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Re: [Police] Yamaha
by Stingfan222＠aol.com 25 Mar '03

25 Mar '03

I don't remember the little key, but have a few synchronicity T-shirts! I too, found it odd that there's been little coverage of the event. For goodness sake, Sting's in People magazine it seems weekly and there was just a mention and no photo of them (to my knowledge), just a photo of I think Gwen and Steven Tyler! I think Sting made it in another area of the mag where they reported he helped pay attorney fees or something for some yoga friend of his who was in trouble. Go figure. The best band on the planet regroups and nothing. Michelle In a message dated 3/25/03 8:40:26 AM, dlucky711(a)yahoo.com writes: << I remember the Police - Yamaha promotion during the Synchronicity tour. In fact I just checked my Police memorabilia box and found the promotion they were giving out at the concerts back then. It was a little key attached to a card with a picture of the Yamaha bike and content about the Police and the giveaway drawing promotion. I kept it instead of turning in for the promotion. BTW - is it me or does it seem that the HOF wasnt all that covered in the music press. I mean the Police playing together for the first time in 18 years and I think a lot folks didnt even hear about it. Of course, not us!! What did you guys think?? >>

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Re: [Police] Yamaha
by DtmrCls＠aol.com 25 Mar '03

25 Mar '03

There are lots of pictures showing THE POLICE on their Yamahas in Milan. And some on motorbikes in Paris. I found a one page ad in a Dutch magazine from July 1981. Yamaha promotes their bikes with a photo of THE POLICE. To anyone interested in this I will send scans. Dietmar

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Yamaha
by David Lucky 25 Mar '03

25 Mar '03

I remember the Police - Yamaha promotion during the Synchronicity tour. In fact I just checked my Police memorabilia box and found the promotion they were giving out at the concerts back then. It was a little key attached to a card with a picture of the Yamaha bike and content about the Police and the giveaway drawing promotion. I kept it instead of turning in for the promotion. BTW - is it me or does it seem that the HOF wasnt all that covered in the music press. I mean the Police playing together for the first time in 18 years and I think a lot folks didnt even hear about it. Of course, not us!! What did you guys think?? __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Platinum - Watch CBS' NCAA March Madness, live on your desktop! http://platinum.yahoo.com

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Re: [Police] Sting's Motorcycle(s)?
by TraceyWinslow＠aol.com 25 Mar '03

25 Mar '03

Back in the 80's there was a regular feature in Creem magazine called "Stars Cars," and one has Sting pictured sitting on a Yamaha, but it has no real info on the bike. This is what the caption says:(it's pretty strange) Sting Hey! Who's that cool lookin' blonde dude on the bike? Say "De Do Do Do De Da Da Da" to the famous Sting, bassist extraordinaire, matinee idol and lead squealer of the world's most phenomenally popular trio of platinum tops. Sting may be only a spirit in the material world, but when it comes to materials in the material world, one of his favorite material things is his Yamaha hog! "I don't want a pickle! I just wanna ride my motorcycle!" exclaims Sting, taking a cue from his big idol, Arlo Guthrie. And with that, he's off to work on the Police's next LP, Outlandos d'Motorcycles! Tracey

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April Guitar World
by Chris Orange 25 Mar '03

25 Mar '03

I spent the weekend scouring the city for the April copy of Guitar World with the Police article. Sadly, the May issue is out now and all the merchants have sent the April issue back. Does anyone have a copy of this that they would be willing to scan and email to me or give a brief summary of?! I'm dying to read it as I read Vic Gabarini's Revolver article year's ago and loved it. Anyone know the status of Vic's book on the Police? Also, I remember reading in one of the Police Files that the boys each got a free Yamaha bike on their Zenyatta tour. Check Sting out riding his Yamaha on the Voices video during Police around the World. Definitely a big sponsor on their subsequent tours! Chris

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Re: [Police] Sting's Motorcycle(s)?
by DtmrCls＠aol.com 25 Mar '03

25 Mar '03

Can anyone tell me the exact when the photo with Sting and Gwen Stefani as a teen was taken? Obiously it's the Synchronicity tour... Is it from an LA concert? thanks Dietmar

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STUNG in SF this Friday w/ TOM JONESING
by Stunglive＠cs.com 25 Mar '03

25 Mar '03

STUNG - "Reminding the world the Police ROCK!" www.stunglive.com NEXT STUNG SHOW: Friday, March 28th 9pm VOODOO LOUNGE - 2513 (Mission b/t 25th & 26th), San Francisco with TOM JONESING (Tom Jones tribute! Yes, baby, yes!) <<<Stung at 9:30 SHARP! T.J. follows!>>> We've posted photos from our recent (and rocking!) Ireland's 32 gig, as well as some more shots from the Police's Hall of Fame Pre-party in Beverly Hills with Ian Copeland and Co. Check 'em out, and find for your drunk friend's smiley mug! The Hall of Fame came and went, and nearly a week later, VH1 broadcast only bits and highly-edited pieces of it - (What's up with that!? Why not a live feed?!?) Whatever...we, along with so many others watched and drooled at the television, seeing the Police on stage together again was amazing! They rocked with a whole new energy, but very much the same vibe from back in the day, the vibe we have been striving for since day one of this little tribute band that could. It was such a tease to get only 2 songs, especially when I know they played three (VH1 edited out "Message In A Bottle"?!?!? Again, I am baffled by the logic of network programers!) I was able to download all three tunes from VH1.com, and "Message" was by far the best song! Email me for the secret link! Check out the great article by Lynn Rapoport in this week's SF Bay Guardian about Police fans, and some of their mixed feelings about the much anticipated Hall of Fame reunion. http://www.sfbg.com/37/25/x_liner_notes.html They mentioned STUNG as the source of the info on the Hall of Fame. Nice to finally get some ink in the SF Guardian! Thanks, Lynn! Check out her column "Liner Notes" - it's pretty cool! Don't forget about us this Friday, opening for Tom Jonesing, the grooviest cover band in San Francisco! Those who have seen them know it is a super fun time! Check out this great double billing with STUNG this Friday night at the Voodoo Lounge "en da Mission!" Rock on! STUNG www.stunglive.com Anybody that wants off the list just let me know! We also have some new additions! Welcome! P.S. - Peace!

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Re: [Police] Sting's Motorcycle(s)?
by TraceyWinslow＠aol.com 24 Mar '03

24 Mar '03

I have a small picture on my web page of Sting on a yamaha, on the 3rd page of Police Photos, and also another on my wallpaper page. These are both from old magazines. Here is the link to the main page, <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/traceywinslow/Tracey.html"> http://members.aol.com/traceywinslow/Tracey.html</A> Tracey

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RE: [Police] DVD and other stuff
by Fred Berthelot 24 Mar '03

24 Mar '03

I was very disappointed with the audio mix on the DVD. The songs sound remixed rather than remastered. There are drum and guitar parts that weren't there before. Sting's vocals have too much echo. And the worst tragedy of all -- they left out the background vocal "...every breath you take, every move you make..." at the end of EBYT. It's just Sting singing "I'll be watching you..." You just don't need to mess with EBYT. You're not gonna make it better by stripping or adding anything. I don't know if the 5.1 mix is better (I'm assuming it's the same 5.1 mix that was released a couple of years ago) but the stereo mix is bad. It just doesn't sound like the songs we know and love. Most of us know every little nuance of these songs, and now they just don't sound like the originals... The redeeming factor is the Montserrat documentary. I could listen to Sting pick all his songs apart and describe the writing process -- I find it fascinating. And the Old Grey Whistle test is a classic :-) Fred

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re: Sting discography
by your sequin baby! 24 Mar '03

24 Mar '03

Brian T. wrote... Does any one have a current link for Mitch Darby's incredibly comprehensive Sting discography (in particular bootleg recordings)? I've tried finding this recently and all links that I find on the web have expired. This page must still be on the web somewhere. Ooooooh! That flatters me! Once upon a time, you could get to it by going here: http://snow.prohosting.com/aceface3/index.htm and clicking on the "Ghost In The Machine" logo. But alas, the files are no longer online. It seems that since 1999, I have a) lost interest, b) lack the time, c) lack the skill, e) lack the space, d) all of the above, to keep the bugger up to date! I think I may have the files ... somewhere. I'll have to poke around and see - perhaps I can upload them later this week. Assuming I find them, of course. Until then, you could search for them using the "Wayback Machine" (http://www.archive.org/) *or* have a look at this fine discog: http://www.stingoop.com/ Mitch

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