Meeting Ringo and the Birth of The Police

🎸Stewart Copeland recalls meeting Ringo Starr and discussing bass drum pedals, highlighting his excitement about interacting with a legendary musician.

🎵Stewart Copeland explains how Jimi Hendrix influenced his musical journey and discusses his admiration for Mitch Mitchell, the drummer of The Jimi Hendrix Experience.

👥Stewart Copeland shares his experiences of meeting and interacting with various musicians, including Ginger Baker, and talks about the natural hierarchy that exists among musicians.

🎶Stewart Copeland discusses the formation of The Police during the punk era, highlighting their do-it-yourself approach and the challenges they faced before achieving success.

💥Stewart Copeland reflects on the early days of The Police, including their efforts to sell records and the importance of persistence and hard work.

Who was the most influential artist or band on Stewart Copeland's musical journey?

—Jimi Hendrix had the most significant impact on Stewart Copeland's musical journey, inspiring him to pursue a career in music.

Did Stewart Copeland meet any other famous musicians during his career?

—Stewart Copeland has had the opportunity to meet and interact with various musicians, including Ringo Starr, Ginger Baker, and members of The Foo Fighters.

How did The Police come up with their band name?

—Stewart Copeland came up with the band name 'The Police' and convinced Sting and Andy Summers to join the band, highlighting their early days of hard work and determination.

What challenges did The Police face before achieving success?

—The Police faced challenges such as financial constraints, self-doubt, and the need to establish themselves in the competitive music industry during the punk era.

How did Stewart Copeland and Andy Summers convince Sting to stay in The Police?

—Stewart Copeland and Andy Summers had to convince Sting to stay in The Police by showcasing their musical chemistry and potential, eventually leading to their successful collaboration.

05:33Stewart Copeland shares his excitement about meeting Ringo Starr and discussing bass drum pedals.

09:59Stewart Copeland talks about the influence of Jimi Hendrix and his admiration for drummer Mitch Mitchell.

16:10Stewart Copeland recalls his interactions with various musicians, including Ginger Baker and members of The Foo Fighters.

21:30Stewart Copeland discusses the formation of The Police during the punk era and their do-it-yourself approach.

28:50Stewart Copeland reflects on the early struggles of The Police and the importance of persistence and hard work.