The Police

"Roxanne" new wave band

The Police were a British rock band formed in 1977, featuring Sting, Stewart Copeland, and Andy Summers.

Known for blending punk energy with reggae rhythms and new wave sensibility, they produced hits like "Roxanne," "Every Breath You Take," and "Message in a Bottle." The band disbanded in 1986 at the height of their success.

I grew up listening to The Police.

enforcement

officer

Authority figure in uniform

uniform · detective · squad · precinct · station · dispatcher · siren · handcuffs · nightstick · taser

band

Roxanne

Female given name

Grammy Award · MTV · trio · British · 1980s · reunion tour

authority

jurisdiction

Legal authority's scope

government · administration · governance · rule · state · civil order · public safety · law and order · command · regulation

Categories
Opposites
band configuration

The Policesolo artist

Performer working independently

Michael Jackson · solo act · Madonna · one-man band · one-man bands

musical genre/style

The PoliceDef Leppard

Iron Maiden · Quiet Riot · death metal · thrash metal · black metal

band longevity/stability

The PoliceThe Rolling Stones

Iconic British rock band

U2 · Iron Maiden · ZZ Top · Aerosmith · AC/DC

Family

police, policy, policeman, political, policemen, policing, policed, policewoman, metropolis

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G