Fat lady sings to end The Police tour

The Police end reunion tour with 150th show in Madison Square Garden Group walks off stage to Porky Pig's signature line, "That's all, folks" Band wanted to call it quits in same city of their first U.S. gig 30 years ago Roadie dressed outrageously as a fat opera singer lip-synched an aria at end NEW YORK (AP) -- The Police ended one of rock 'n' roll's most successful reunions in Madison Square Garden on Thursday with a tribute to other famous trios, an assist from some real cops and a not-particularly close shave. The 150th and final show of a comeback tour that stretched past 14 months was a benefit for two New York public television stations. Sting, guitarist Andy Summers and drummer Stewart Copeland added some end-of-the-road silliness to their set list, walking off to Porky Pig's signature line, "That's all, folks." Four... [read full story]                    

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