Seriously? OMG! WTF?

IT was Sting's brilliant idea to bring The Police back together for their 30th anniversary, sources say, despite interviews he and band members Stewart Copeland and Andy Summers gave suggesting it was a mutual idea. One music-industry heavyweight tells Page Six: "Sting worked on Stewart and Andy for six months trying to get them to agree to tour. They didn't really want to at first. It's not like they need the money. They're set for life off of the royalties alone. "But for some reason, Sting was insistent, telling them how much money they all could make," the source said. To sweeten the deal, Sting "assured his former bandmates they could not only pick the song list for the tour, but that the three would share equally in profits – whereas in the past, Sting always got a higher percentage because he was the frontman. "They finally agreed," our source said, and the group decided to kick off their reunion tour with an opening performance at the Grammys of "Roxanne." But Copeland and Summers apparently didn't realize what they had signed on for. "Andy and Stew thought they would just do the old rock version of 'Roxanne,' " our insider said, "but when they showed up for sound check, Sting had created this weird, jazz-blues version of the song, and they kind of freaked out." Sting insisted that his version was better and sang the unexpected rendition of the 1978 hit at the Grammys – to almost everyone's dismay. "It was hideous," said one music executive. "Lets hope the whole rest of the song sets for the tour aren't like that." The worldwide Police tour will net the group $175 million. A rep for Sting referred us to interviews the band has given about their tour.

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I hated the new version of Roxanne, but then again I hate the old one too.  In 1986 when The Police released their first greatest hits they were planning on updating all the songs, but Stewart Copeland broke his arm and only Don't Stand So Close to Me was redone. I hated the new version because I love the original. I would never wish Stewart (what a brilliant drummer) any ill health, but I am glad he broke his arm. Hopefully they will keep most of the songs as is and not screw them up like they did Roxanne!

 

Following an electrifying performance at The Whisky on Los Angeles’ Sunset Strip, The Police today confirmed their highly-anticipated concert tour will begin on May 28th in Vancouver, playing arenas, some stadiums & making some special appearances throughout North America. The announcement was made via live webcast from the Whisky in LA Monday, Feb. 12th. If you missed it, watch the tour announcement webcast direct at ThePoliceTour.com! Some of the North American tour highlights announced include a headline performance at this year’s June 16th Bonnaroo Festival, an appearance at Boston’s historic Fenway Park on July 28th and two Madison Square Garden performances in New York City on August 1 and 3. Concert dates were also confirmed in Seattle, Denver, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Dallas, New Orleans, St. Louis, Toronto and Montreal. Arthur Fogel, Live Nation Chairman of Global Music, also announced that the tour will continue this fall with dates in the UK and Europe, including appearances in Holland, Germany, Italy and France with additional countries to be announced. Additional dates in Mexico, South America, Japan, Australia and New Zealand are anticipated. "The anticipation and excitement to see The Police is overwhelming and I am absolutely thrilled to be a part of bringing the band to their fans worldwide," said Mr. Fogel. Join ThePoliceTour.com – For a Chance to Access Ticket Presale Members of The Police Tour Fan Club will have the chance to access members-only ticket presales. You must be a member to participate in the presale. Join The Police Tour Fan Club now and have the chance to get your tickets before the public. Members will also have access to the members-only Message Boards and will receive an exclusive fan club premium item. For more details go www.thepolicetour.com/signup/. The Police Tour Fan Club ticket holds for the tour are strong in terms of both quantity and quality and we hope that as many fan club members as possible get seats to the show they would like to attend. Although shows in large metropolitan areas (in particular the New York shows at Madison Square Garden) always tend to be very popular and are expected to sell out very quickly. Tickets for the North American leg of The Police tour will be scaled at 225.00, 90.00 and 50.00 in most markets (plus applicable service fees) and will go on sale to the public beginning this Saturday, February 17th in Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal. Tickets in Boston and New York City will go on sale Tuesday, February 20th. Additional on sale dates to be announced. There will be a 4 ticket limit per person for all arena shows and a 6 ticket limit per person for the stadium events. Below, please see information regarding The Police Tour Fan Club members-only presales. To purchase your tickets, please visit the Tour/Tickets page at PoliceTour.com.

The Police Tour page  

I am so devastated that they will not be playing Los Angeles. I might have to go back to NY to see them at MSG which is a great place to see them, but still why no LA??? I am so crying right now…:(

Here are the dates:

UPDATE: Additional cities will be added!!!
Additional North American concert dates in Chicago, Columbus, Detroit, Edmonton, Hartford, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Philadelphia, Tampa, San Francisco, Minneapolis/St. Paul and the Washington/Baltimore area will be announced in the next few weeks.

Yahoo! Yay! Woo Hoo! Hip Hop Hooray Ho! Can you tell how excited I am that they are, in fact, coming to Los Angeles!!! Party on!!! 

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