STING “I Make Records Out Of Love And Curiosity”
HE IS STING, he is Gordon Sumner, he is the ex-frontman of one of the most pioneering bands of the post-punk era, who sold 75 million records worldwide; he is the right man to ask about a Police reunion, right? Wrong.
Speaking to Sting, The Police can feel like the go-to topic for every lazy or poorly-prepared interviewer. Even a journalist suddenly finding themselves bereft of any other questions would be best advised to steer clear from probing the idea of the London-formed three-piece linking hands again, instead perhaps commenting on the impeccable style or excellent health of the 69-year-old frontman. It’s not because Sting is particularly offended by the approach, nor that he has spent the best part of four decades cultivating a reputation as a wholly content solo artist (although that’s true).
Perhaps it’s more that he is a creative who doesn’t necessarily crave the company of others. To typify this, there is an intriguing shot from the end of The Police’s final gig, held at the
