Posts Tagged ‘Sting’

Sting, 55, strikes a pose with wife Trudie Styler, 53, and their 17-year-old daughter, aspiring singer Coco (birth name: Eliot Paulina) after her performance at The Box in New York City. Sting and Trudie are also parents to Bridget Michael (a.k.a. Mickey), 23, Jake, 22, and Giacomo Luke, 12.

Source: OK!, August 20 issue, pg 84

Fiction Plane lead singer Joe Sumner, 30, admits he’s guilty ofnepotism in regards to his band’s opening act gig for The Police. Hisdad Sting offered him the coveted spot, which Joe nearly turned down.

We earned it, man. We worked from the street. No, my dadcalled me up and gave me the gig. I almost said no because I feel likeit’s a big sellout in a lot of ways. I figured if I don’t do it, I’lljust be pissed for a long time.

Still,Joe says he’s not taking advantage of his blood ties too much. While hedoesn’t know how much he’s making on tour, he believes it’s less than whatMaroon 5 will take in when they inherit the slot later. Furthermore,Fiction Plane finds its own way to venues, eschewing rides on ThePolice’s private jet.

It depends on how many friends and family they bring. It’s a professional thingie.

Source: Pop Matters

Joe Sumner, 30, takes a beating from dad Sting backstage at ThePolice’s concert in Los Angeles on June 20. Joe’s band Fiction Plane opened forThe Police. Mom is actress Frances Tomelty.

Source: People, July 16 issue, pg 59