Stewart Copeland brings Police stories to sold-out Hollywood Theatre
The former Police drummer packed the venue to talk about growing up, finding his way into music, and his new book Have I Said Too Much?
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Stewart Copeland, the drummer behind The Police, stopped by the Hollywood Theatre to share rock and roll tales from his early years through his iconic time with the band.
Copeland filled the venue — the show sold out — with musicians, fellow drummers, and fans eager to hear stories from someone who lived through some of rock's most pivotal moments. He spoke about growing up and finding his path into music, offering the kind of insider perspective only someone who shaped that era can give.
Copeland's storytelling carries the humour and insight of the youngest sibling and the guy behind the kit — he knows how to build a narrative and land a punchline. The evening doubled as a book tour stop for his new memoir, Have I Said Too Much?, which expands on the themes he was covering at the theatre.
The show underscored the appetite Vancouver audiences have for direct access to musicians who defined multiple generations of sound. Copeland's presence — talking rather than performing, intimate rather than stage-managed — landed differently than a concert would.
