Anyone going to see the Police?

after haring them at the grammy's, only part of the show i saw, there is no chance of me being there. I saw them at the height of their popularity, 1982 i think, so no big deal anyway. but let me get this correct. By tickets for show to see 3 people perform for almost 25 years after the fact or make a car payment. choice is easy.d

I must agree with Ryno. I too am a huge Police fan and the first night I heard "Spirits In the Material World" on the radio driving down the highway in California, I was so happy I couldn't contain my enthusiasm. I rushed to buy the LP and wore the grooves off it. I have their complete recordings box set on CD and there are live cuts on it. Unfortunately Ryno is right, almost every live recording I ever heard of their's was bad to real bad. From what I've heard, "live" was not their thing. In the studio they have some of the best work by a modern band.

I agree with many here, the Grammy gig sucked, every time I hear a live cut it sucks and I cant imagine them being better after all these years, hell the last new release was in 86 and it was a remake of "Dont Stand So Close to Me". I would rather tell folks to buy everything they ever issued, wich in total still costs less then 2 cheap seats and enjoy them at home. I also wonder if their ego's wont again clash and tank the tour early. Also get the feeling that they might put new twists on material to satisfy their "artistic" nature and it would make for a huge let down for folks who want to hear the soundtrack of their youth.

1. I was living in Europe when this Police-thing happened and when I returned I could not understand all of the hype.

2. A huge venue can only be done well by a precious few bands (Dave Mathews being one of them).

3. If you really like the Police then buy the concert DVD and you get what you want,

Unclejeff, I too was living in Europe (London) when the Police broke onto the scene. Although my take is different than yours, as I believe they can easily play a large venue and do it extremely well. I've seen both the Police and Dave Mathews in large venues and I thought the Police smoked DMB. I suppose it's a matter of opinion.

If the Police come to Atlanta, I'll be there regardless of the price.