Sting, born Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner in 1951, _______ (grow) up in Wallsend, England.
As a child, he often _______ (watch) the ships on the River Tyne and _______ (dream) about exploring the world.
In the 1970s, he _______ (work) as a teacher before he _______ (decide) to pursue music full time.
He eventually _______ (form) the band The Police in 1977, and the group quickly _______ (become) one of the most popular bands in the world.
With The Police, Sting _______ (write) many hit songs such as "Roxanne" and "Message in a Bottle."
The band _______ (release) five studio albums and _______ (win) six Grammy Awards before they _______ (separate) in 1986.
After that, Sting _______ (start) his solo career, where he _______ (develop) a unique style blending rock, jazz, classical, and world music.
Throughout his career, Sting _______ (sell) over 100 million records and _______ (perform) in concerts all over the globe.
He also _______ (act) in films and _______ (support) many humanitarian causes.
In 2019, he _______ (receive) a special award for his contributions to music and social activism, proving he has always _______ (inspire) people not only with his art but also with his values.
