The Police

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The Police are a rock band that were formed in London in 1977. This was at a time when [[punk rock]] was at its peak in England and though The Police could never be described as a punk band they used that image to some extent to gain an audience. Whilst their early records were undoubtably influenced by punk they also took influence for reggae and jazz.
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== History and Evolution ==
== History and Evolution ==

Revision as of 16:28, 1 October 2009


Contents

Introduction

The Police are a rock band that were formed in London in 1977. This was at a time when punk rock was at its peak in England and though The Police could never be described as a punk band they used that image to some extent to gain an audience. Whilst their early records were undoubtably influenced by punk they also took influence for reggae and jazz.

History and Evolution

The 70s

The 80s

The 90s

Year 2000 Onwards

Band Members

Sting

Andy Summers

Stewart Copland

Discocraphy