by Samburu on 25 Mar 2006 02:42
The Police went out on top. I have always respected them for that.
Like many of you, I'd love to have them tour again but for the right reasons. Stewart said one time (at least I read it once) that he thought a tour for charity would be a good idea. That's one option.
Somehow, I doubt we'll ever see it. But I'm sure Cream fans said the same thing for 35 years.
After seeing at least twice as many Sting solo shows as Police concerts, I'm not so sure how much I'd want to see them. Maybe the Jules Holland interview from "Ghost in the Machine" days or "Bring on the Night" showed how calculating and contrived Mr. Sumner can be.
What a shame.
I saw Sting on consecutive nights in 1988 (Purdue University and Indiana University "... Nothing Like the Sun" tour). It amazed me how much the shows were carbon copies of each other. Moments I thought were spontaneous were scripted. I've never seen him the same since. (And have saved a lot on concert tickets)
Stewart and Andy still care about the fans. Sting apparently cares about the finances. His two-year cycle of album-tour-rest is as strong as ever.
When you have the chance to see Andy or Stewart, it's an opportunity. With Sting, it's standard procedure.
Police reunion? Why taint seeing Stewart?
Still, I'd be the first in line for a ticket. They mean too much to me.
Thanks for always being yourself Stewart