The Police
The Police fused reggae rhythms, punk economy and jazz musicianship into the biggest rock sound of the early 80s. 'Synchronicity' (1983) dominated the world's charts and 'Every Breath You Take' became the decade's most-played single before the trio walked away at their peak.
Origin: London, England · Years active: 1977–1986
Biography
The Police fused reggae rhythms, punk economy and jazz musicianship into the biggest rock sound of the early 80s. 'Synchronicity' (1983) dominated the world's charts and 'Every Breath You Take' became the decade's most-played single before the trio walked away at their peak.
Key 1980s albums
- Zenyatta Mondatta (1980)
- Ghost in the Machine (1981)
- Synchronicity (1983)
Essential songs
- Every Breath You Take (1983)
- Don't Stand So Close to Me (1980)
- Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic (1981)
- King of Pain (1983)
- Spirits in the Material World (1981)
Genres
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