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[[Sting]]'s parts were originally performed in the studio on an Oberheim OBX-A synthesizer. At this rehearsal he shared the newly sequenced parts with Stewart and Andy. Stewart would write complimentary drum sequences on an Oberheim DMX drum machine to provide him with a rhythm part to perform along with [[Sting]]'s sequences. | [[Sting]]'s parts were originally performed in the studio on an Oberheim OBX-A synthesizer. At this rehearsal he shared the newly sequenced parts with Stewart and Andy. Stewart would write complimentary drum sequences on an Oberheim DMX drum machine to provide him with a rhythm part to perform along with [[Sting]]'s sequences. | ||
| − | In July [[1983]] [[The Police]] met at [[The Worried Rabbit]] and then rehearsed at John Henry's rehearsal studios in London. | + | In July [[1983]] [[The Police]] met at [[The Worried Rabbit]] and then rehearsed at [[John Henry's]] rehearsal studios in London. |
The band had originally planned to play a few warm-up concerts in large venues in England. As the computerized equipment was not ready in time the band then announced to play a few concerts in small venues without any special effects. But after a week of rehearsals [[Sting]] had voice problems and had to rest his throat for at least 10 days. | The band had originally planned to play a few warm-up concerts in large venues in England. As the computerized equipment was not ready in time the band then announced to play a few concerts in small venues without any special effects. But after a week of rehearsals [[Sting]] had voice problems and had to rest his throat for at least 10 days. | ||
| − | Final tour rehearsals took place at the Brixton Academy for 2-3 days, before the band and sound equipment had to be shipped to the USA. | + | Final tour rehearsals took place at the [[Brixton Academy]] for 2-3 days, before the band and sound equipment had to be shipped to the USA. |
==Summary of tour dates== | ==Summary of tour dates== | ||
Revision as of 09:16, 17 August 2021
Between 1983-07-23 and 1984-03-04, The Police took part in the Synchronicity Tour.
Contents
Introduction
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Tour personnel
Touring musicians and bandmembers
background vocals were provided by
- Tessa Niles (1983-07-23 - 1983-12-31)
- Ray Shell (1983-07-23 - probably 1983-09-11)
- Shady Calver (1983-07-23 - probably 1983-09-11)
- Michelle Cobbs (1983-09-17 - 1984-03-04)
- Dolette McDonald (1983-09-17 - 1984-03-04)
- Edna (1984 concerts)
Road crew, technicians and production team
- Management: Miles Copeland
- Bass guitars: Danny Quatrochi (Sting)
- Drums: Jeff Seitz (Stewart Copeland)
- Guitars: Tam Fairgrieve (Andy Summers)
- Monitors: Tom Herrmann
- Road manager & security: Billy Francis, John Richards, (Joe Harrison)
- Production: Keith Bradley, Nick Pitts
- Lighting: Tasco
- Crew: Nick Sholem, Michael O'Carroll, John Pope, William Neil, Steve Arch
- Vari Lights: Schowco
- Sound: Clair Bros.
- Crew: Dave Kob, Tony Gallicchio, Mike Wolfe, Ed Dracoulis, Tom "Duds" Ford, Tom Frohlinger, James "Trip" Khalaf
- Rigging: Ed Kish
- Bus transportation: Senator's Rentals
Support act(s)
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Timeline
Around March / April 1983 there was an early Synchronicity Tour rehearsal at a photo studio on the corner of N. La Brea and Melrose Ave in Los Angeles - where CCCP also had an office. The Police tried out the programming that Sting had been working on in Los Angeles on an Oberheim DSX sequencer - for songs such as Synchronicity I, Wrapped Around Your Finger, King Of Pain and Walking In Your Footsteps.
Sting's parts were originally performed in the studio on an Oberheim OBX-A synthesizer. At this rehearsal he shared the newly sequenced parts with Stewart and Andy. Stewart would write complimentary drum sequences on an Oberheim DMX drum machine to provide him with a rhythm part to perform along with Sting's sequences.
In July 1983 The Police met at The Worried Rabbit and then rehearsed at John Henry's rehearsal studios in London.
The band had originally planned to play a few warm-up concerts in large venues in England. As the computerized equipment was not ready in time the band then announced to play a few concerts in small venues without any special effects. But after a week of rehearsals Sting had voice problems and had to rest his throat for at least 10 days.
Final tour rehearsals took place at the Brixton Academy for 2-3 days, before the band and sound equipment had to be shipped to the USA.
Summary of tour dates
Quotations and trivia
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See also
- Synchronicity (album)
- 1983-1984 Synchronicity Tour musical gear (Andy Summers)
- 1983-1984 Synchronicity Tour musical gear (Stewart Copeland)
- 1983-1984 Synchronicity Tour musical gear (Sting)
Tour passes
Tour books / programs
Tour poster
External links
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References
source: Jeff Seitz (rehearsal information), tour programs, Outlandos mini-bulletins July / August 1983 (warm-up concerts)
