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The Formation and Rise of The Police: A Musical Journey

The story of The Police, one of rock music's most iconic bands, begins in the bustling city of Newcastle upon Tyne, England, on September 25, 1976. Stewart Copeland, an American drummer with the band Curved Air, attended a performance by a local group called Last Exist. Among the performers was Gordon Sumner, often known by his nickname Sting, inspired by his penchant for wearing a black and yellow striped shirt that drew comparisons to a bee. After the show, a serendipitous encounter between Copeland and Sting led to the exchange of phone numbers and the beginning of a musical partnership that would reshape the landscape of rock music.

The Genesis of The Police