit his solo work isn't a patch on police material (my opinion) that mans ego split up a band that still had one good album in them at least,but because people still buy his solo stuff ,he has no reason to reform the police . the equation is simple ego=solo stuff /no solo stuff = police reunion
this is only my opinion,so if you feel like you need to abuse me for them dont bother because the delete is within my reach "the police have left the building" end
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The Police are a great example of "Synergy" . Maybe that could be the name of any new Police album? I don't think the Police will ever reform for new material. Too risky. As much as we all LOVE the band, I have suspected over the years they aren't the colossal group we hoped the world would see through our eyes. And if they reform, I think there is a good chance that the album wouldn't fair more than average for any decent group. I know we have heard band members say stuff like "Yeah we could reform and sell a billion albums, but why do that?" And then suggest some of the other "super groups" get to together after being too old, yad yada yada..." But I really don't think they'd fair better than any other "big" group out there. Maybe even worse. Thus it avoids the risk, and embarrassment of "failure." If Sting were a true "risk" taker, he would agree to a new album. He's not. It's just flattering to think of oneself like that. Having said that, Sting is still a musical genius in my mind. Pure genius. and better than any other out there. But that doesn't make him a 'risk" taker. As a matter of fact, he is pretty cozy were he is right now, and in 7 years we'll se a solo induction into the HOF. Ross
Ever since this discussion came up, that "The Police" might do some shows again, I've thought "Yeah, right... Sting is releasing a new album next year, he won't find time for it". But now I'm not so sure, since the album release might have been postponed. The thing is though that, if they did some show, or a mini tour, or even a big tour they wouldn't play new material, they won't make another record EVER. Sting is still writing new music and is releasing an album some time next year, and will probably tour after that, with NEW material. As big a Police fan I am I have to say that I'd rather see Sting play new music than seeing the Police playing old music. I'm with Sting on that it's better to keep the legend intact, we all remember the Police for how great they were back then, let's keep it that way. Flame on, Patrik
Hey all! I agree, in my opinion, Sting doesnt want a reunion. Cant your guys feel that? Every vibe that Sting gives off in interviews and actions sings of NO. I dont blame him. Solo, he gets to call all of the shots and reap in all the $$$. He doesnt have to share glory with anyone. The stage is his. The band he works with now, knows which side their bread is buttered on. They will go with anything Sting says. Oh sure, they have ideas but who do you think gives the final word? Thats what I would choose if I were him. Stands to reason. Jane
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