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Sting is an English musician and actor; he was in the band The Police from 1977-86, gaining fame as their frontman and songwriter.
Sting is an English singer, songwriter, and actor. He first gained fame as the frontman of the popular band The Police, whose popular songs such as "Roxanne" and "Every Breath You Take" topped the charts throughout the late 1970s and early 1980s. He has since gained international recognition as a solo singer-songwriter, winning 16 Grammy Awards over the course of his career.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1951</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Sting is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On October 2, 1951, Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner, known by his stage name “Sting”, was born in Wallsend, Northumberland, England.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1977</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Forms The Police Band</div><div class='timeline-text'>Sting forms the rock band The Police along with drummer Stewart Copeland and guitarist Henry Padovani.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1978</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Releases Debut Album</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Police release their debut album Outlandos d'Amour.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1983</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>The Police Disbands</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Police disbands after six albums, 13 singles and five Grammy Awards.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1985</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Solo Career Begins</div><div class='timeline-text'>Sting embarks on a solo career and releases his first solo album “The Dream of the Blue Turtles”.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1991</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Wins 1st Grammy Award</div><div class='timeline-text'>Receives his first Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for the song “Every Breath You Take.”</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2016</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame</div><div class='timeline-text'>Sting is inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at a star-studded ceremony.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Former English Teacher</h3><p class='facts-text'>Sting started his career as an English teacher at St. Paul's First School in Cramlington, England.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Joined a Reggae Band</h3><p class='facts-text'>Before joining the Police, Sting was a member of a reggae band called Last Exit.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Won 16 Grammy Awards</h3><p class='facts-text'>Throughout his career, Sting has won 16 Grammy Awards and is one of the most successful solo artists of all time.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>First Night Club Owner</h3><p class='facts-text'>In 1977, Sting opened the first night club in Newcastle upon Tyne called "The Phoenix".</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Musical Collaborator</h3><p class='facts-text'>Sting has collaborated with some of the biggest names in music such as Eric Clapton, Bryan Adams and Peter Gabriel.</p></div></div>
Sting, a legendary English rock singer, was born on October 2, 1951 and is currently 71. He is best known for his numerous solo hits as well as his time as the frontman for The Police, including iconic songs such as "Every Breath You Take," "Roxanne," and "Wrapped Around Your Finger."
Sting has an estimated net worth of $550M. Most of his wealth comes from his long career as a singer-songwriter, as well as his multiple business investments. He has released multiple records with The Police and as a solo artist and still continues to write and produce music. He has also invested in Broadway plays, wine production, and many other ventures.
