Sting in leather pants, sweating through synth-rock perfection — peak Police before the ego fully bloated.
This video captures The Police during one of their best performances. At the time (1982) The Police were on a high with many fans across the world, but they hadn't quite hit the peak of their superstardom - that was at least another album away.
Direction
Captures the trio's telepathic tension without glossy overproduction.
Sound
The synth-heavy 'Ghost in the Machine' era hits harder live.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Gateshead was recorded during the Ghost in the Machine tour, months before Synchronicity made them unstoppable arena gods.
This era captures the exact moment The Police balanced punk urgency with pop ambition — a tension they'd soon lose.
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