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The Police - on tour in South America. December 1980
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The Police - on tour in South America. December 1980
The Police - on tour in South America.
December 1980. Sting (real name Gordon Sumner) performing to the crowd.
The Police Zenyatta Mondatta Tour was a 1980-1981 concert tour by the rock band The Police. It was released in support of their third studio album Zenyatta Mondatta.
Venue and Location not on caption sheet for this picture.
The Police played 6 nights across 6 different cities 2nd - 8th Dec 1980 on this USA leg of the the tour. Mirrorpix will suggest this is the first leg. 2nd December 1980
The Police were a British rock band formed in London in 1977. The Police became globally popular in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Emerging in the British new wave scene, they played a style of rock influenced by punk, reggae, and jazz. Aswell as five hit albums, including Outlandos d Amour and Reggatta de Blanc, they enjoyed global hit singles such as Roxanne, Message In A Bottle and Every Breath You Take. Band members were Stewart Copeland on drums, Sting (real name Gordon Sumner on lead vocals, bass, and the main songwriter) and Andy Summers on guitar. Henry Padovani was also their guitarist from January to August 1977, but left the band before they became famous.
Picture taken circa 2nd December 1980
Allan Olley
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
United States of America
1980 - 7109
Media ID 21872815
© Mirrorpix
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This print captures the iconic rock band, The Police, during their tour in South America in December 1980. In this electrifying moment, Sting (real name Gordon Sumner) is seen passionately performing to an adoring crowd. The Police Zenyatta Mondatta Tour was organized to promote their third studio album of the same name and marked a significant milestone in their career. Although the specific venue and location are not mentioned on the caption sheet for this picture, it is known that The Police played six nights across six different cities from 2nd to 8th December 1980 during the USA leg of their tour. Mirrorpix suggests that this was likely the first leg of their journey. Formed in London in 1977, The Police quickly gained global popularity with their unique blend of rock influenced by punk, reggae, and jazz. Alongside five hit albums including "Outlandos d'Amour" and "Reggatta de Blanc" they produced chart-topping singles such as "Roxanne" "Message In A Bottle" and "Every Breath You Take". The band consisted of Stewart Copeland on drums, Sting on lead vocals, bass guitar, and songwriting duties while Andy Summers showcased his exceptional skills on guitar. Although Henry Padovani briefly joined as a guitarist from January to August 1977 before leaving prior to their rise to fame. This incredible photograph taken circa 2nd December 1980 by Allan Olley immortalizes a remarkable moment from The Police's legendary career.
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