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Andy Summers of The Police

It took phone calls from anonymous giggling girls after a school performance to make Andy Summers want to be a rock star. After a bumpy road, he landed with The Police, who allowed him to make “Every Breath You Take” his own. A right-hand picking pattern—root, fifth, second, third—with slight left-hand muting transformed the song into a smash hit. Learn more about Summer’s story and style.

English
  • Runtime 7 minutes
  • Network The Great Courses
  • Created June 10, 2024 by
    Benbou
  • Modified June 10, 2024 by
    Benbou