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The Police Bring Their 'Message' to Bonnaroo
- Posted on Jun 16th 2007 10:50PM by Benjy Eisen
The one moment that every person at Bonnaroo gathered in the same place for the same band was that of the Police. The recently reunited veteran rockers took the stage with authority, opening with 'Message in a Bottle.' Despite previous reports and his own self-criticism, drummer Steward Copeland's opening gong hit was spot on, turning arena rock into literal farm rock on Day Three in rural Tennessee. The band didn't turn their 'Roo set into the jam fest that Copeland partook in last year as part of another power trio, Oysterhead, with Trey Anastasio and Les Claypool. Instead, the Police ran through their greatest hits package, only suffering the occasional flub. But the celebratory crowd didn't mind, opting to toss glow sticks, dance and sing along. Sting encouraged the audience, saying that he wanted to hear "all 80,000 Tennesseans."
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anna
this is my message to you! that was by far the most amazing bonnaroo adventure since 2003 for me. i definintely received the police's opening song, "message in a bottle" as i "walked on the moon"... sting! i am forever indebted to you!!!
p.s. thank you...
Alex
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Lia
I would love to swing the west coast.
June 17 2007 at 2:39 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Johnny D.
Sting and The Police have always been at the top of my iconic music list. I just wish they would come to the Charlotte NC area. Manchester Tennesse is very far away when you have a family an old car and just the money for the concert. Please come closer, go to the west coast first if you need to but come here also.
Respectfully yours: A huge fan (even if it turns out that you "don't stand so close to me") ;o)
Robert
Love to see the Police when they swing through the west coast. Outstanding that they're back!
June 16 2007 at 11:41 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
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