The Police were an English rock trio, from London, England, formed originally in 1977. The trio consisted of Gordon Sumner, CBE (born 2 October 1951), widely known by his stage name of Sting (lead vocals, bass guitar), Andy Summers (guitar, vocals) and Stewart Copeland (drums, vocals, percussion).
The Police have sold more than 50 million albums worldwide, and became the world's highest-earning musicians in 2008, thanks to their reunion tour. Rolling Stone ranked The Police number 70 on their list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.
BRIT Awards
1982: Best British Group
1985: Outstanding Contribution To Music
Grammy Awards
1980: Best Rock Instrumental Performance for "Reggatta de Blanc"
1981: Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal for "Don't Stand So Close to Me"
1981: Best Rock Instrumental Performance for "Behind My Camel"
1983: Song of the Year for "Every Breath You Take" (awarded to Sting)
1983: Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal for "Every Breath You Take"
1983: Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal for Synchronicity
The Police were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on 10 March 2003
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3 comments:
hey, i heard susan boyle has reached sky high charts..did u listen to any of her songs?
I enjoy the song 'Every Breath You Take'. Susan Boyle is doing great, in the States too. I love her voice.
reanaclaire ~ yo great for Susan will check it out later
Keats ~ Yes love this song too, sorry not able to embed some of the fave song as they were disallowed. A super Susan 'Boiling' point for her.
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