2007 Police Reunion Tour

Although The Police never actually said they were breaking up, their last album was released in 1983, and they went on tour for the last time the following year. They played three concerts in 1986, and three songs when they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003. And for the past 20+ years, band members Stewart Copeland, Sting, and Andy Summers have vigorously pursued solo careers.

With 2007 marking the 30th anniversary of their US breakthrough single, "Roxanne" the rumor mill has been spitting out copious tidbits about a possible US/UK tour by The Police this year.

Here's what we know for sure. A&M Records plans one or more CD/DVD boxed set releases of The Police catalog this year. Founder/drummer Copeland and guitarist Summers have publicly supported the idea of a reunion for years. Vocalist/bassist Sting has been publicly reluctant about the idea of a reunion.

A noncommittal statement from an A&M spokesman just published (1/3/07) on Sting's Web site says, "While we can confirm that there will indeed be something special done to mark the [30th anniversary], the depth of the band's involvement still remains undetermined."

Band members were very much on the radar screen in 2006. Copeland made a documentary film about the band, Everyone Stares: The Police Inside Out. Summers published a book, One Train Later. Sting released an album of 16th century lute music.

Throw all of these things together in a pot with a couple of talismans and a few chicken bones and if you're among those who have been jonesing for a Police concert tour for the past couple of decades, you might just see a glimmer of hope. Stay tuned. Time will tell.