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What a trip to my past. They may have a combined aged of 173 but they sound even better than before.

A moment of recklessness after one beer too many a little while back brought us here tonight but it was a good decision which meant Martin, K and I went to see The Police tonight.

Years ago I used to listen to the albums replaying the tracks to try to figure out just how Stewart Copeland made that sound, tonight I got to see him in action. Completely amazing.

I loved the fact they played the old numbers with the odd subtle twist of phrasing or extended solos. I have to agree with Ingrid that the “chicken skin” moment was everyone singing “Every Little Thing She Does is Magic”.

Just for a moment we were all back in the 80s - some of us even danced the same way they did back then.

In case you are heading to Twickenham for the rugby or a gig here’s a tip for you. Rather than putting money into the pockets of someone like NCP if you drive there try parking at Magellan Explorers scout grounds. It will cost you £10 per car which goes towards renovating their buildings. You get free use of their toilets and they will give you a lift the stadium. To book click here.

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It was absolutely awesome, and they sounded great indeed. In a sheer of sentimentality I bought a t-shirt too :-)

I'm full of envy. I had every one of their vinyl albums when I was a teenager. They were my heroes. I never saw them live. And I think I've probably missed my chance whilst they can still sing the old numbers without sounding "old".

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