Stewart Copeland is an American musician, composer, and producer best known as the drummer for the legendary rock band The Police. Renowned for his dynamic and precise drumming, Copeland also carved out a successful career as a film and television composer, blending his percussive talent with cinematic artistry.
Stewart Copeland Career Highlights
1977 Co-founded The Police with Sting and guitarist Andy Summers, becoming one of the most influential rock bands of the late 1970s and early 1980s.
1978 Released The Police's debut album Outlandos d'Amour, featuring the hit "Roxanne."
1981 Gained worldwide recognition with Ghost in the Machine, which included "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic."
1983 The Police released their final studio album, Synchronicity, featuring iconic hits like "Every Breath You Take."
1985 Began composing film scores, starting with Rumble Fish directed by Francis Ford Coppola.
1990s Scored music for TV shows like The Equalizer and films like Wall Street and Good Burger.
2007 Reunited with The Police for a highly successful world tour.
2023 Released Police Beyond Borders, a reimagining of Police classics with global collaborators.
Stewart Copeland Band
The Police Members Sting (vocals, bass), Andy Summers (guitar), and Stewart Copeland (drums).
Played with artists like Peter Gabriel, Stanley Clarke, and Tom Waits in various collaborative projects.
Stewart Copeland Awards
1981 Grammy Award for Best Rock Instrumental Performance (Behind My Camel with The Police).
1984 Grammy Award for Song of the Year (Every Breath You Take with The Police).
2003 Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of The Police.
2007 BMI Icon Award for his contributions to music.
3 Most Famous Stewart Copeland Songs
- Every Breath You Take (The Police)
- Roxanne (The Police)
- Synchronicity II (The Police)
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Known for occasional clashes with Sting during their years with The Police, which Copeland later described as part of their creative chemistry.
An accomplished polo player, he often cites the sport as a personal passion.
Wrote a memoir, Strange Things Happen, detailing his life in music and beyond.
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