Strange Things Happen: A Life with the Police, Polo, and Pygmies Audiobook, by Stewart Copeland Play Audiobook Sample

Strange Things Happen: A Life with the Police, Polo, and Pygmies Audiobook

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Read By: Stewart Copeland Publisher: HarperAudio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 5.33 hours at 1.5x Speed 4.00 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: September 2009 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780061866890

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

43

Longest Chapter Length:

29:33 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

01:58 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

11:14 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

1

Publisher Description

“An excellent read.”

St. Petersburg Times

 

“An often hilarious, always candid and astutely observed memoir chronicling a life observed, largely, from the vantage point of a drum throne.”

Buffalo News

 

Rock legend Stewart Copeland, drummer for seminal pop trio The Police, shares his stories from before, during, and after his days with Sting and Andy Summers, in one of the most popular and influential bands of the eighties. Strange Things Happen indeed.

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"This was entertaining, esp. for Police fans--though a good bit of the book is about other facets of Copeland's work (movie scores, other drum/music projects) & play (a little acting, lots of polo). The last few chapters, on the Police 2007-2008 reunion tour was probably the best part--really interesting to see how the three get along (or not), decades after their heyday."

— Rob (4 out of 5 stars)

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  • “Well-written and funny…An entertaining journey through the strange rhythms, adventures, ritual, and mojo after the breakup of [the Police].”

    — Sacramento Book Review
  • “An often hilarious, always candid, and astutely observed memoir chronicling a life observed, largely, from the vantage point of a drum throne…A rollicking read.”

    — Buffalo News
  • “The ego-driven tempests that have articulated the life and times of the Police are laid out by Copeland in a fresh and honest way, not without self-implication either. More than anything else, however, Copeland makes readers feel as if they were on stage with him, Sting and Andy Summers, sharing with us the thrill of performing with one of the great bands of all time.”

    — Publishers Weekly
  • “Lively…With the passion of a musician enamored of his art, Copeland conveys his entire musical journey, from spraying the name of the just-formed Police on walls in London in the late ’70s to his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame several years ago.”

    — Kirkus Reviews
  • “Copeland avoids providing a full accounting of his life thus far, instead choosing to focus on what he sees as the true adventures…The stories themselves, however, are compelling and Copeland delivers them with a healthy serving of wit.”

    — Guitar International

Strange Things Happen Listener Reviews

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  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    — Rick L, 11/28/2020
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Entertaining and funny. Favorite quote: "Sting and I actually get along really well, just as long as we're not talking about music." And the fact that he refers to his lead singer in a condescending fashion as "Stingo" was also awesome. "

    — Mike, 2/10/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " i enjoyed it very much...he's a smart dude.. "

    — Elizabeth, 1/16/2014
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    " It's hard to pin down my feelings about this book. I like Copeland a lot. He's definately lived an amazing life. I just wish there was more in it about the early years. "

    — Karl, 1/9/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Fast paced collection of biographical anecdotes from the life of Stewart Copeland--he writes like he drums! Highly recommended. "

    — Beth, 12/26/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A fun read... Disjointed and self-indulgent, but fun nonetheless. "

    — Mark, 12/25/2013
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    " Pretty much what you'd expect from one of the most brilliant musicians of today. "

    — Michelle, 12/13/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Funny, refreshing, a little bit crazy-intense (aren't all drummers?), smart. I thoroughly enjoyed working on this manuscript. "

    — Keonaona, 6/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Entirely entertaining glimpse of his life with and away from The Police (for whom he was the drummer). All sorts of funny anecdotes. "

    — Frances, 12/22/2012
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Ahh I keep forgetting that no matter how much I love the music, and I do love the music, I really don't care much for the man. That is ok though, he loves himself enough for all of us. "

    — Cynthia, 12/17/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I loved this book! I had many "laugh out loud" moments. Stewart Copeland has a great sense of humor. You do not have to be a Stewart Copeland or Police fan to appreciate this book. Any lover of rock music would enjoy it. "

    — Kim, 10/22/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book was a little bit scatter-brained, a little over-the-top, not that structured, and pretty insightful. A lot like Copeland's drumming. I loved it :). I am a huge Copeland fan, so my love of his drumming may have tainted my opinion of the book. "

    — Vanwhelan, 9/25/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Revealing and entertaining, but about as coherent as a fever dream. "

    — Matt, 9/12/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Liked it. Interesting stories. Not talked much about The Police "

    — Lucas, 8/9/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " So far, this is hysterical. Ab Fab :) "

    — Beverly, 4/8/2011
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    " I'm pretty sure I would have loved this book even if I didn't think Stewart Copeland was the mad scientist eccentric genius sexbomb of the universe. "

    — Stacy, 3/15/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A must read for any musician. "

    — Jason, 12/26/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Interesting companion piece after reading Sting's book. Before this book, I knew Steward Copeland as the drummer for The Police. I had no idea about the fascinating life he leads. Easy read. Interesting & well written. I enjoyed it. "

    — Marsha, 4/18/2010

About Stewart Copeland

Stewart Copeland, former drummer for The Police, counts himself fortunate to have been a founder of the most played and successful trio of the 1980s and reunited with his band mates after twenty-three years to open the Grammy Awards in February 2007. The Polices reunion tour in 2007 went on to be the biggest of the year, grossing more than $247 million. Recipient of the Hollywood Film Festivals first Outstanding Music in Film Visionary Award and a 2003 inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Copeland has been responsible for some of the film worlds most innovative and groundbreaking scores. His career also includes the sale of more than 40 million records worldwide, which have won five Grammy awards. In search of exotic rhythms and musical celebration, his travels have taken him around the world, from mysterious Easter Island to Mozambique, and from the outback of Australia to the remotest regions of the Congolese jungles. He is the father of seven children and lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Fiona Dent.