Sting in Rome on 2 July 2027

He was the lead vocalist, principal songwriter and bassist of the rock band the Police, and began a solo career in 1985 after leaving the band. His solo music has included elements of rock, jazz, reggae, classical, new-age and worldbeat. The Police formed in January 1977 when Sting joined Stewart Copeland and Henry Padovani, who was soon replaced by Andy Summers.

Their final album, Synchronicity, included "Every Breath You Take", written by Sting. The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003.