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The Police To Go Away For Good, Leave Us With Trees

AP08021306287.jpgLutist Gordon Sumner, Robert Fripp collaborator Andy Summers and Oysterhead drummer Stewart Copeland have announced that they’re retiring their supergroup, The Police, after a final show in New York this August. The venue has yet to be announced (too bad CBGB closed!), but the proceeds will go to arts programming on public television. John Tesh to return to Red Rocks? If you insist, Gordon.

This final concert — for which ticket and venue information have yet to be announced — will be a fundraiser with proceeds benefiting the production of arts programming for public television stations Thirteen/WNET and WLIW New York. Tickets will be available nationally online via the Thirteen/WNET and WLIW Web sites.

Additionally, Sting and the Police announced that they will contribute $1 million to Mayor Bloomberg’s MillionTreesNYC initiative — a gift the city will match — to plant trees all over New York City.

At the press conference, held in Times Square, Sting commented: “Some people may be surprised to know that the greatest single contribution to greenhouse gases is deforestation. We all want cleaner and cooler air, and planting trees is the best way to achieve that.

“We have a long history in New York,” he added. “We came here first in 1978. We want to leave a gift that will last for decades.”

You already did, Sting. In our hearts.

The Police announce last show ever [Billboard]
the police – wrapped around your finger [YouTube]

 
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  1. Ned Raggett  |   Posted on May 7th, 2008

    Can’t wait for the Police/Jane’s Addiction tour in 2015.

    Reply
  2. Nicolars  |   Posted on May 7th, 2008

    I would celebrate, but I fear kicking off another dadrock uprising.

    Reply
  3. MoeGolden  |   Posted on May 7th, 2008

    Please be Central Park. I wonder if they’re following the Dave Matthews fundraiser example rather than the old tradition of just letting anyone in. I’ll tell you one thing – Garth Brooks put on a surprisingly great show ten years ago.

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  4. TheContrarian  |   Posted on May 7th, 2008

    @Nicolars: Oh Nicolars. Go clean your room.

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  5. Captain Wrong  |   Posted on May 7th, 2008
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  6. How do I say this ... THROWDINI!  |   Posted on May 7th, 2008

    @Ned Raggett: Which will include the main stage at Coachella.

    Reply
  7. Mick Kraut  |   Posted on May 7th, 2008

    @Ned Raggett:
    I cant wait for the follow up to I ADVANCE MASKED…25 years is far too long methinks…

    Reply

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