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Published for the 40th anniversary of The Police, it offers a detailed look at the man behind the star, including perspectives from Sting himself, people close to him, and music historians, revealing how his early environment shaped his art and success.
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Ideal for fans of Sting and The Police, this book will also appeal to readers interested in popular music history, cultural studies, and biographies of influential artists, especially those intrigued by working-class British backgrounds shaping music creativity.
Sting: From Northern Skies to Fields of Gold Published to coincide with the 40th anniversary of the formation of The Police, Sting: From Northern Skies to Fields of Gold
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Sting: From Northern Skies to Fields of Gold is the first book to examine the relationship between Sting's working-class background in Newcastle and the creativity and inspiration behind his music. Born in a mainly working-class area of North Tyneside in 1951, Gordon Sumner would become one of the world's best-selling music artists. Known professionally as Sting, he was the lead singer for the band The Police from 1977 to 1984, before launching a hugely successful solo career.
The foundations of Sting's creativity and drive for success were established in the region of his birth, with vestiges of his 'Northern Englishness' continuing to emerge in his music long after he left the area.
Published to coincide with the 40th anniversary of the formation of The Police, Sting: From Northern Skies to Fields of Gold focusses on the sometimes-blurry borderlines between nostalgia, facts, imagination, and memoriesβas told by Sting, the people who knew (and know) him, and those who have written about him. Carr investigates the often complex resonance between local boy Gordon Sumner and the star the world knows as Sting.
This book will be of great interest to the many fans of Sting and The Police, as well as those interested in the history of popular music.
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Described by composer Carl Orr as "about as thoroughly well-researched as a book can be," this biography traces Sting's journey from his challenging childhood in working-class Wallsend to international stardom. Drawing from numerous interviews, it provides a vivid portrait of a driven artist, highlighting how his difficult family life and desire to leave Newcastle influenced his work. This insightful volume is praised for its authority and depth, especially in illustrating Sting's homage to his roots through projects like The Last Ship, making it a fascinating read for fans and music historians alike.
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ISBN: 9781780238135
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 25 September 2017
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Reaktion Books
Illustration: 30 illustrations
Audience: General / adult
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Width: 148.0mm
Height: 210.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 248
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About the Author
Paul Carr is Reader in Popular Music Analysis at the University of South Wales. He has worked as a professional musician with The James Taylor Quartet and former Miles Davis sideman Bob Berg.
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