Sting He gained popularity in the late 1970s as the team leader The Police. They managed to become famous thanks to hits like “Every Breath You Take”, “Roxanne” Whether “Message in a bottle”. Over time, the bass player and the singer began to develop his solo career, which was also full of great international successes. However, before he permanently dealt with music, he undertook many other professions.
What is the name of Sting really?
Although the vast majority only know his nickname, the musician is indeed his name Gordon Matthew Sumner. He was born on October 2, 1951 in Wallsend, England. His mother was a hairdresser and his father donated milk. After graduating from school, the musician worked in many places. He was, among others A security guard at the club, warehouseman, he worked for a moment at the construction site and for two years he was an English teacher at primary school.
Where did the nickname Sting come from?
Between work and other activities, the musician played with local jazzmen. It is these performances that he owes his famous nickname. Sumner appeared at concerts in a characteristic sweater with black and yellow stripes, so that the others began to call him Sting (translated by the sting). The nickname has been accepted so well that even the star of the star began to talk to him like that. In 2016, the star revealed that although almost everyone addresses him in this way, he did not change their name in the proof.
In 1977 Sting joined The Police. The artists were almost immediately successful. They released five albums that reigned on the charts and received six Grammy statuettes. However, the huge recognition did not stop the musicians before the end of their career. As it turned out, at the end they argued a lot and were reluctant to work together in the studio.
In 1986, Sting debuted with his solo material “The Dream of the Blue Turtles” And to this day millions of fans around the world impresses. The 74-year-old still publishes new music, and hits like “Desert Rose” Whether “Shape of My Heart” We can regularly hear on the radio. His solo activity met with great interest, as evidenced by 17 received Grammy statuettes, 25 American Music Awards, two MTV Video Music Awards and many, many other awards. In addition, the single “Every Breath You Take” was released on the radio over 15 million times (data from 2019).
It is worth mentioning that Sting is constantly giving concerts and will soon play in Poland. On October 20, we will see him in the Tauron Arena in Krakow, and a day later at the President Arena in Gliwice. However, this is not the end of planned performances. The organizers confirmed that once again the star will visit us on June 24, 2026 at the Forest Opera in Sopot.