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Strange Things Happen
- Narrated by: Stewart Copeland
- Length: 8 hrs and 2 mins
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Summary
A remarkable memoir from the legendary drummer with The Police.
Stewart Copeland is a genuine rock legend. As the drummer with The Police he was part of the biggest rock band in the world. They sold over 50 million records, won 2 Brits and 5 Grammys and were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. When they reformed in 2007 they played to nearly 4 million fans on a record-breaking world tour which grossed over $400m.
But his time with The Police is just a tiny part of his story.
Growing up in Lebanon, unaware that his dad was a major US spy. Being best friends with Kim Philby’s son. Singing in the choir in Wells Cathedral. Performing arts college in San Diego. Drumming with prog-rock gods Curved Air. Appearing on TOTP as Klark Kent in full camoflage make-up. Spray painting The Police logos around London at night. Rock stardom and fan obsessions. Filming experimental movies with a pygmy tribe. Playing polo against Prince Charles. Recording the score to Rumblefish with Francis Ford Coppola looking on. Composing operas. Reforming the band. Arguing with Sting. Embarking on one of the biggest tours of all time as he approaches sixty.
These are just a few of the episodes covered in this revelatory autobiography. It is destined to be a must-read for thousands of Police fans and music enthusiasts.
Strange Things Happen is an unforgettable memoir from a musician who has earned his place in rock history.
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- SLJ
- 22-08-24
great yarns
some fun and interesting insight to one if Rock's great, interesting characters voiced by the nan himself.
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- Blue Jelly Studios
- 16-08-24
A wander behind the scenes of The Police.
Having heard Stewart Copeland in rockenteur mode many times, this looked like a fair punt and it was well worth it. Strangely enough, Sting's autobiography kind-of stops where this starts so, if you are a fan, it's rewarding to get the full picture. Much as I love the music, it's interesting to see where all that talent goes when it cannot be contained through compromise.
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- Amazon Customer
- 22-03-20
Great delivery
Loved it. Grear narrator and storyteller as well as phenomenal musical talent. Should make a film of it.
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- Anonymous User
- 04-07-22
Insightful & honest !
Fantastic book with great insight into Stewart’s life and career in a candid, honest, and engaging manner…
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- John
- 23-01-24
A stand out piece of work
if your formative years included listening and enjoying The Police, then you will appreciate this book and although they only lasted a few years., his musical journey is quite incredible. Its well narrated and includes occasional music written by him.
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- Michael McDermott
- 18-11-23
More about The Police less about polo please
While Stew's career is varied and extends beyond his period as one of the world's best drummers with one of the best three piece bands of all time, I still would've liked to have heard a bit more about his time with them than (what seemed to me) like the perfunctory couple of chapters shoehorned in at the end to coincide with their last tour, circa 07/08.
Not even his pleasant tones could make privilege or polo cool and I would recommend dropping those early chapters which feature these; such preposterous prittle prattle nearly caused me to abandon the book. In short, it was like being in the company of an annoying but ultimately likeable and good-hearted friend.
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