After all of the crazy rumors and some would-be confirmations, it looks that The Police are indeed returning this year. The New York Times is reporting that they will be playing a surprise gig at the Grammys this year to open the show on February 11.
The Police Will Kick Off the Grammys [NY Times]
Police to Reunite for Arresting Grammys Performance [Pitchfork]
You think they’ll play Roxanne?
The Police - “Roxanne” (1979 Beat Club) [YouTube]
UPDATE: See here for The Police 2007 Tour Dates as they come in…
That’s not a surprise gig…
It was this morning before all the press releases hit the wire. I believe only NY Times has that at the time of posting.