Sting's My Songs Tour is headed for Jones Beach on Fri, Sept 8 - tix: http://STING.jonesbeach.comThe English singer-bassist, 71, born Gordon Sumner, has amassed 17 Grammy Awards with his former band The Police, which broke up in 1984 and with whom he was inducted into the Rock Hall in 2003, and as a solo act and with collaborators. He's accompanied by what promoter Live Nation called "an electric rock ensemble" and opening act Joe Sumner, 46, his musician son with ex-wife Frances Tomelty.. Former hits by Sting and The Police include "Fields of Gold," "Every Breath You Take," "Roxanne" and "Message in a Bottle."
Sting’s My Songs concert is an exuberant and dynamic show featuring his most beloved songs, written throughout the 17-time Grammy Award winner’s illustrious career both with The Police and as a solo artist. Fans can expect to be taken on a musical journey with timeless hits like “Fields of Gold,” “Shape of my Heart,” “Roxanne,” “Englishman In New York,” “Every Breath You Take,” “Roxanne,” “Message In A Bottle,” “Demolition Man,” and many more.
The tour has already made stops in the United Arab Emirates, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Singapore earlier this year.