Listen live

The Police

The Police were an English rock band formed in London in 1977. For the vast
majority of their history, the band consisted of Sting (lead vocals, bass),
Andy Summers (guitar) and Stewart Copeland (drums). The Police became globally
popular in the late 1970s and are generally regarded as one of the first new
wave groups to achieve mainstream success, playing a style of rock ... read more

The Police Podcast

The Police Podcast podcastListen

→ Released 20 September 2009 2.06pm — Comment on this

Isle of Wight Festival: Review and pics

For those of you who weren't completely sure, we can now confirm that the best part of 50,000 people singing 'Roxanne' at the Isle of Wight Festival at 10.30pm does make a noticeable noise. With effortless projection and as loaded with talent as they have ever been, The Police perform to a sea of...

Watch some footage from Stockholm

When The Police played in Stockholm, Sweden in 2007, they were kind enough to have a sit down and give a few tasty soundbites to the camera.Sting, Stewart Copeland and Andy Summers all gave their thoughts on the reunion tour and their hopes for it right here. The Police are, of course, the...

Hard Rock Calling 2008: Review, live tracks and and photos

It isn't every day that a festival goer has the opportunity to witness the final live performance of any band, let alone a band who are revered the world over.Today, Hard Rock Calling 2008 was closed with an absolute bang, as The Police played what was to be their last live appearance as a band....

Photos: Photos from the 2008 Hard Rock Calling festival.

Starsailor backstageStarsailor with Sarah Champion backstageStarsailor with Sarah Champion backstageStarsailor backstageKT Tunstall with Sarah ChampionThe Police at Hard Rock CallingThe Police at Hard Rock CallingThe Police at Hard Rock CallingThe Police at Hard Rock CallingThe Police at Hard Rock CallingThe Police at Hard Rock CallingThe Police at Hard Rock CallingKT Tunstall at Hard Rock CallingKT Tunstall backstage at Hard Rock CallingKT Tunstall backstage at Hard Rock CallingBackstage at Hard Rock CallingBackstage at Hard Rock CallingBackstage at Hard Rock CallingTrisha Goddard backstage at Hard Rock CallingJennifer Aniston hiding at Hard Rock CallingKimberly Stewart backstage at Hard Rock CallingThe Charlatans being interviewed by Tania SnuggsThe Bangles at Hard Rock CallingThe Bangles at Hard Rock CallingThe Bangles at Hard Rock CallingThe Bangles at Hard Rock CallingSteve Boyce Band playing Hard Rock CallingSteve Boyce Band playing Hard Rock CallingSteve Boyce Band playing Hard Rock CallingSteve Boyce Band playing Hard Rock CallingSteve Boyce Band playing Hard Rock CallingSteve Boyce Band playing Hard Rock CallingSteve Boyce Band playing Hard Rock CallingSteve Boyce Band playing Hard Rock CallingEric Clapton at Hard Rock Calling 2008Eric Clapton at Hard Rock Calling 2008Eric Clapton at Hard Rock Calling 2008Eric Clapton at Hard Rock Calling 2008Eric Clapton at Hard Rock Calling 2008Eric Clapton at Hard Rock Calling 2008Eric Clapton at Hard Rock Calling 2008Eric Clapton at Hard Rock Calling 2008Tim Burgess of The Charlatans backstage at Hard Rock CallingTim Burgess of The Charlatans backstage at Hard Rock CallingTim Burgess of The Charlatans backstage at Hard Rock CallingSheryl Crow on stage at Hard Rock Calling 2008Sheryl Crow on stage at Hard Rock Calling 2008Sheryl Crow on stage at Hard Rock Calling 2008Sheryl Crow backstage at Hard Rock Calling 2008John Mayer on stage at Hard Rock Calling 2008John Mayer on stage at Hard Rock Calling 2008John Mayer on stage at Hard Rock Calling 2008John Mayer on stage at Hard Rock Calling 2008Jason MrazThe OC at Hard Rock CallingJason MrazJason MrazHard Rock Calling poster

→ Added 30 June 2008 2.11pm

Photos: Photos from the 2008 Isle of Wight Festival

Holding up the micLuke rocking outThe Police setlistScouting For Girls setlistJames setlistNewton Faulkner setlistThe Kooks setlistStarsailor setlistDelays setlistCopeland and SummersStingSting in the blueSting and Andy SummersStingStingStingStewart CopelandLuke PritchardLuke PritchardLuke PritchardHugh HarrisDan LoganJamesTim Booth pulls some shapesTim BoothTim BoothFeeder backstageGrant signs a guitarStarsailorStarsailorStarsailorStarsailorStarsailorStarsailorLive At Isle Of WightScouting For GirlsPut Your Hands Up!Roy StrideTim Booth singing outAndy Diagram on stageBackstage At The Camper VanScouting For Girls Chat To Sarah ChampionRoy StrideSigning The GuitarScouting For GirlsScouting For Girls Sign GuitarNewton FaulknerNewton FaulknerNewton FaulknerNewton FaulknerIan Brown setlistThe Cribs setlistThe Zutons setlistIggy and the Stooges setlistAn aerial view of the 2008 Isle of Wight FestivalJohn Lydon wishes he had a monocleSex PistolsIn my bellyRawrSex PistolsSex PistolsSex PistolsSex PistolsAbi HardingAbi HardingThe Zutons on stageDavid McCabeAbi HardingDavid McCabeAbi HardingAbi HardingIan BrownIan BrownIan BrownIan BrownBen And SarahSarah At Isle Of WightSarah ChampionIggy PopIggy smilingIggy smilingI wanna be your dogStrutting his stuffRoar!The Cribs At The Camper VanThe CribsThe Cribs Interview BackstageThe Cribs InterviewSugababes At Isle Of Wight 2008SmileChoosing A DrinkSugababesWatching Bands From The Vip BalconyIan BrownMartin Skarendahl In The VIP TentGeoff Lloyd At Isle Of Wight 2008Ben Lunt From ShipwreckedAbi HardingAbi At The VIP TentThe crowd watch The EnemyThe Enemy Live at Isle of WightThe crowd love The EnemyThe EnemyLive on main stageTom ClarkeSarah BackstageFaces in the crowdFaces in the crowdFaces in the crowdFaces in the crowdFriday afternoon at the festivalMelanie Blatt and Nicole AppletonAmy Macdonald liveStrummingAmy MacdonaldAmy Macdonald Live at IOW2008Ahhhh Im FallingOne Night Only LiveInvisi-chair Is A New InventionOne Night Only Rocks It OutKate NashKate Nash BackstageKate Nash Live On StageKate Nash SigningRicky Kaiser ChiefRicky jumps into the crowdRicky Kaiser ChiefRicky Kaiser ChiefLook mom, I'm on the telly!Ricky Kaiser ChiefRicky Kaiser ChiefThe Kaiser ChiefsN.E.R.DN.E.R.D Live At Isle Of WightPharell WilliamsLive on StageYawn..Mr WilliamsPharrell WilliamsThe StranglersThe Stranglers BackstageInterview With Sarah2Backstage At The Camper VanJoe Lean and the Jing Jang Jong's setlistThe Wombats' setlistThe Kaiser Chiefs' setlistThe Hoosiers' setlistKT Tunstall's setlistThe Answer's setlistKT TunstallClap it outRawrIt was THIS bigLive at the Isle of Wight Festival 2008The Hoosiers at Isle Of Wight 2008The Hoosiers Live at Isle Of Wight 2008Irwin Sparkes Rocks OutOoooooohhhhhThe WombatsMatthew MurphyThe Wombats Live On StageLive At IowIrwin works the crowdIrwin is worried about RayHoosiers spelling it outMartin Skarendahl and the crowPlaying the acousticKT and the bandRocking outOn stageThe Wombats interviewSarah interviews The WombatsSarah Champion interviews The HoosiersIrwin Sparkes answers Sarahs questionsIrwin Sparkes signs The GuitarInterview With AdrianJoe Lean And The Jing Jang JongBackstage With A FostersJoe LeanBackstage At The Camper VanAdrian backstage with The AnswerAdrian Chats To The AnswerThe Interview Camper VanSex Pistols setlistBen Jones and John LydonJohn LydonJoe LeanJoe Lean & The Jing Jang JongJoe LeanJoe Lean & The Jing Jang Jong at IoWThis is EnglandThe crowd enjoying the Sex PistolsThe StudioThe StudioOn the golf cartIt's not all glamorousNo view from our port-a-cabinThe festival stage on ThursdayThe StudioThe VIP tent

→ Added 17 June 2008 4.36pm

Photos: Isle of Wight Festival 2008 Setlists

The Police setlistScouting For Girls setlistJames setlistNewton Faulkner setlistThe Kooks setlistStarsailor setlistDelays setlistIan Brown setlistThe Cribs setlistThe Zutons setlistIggy and the Stooges setlistJoe Lean and the Jing Jang Jong's setlistThe Wombats' setlistThe Kaiser Chiefs' setlistThe Hoosiers' setlistKT Tunstall's setlistThe Answer's setlistSex Pistols setlist

→ Added 17 June 2008 11.45am

Watch: European Tour (Edit)

European Tour (Edit) video


→ Posted 28 November 2007 4.12pm — Comment on this

Top songs

The 5 most played The Police songs in the past year.

  • Message in a bottle  602 plays
  • Roxanne  519 plays
  • Can't stand losing you  493 plays
  • So lonely  460 plays
  • Walking on the moon  436 plays

Played on

Absolute Radio stations playing songs by The Police over the past year.

  1. Absolute 80s 1209 plays
  2. Absolute Radio 70s 1170 plays
  3. Absolute Radio 1118 plays
  4. Absolute Classic Rock 779 plays
  5. Absolute Radio 90s 75 plays
  6. Absolute Radio 00s 73 plays
  7. Absolute Radio 60s 43 plays

Music news powered by Gigulate.com

Pete Donaldson
On air and webcam now:
Pete Donaldson now playing real music
Absolute Radio Account access
Sign-in or join today for free.