Sting (musician)

Sting (musician)

lutenist
actor
composer
singer
🇬🇧United Kingdom

Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner, known as Sting, is an English musician and actor. He was the frontman, principal songwriter and bassist for the rock band the Police from 1977 until their break-up in 1986. He launched a solo career in 1985 and has included elements of rock, jazz, reggae, classical, new-age, and worldbeat in his music.

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Lifespan
1951 – Present
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Career Journey

Background

Born in
Wallsend
Educated at
St. Cuthbert's High SchoolUniversity of WarwickNorthumbria University
Awards
🏆 Commander of the Order of the British Empire🏆 Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres🏆 star on Hollywood Walk of Fame🏆 MusiCares Person of the Year🏆 Polar Music Prize

Timeline

  • 1951

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