Artist artifact
Sting
Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner, known as Sting, is an English musician, songwriter and actor. He was the frontman, principal songwriter and bassist for the rock band the Police from 1977 to 1984 and briefly during 1986 and 2007–2008.
Biography
Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner, known as Sting, is an English musician, songwriter and actor. He was the frontman, principal songwriter and bassist for the rock band the Police from 1977 to 1984 and briefly during 1986 and 2007–2008.
Influence
He launched a solo career in 1985 and has included elements of rock, jazz, reggae, classical, new-age, and worldbeat in his music.
Historical context
Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner, known as Sting, is an English musician, songwriter and actor. He was the frontman, principal songwriter and bassist for the rock band the Police from 1977 to 1984 and briefly during 1986 and 2007–2008. He launched a solo career in 1985 and has included elements of rock, jazz, reggae, classical, new-age, and worldbeat in his music. English musician and songwriter (born 1951).
Associated instruments
- Electric Guitar
- Vocals
- Bass
- Drums
Specimen note
English musician and songwriter (born 1951).