You know, that was a good rant, but "Who is the better band?" is not the question I answered. You asked, "OK, choice in Summer 2023, you have to buy tickets to see either Duran Duran or The Police: The Reunion Tour - which concert gets your money?" Since a 2023 version of The Police's reunion tour doesn't actually exist, I assumed it would be like the original - i.e. it would include both Sting and Copeland.
You claimed that John Taylor and Nick Rhodes would "out-perform Stuart [sic] Copeland", but one plays bass and the other plays keyboard, whereas Copeland is one of the
best rock drummers ever. As a percussionist myself, I'll be watching Stewart, thanks. Sting can play and sing circles around any member of Duran Duran as far as my enjoyment goes, at least, so that's where my money goes.
As for your never having been to a pop or rock concert that was about the music, my only answer is: You've been to the wrong shows.
I respect your opinions about rock band greatness, and your reasons for drawing lines where you do. Your rant addresses all of that admirably. It does not, however, change MY answer to the question of yours that I actually answered. I'm ALL about the music. I want to see great musicians when I lay down good money, and for me, that means Sting and Stewart Copeland. And it is still not close.