Sting (musician)

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Sting (musician) born?October 2, 1951
2. Where was Sting (musician) born?Wallsend, Northumberland, England
3. What is the primary musical roles?Frontman, principal songwriter, and bassist for The Police (1977–1986); solo artist
4. What is the total grammy awards?17
5. Who is Sting?Sting is a famous singer and songwriter named Gordon Sumner. He first became well known as the frontman of the rock band The Police, and later he started a solo career.
6. What band did Sting start with?Sting began his music career with the band The Police. He was the lead singer, songwriter, and bassist, and the group mixed punk, reggae, and new wave sounds.

Principal Songwriter: The primary individual responsible for composing the lyrics and music of a band's or artist's songs.