
Andy Summers, renowned guitarist, member of The Police and celebrated photographer will make his only LA public appearance to sign copies of his new book: I'LL BE WATCHING YOU: INSIDE THE POLICE 1980-1983. In 1980, Summers documented The Police behind the scenes in a series of candid and striking black and white photos now available from Taschen. A print of one of Summers' photographs will also be auctioned off at the signing, with proceeds to benefit WaterAid (the winning bid will be matched by Amoeba Music - up to $1000). Please join us for this special evening!
In the early 1980s, The Police went on tour accompanied by a photographer who documented the band behind the scenes in a series of candid and striking black and white photos. This talented photographer also happened to be the band's guitarist, Andy Summers. Yes, it's true‹the man responsible for the guitar lick from "Every Breath You Take" was not only the backbone of one of the most popular bands of all time, he also possessed a visual gift for composition and mood that allowed him to capture the spirit of The Police better than anyone else could have.
This book, somewhere between photojournalism and an illustrated diary, follows The Police around the globe between 1980 and 1983. From the American West to
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