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Copeland: Police friction okay sans music
18 Jun
Summary
- Stewart Copeland and Sting maintain a good relationship despite ongoing royalty disputes.
- Copeland is touring North America with a spoken-word show discussing his career.
- He is preparing a new book about the realities of rock star celebrity.
Stewart Copeland, drummer for the iconic band The Police, states that he and his former bandmates, particularly Sting, maintain a cordial relationship, even while involved in a legal dispute over royalties. Copeland notes that the financial disagreements are being handled by legal and financial professionals, allowing for personal peace. He is currently engaged in a spoken-word tour across North America, sharing stories from his extensive career.
Copeland's tour, titled 'Have I Said Too Much? The Police, Hollywood and Other Adventures,' features humorous anecdotes and audience Q&A sessions. He is also preparing to release a new book that explores the strange dynamics of rock stardom, featuring interviews with notable musicians. The book promises to offer insights into the unique and often peculiar world of celebrity, contrasting it with more conventional professions.
The Police, formed in 1977, released five studio albums before disbanding in 1984. The band reunited for several notable events, including the 2007-2008 global tour. Copeland continues to pursue various creative endeavors, including opera composition and scoring for film and video games, though he considers himself retired from the commercial music industry, now creating music for personal enjoyment and sharing it online.
