Stewart Copeland

The Profile

Stewart Copeland is an American drummer and composer, co-founder of The Police, and a prolific creator of film, TV, and game scores. Beyond his rock legacy, he’s known for projects like The Rhythmatist, the 2003 La Notte della Taranta direction, orchestral ventures, and his memoir Strange Things Happen.

Former drummer and co-founder of The Police; prominent film/TV/game composer (e.g., Rumble Fish, Spyro the Dragon); artistic director and performer at La Notte della Taranta 2003; author of the autobiography "Strange Things Happen"; participated in The Police reunion tour in 2007/2008; also recorded as Klark Kent.

Two reviews track Stewart Copeland beyond The Police: a 2003 La Notte della Taranta live event he directed and played, and his memoir that focuses on life after stadium fame. The concert blends Salentine pizzica with world-music flavors; the book favors film scores, experiments like The Rhythmatist, and Orchestralli over band nostalgia. Overall tone: one positive live account, one mixed take on the memoir.