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Gordon?

I was never called Gordon. Is this correct? That raises the question of what he was called. Jack Upland (talk) 06:27, 26 August 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Teaching?

What did Sting teach? This seems missing. Jack Upland (talk) 08:34, 27 August 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Government using every breath you take in a commercial

What is going to happen to the English bands legal rights now that the Queen passed away? 174.240.48.54 (talk) 04:00, 16 September 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Nothing except the coinage they get will bear the King's face.--Jack Upland (talk) 04:32, 16 September 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Move discussion in progress

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Needs more info on his time with the Police

The page gives short shrift to Sting's time with the Police, which, although relatively brief, is a highly significant part of his career. I have marked the relevant section as needing expansion. 172.100.117.24 (talk) 03:48, 12 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]