Musicians Making Headlines

Here it is… the information fans of The Police have been waiting weeks for: According to the band’s promoter, the reunited trio will bid a final farewell to their loyal followers at a massive finale at New York’s Madison Square Garden on August 7th. The band had previously announced that they planned to wrap up their current tour in the Big Apple, but kept the date and venue a secret. In addition to learning where Sting and Co. will be taking their final bows and now know who will open for them—according to the band’s rep, the B-52s will be … Continue reading

The Police to Reunite

Oh, the music gods have answered my prayers – the Police are going to regroup for the February 11th Grammy Award ceremony. This has started rumors that after the award show, the band will plan a reunion tour. I will not hold my breath on that one. The band, one of the most successful in the early 80s, broke up due to tension among its members. The band consisted of drummer Stewart Copeland, singer-bassist Sting, and guitarist Andy Summers. Along with The Clash, they were one of the first conventional bands to use reggae beats and lyrics in their music. … Continue reading