AGE OF STING (AGE OF STEAM)Birth name Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner
Also known as Sting
Born 2 October 1951 (1951-10-02)
(age 57)Wallsend, England
Genre(s) Classic Rock, New Wave, Post-punk, Pop, Reggae, Classical, Jazz
Occupation(s) Musician, Singer-songwriter, Producer, Actor
Instrument(s) Vocals, Bass guitar, Guitar, Double bass, Keyboards, Lute
Voice type(s) Tenor
Years active 1972 — present
Label(s) A&M
Deutsche Grammophon
Universal Music Group
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