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In the hazy crazy days of high school, I succeeded in blowing out my hearing at a series of rock concerts. I saw several shows, but there were only a few that really stand out as quality performances by good bands. I saw Stevie Ray Vaughan at Auditorium shores one spring, I saw U2 in concert my senior year, and I saw the Police at South Park Meadows.

The Police Synchronicity Tour in 1983 was the band’s last time together before suffering a pretty bad breakup. Sting went on to do his slow decent into jazz while Stewart Copeland (the drummer) and Andy Summers (the guitarist) went on to do individual projects. I was really bummed I would never see them together again.

Imagine my surprise when I heard that the Police are getting together for a reunion tour this year. According to Billboard’s website, they intend on rehearsing soon.

I’ve got to admit I’m pretty excited. Even though I know this might be a very transparent attempt to make tons of money (they could call the tour “Money Grab 2007″) and they aren’t getting any younger, I will probably line up to see them.

It’s rare you can relive little bits of your youth.

Don’t worry, mom…I’ll wear earplugs.
Oh…and it’s also reported the relevant members of Van Halen are getting back together too. Maybe I’ll see some of my high school buddies this year after all.