Industry Jul 14, 2026
The Police's "Roxanne" Origin Story: An Unconventional Chord
“I went to my room, picked up the guitar and imagined this woman into life”
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The distinctive piano chord in The Police's hit song "Roxanne" was created unconventionally. The musician played the chord using their posterior while resting on an open piano lid during a vocal performance. This unique method resulted in the breakthrough sound of the song. Originally reported by MusicRadar.