Jul 12, 2007 • 1 min read

Stewart Copeland says he and Sting argue during Police rehearsals

Police drummer Stewart Copeland says he often argues with Sting during rehearsals but the pair always make up before performing, describing their reunion's tensions.

Well, we've heard from Sting's son about the fact that there is some tension on The Police tour, and now drummer Stewart Copeland has spoken out about the difficulties inherent in the band's recent reunion. He says that he often argues with bandmate Sting during rehearsals - but that they always patch things up before hitting the stage.

This isn't the most coherent explanation, but here's what Copeland says on this issue: "There were fights and there still are. Verbal, they were never physical. These days we're on a three or four-day cycle. We're playing nicely, then the little rubs and grinds start, you know, 'Stewart, don't play that', Sting, I wanna. Then, Nyanyanyanyannnnnn... 'You fucking...!' Stomp off. Errrrrrgh! It drives me nuts and I'm thinking, I don't need this, I'm not going to put up with this. Then, a little later it's Sting? 'Stewart?' You know I love you. 'You know I love you too'. Two grown men kissing and hugging tearfully. After that we're on our best behaviour. Until he starts. And I start."

Er... bless?

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