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When you ask Stewart Copeland about his drumming, he says he likes to âbang stuff.â Well his art of âbanging stuffâ has made him one of the most important and influential drummers and artists of all time.
Heâs a composer, an innovator, and a musical force who helped redefine what a rock drummer could do â and on this episode of Joann Butler In Studio WithâŚ, we sat down with the seven-time Grammy winner to talk about all of it.
Copeland walks us through how The Police came together, what first drew him to Sting, why he was convinced the band had to stay a three-piece, and how those early instincts shaped one of rockâs most iconic groups. He also gets candid about where he is now, telling us he considers himself âkind of retired from show businessâ â still making music, still performing, but only for the projects that genuinely excite him.
Life beyond The Police: The âHave I Said Too Muchâ tour
Stepping back from the traditional grind of the industry hasnât stopped Copeland from connecting with audiences â itâs just changed the format.Â
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee is bringing his first North American spoken-word tour, âHave I Said Too Much â The Police, Hollywood, and Other Adventures,â to cities across the country.Â
Expect personal stories, photos, video, and live audience Q&A â a genuine behind-the-scenes look at a career that spans from the formation of The Police to his adventures well beyond music.
How Stewart Copeland formed The Police
One of our favorite moments in the conversation is Copelandâs own account of how The Police came to be. We asked him what caught his attention about Sting, why he pushed for a three-piece lineup, and how guitarist Andy Summers completed the chemistry that defined the bandâs sound. His answer is part strategy, part instinct â a mix of practical thinking and the musical influences that shaped one of rockâs greatest bands.