Stewart Copeland is looking back on his career with a sense of satisfaction while focusing on projects connected to the music he has already created. In a recent interview, the former drummer of The Police said he considers himself fully retired from making new music, choosing instead to dedicate his time to revisiting and reimagining work from the past.
Copeland explained that his current creative efforts include orchestral performances and new presentations of material from The Police catalog. While he remains active as a musician and performer, he said he is no longer interested in pursuing the traditional cycle of writing and recording new songs.
The conversation also touched on his long and sometimes complicated relationship with Sting. Copeland noted that the two now enjoy a positive relationship, despite the creative clashes that became part of the band’s history. Those differences, he suggested, helped shape the unique sound that made The Police one of the most successful groups of their era.
As he reflects on decades in music, Copeland appears focused on celebrating a legacy that continues to resonate with audiences around the world.