Steward Copeland counts himself fortunate to have been a founder of the most played and successful trio of the 1980s. His ongoing travels in search of exotic rhythms and musical celebrations have taken him all around the world. Copeland is the father of seven children. He lives with his wife and three daughters.
"Copeland's confessions from the 2007-2008 reunion tour of the
Police form a seamless and irresistible narrative...Readers feel as
if they were on stage with him, Sting and Andy Summers, sharing
with us the thrill of performing with one of the great bands of all
time." - Publishers Weekly
"The well-written and funny memoir is an entertaining journey
through the strange rhythms, adventures, ritual, and mojo after the
breakup of [The Police]...This is the stuff that makes rock-n-roll
memoir." - Sacramento Book Review
"[Copeland's] multifaceted and generous embracing of many kinds of
experiences give this book an especially rich texture. He has an
entertaining style and a flair for the witty and well-timed
anecdote." - Library Journal
In this unusual memoir, Copeland, the drummer for the Police, includes all of the usual components-his rise to fame, backstage stories and on-tour escapades, glittering names and places, the inevitable reunion, and more. While all of this is absorbing and written with breezy appeal, Copeland's other pursuits are just as engrossing. He writes an opera about the Crusades, becomes involved in a movie project with Pygmies in the Congo, studies the musical roots of far-flung cultures firsthand, and relishes an active family life-and these represent only a small percentage of his adventures. Copeland's love of music and performing certainly shine through; however, his multifaceted and generous embracing of many kinds of experiences give this book an especially rich texture. He has an entertaining style and a flair for the witty and well-timed anecdote. Verdict Fans of the Police will want to read this, and others who crave an adventuresome memoir should certainly take a look at this story of a Renaissance man whose life is closely intertwined with but not ruled by fame.-Carol J. Binkowski, Bloomfield, NJ Copyright 2009 Reed Business Information.
"Copeland's confessions from the 2007-2008 reunion tour of the Police form a seamless and irresistible narrative...Readers feel as if they were on stage with him, Sting and Andy Summers, sharing with us the thrill of performing with one of the great bands of all time." -- Publishers Weekly"[Copeland's] multifaceted and generous embracing of many kinds of experiences give this book an especially rich texture. He has an entertaining style and a flair for the witty and well-timed anecdote." -- Library Journal"The well-written and funny memoir is an entertaining journey through the strange rhythms, adventures, ritual, and mojo after the breakup of [The Police]...This is the stuff that makes rock-n-roll memoir." -- Sacramento Book Review
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