Police Reunion

Police reunion rumors reaching fever pitch

By Jonathan CohenWed Jan 3, 5:48 PM ET

Rumors are swirling that the Police will reunite for 2007 dates in England and the United States, which would be the rock trio's first since disbanding in 1986.

Sources told Billboard.com the reports -- in the British press -- were legitimate, but they would not publicly comment until final details are nearer to completion.

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the release of "Roxanne," the single that broke the Police in the United States. In a statement issued last month, A&M Records said, "It is our intention to mark the anniversary by doing something special with the band's catalog of songs. Needless to say, everyone is hopeful the band will support our plans and while early discussions have taken place, nothing has been decided."

Sources say in addition to DVD releases, A&M is planning another multi-disc collection in the vein of 1993's "Message in a Box," which featured the band's complete studio recordings and a handful of rarities.

A Police reunion has been the concert industry's dream for two decades, as it is believed the band could play stadiums internationally should it choose to reunite. But besides an impromptu set at Sting's 1992 wedding to Trudie Styler, the Police's only other post-breakup performance was in celebration of its 2003 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

And while Sting has repeatedly expressed reluctance at reuniting, drummer Stewart Copeland and guitarist Andy Summers have kept the flame alive. This summer, Summers told Billboard he was certain the group could have continued past its 1983 commercial peak with "Synchronicity."

"The more rational approach would have been, 'OK, Sting, go make a solo record, and let's get back together in two or three years,"' he said. "I'm certain we could have done that. Of course we could have. We were definitely not in a creative dry space. We could have easily carried on, and we could probably still be there. That wasn't to be our fate. It went in another way. I regret we never paid it off with a last tour."

god i hope not

Fcuk - they got Joe Pesci on guitar now?? I'm in!

At the least, they should find a new bassist/vocalist.

What's Hooky doing this year?

If, and its a big if, this materialises, then I will do a shitload of dates.

The Police were fucking brilliant.

Tea in the Sahara, UL.

Uncle Liam wrote: If, and its a big if, this materialises, then I will do a shitload of dates.

The Police were fucking brilliant.

agreed but it wont be the police it'll be sting's ego and two justifiably bitter old guys

and didn't they fight like all get out at the RNRHOF induction a couple years back

Its Copelands ego everyone should be worried about.

Although considering both Summers and Copeland have gone on to great success in there own right after The Police i would hardly call them bitter. By all accounts, they are all on very good terms.

I wouldn't care if it was how Peter Murphy and David J got along in Bauhaus this summer. Just give me two solid hours of Police music, sans EBYT.

the police were shit. time has not improved the musical turds they turned out.

oh b***oks ... will they arrest me for that ?

not much of a stretch to ruin a legacy that was shit to begin with. they should just get mr. sumner (not ours) to do some tantric wanking onstage for 4 hours. that's all police fans deserve.

do some tantric wanking onstage for 4 hours

When he ejaculated it'd be like a Gallagher show.

LE Roberts wrote:

do some tantric wanking onstage for 4 hours

When he ejaculated it'd be like a Gallagher show.

how does one ejaculate watermelon juice? i'd like to know. no really, i would.

how does one ejaculate watermelon juice? i'd like to know. no really, i would.

I guess I was figuratively speaking, though I'm not saying it can't be done.

The Police were shite 30 years ago.I can't imagine much has changed after all these years. Pass me the sick bag.

Its amazing what fading rock 'stars' will do to stay famous. Phil collins went on to do a Disney soundtrack,and has now gone back to Genesis for a comeback tour.

Sting went on to do a Disney soundtrack,and has now gone back to the Police for a comeback tour.

Lets hope Jon Bon Jovi doesnt get the call for Toy Story 3...

darran clarke wrote: the police were shit. time has not improved the musical turds they turned out.

If you was only £1 behind them eh..now,now don't be avin tantrum sex...

His Holiness, The Pope wrote: not much of a stretch to ruin a legacy that was shit to begin with. they should just get mr. sumner (not ours) to do some tantric wanking onstage for 4 hours. that's all police fans deserve.

The blood is rushing to enhance your wot? you need a heart mate to help the blood rush.

"BRING ON THE GIGS I COULDN,T STAND ANOTHER HOUR OF DAYLIGHT" TOP NEWS IF THIS COMES OFF, UNCLE LIAM NO NEWKY BROWN AND OFFICE PARTYS THAT DAY...HA.

I'd rather see a "Police Academy" reunion

spam wrote: "BRING ON THE GIGS I COULDN,T STAND ANOTHER HOUR OF DAYLIGHT" TOP NEWS IF THIS COMES OFF, UNCLE LIAM NO NEWKY BROWN AND OFFICE PARTYS THAT DAY...HA.

Did i see you that night?

Did you see ANYBODY that night?

Remember seeing my mate Deano after he jumped on me during First of the Gang.

And seeing Boz pissing himself when i had a loaf of people waving my flags during Audience... I mean Girlfriend in a Coma.

Would Love see to the police!! they were a great band, although sting is a just a tiny tiny bit full of himself these days:barf:

i would see them at least once

Uncle Liam wrote:

spam wrote: "BRING ON THE GIGS I COULDN,T STAND ANOTHER HOUR OF DAYLIGHT" TOP NEWS IF THIS COMES OFF, UNCLE LIAM NO NEWKY BROWN AND OFFICE PARTYS THAT DAY...HA.

Did i see you that night?

Dont think you seen much that night liam as missy puts it, but yes we did see each other twice. In the raine bar, and outside fab cafe.anyway enough of that ave a good year fella see you soon.