The Police
Awards & Honours
22
Awards Won
1
Honours
3
Rankings
3
Covers
4
Records
The Police's career is marked by significant achievements that highlight their status as one of the most successful bands of their era. They garnered six Grammy Awards, including Song of the Year and Best Rock Song for their iconic "Every Breath You Take." Their influence was also recognized with two Brit Awards, securing the prestigious Best British Group award, and an MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year. Beyond these major accolades, their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003 stands as a testament to their lasting impact on music history.Commercially, The Police achieved immense success, selling over 75 million records worldwide. Their 1983 album Synchronicity was a global phenomenon, topping charts in numerous countries and selling millions of copies. The band's 2007-2008 reunion tour was a massive commercial success, becoming the highest-grossing tour of 2007 and earning them the title of the world's highest-earning musicians in 2008. This tour demonstrated their enduring popularity and the continued demand for their music.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Inducted as performers.
Rankings & Lists
500 Greatest Albums of All Time
100 Greatest Artists of All Time
100 Greatest Artists of All Time
Magazine Covers
Rolling Stone
1983-08-18
The Police: The Biggest Band in the World
NME
Melody Maker
Records & Feats
Highest-Grossing Tour of 2007
The Police Reunion Tour (2007-2008) grossed an estimated $358 million, making it the top-grossing tour of 2007.
Over 75 Million Records Sold Worldwide
The band has sold an estimated 75 million records globally, making them one of the best-selling music artists.
Four Consecutive UK Number-One Studio Albums
The Police achieved the rare feat of releasing four consecutive studio albums that reached number one on the UK Albums Chart: Reggatta de Blanc, Zenyatta Mondatta, Ghost in the Machine, and Synchronicity.
Second British Invasion
The Police were considered pioneers of the Second British Invasion of the US music charts in the early 1980s, achieving massive crossover success.