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Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner CBE (born 2 October 1951), known as Sting, is an English musician, activist and actor. He was the frontman, songwriter and bassist for new wave band the Police from 1977 until their breakup in 1986.
- Who Is Sting?
- The Police
- Successful Solo Artist
- Acting and Scoring in Films
- 'The Last Ship' Broadway Musical
- Personal Life
Gordon Sumner, better known as Sting, was born in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, on October 2, 1951. He is best known for his singing career, both with the 1980s band The Police and as a solo artist. Sting is also a distinguished songwriter and actor, as well as an active philanthropist in causes from environmentalism to human rights.
Sting played with several groups before forming The Police with drummer Stewart Copeland and guitarist Henri Padovani in 1977. Padovani was later replaced by guitarist Andy Summers. The new trio released the single "Roxanne" in the spring of 1978, which went nowhere at first. Later that year, Sting, Copeland and Summers traveled around the United S...
Sting began a career as a solo artist, scoring a hit album with his first post-Police effort, The Dream of the Blue Turtles, released in 1985. On the recording, he worked with several jazz musicians, including Branford Marsalis. Sting went on to release a string of successful solo albums, including Nothing Like the Sun (1987), The Soul Cages (1991)...
Along with his musical exploration and experimentation, Sting found time for acting. He appeared in several films, including the science-fiction drama Dune (1984) and the popular British crime film Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels (1998). He worked on soundtracks for such films as The Mighty (1998), The Thomas Crown Affair (1999) and The Empero...
In 2013, Sting released the album The Last Ship, which drew inspiration from his childhood. He spent his early years not far from the shipyards of Wallsend, a Newcastle neighborhood. Singer and actor Jimmy Nail contributed vocals to the album and he also helped Sting develop a musical based on the album. Sting made his debut as a Broadway lyricist ...
In addition to his musical career, Sting has been active in human rights and other social issues. He and his wife, Trudie Styler, have been married since 1992. The couple has four children. Sting also has two other children from his first marriage.
Find out the latest news, tour dates, and stories of Sting, the 17-time Grammy Award winning artist and former member of The Police. Explore his discography, biography, and fan club on his official website.
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Mar 12, 2024 · Sting will perform with drummer Chris Maas and guitarist Dominic Miller in a tight three-piece combo across North America this fall. The tour will feature selections from his vast catalog, but not his classic hits with the Police.
Learn about the life and achievements of Sting, the legendary musician who rose from a bass player in a jazz fusion band to a global superstar with The Police and a solo artist. Find out how he started his career, how he became a star, and what he did after The Police split up.
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