“It was certainly not a Police song because we were still theoretically a punk band.” At that time, Copeland wanted the band to stick to its punk rock ethos, however Sting, 72, and guitarist ...

Because we do improvise a lot, even on Police songs.” However, despite the fact improvisation is key to Sting’s solo band, “it’s all very structured.” And of course, you can’t have a ...

“Can’t Stand Losing You” was the third single released ... to swallow my pride. The Police’s lyrical approach didn’t stay in this mode for too long. Sting was soon squeezing advanced ...

Suddenly the innocent little sing-alongs take a much darker turn, a song like - for example - Every Breath You Take by The Police ... a lot. Sting penned the song in 1982, following his split ...

Tickets will be available nationally online via the Thirteen/WNET and WLIW Web sites. Additionally, Sting and the Police announced that they will contribute $1 million to Mayor Bloomberg's ...