Police in Grammy lineup
The Police are reuniting and their first public appearance is slated to be as the opening act at the Grammys airing February 11 on CBS. Since splitting in 1984, after a string of hits including "Every Breath You Take" and "Roxanne," they have only performed together twice — at Sting's 1992 wedding and at their 2003 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Not surprisingly, there is already talk of a summer concert series that could rival the grosses of the recent Rolling Stones recordbreaking world tour.
Other acts confirmed for the Grammycast include Christina Aguilera, Beyoncé, Mary J. Blige, the Dixie Chicks, Gnarls Barkley, Ludacris, John Mayer, John Legend, Corrine Bailey Rae, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Justin Timberlake, and Carrie Underwood.
Great! The Police will be fabulousssssss!!!! since we also have to endure a lame performance from bland, shallow Justin (eeewww! I'm -all-over-the-place-and every-awards-shows) Timberlake...oh well, when he comes on just change the channel until he's done lip-synching...
Posted by: Frankie R. | January 30, 2007 at 11:43 AM
"there is already talk of a summer concert series that could rival the grosses of the recent Rolling Stones recordbreaking world tour."
Were the Police really that big in their time? I mean, it's been 20 years and I can't imagine anyoe under 30 even knowing who they are. I was a big fan when I was a kid, but the only reason I still hear their stuff regularly is cause I tend to listen to '80s alt rock on XM.
Posted by: EDouglas | January 30, 2007 at 06:10 AM
Actually, The Police also reunited during the 1986 Amnesty International "Conspiracy of Hope" Tour. I caught the tour in Chicago -- and they were amazing.
Posted by: P-Vee | January 29, 2007 at 05:10 PM