At the time, I didn't see miserable. I was shocked and deeply disappointed. I went through two years of shock and hope that it was a lie. In fact, Sting's first solo concert was a non-event for me. Yeah, I was happy breathing the same air, but I didn't really get into the album until a year after it came out. This was after I regretted hearing DSSCTM '86, which was when I really KNEW that it was over. It was so, it depressed me to hear it. The initial meaning of the song was lost. Then, I just felt that Sting had been immature about everything, and I just kept on thinking that even though I was very into his solo music. Now, I think it's long been time for him to grow up. I don't expect The Police to sound the same. If that were the case, Joe would be singing! :D Really, I expect the arrangements to be different and the vocals to sound different. We have all changed and evolved. It will never be like 1983 or earlier again, especially in this day and age. Sometimes, that period in time seems like a hundred years ago. And another thing, why would it be so embarrassing for Sting to play classic Police songs with The Police, when he does them on his own already--and the old fans aren't embarrassed? If that were the case, then it must be embarrassing to listen to him doing the classic police tunes solo--what would be the difference? I don't get why people always say that certain bands shouldn't reunite, because the old magic wouldn't be there. If the fans want nothing but the old sound, then there are records or CDs. You can dig up a past concert boot, no problem. However, that's not what we're talking about here. We're talking about evolution. I could never understand the harm and the dread, or the anger of just playing together. It all just comes off as childishness to me, which doesn't belong in a fifty-year old man. I love him, but I must be honest. The love is tough sometimes. My 2c. Teri -- Stingfan222@aol.com writes: Date: Fri, 15 Nov 2002 10:42:40 EST Plus, think back... Sting was MISERABLE with the Police. As great as they were together musically they (well mainly Sting and Stew) wanted to do what they wanted to do. That's why Sting continues to be a success in his niche as front man. He's selected amazing musicians, but also musicians that understand they need to do what HE wants. I think Sting has matured in that he considers these musicians' input, but he still knows what he wants in the end and gets it. That's why the concerts don't vary from city to city. I, for one, was really saddened by how miserable Sting was back in the early 80's. It not only showed onstage, but in interviews. As much as I loved the Police, I didn't like him very much as a public personality (and he was my be all, end all until that attitude started coming through). I was angry when the Police disbanded, angry at him because I felt it was his fault, and I refused to listen to his solo work (for at least a month anyway) It's hard to stay away from loving Sting's music. I fear for a full scale reunion/tour. I think the HoF is great and a great reason to be miserable for 3 songs, but I don't want to see any of them go through what they had before. I don't want to see Sting's family suffering if he reverts back to Mr. Grumpy again. I'd do anything in my power to see that show just because I want to relive those feelings of seeing them back in the 80's as they're the one band that I've stuck with from the beginning. I just don't want misery! This is just my opinion on how they felt back then, because when it all boils down to it, I'm just a fan observing from the public over the past 23 years. Michelle ________________________________________________________________ Sign Up for Juno Platinum Internet Access Today Only $9.95 per month! Visit www.juno.com