He launched a solo career in 1985 and has included elements of rock, jazz, reggae, classical, new-age, and worldbeat in his music.Īs a solo musician and a member of The Police, Sting has received 17 Grammy Awards: he won Song of the Year for 'Every Breath You Take', three Brit Awards, including Best British Male Artist in 1994 and Outstanding Contribution in 2002, a Golden Globe, an Emmy, and four nominations for the Academy Award for Best Original Song. He was the frontman, songwriter and bassist for new wave rock band The Police from 1977 until their breakup in 1986. Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner CBE (born 2 October 1951), known as Sting, is an En… Read Full Bio ↴ Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner CBE (born 2 October 1951), known as Sting, is an English musician and actor.
