On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with the iconic drummer, Stewart Copeland, of the legendary '80s rock band The Police. The two get into Stewart’s early days in music, his father being in the CIA, and influences like Ginger Baker. Stewart talks about his proudest moment, which songs he would redo, and meeting the famed producer George Martin. He discusses his relationship and some experiences with frontman Sting, reuniting with the band, and his composing work. To close, Stewart lists his top 5 drummers of all time, his perfect album, and the lineup of his ideal supergroup. Tune in for a legendary conversation with the Hall-of-Famer drummer!
Timestamps
0:02:00 - Grammys
0:05:30 - Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
0:08:26 - Growing up
0:14:50 - Ginger Baker
0:15:00 - First bands
0:19:44 - Meeting The Police
0:29:00 - Clark Kent
0:31:25 - Proudest moment
0:35:25 - Any songs Stewart would redo?
0:39:00 - Coming to America
0:45:00 - “Every Breath You Take”
0:46:00 - The time Sting yelled
0:49:00 - Did the band end too soon?
0:50:00 - George Martin story
0:53:00 - The band’s dynamic during the reunion
0:54:50 - How much money would it take to reunite?
0:56:00 - The Doors
0:57:00 - Composing
0:58:00 - Top 5 drummers
1:03:00 - Perfect album
1:07:00 - Supergroup
1:08:00 - New projects
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Credits
Host Scott Lipps
Edited by Steven Meiers
Music by Robby Hoff
Produced by Marisa Whitaker
Recorded at Melrose Podcasts LA
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