Sting in the tale the musician's best moments
Sting: -Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner, better known as Sting, was born on October 2, 1951 in Wallsend.
'Quadrophenia' (1978): -Sting's pinup looks hadn't gone unnoticed by filmmakers.
'Zenyatta Mondatta': -In 1980, the Police embarked on a sold-out world tour, which included promotional TV .
The Police: -The new trio released 'Roxanne' in the spring of 1978, and the band secured a record deal. But the single initially flopped.
Reading Festival: -The Police perform on stage as headliners at the Reading Festival on August 24, 1979.
Strontium 90: -Sting was a natural on the bass guitar and performed with several groups before forming the Police .
'Ghost in the Machine': -The Police's fourth album, 1981's 'Ghost in the Machine,' was recorded at AIR Studios.
'Outlandos d'Amour:' -The band's debut album, 'Outlandos d'Amour,' was released in October 1978.
Call the Police: -Sting performing on stage with the newly-formed Police at the Mont de Marsan Festival in France in August 1977.
'Reggatta de Blanc': -Released in October 1979, 'Reggatta de Blanc,' the band's second album.