When The Police kicked off their most successful tour for their most successful album, they were fighting and their dashing singer Sting was clearly looking for a way to dash into a solo career.
Between 1978 and 1983, Stewart Copeland (drums), Andy Summers (guitar) and Sting (bass) had reeled off a remarkable string of five catchy, yet original albums, of increasing popularity culminating with Synchronicity.
Their sound was unique, the lyrics were often deep, their sex appeal was undeniable, and they had somehow moved popular music to come to them instead of the other way around.
Plus these handsome blonde devils had MTV completely in love with them and their videos were played in heavy rotation.
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