The Police were an English
new wave band strongly influenced by
reggae,
jazz and
punk rock. They were originally formed in 1977 in London by
Stewart Copeland (drums), Gordon Sumner, better known as
Sting (bass and lead vocals), and
Henry Padovani (guitar).
Andy Summers later joined the group, and after a very short stint as a quartet, Padovani left the band. The Police became one of the most popular bands in the late 70s/80s.