Sting

Sting (2 Oct 1952–) Feeling stylistically constrained as the frontman for the supergroup Police, Sting (aka Gordon Sumner) has opted for a solo career defined by experimentation across a wide range of genres. His work also demonstrates a literary flair and social commitment while retaining the melodic flair and slick production values that characterized the Police’s recordings. Sting’s celebrity status—as reflected by heavy video rotation on MTV and extensive press coverage—helped ensure…