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01-05-2007, 07:16 AM
FMQB
(http://www.fmqb.com/Article.asp?id=328733)
Rumors Swirl Over Police Reunion January 4, 2007
Rumors are circulating that The Police are planning a full reunion tour for later this year, and will begin rehearsing next month for a trek that could kick off as soon as May or June. 2007 is the 30th anniversary of the band and A&M Records is planning some sort of specialty release to honor the occasion. The label released a statement in December saying that 2007 "is the 30th anniversary of the first Police single. It is our intention to mark the anniversary by doing something special with the band's catalogue 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.” A box set and/or a new DVD release is expected to be in the works.
Both Harp Magazine and Billboard have been told by sources that the rumors are true, and though nothing can officially be confirmed just yet, an announcement could be made later this month. The Police split up in 1986 and have performed together only twice since: at Sting's wedding in 1992 and at their induction to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003.
Fans, as well as the music business, have hoped for years for a reunion of the legendary band, who broke up at the peak of their fame. It is expected that a reunion tour could fetch top dollar, with The Police playing stadiums around the globe.
While Sting has been reluctant to consider a reunion in the past, both Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland have been busy with Police-related projects recently. Summers just published his autobiography, One Train Later, while Copeland directed a well-received documentary on the band, using old footage he had shot on the road in the '80s.
(http://www.fmqb.com/Article.asp?id=328733)
Rumors Swirl Over Police Reunion January 4, 2007
Rumors are circulating that The Police are planning a full reunion tour for later this year, and will begin rehearsing next month for a trek that could kick off as soon as May or June. 2007 is the 30th anniversary of the band and A&M Records is planning some sort of specialty release to honor the occasion. The label released a statement in December saying that 2007 "is the 30th anniversary of the first Police single. It is our intention to mark the anniversary by doing something special with the band's catalogue 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.” A box set and/or a new DVD release is expected to be in the works.
Both Harp Magazine and Billboard have been told by sources that the rumors are true, and though nothing can officially be confirmed just yet, an announcement could be made later this month. The Police split up in 1986 and have performed together only twice since: at Sting's wedding in 1992 and at their induction to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003.
Fans, as well as the music business, have hoped for years for a reunion of the legendary band, who broke up at the peak of their fame. It is expected that a reunion tour could fetch top dollar, with The Police playing stadiums around the globe.
While Sting has been reluctant to consider a reunion in the past, both Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland have been busy with Police-related projects recently. Summers just published his autobiography, One Train Later, while Copeland directed a well-received documentary on the band, using old footage he had shot on the road in the '80s.