The singer was born on October 2, 1951. This event took place in a large industrial city in the north-east of England, Newcastle upon Time. The family of Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner, which was the name of the artist at birth, lived on the modest salary of his father, an installer at a machine-building company. While he was earning a living, his wife was engaged in raising children - after the birth of Gordon, another boy and two girls were born.
Living within their means, constant screaming and quarrels of children exhausted their parents - they often spoke in raised tones. Little Gordon even believed that a divorce was inevitable. But his worries were not destined to come true. Subsequently, the father changed jobs and became the manager of a small store. As assistants, he took the eldest son, Gordon. He helped with the delivery of milk and tried to prove that he was the best in this business.
In his free time from school and work, the boy liked to chase the ball, like all British boys. It was much more interesting than boring lessons for which he did not feel zeal. As a result, mediocre passing of exams and a narrow circle of educational institutions for further education.
In 1971, he became a student at the College of Education, graduating with a degree in English and Music. With this document, he went to an internship in high school, and then to a permanent job in primary. Here he was waiting for two years of work with the lower grades as a teacher.
When will the time for music in Sting's life come? It has already arrived. At breaks, a talented English teacher enthusiastically played the guitar or retired to play the piano. The man didn't stop there. His thirst for music went far beyond the school walls: he joined local Newcastle bands, with whom he performed on weekends.
The second half of the 70s in the history of British rock music can be characterized in two words: uncertainty and prostration. The former leaders had nothing new to offer the public, and new idols have yet to emerge. At this moment, the trio "The Police" appears on the scene. The formation of the band began with a simple meeting between Stuart Copeland, who played drums, and Gordon Sumner, our hero. A little later, Henry Padovani joined them, which completed the formation of The Police.
The group's work began with a not entirely successful work, the track "Fall Out". But this did not stop the musicians and in 1978, under the guidance of manager Miles Copeland, they released their first album, Outlandos d'Amou. The most popular song was the song "Roxanne".
The group's fame grew. Gordon Sumner stood out among its participants. In 1983, the fifth studio album was released - nothing foreshadowed the breakup. However, in 1984 the musicians decided to pursue solo projects. So a new singer appeared on the stage - Sting.
Gordon Sumner's career with a new name began quite successfully. In the summer of 1985 he released his first album, The Dream of the Blue Turtles. The British awarded him the third place in the charts, while the Americans - the second. Although there are notes of "The Police" in the compositions, the album stands out with a jazzy sound. Where did jazz come from? The singer was fond of them in his youth, and now he has the opportunity to play him.
With the onset of a solo career, little has changed in Sting's life. All the same concerts, performances and tours. But other people already surrounded him, other musicians. They helped him record new hits and albums, for which the Briton received various awards. They also honored him on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the form of their own star.
The performer drew his inspiration from the surrounding reality. So, in 1991 he released the disc "Soul Cages". Fans recognize him as the most melancholy. And there is a reason for this - the death of parents. But melancholy is not eternal. This proves the next album of the singer "Ten Summoner's Tales", filled with light and joy.
Another event that prompted the musician to create the album was the explosion of the Twin Towers on September 11, 2001. He conveyed his mood and impressions through the songs that were included in the Sacred Love collection.
Sting currently resides in New York with his family. Actively performs and releases albums with a frequency of 1-3 years. His tours cover Europe, Russia, Brazil and America. And everywhere they are waiting for him. Despite his age, he is ready to continue to delight the audience with his work.