About Sting
Sting, born Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner on October 2, 1951, in England, is a world-renowned musician, actor, and activist. He gained fame as the lead singer, bassist, and primary songwriter for the band The Police from 1977 to 1986. The Police became one of the best-selling bands, known for hits like Every Breath You Take. After the band disbanded, Sting began a successful solo career in 1985, blending genres like rock, jazz, reggae, and worldbeat into his music.
As both a solo artist and a member of The Police, Sting has earned numerous accolades, including 17 Grammy Awards, a Golden Globe, an Emmy, and four Academy Award nominations for Best Original Song. His song Every Breath You Take became the most-played track in radio history by 2019. Sting has also been recognized with honors like a CBE from Queen Elizabeth II in 2003, the Ivor Novello Lifetime Achievement Award, and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003 as part of The Police.