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There have been many concerts for people to look forward to at Red Rocks Amphitheatre this year, but one of the first big announcements for the venue was Sting. The performance quickly evolved into a three-night run thanks to popular demand, and Sting it off on Monday, May 19. There will be another show on May 20, and Sting will cap it off on Thursday, May 22.
Born Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner, the British musician and songwriter first gained fame as the lead singer and bassist for the Police before launching a successful solo career spanning multiple genres. With sixteen Grammy awards and over 100 million records sold worldwide, he remains one of the most influential artists in modern music. See photos from his Red Rocks show below:
He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Police in 2003.
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Fans packed Red Rocks.
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His solo career took off in the 1980s, with hits like “Englishman in New York,” “Fields of Gold,” and “Shape of My Heart.”
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Sting has explored multiple genres in his music, including rock, jazz, reggae, classical, new-age, and worldbeat.
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He introduced the North African music genre raï to Western audiences with his hit Desert Rose, featuring Cheb Mami.
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Sting has sold over 100 million records worldwide, both solo and with The Police.
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He received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2000 for his contributions to music.
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In 2003, he was awarded a CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) for his services to music.
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Sting has collaborated with artists like Bryan Adams, Rod Stewart, Alison Krauss, and Craig David.
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He was a schoolteacher before becoming a full-time musician.
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His song “Every Breath You Take” won the Grammy Award for Song of the Year in 1984 and remains one of the most played songs in radio history.
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Sting performed for nearly two hours during night one.
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Sting will next perform on May 20 and 22.
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Find more concerts on our Denver concert calendar.