Which English singer songwriter is in the photo?

Gordon Matthew Sumner (10/2/1951 Wallsend, England), known as Sting, is an English musician, singer and actor. He was the frontman, songwriter and bassist for the new wave rock band The Police from 1977-1984. He launched a solo career in 1985.

His genres include rock, post-punk and reggae among others. Sting is not only a vocalist but he plays double bass and is a keyboardist. His associated acts have included, The Police, Paul Simon and Peter Gabriel among many others.

As a solo musician and a member of The Police, Sting has received 17 Grammy Awards: he won Song of the Year for "Every Breath You Take", three Brit Awards including best Male Artist in 1994 and Outstanding Contribution in 2002, a Golden Globe, an Emmy and four nominations for the Academy Award for Best Original Song.

In 2019, he received a BMI (BMI Film & TV Award) for "Every Breath You Take" becoming the most played song in radio history. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of The Police in 2003.

With The Police, who's members included Sting, Andy Summers (guitar, 12/31/1942) and Stewart Copeland (drums and percussion, 7/16/1952), became one of the world's best-selling music artists. Solo and with the Police combined, he has sold over 100 million records.

In April 2009, the Sunday Times Rich List estimated Stings wealth at £175 million (US$265 million) and ranked him the 322nd wealthiest person in Britain.