The Police

United Kingdom, 1977–1986

Sting, Summers and Copeland — reggae grooves compressed into new-wave hits ('Roxanne', 'Every Breath You Take') by the biggest band in the world circa 1983.

Influenced by

• Bob Marley
• The Beatles
• Jimi Hendrix
• Cream

Influenced

• Maroon 5
• No Doubt