According to Celebrity Net Worth, English musician, actor and philanthropist, Sting has a staggering US$550 million as net worth. He is one of the United Kingdom’s finest act and enterta iners who has for been in the entertainment industry since his debut in 1971.
Sting made the chunk of his wealth from his music career, first as the frontman, songwriter and bassist for new wave band The Police before hitting the ground massively as a solo act. He has sold over 100 million albums all through his career.
- 1 Who is Sting?
- 2 How many houses and cars does Sting have?
- 3 How much does Sting make annually?
- 4 How many businesses does Sting own?
- 5 What brands does Sting have?
- 6 How many Investments does Sting have?
- 7 How many Endorsement deals has Sting?
- 8 How many charities has Sting donated to?
- 9 How many Philanthropy works has Sting supported?
Who is Sting?
Sting, whose birth name is Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner (CBE) was born on October 2, 1951 at Sir G B Hunter Memorial Hospital, Wallsend, England to Audrey Cowell and Ernest Matthew Summer. Sting’s father, a milkman and engineer raised him and his three other siblings near Wallsend’s shipyards which made an impression on young Gordon.
Sting attended St Cuthbert’s Grammar School in Newcastle upon Tyne. He later went to the University of Warwick in Coventry but spent only one term there. During his school days, he visited nightclubs such as A’Gogo to see “Cream and Manfred Mann,” the duo who he later credited for having influenced his music.
Sting was the frontman, songwriter and bassist for new wave band the Police from 1977 until their breakup in 1986. After they broke away, he went on to launch a solo career in 1985 and has included elements of rock, jazz, reggae, classical, new-age, and worldbeat in his music.
He is one of the most adored and celebrated music stars in England. Although, he won 17 Grammy Awards, he won Song of the Year for “Every Breath You Take”, three Brit Awards, including Best British Male Artist in 1994 and Outstanding Contribution in 2002.
Other accolades include Golden Globe, Emmy, received the Ivor Novello Award for Lifetime Achievement from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors and was also inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame among others.
How many houses and cars does Sting have?
Sting owns several houses and properties in England, Italy and Los Angeles. This includes houses in Wiltshire, Malibu and Grasmere among others. The English musician and actor also owns several luxury automobiles including a Rolls Royce.
How much does Sting make annually?
Exactly how much he makes per year is unavailable. With a net worth stipulated at a staggering US$550 million, we cannot deny the fact, English music legend makes several millions each passing year.
How many businesses does Sting own?
It is unknown how many businesses he owns.
What brands does Sting have?
All through his career, he has had numerous brands to his name. The exact types are currently unavailable to us.
How many Investments does Sting have?
As per reports, Sting has greatly invested in real estate. Together with his wife, they have acquired properties in England, Italy and Los Angeles.
In 2008, Sting and Trudie splashed US$26.98 million for a 5,417 square foot penthouse in the Central Park West area of New York City. The property was later placed on the market for US$56 million in May 2017. It was later sold a few months later for US$50 million.
How many Endorsement deals has Sting?
Over the years, Sting has inked such brand endorsement deals which have all added to his wealth and total net worth today.
How many charities has Sting donated to?
Numerous charities have benefitted from Sting’s unwavering generosity. For several decades, he has been giving back to the society through such charitable donations of cash and time to see others smile.
How many Philanthropy works has Sting supported?
Sting can be described simply as the epitome of philanthropy. For over the past decades, he has been involved with over 150 charitable organizations and foundations with various causes such as abuse, addiction, AIDS & HIV, children, autism, At-Risk/Disadvantaged Youths, mental health and many more, according to looktothestars.org.
Amongst the foundations and non-profit organizations Sting has supported include Adrienne Shelly Foundation, Music for Relief, Oceana, American Cancer Society, Amazon Watch. Breast Cancer Research Foundation, PETA, Race to Erase MS, Dikembe Mutombo Foundation, Child War and numerous others.
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