The Police Took a Groundbreaking Approach That Set Them Apart From Every Other Rock Band

World renowned musician Sting has made a global impact all on his own, though the work he did with The Police held a particular potency. Alongside Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland, The Police completely revitalized the British new wave scene from the late ‘70s to the mid-‘80s. Thanks to career-defining singles like "Roxanne,” "Message in a Bottle,” “Every Breath You Take,” and "Walking on the Moon,” they successfully curated their very own style of rock by infusing elements of punk, reggae, and jazz. Setting themselves sonically far apart from any other act of the time, their influence will forever remain in the fabric of the music industry, serving as one of the best-selling bands of all time. Here’s a closer look into The Police’s unique legacy.