The Police

The Police - Full Concert - Giants Stadium Performance Including 'Message In A Bottle'

Giants Stadium
East Rutherford, NJ, United States

• The live recording at Giants Stadium on June 15, 1986, captures The Police during the final leg of their career, shortly before the group disbanded. A... Read Full Description >

  The live recording at Giants Stadium on June 15, 1986, captures The Police during the final leg of their career, shortly before the group disbanded. At this time, they had recently released their final studio album, "Synchronicity," in 1983, which featured hits like "Every Breath You Take" and solidified their status as one of the leading rock bands of the era. The concert is notable not only because it showcases their impressive catalog but also due to the band's immense popularity at the time, as they had transitioned from their punk roots to mainstream success. Following this concert, The Police would officially announce their breakup in early 1987, making this performance a significant moment in their history, encapsulating the peak of their commercial achievement and the imminent end of their collaboration.

The Police - Driven to Tears Live at Giants Stadium Concert

Giants Stadium
East Rutherford, NJ, USA

• On June 15, 1986, The Police performed at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ, during their "Synchronicity" tour, which supported their fifth and fi... Read Full Description >

  On June 15, 1986, The Police performed at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ, during their "Synchronicity" tour, which supported their fifth and final studio album, "Synchronicity," released in 1983. This album featured the band's biggest hit, "Every Breath You Take," and marked a pinnacle in their commercial success. By 1986, the band was at the height of their fame, but tensions among members were rising, foreshadowing their split a year later. The live recording of "Driven to Tears" captures the band's energetic stage presence and musical synergy, highlighting Sting's compelling vocal performance and the tight rhythm section. This convolution of success and strain within the band is mirrored in the intensity of their live shows, making such performances iconic representations of their artistic journey just before their hiatus.