Gordon Sumner, who is better known as Sting, was born in Northumberland, England on October 2, 1951. He married Frances Tomelty in 1967. and they had two children before they were divorced in 1984. He began his singing career with the rock band The Police in 1977, but prior to that, he was a school teacher. In 1980, he moved to Galway in Ireland and became a tax exile. Both of his parents died of cancer in 1987. In 1992, he married Trudie Styler, and they have two children.
 
 
Recommended Resources
Fan site honors Sting and The Police as well as Andy Summers, and Stewart Copeland offers concert reviews lyrics, and artwork as well as frequently asked questions.
http://www.stingetc.com/
Sting's official web site features his biography and discography, tour dates and details, pictures, and videos. Also contains a blog.
http://www.sting.com/
News about Sting, The Police, and other ex-band members includes information about concerts, bootlegs, and reviews. Also contains an online guest book.
http://www.stingus.net/