Sting is a singer, songwriter and actor who is a native of England. He was lead singer with the band Police from 1977 to 1985. Following his time with Police, Sting went on to have a successful solo career.
Sting was born Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner in Wallsend, Northumberland, England in 1951. He qualified as a teacher from Northumbria University in 1974. Having worked as a teacher for two years, Sting, with two others formed the new wave rock band, Police in 1977.
Sting and the Police became one of the best-selling bands in the world. In 1986 Sting launched his solo career. As a solo artist and as a member of the Police he has sold over 100 million records. For his services to music, Sting received a CBE in 2003.
Sting, singer, songwriter and actor who is a native of England was born in the year 1951 On This Day.
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