Sting

Sting (born Gordon Sumner on 2 October 1951) is an English musician, singer, and actor. He gained international fame as the lead vocalist and bassist of the rock band The Police, formed in London in 1977. The Police fused rock with reggae and new wave, producing hits such as Roxanne, Message in a Bottle, and Every Breath You Take. The band's albums Outlandos d'Amour (1978), Regatta de Blanc (1979), Zenyatta Mondatta (1980), and Synchronicity (1983) helped establish them as one of the era's most popular acts. The Police won multiple Grammy Awards and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003 before disbanding in 1984.

Sting launched a solo career in 1985 with The Dream of the Blue Turtles, a fusion of pop, jazz, and world music. His subsequent albums include Ten Summoner's Tales (1993) and Brand New Day (1999). Notable solo singles include "If You Love Somebody Set Them Free" (1985) and "Fields of Gold" (1993). His music has often incorporated elements of rock, jazz, reggae, and world music, and he has collaborated with numerous artists.

In addition to music, Sting has acted in films such as Dune (1984) and has pursued charitable work through the Rainforest Foundation Fund and Amnesty International. He was knighted in 2003 for services to music.