For more fuel to the theory that the raw (earlier) Police sound is mostly Copeland's influence, check out Klark Kent - Copeland's late '70s (roughly 1978-80) nome de plume as a solo artist.
Copeland released several singles, starting in '78, playing all the instruments and even singing, performing under the name Klark Kent. There's a 1980 self-titled LP that collects several cuts. It's very Police-like.
From an online review: Quote:
Stewart's alter-ego, Klark Kent, released this album whereupon he sang and played all instruments (including guitar, bass, drums, piano and kazoo.) The impetus for this new identity would seem drawn from Stewart's growing frustration with Sting, and these are likely songs Stewart penned that Sting refused to perform and record with the band.
The similarity to the early Police sound is obvious... Those who enjoy the Police sound of Outlandos... and Regatta... should definitely make a point to check these recordings out.
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