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The Police

The Police was a three-piece British pop band which came to prominence in the wake of the punk rock phenomenon. The group was formed in 1977 by Sting (bassist and lead singer), Andy Summers[?] (guitarist), and Stewart Copeland[?] (drummer) and their initial success came from the 1978 single "Roxanne".

They released their last album, Synchronicity, in 1983, which is widely regarded as a classic. Notable songs from that album include "Every Breath You Take" and "Wrapped Around your Finger". Although there was never an official break-up, each band member gradually began his own solo career. A short-lived attempt to reunite in 1986 produced a re-recording of their song "Don't Stand So Close to Me". On March 10, 2003, The Police were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

The Police Discography
Year Title Label
1977 Fallout/Nothing Achieving/Dead End Job A&M
1978 Outlandos d'Amour A&M
1979 Regatta de Blanc A&M
1980 Zenyatta Mondatta A&M
1981 Ghost in the Machine A&M
1983 Synchronicity A&M
1986 Every Breath You Take: the Singles A&M
1993 Message in a Box: The Complete Recordings[?] A&M
1995 Live[?] A&M
1998 Greatest Hits[?] A&M



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