In a new conversation with Classic Rock, Andy Summers, the former Police member, remarked that his addition to the band brought out the best in Sting and enabled him to tap into his natural talent.
Stewart Copeland’s older brother, Miles, was initially skeptical about Summers’ joining, as he believed it would harm the Police’s reputation as a punk band. When reminded of that, Summers replied:
“He was dead wrong. Miles is full of it. There’s a difference between attitude and trying to be what’s current and real music. I saved the band’s life.”
Then, he went on to reflect on Sting and why it wouldn’t work out with the Police’s original guitarist, Henry Padovani:
“Basically, Sting came to life when I joined. All the songs started to come out. The natural ability he had could be released through me. It never would have happened with Henry.”
Speaking to Guitar World in a 2021 interview, the musician again touched on the special dynamic that existed among the three members of the Police, explaining:
“Yes, Sting is a really good songwriter, but what you got was the sound, the three of us, which was a one-off. I don’t think it’s ever been repeated. It’s a unique chemistry.”
Additionally, Andy Summers recently announced an extensive North American tour dubbed The Cracked Lens + A Missing String. It will kick off on July 21 in Beverly, Massachusetts, and end with a final show in Calgary, Alberta, on November 12.
