By David Fricke January 22, 2015 (L-R) Lead singer Sting, drummer Stewart Copeland and lead guitarist Andy Summers of The Police perform in Vancouver, Canada on May 28th, 2007. STING: MY SONGS 2023 NORTH AMERICA LEG 1 TOUR DATES: Sept. 07 Boston, MA MGM Music Hall at Fenway, Sept. 20 Morrison, CO Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Sept. 23 West Valley City, UT USANA Amphitheatre, Oct. 04 San Diego, CA Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre at SDSU, Oct. 07 Los Angeles, CA Hollywood Bowl, Oct. 09 Phoenix, AZ Arizona Financial Theatre, For complete tour, ticket and fan club information visit: www.Sting.com. [45], Sting released Nothing Like the Sun in 1987, including singles, "We'll Be Together", "Fragile", "Englishman in New York" and "Be Still My Beating Heart", dedicated to his mother, who had recently died. You could shout 'Gordon' in the street and I would just move out of your way". [52], Sting's 1996 album, Mercury Falling debuted strongly, with the single "Let Your Soul Be Your Pilot" reaching No. [43] On 2 July 2005, Sting performed at the Live 8 concert at Hyde Park, London, the follow-up to 1985's Live Aid. Out November 19th. WebSinger, songwriter, composer, bassist, guitarist, and record company executive For the Record Selected discography Sources Throughout the 1980s Sting has been one of the most diverse and influential entertainers working in both the music and film industries. WebThe On Stage Together Tour was a concert tour by English musician Sting and American musician Paul Simon. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. [58] At the 54th Primetime Emmy Awards in September, Sting won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety Or Music Program, for his A&E special, Sting in Tuscany All This Time. In 2000, the soundtrack for The Emperor's New Groove was released with complete songs from the previous version of the film. [52] In May 2002 he received the Ivor Novello Award for Lifetime Achievement from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors. [166] Sting owns several homes worldwide, including Lake House and its sixty-acre estate near Salisbury, Wiltshire; a New York City flat (which was once owned by Billy Joel) and the Villa Il Palagio estate in Figline Valdarno, Tuscany. [85][86] The album features guest artists with roots in northeast England, including Brian Johnson, vocalist from AC/DC. "The Secret Marriage" from this album was adapted from Hanns Eisler and "Englishman in New York" was about Quentin Crisp. Seattle Times. The veteran songwriter, musician, actor and original member of The Police was in support of his latest album My Songs that offered slightly reimagined, updated versions of some of his most popular tunes. WebBack to Bass Tour. Continuing with Live Aid, he appeared at Live 8 at Hyde Park, London in July 2005. Venue. His wife, Trudie Styler, on the other hand, can pretty much pinpoint her favorite song. [60], His autobiography Broken Music was published in October. Miles Copeland explained how the band member's musicianship was respected, but most people were paying to see Sting. A period of relative musical inactivity followed from 1997, before Sting eventually re-emerged in September 1999, with a new album Brand New Day, which gave him two more UK Top 20 hits in the title track "Brand New Day" (a UK No. [51] Written and performed by him, "Until" was his second nomination for an Academy Award for Best Song. It went Double Platinum. Joined by John Mayer and Kanye West, Sting and the Police ended the show singing "Message in a Bottle"[142] In 2008 Sting contributed to Songs for Tibet to support Tibet and the Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso. In January 1977, Sting moved from Newcastle to London and joined Stewart Copeland and Henry Padovani (soon replaced by Andy Summers) to form the Police. "It's not often I get to see it this way. by [5] In 2002, Sting received the Ivor Novello Award for Lifetime Achievement from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors and was also inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. The Police toured for more than a year, beginning with North America and crossing to Europe, South America, Australia, New Zealand and Japan. TICKETS: [163] A decade later, Sting was estimated to have a fortune of 320million in the 2019 Sunday Times Rich List, making him one of the ten wealthiest people in the British music industry. 4 San Diego, CA@ Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre at SDSUOct. Tina Benitez-Eves The title is a wordplay on his surname, Sumner and "The Summoner's Tale", one of The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer. The event was the first time that Sting worked with Geldof. He launched a solo career in 1985 and has included elements of rock, jazz, reggae, classical, new-age, and worldbeat in his music.[4]. [79] On 15 September 2011, Sting performed "Fragile" at the 92nd Street Y in New York City, to honour the memory of his friend, financier-philanthropist Herman Sandler, who died in the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center. He also sang backing vocals on Arcadia's single "The Promise", on two songs from Phil Collins' album No Jacket Required, and contributed "Mack the Knife" to the Hal Willner-produced tribute album Lost in the Stars: The Music of Kurt Weill. [62], In 2006, Sting was on the Gregg Kofi Brown album, with "Lullaby to an Anxious Child" produced and arranged by Lino Nicolosi and Pino Nicolosi of Nicolosi Productions.[63]. 17 Dec 1995) Sumner. The Cherrytree Music Company and Live Nation have confirmed that Sting will take his acclaimed My Songs World Tour across North America in September and October. The award committee stated: "As a composer, Sting has combined classic pop with virtuoso musicianship and an openness to all genres and sounds from around the world. "[133] In 1988, he joined musicians including Peter Gabriel and Bruce Springsteen for a six-week Human Rights Now! From 1978 to 1983, they had five UK chart-topping albums, won six Grammy Awards and won two Brit Awards (for Best British Group and for Outstanding Contribution to Music). Following performances in United Arab Emirates, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Singapore earlier this year, Stings My Songs tour returns to North America on September 5 at Budweiser Stage in Toronto, ON with additional dates in Boston, Vancouver, San Francisco, San Diego, Los Angeles, and more. Lionel Richie Announces Co-Headlining Summer 2023 Tour with Earth, Wind & Fire See the Dates! He was made a Kennedy Center Honoree at the White House in 2014 and was awarded the Polar Music Prize in 2017. The general on sale for My Songs 2023 North American leg will start Friday, April 14 at 10am Local Time on sting.com. It's us against the world. [51], In 2003, Sting released Sacred Love, a studio album featuring collaborations with hip-hop artist Mary J. Blige and sitar performer Anoushka Shankar. [154], Sting married actress Frances Tomelty on 1 May 1976. [6] In May 2023, he was made an Ivor Novello Fellow. ", "Sting's adviser jailed for pounds 6m theft from star", "Sting's Tantric sex rep a gag started by friend Bob Geldof, says his daughter Coco", "Sting on tantric sex, Justin Bieber and pretentiousness", "24-Hour Sex Sessions? [57] In June he was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Fans can expect to be taken on a musical journey with timeless hits like Fields of Gold, Shape of my Heart, Roxanne, Englishman In New York, Every Breath You Take, Roxanne, Message In A Bottle, Demolition Man and many more. [172], Sting's affinity with yoga contributed to a rumour about his sexual prowess, including a purported eight hours of sex with Styler. In late 2023, Sting will bring his My Songs World Tour to North America with his son Joe Sumner as the opening act. Sting is also as good as he ever was, and he continues to be a student of music, even thinking back to advice he got from legendary composer and arranger Gil Evans. He's going as good as he ever was. He was content to lay back while the other band members who included heavyweights like saxophonist Branford Marsalis, percussionist Mino Cinlu and pianist Kenny Kirkland took their turns in the spotlight. 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He reached the UK Top 40 with two further singles the same year with "You Still Touch Me" (#27 in June) and "I Was Brought To My Senses" (#31 in December). And that truly is what Britain is. tour commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. 2023 Live Nation Worldwide, Inc. All rights reserved. June 22, 2023. He's amazing, phenomenal.". 12 Rogers, AR @ Walmart AMP. In 2004, he was nominated for the third time for an Academy Award for Best Song,[51] for "You Will Be My Ain True Love", from Cold Mountain, sung in duet with Alison Krauss. [111] A 16-date residency from 22 May to 2 September 2020 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada was rescheduled due to COVID-19, with the first date taking place on 29 October 2021. However, the 17-time Grammy Award winners most satisfying moments came when he dove into the classic new wave and punk catalog of The Police that encompassed about 50% of his set. [19], Sting performed jazz in the evenings, on weekends, and during breaks from college and teaching, playing with the Phoenix Jazzmen, Newcastle Big Band and Last Exit. After working as a bus conductor, building labourer and tax officer, he attended the Northern Counties College of Education (now Northumbria University) from 1971 to 1974 and qualified as a teacher. Thu 16 Feb - Aware Super Theatre (Sydney) * new show. [94] On its release, the song went straight to number 1 over French iTunes music download charts, subsequently hitting number 1 on the main French singles chart and giving Sting his first number 1 in France. [146] In 2010, he became a Patron of the poverty alleviation and beekeeping charity Bees for Development. Become a member. From touring to sales, to copyright legislation to royalty collation", the letter added: "We dominate the market and our bands, singers, musicians, writers, producers and engineers work all over Europe and the world and, in turn, Europe and the world come to us. The album went Triple Platinum by January 2001. "I worked with him towards the end of his life, and he said to me, 'You know, there are no wrong notes. [180], On April 6, 2018, Sting was inducted by the Jurade de Saint-milion and therefore became an ambassador, helping to extend the image of Saint-milion wines around the world.[181]. [61] Sting went on the Broken Music tour, touring smaller venues, with a four-piece band, starting in Los Angeles on 28 March 2005 and ending on 14 May 2005. SATAN IS BACK! In the same year, his performance with the Brazilian composer/artist Tom Jobim in "How Insensitive" was in the AIDS benefit album Red Hot + Rio produced by the Red Hot Organization. Thibor Kau De Britto. 7 Boston, MA@ MGM Music Hall at FenwaySept. Chris Jordan Asbury Park Press View Comments 0:04 2:13 Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band have rocked Chris Rock's world. The song was released on Scherzinger's 2011 debut album Killer Love. This list may not reflect recent changes. [149] Sting also participated as a co-host and musician during the day-long 2015 Norwegian TV campaign, dedicated to the preservation of the rainforest. [78], Sting recorded a song called "Power's Out" with Nicole Scherzinger. 04 San Diego, CA @ Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre at SDSUOct. [103] The Police's former guitar player, French native Henry Padovani, joined the band on stage for "Next to You", one of the encores. Just because this was a musical match made in heaven didnt mean either headliner skimped on his set. Branford Marsalis and Kenny Kirkland continued to work with Sting after the first album. Sting closed the night on a mellow, somber note with what has become his cautionary tale to the human race, Fragile. He told the audience that the Amazon was burning, time to mobilize, as the repeated lyric how fragile we are pounded home his message. [151], Sting publicly opposed Brexit and supported remaining in the European Union. We are delighted to confirm that Sting will be performing two further European shows this December in Amsterdam and Hannover. Wed Jun 28 2023 - 05:00 Tragedy struck electropunk band The Prodigy in 2019 when their frontman, Keith Flint, passed away. [77] On 26 April he performed "Every Breath You Take", "Roxanne" and "Desert Rose" at the Time 100 Gala in New York City. [68] Initial reviews by fans that had access to early promotional copies were mixed, and some questioned Sting's artistic direction with this album. Sting was quoted: "Giving young people criminal records for minor drug possession serves little purpose it is time to think of more imaginative ways of addressing drug use in our society. [93] It is a cover from Sting's 2003 seventh solo studio album Sacred Love and will serve as the first single from Farmer's tenth studio album, Interstellaires. "Brand New Day" was the final song of the night for the Neighborhood Ball, one of ten inaugural balls honouring President Barack Obama on Inauguration Day, 20 January 2009. It's the note that follows what you think of as a wrong note,'" Sting recalled. WebAll of that said, Sting's musicianship cannot be faulted, and his current backing band is one of the best he's put together, with trusty sidemen like guitarist Dominic Miller and
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